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- Thread starter bob bowie
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. That stuff is so odd, it's coolSurprised no one's mentioned "waterfall", the stuff is magic because it moves.
I've had no problems with cell. breaking down, though I've seen plenty of it. In my opinion, it's the really cheap "10 cent", give away promotional, and advertising knives that suffer most. High quality celluloid is expensive and time consuming to make. It must be properly cured for months before being used. If cured properly, it's very stable. The oldest celluloid knives I have are "French Ivory" examples from Sheffield and most of them are over 100 yrs old and show no signs of deteriorating. I think the more volatile cell. came about after the turn of the century when mass production and cost cutting became more important than craftsmanship and quality. If you stick with the early brands from Sheffield and New England I wouldn't worry too much. Of course, the new stuff is imitation cell. and shouldn't be a problem either.
Celluloid greatest virture is that it can be made to look like just about anything. I've seen plenty of butt ugly pieces that looked like failed experiments for every one of the breathtaking pieces you guys have posted pixs of. That's one of the reasons I like this hobby, there's something for everyone.
I've had no problems with cell. breaking down, though I've seen plenty of it. In my opinion, it's the really cheap "10 cent", give away promotional, and advertising knives that suffer most. High quality celluloid is expensive and time consuming to make. It must be properly cured for months before being used. If cured properly, it's very stable. The oldest celluloid knives I have are "French Ivory" examples from Sheffield and most of them are over 100 yrs old and show no signs of deteriorating. I think the more volatile cell. came about after the turn of the century when mass production and cost cutting became more important than craftsmanship and quality. If you stick with the early brands from Sheffield and New England I wouldn't worry too much. Of course, the new stuff is imitation cell. and shouldn't be a problem either.
Celluloid greatest virture is that it can be made to look like just about anything. I've seen plenty of butt ugly pieces that looked like failed experiments for every one of the breathtaking pieces you guys have posted pixs of. That's one of the reasons I like this hobby, there's something for everyone.
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Bob brought up a good point about not gettin' oil on the celluloid. Oil, which was more than likely used as a lube and rust inhibitor on the celluloid knives of a few decades ago, might have been one of the leading causes of deterioratiion. I try not to get polish or anything else on the ones that I have. It just seems to me that any type of chemical would only help break it down. Just a thought.
Greg
Greg
Wow, following the posted photos on this thread is like watching "dueling celluloids." Keep the photos coming guys--I'll never get tired of seeing the many variations.
Sorry, but I only have one knife with a celluloid handle--the doctor pattern Bulldog that I won here in the recent drawing. I don't even know the correct name of the pattern--perhaps Bastid can help here. In other words, I haven't seen enough designs to decide on my favorite celluloid yet.
Sorry, but I only have one knife with a celluloid handle--the doctor pattern Bulldog that I won here in the recent drawing. I don't even know the correct name of the pattern--perhaps Bastid can help here. In other words, I haven't seen enough designs to decide on my favorite celluloid yet.
