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by Daryl
Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:37 pm
Forum: Queen Cutlery Collector's Forum
Topic: Queen 64 Canoe Bolster Corrosion
Replies: 10
Views: 2339

Re: Queen 64 Canoe Bolster Corrosion

eveled wrote: Tue Apr 28, 2020 8:06 pm Nice knife. I hope this doesn’t stop you from carrying it.
Thanks. It definitely won't stop me from carrying it, especially now that I know how easy it is to clean up again! :D
by Daryl
Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:36 pm
Forum: Queen Cutlery Collector's Forum
Topic: Queen 64 Canoe Bolster Corrosion
Replies: 10
Views: 2339

Re: Queen 64 Canoe Bolster Corrosion

Steve Warden wrote: Tue Apr 28, 2020 12:16 am Glad you were able to get it cleaned up.
Love that amber bone!
I have a couple Queens with that, so I can tell by yours how really beautiful that must be in the hand!!
I love that amber bone too, Steve, and yes - it feels great in the hand!
by Daryl
Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:37 pm
Forum: Queen Cutlery Collector's Forum
Topic: Queen 64 Canoe Bolster Corrosion
Replies: 10
Views: 2339

Re: Queen 64 Canoe Bolster Corrosion

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Doc B wrote: Fri Apr 24, 2020 12:48 am A little Flitz polish, should take it off.
Doc B - that Flitz is amazing! Did the trick in nothing flat. Thank you!!!

(Photo shows "before Flitz" on one end, and "after Flitz" on the other.)
by Daryl
Fri Apr 24, 2020 4:28 pm
Forum: Queen Cutlery Collector's Forum
Topic: Queen 64 Canoe Bolster Corrosion
Replies: 10
Views: 2339

Re: Queen 64 Canoe Bolster Corrosion

Doc B wrote: Fri Apr 24, 2020 12:48 am A little Flitz polish, should take it off.
Thank you, Doc!
by Daryl
Fri Apr 24, 2020 12:33 am
Forum: Queen Cutlery Collector's Forum
Topic: Queen 64 Canoe Bolster Corrosion
Replies: 10
Views: 2339

Queen 64 Canoe Bolster Corrosion

I began carrying this Queen #64 Canoe as an EDC, and the bolsters quickly corroded. Looks like copper oxidation to me - green in color. I have quite a few other #64s in my collection and none of them have done this, although they haven't been riding around in my pocket, either. Any suggestions on ho...
by Daryl
Thu Jan 02, 2020 12:38 am
Forum: Queen Cutlery Collector's Forum
Topic: My newest Queen
Replies: 371
Views: 44101

Re: My newest Queen

Nice!!!
by Daryl
Fri Nov 08, 2019 12:58 am
Forum: Queen Cutlery Collector's Forum
Topic: Documents
Replies: 4
Views: 2589

Re: Documents

Railsplitter wrote: Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:56 pm I'm in a rush and I don't have time to look at this but I just got a heads up that these documents are back online.
http://queencutleryhistory.com/
Thank you very much for sharing this. It's great news! I've just downloaded all of the catalogs. Lots of good info and browsing ahead!
by Daryl
Fri Aug 23, 2019 4:03 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: GEC Re-Sale Prices
Replies: 16
Views: 5575

Re: GEC Re-Sale Prices

EO knives are all bringing premiums, whether GEC or Schatt and Morgan. I have been buying them up whenever I see one that isn’t too ridiculously high and in some cases reselling them. I don’t understand this fully, except when you get one and see how easy it is to open, it has great appeal. I guess...
by Daryl
Fri Aug 16, 2019 10:54 pm
Forum: Sharpening Forum
Topic: Japaneese Water Stone
Replies: 31
Views: 10859

Re: Japaneese Water Stone

Daryl, Good Japanese water stones work great but they are costly and they tend to wear down quickly . They need to be maintained. I have used them in the past but not anymore. Too much trouble. Oscar I think I've learned my lesson. I'm back to good old, affordable Arkansas stones, along with my Lan...
by Daryl
Wed Aug 14, 2019 10:13 pm
Forum: Sharpening Forum
Topic: Japaneese Water Stone
Replies: 31
Views: 10859

Re: Japaneese Water Stone

Daryl. You’re very welcome. I believe I’d call it quits and use whatever method works for you. The money you save not buying more stones can be spent on knives. A quick update: The problem was the "cheap" $60 stone set. I just unearthed my old Arkansas tri-hone and, using the exact same t...
by Daryl
Sun Aug 04, 2019 11:31 pm
Forum: Queen Cutlery Collector's Forum
Topic: Queen / Schatt & Morgan Scout Knife
Replies: 11
Views: 4442

Re: Queen / Schatt & Morgan Scout Knife

I am a little surprised at how inaccessible and hard to open some of the blades are. Even if I had thumbnails of iron, which I do not, I doubt I could use this as an EDC. I had to pry the blades open with the bottle opener of a Victorinox SAK, and it was hard to get to the inner ones. My other Queen...
by Daryl
Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:43 pm
Forum: Queen Cutlery Collector's Forum
Topic: Queen / Schatt & Morgan Scout Knife
Replies: 11
Views: 4442

Re: Queen / Schatt & Morgan Scout Knife

It's here already! :D
by Daryl
Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:41 pm
Forum: Queen Cutlery Collector's Forum
Topic: Queen / Schatt & Morgan Scout Knife
Replies: 11
Views: 4442

Re: Queen / Schatt & Morgan Scout Knife

I used to have one in Smooth Brown Bone that I picked up from SMKW while visiting the area. My memory of the knife is vague but I seem to remember that mine had "1 of 100" etched on the blade implying that it was an SFO. I don't remember if mine had a bail or not. It was a good knife. Hea...
by Daryl
Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:38 am
Forum: Queen Cutlery Collector's Forum
Topic: Queen / Schatt & Morgan Scout Knife
Replies: 11
Views: 4442

Re: Queen / Schatt & Morgan Scout Knife

I'm no help...but I'm assuming, this one? Nice looking knife ::tu:: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schatt-amp-Morgan-USA-Made-3-3-4-034-0642SK-Scouts-Camping-Scout-Camp-Knife-MINT-/362707843036?hash=item54731277dc%3Ag%3A%7EBoAAOSway5dOEJF&nma=true&si=aLcHHf4ImZ9%252BCNaGP%252FnQLS6oMaw%253D&o...
by Daryl
Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:57 am
Forum: Queen Cutlery Collector's Forum
Topic: Queen / Schatt & Morgan Scout Knife
Replies: 11
Views: 4442

Queen / Schatt & Morgan Scout Knife

I just won a very pretty Schatt & Morgan #0642SK Scout/camp knife on the Bay. I've been collecting both Scout knives and Queen knives for a while, and this is the first time I've seen this one. Even Scoutknives.net doesn't have a listing for it, and they have darned near everything. I'll post a ...
by Daryl
Mon Jul 29, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: Sharpening Forum
Topic: Japaneese Water Stone
Replies: 31
Views: 10859

Re: Japaneese Water Stone

Thank you Oscar. How do you create your convex edge? I'm hoping Oscar will answer your question about how he does it. In the meantime, the two main ways I know of to do it are with a low-speed belt sharpener, like the WorkSharp, or by stropping with a flexible strop. The curvature of the belt or st...
by Daryl
Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:39 am
Forum: Sharpening Forum
Topic: Japaneese Water Stone
Replies: 31
Views: 10859

Re: Japaneese Water Stone

I used my usual approach of getting a 15 degree/side back-bevel, and then doing the final sharpening at 20 degrees/side. Daryl, may I ask what is the advantage of changing to 20 degrees for final sharpening. That's a good question, and I'm sure this will be more than a little controversial. Maybe i...
by Daryl
Sun Jul 28, 2019 1:09 am
Forum: Sharpening Forum
Topic: Japaneese Water Stone
Replies: 31
Views: 10859

Re: Japaneese Water Stone

I believe I’d call it quits and use whatever method works for you. The money you save not buying more stones can be spent on knives. A good point. I just tuned up four of my knives in 15 minutes with my usual method, and that included cleaning the ceramic rods. Maybe if I get a ton of Amazon reward...
by Daryl
Sat Jul 27, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: Sharpening Forum
Topic: Japaneese Water Stone
Replies: 31
Views: 10859

Re: Japaneese Water Stone

cudgee: Thank you for pointing me to the Idahone site. I like what I see there. I mostly sharpen pocket knives and kitchen knives. I use a GATCO or Lansky clamp/rod sharpener for the really tough cases (if the blades are big enough), and angled ceramic rods for easier knives and for general maintena...
by Daryl
Sat Jul 27, 2019 4:32 pm
Forum: Sharpening Forum
Topic: Japaneese Water Stone
Replies: 31
Views: 10859

Re: Japaneese Water Stone

Hey Daryl, Have you tried using ceramic rods to finish the edge? They don’t really sharpen, they remove any burrs and straighten the edge. I use Lansky crock sticks as final finish. The angle is set, so you just run edge vertical to the rods a few times. Also, I use them often to touch up a good ed...
by Daryl
Sat Jul 27, 2019 12:20 am
Forum: Sharpening Forum
Topic: Japaneese Water Stone
Replies: 31
Views: 10859

Re: Japaneese Water Stone

Daryl: Thanks for the link to those angle guides. They look like they will do a good job. I will order some so I can use my waterstones again. I only sharpen knives I use as working tools. Collector knives I leave alone. I do think most people are challenged when it comes to freehand sharpening on ...
by Daryl
Fri Jul 26, 2019 3:47 pm
Forum: Sharpening Forum
Topic: Japaneese Water Stone
Replies: 31
Views: 10859

Re: Japaneese Water Stone

Daryl, preach it brother. I have the same problem. Here is a link to the japanesechefkifedirect website and their instructional videos and guides on sharpening. https://japanesechefsknife.com/pages/how-to-sharpen I have found this very helpful especially when using Japanese whetstones. Thank you!! ...
by Daryl
Fri Jul 26, 2019 1:22 am
Forum: Sharpening Forum
Topic: Japaneese Water Stone
Replies: 31
Views: 10859

Re: Japaneese Water Stone

I’ve used water stones before and they can in fact create a fantastic edge. My problem though, being sharpening challenged, is maintaining perfect angles. It would be terrific if someone made an angle guide to use with them. As for them being soft, yes you can scar them with a sharp knife. They hav...
by Daryl
Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:44 pm
Forum: Sharpening Forum
Topic: 15? 20? 25?
Replies: 34
Views: 11130

Re: 15? 20? 25?

I like 15 degrees per side (30 degrees inclusive) for my kitchen knives, and 20 degrees/side on my pocket knives. (On the 20-degree knives, I prefer to back-bevel at 15 degrees/side first.)

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