Wood handled Knives

[Will Power]

There's a GEC EZ-Open in wood but I'm not sure which type, photo anybody?

 

[woseyjales]

Here some wood'uns

 

[neeman]

Rosewood

Olive wood

Queen Cocobolo

Mini-trapper

Muskrat

S&M Dogleg Jack
( not sure if this is cocololo or rosewood)

 

[davidhbf]

I have a couple of pocket knives and seen several that are 100 yrs + old with wood scales. The blades are worn out and the scales look great, yes, including Ebony that some are so affraid of....... Remember, wood is good

Is there a known issue with ebony that would make it unsuitable?

Thanks,,,,and Hi Noddy

...and some Myrtlewood.

 

[glocktenman]

The three I see in the bocote are growing on me. That wood has some nice grains.

 

[brians]

Well used LB5 (my favorite apple slicer ) and a Craftsman:

 

[SteelSnob]

There's a GEC EZ-Open in wood but I'm not sure which type, photo anybody?

It's Zebrawood. There are some pictures at collectorsknives.

 

[oregon]

Camillus (I am calling it a lifeboat knife): wood scales, brass lined, just under 8" overall (w/o bale), slipjoint.

Imprinted on the blade: side A: CAMILLUS NEW YORK USA side B: APPROVED USCG 1944 Q5

 

[4ever3]

Is there a known issue with ebony that would make it unsuitable?

Some think it is to hard, and that it will split if used.

 

[DennisStrickland]

thanks fellows i do'nt enjoy the posting of pics near as much as the pics & feedback. your comments are worth the effort. ebony although very hard is not brittle, in fact i beleive more antique ebony handled knives have survived than any other wood.whether this comes from a lot of knives being made with ebony or some other factor, one has to credit the wisdom of our ancestors as to durability of materials, pearl not withstanding.i sometimes wonder if the long curing process of lots of woods precludes the more popular usage of this material.our custom guys are the ones whom know most the perculiarities of this material. gots to get some zebrawood now.

 

[KnifeHead]

Great thread :thumbup:

Ebony gets checks if it is over heated, which is easy to do when it is being shaped. If this is taken into account, ebony is an extremely stable wood. Occasional treatment with lemon oil is all that is needed.

 

[lambertiana]

Quality ebony is more expensive than a lot of the other popular woods, but it works very well. It is probably my favorite handle material.

I have a number of antique slipjoints with ebony scales, they hold up well over time.

 

[joe-bob]

I've got one just like that, #13. Looks and feels nice! I've got a cuban stockman in snakewood as well, and a congress in bocote.

 

[navihawk]

Heres a Queen in Cocobola Glock was lookin' for

and a little ebony. My favorite scales as of recent years.

 

[neeman]

Very nice

More information please

 

[Will Power]

Yes a well Hot knife, excellent shield on that.

The only Ebony knife I have is a 'modern' slipjoint from France. Le Compagnon by Chambriard. It's beautifully finished with file-work, opens very easily but is hard to close-that's the way it should be. A big knife that is excellence in slicing,great picnic knife.The Ebony on it is dark with good grain and lustre.-made all the better with some of that ole Lemon Oil Kerry was kind enough to send me:thumbup:

You can see the knife on fellow forumite Dagon's video reviews of knives. There was a thread about these Chambriard knives here some months back. Really can recommend these, thinking about getting the smaller size one too. Woods: ebony, Snake, Juniper, Olive and others, horn too.

 

[navihawk]

I found that one on the bay.It's a german knife. Tang is marked E-C Cutlery, one of those obscure named german brands. It was cleaned when I got it. Looks to be cleaned by walnut shells, and maybe buffed a bit. Nice tight blades, steel pins, and although its well put together, I could never figure out why the backs of the blades don't line up with the springs.

 

[Harayasu]

I also love knives with wooden handles. Here are some pictures mine.

- a Swede 88, made by EKA Knivar
- a working knife, made by Friedrich Herder
- a working knife, distributed by Homeij
- a Laguiole, marked Laguiole le Rustique, I think it is made in Pakistan

- Opinel nr 8 Effilé
- Opinel nr 8
- Opinel nr 8 Garden Knife
- Opinel nr 7
- Opinel nr 6

- a canoe, made by Böker
- a stockman, marked Elk Ridge and made in China stamped on the blade

 

[comoha]

Good thread and great pics. :thumbup:
Wood is one of those handle materials I often forget about as an option. But then I see these nice knives with wood and I realize what a superbly beautiful medium it is for handles.

 

[lambertiana]

I might as well join the party with some wood pictures, too.

The middle one here is micarta, the rest are wood: