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[Quick Steel]

That is a serious looking knife. No doubt good for serious work.

[Gone2Three]

Good old Queens!
Treefarmer

Here's the other Queen Winterbottom I was wanting for. The scales seem slightly different on this vs. the last, also the tang stamp is sideways (as shown) with a small "Q" rather than the big "Q" stamp that is prominent on others.
Was there a possible change in the way they were made or is it just because the age of the knife?

Thanks for taking a look...

Last picture showing them side by side

[jerryd6818]

Just in from Scott (Triple F). This one's going with me to work tomorrow. It sure came dressed up fancy in a IXL box. ___Dave

Hmmm. There's a Kershaw Automatic I wasn't aware of.

[ken98k]

Just in from Scott (Triple F). This one's going with me to work tomorrow. It sure came dressed up fancy in a IXL box. ___Dave

Whats the connection between Kershaw, Schrade, IXI and Sheffield?

[treefarmer]

Good old Queens!
Treefarmer

Here's the other Queen Winterbottom I was wanting for. The scales seem slightly different on this vs. the last. Was there a change in the way they were made or is it just because the age of the knife?

Thanks for taking a look...

Last picture showing them side by side

Gone2Three, this is just an observation, not an opinion from an expert: I can't see the tang stamp on the original knife but with the etch still in place, I would venture it is maybe a newer knife than the 2nd one you just posted. The tang on the last one is either from the 1952-'55 era or from the 1951-'54 era according to the 2 Queen tang stamp charts that are found here on the forum. This knife could possibly have real Winterbottom bone handles as the imitation Winterbottom handles didn't appear until closer to the 1960s or maybe in the 60s. Usually the difference can be felt but to be sure, careful inspection with magnification will reveal Haversian canals in the bone and the delrin will be free of these small veins.
The color of the two knives are slightly different but that can be expected as dyes from on year to the next might be slightly different as well as the type of work it was used in. The real Winterbottom bone handles will lose their darker highlight color with use and become a very mellow, yellow bone color. Look at my avatar, those two #49s were made in the 1958-60 era, one is well used the other almost mint condition. Go to the search line on the forum and punch in Haversian, there should be a better explanation. It may be that both knives a real Winterbottom bone.
This question is not restricted to Queen knives, lots of knives are thought to be bone and end up being delrin. In my opinion the delrin handled knives are less likely to break or crack compared to a bone handle. But real bone is just a lot more classy. Winterbottom bone real or imitation usually requires a second look to make sure. The red/brown jigged delrin used in the Case knives is very easy to spot, tough stuff but not attractive.
Along that line, there is a small crack in the handle of the knife in question on the pile side. That's not to say that derlin wont crack, it will
I traded for 2 #19 imitation Winterbottom Queen trappers with an AAPK member, the handles are almost identical in every respect, length of groove and design are the same, only where the handle joins the bolster are there differences and that is a result of them being hafted by hand.
Here is a picture of 3 #19 Queen Trappers, the two I mentioned and one with real Winterbottom bone handles that have some age on them, in fact about 60 years.

Queens are fascinating to me, not as popular as some other brands but they hold a special place in my memory. The old fellers, I'm talking about the one's that have gone to meet their just rewards, they either carried a Case, a Treebrand or a Queen back in the day. The Queens always stood out with the shiny blade when I was a kid. They caught my eye whether it was being used to skin a deer, clean a fish or cut a bull calf in the cow pen. Now I have a box full of 'em and almost too old to do much with the old Queens.
Treefarmer

[djknife13]

Just in from Scott (Triple F). This one's going with me to work tomorrow. It sure came dressed up fancy in a IXL box. ___Dave

Whats the connection between Kershaw, Schrade, IXI and Sheffield?

There isn't any between IXL and Kershaw. Scott just shipped it to me in a fancy IXL box. I'm going to dig around in my safe to find a nice IXL to display in the box.____Dave

[Gone2Three]

Good old Queens!
Treefarmer

Here's the other Queen Winterbottom I was wanting for. The scales seem slightly different on this vs. the last. Was there a change in the way they were made or is it just because the age of the knife?

Thanks for taking a look...

Last picture showing them side by side

Gone2Three, this is just an observation, not an opinion from an expert: I can't see the tang stamp on the original knife but with the etch still in place, I would venture it is maybe a newer knife than the 2nd one you just posted. The tang on the last one is either from the 1952-'55 era or from the 1951-'54 era according to the 2 Queen tang stamp charts that are found here on the forum. This knife could possibly have real Winterbottom bone handles as the imitation Winterbottom handles didn't appear until closer to the 1960s or maybe in the 60s. Usually the difference can be felt but to be sure, careful inspection with magnification will reveal Haversian canals in the bone and the delrin will be free of these small veins.
The color of the two knives are slightly different but that can be expected as dyes from on year to the next might be slightly different as well as the type of work it was used in. The real Winterbottom bone handles will lose their darker highlight color with use and become a very mellow, yellow bone color. Look at my avatar, those two #49s were made in the 1958-60 era, one is well used the other almost mint condition. Go to the search line on the forum and punch in Haversian, there should be a better explanation. It may be that both knives a real Winterbottom bone.
This question is not restricted to Queen knives, lots of knives are thought to be bone and end up being delrin. In my opinion the delrin handled knives are less likely to break or crack compared to a bone handle. But real bone is just a lot more classy. Winterbottom bone real or imitation usually requires a second look to make sure. The red/brown jigged delrin used in the Case knives is very easy to spot, tough stuff but not attractive.
Along that line, there is a small crack in the handle of the knife in question on the pile side. That's not to say that derlin wont crack, it will
I traded for 2 #19 imitation Winterbottom Queen trappers with an AAPK member, the handles are almost identical in every respect, length of groove and design are the same, only where the handle joins the bolster are there differences and that is a result of them being hafted by hand.
Here is a picture of 3 #19 Queen Trappers, the two I mentioned and one with real Winterbottom bone handles that have some age on them, in fact about 60 years.006.JPG
Queens are fascinating to me, not as popular as some other brands but they hold a special place in my memory. The old fellers, I'm talking about the one's that have gone to meet their just rewards, they either carried a Case, a Treebrand or a Queen back in the day. The Queens always stood out with the shiny blade when I was a kid. They caught my eye whether it was being used to skin a deer, clean a fish or cut a bull calf in the cow pen. Now I have a box full of 'em and almost too old to do much with the old Queens.
Treefarmer

Thanks Treefarmer,
I appreciate the reply along with this information and story behind your love of this brand. After posting this I reached out to the owner of these two and asked for some insight on the stamping. Couldn't remember exactly but said thought both were purchased at the beginning of 70's about a year or so apart from each other. He referred me to check with Queen's archive for reference and the stamp information. Looking at it seems to tie onto the time frame he mentioned. The 2 blade with no tang stamp has etched blade was purchased first, the three blade a couple of yrs after. So its probably not bone but delrin after all...
And that crack mentioned unfortunately was my fault from it slipping from my hand and hitting the floor hopefully it won't come completely off..
The two blade wasn't used as much... the 3 blade was a regular carry until replaced a few years later according to him. They are keepers with a story and definitely not show quality, but mine nonetheless! Until next time,
Cheers, Gone2Three
Here's the tang stamp info retrieved from the sight.

[treefarmer]

The 3 blade has a sideways Q, that dates that one pretty close. The one with out a stamp is of a 10 year period that tang stamps were no used, only a blade etch. The knives could have very well been bought in the early 70s, there is no reason for there not to be a NIB old stock on a shelf, referring to the 3 blade.
Enjoy your old Queens!
Treefarmer

[bighomer]

Got this'un yestiddy.

[Gone2Three]

The 3 blade has a sideways Q, that dates that one pretty close. The one with out a stamp is of a 10 year period that tang stamps were no used, only a blade etch. The knives could have very well been bought in the early 70s, there is no reason for there not to be a NIB old stock on a shelf, referring to the 3 blade.
Enjoy your old Queens!
Treefarmer

Will do! .... and if you ever want to part ways with one of your two #19's just give me a holler

[Gone2Three]

Got this'un yestiddy.

That's a nice Gerber!

[ken98k]

Just in from Scott (Triple F). This one's going with me to work tomorrow. It sure came dressed up fancy in a IXL box. ___Dave

Whats the connection between Kershaw, Schrade, IXI and Sheffield?

There isn't any between IXL and Kershaw. Scott just shipped it to me in a fancy IXL box. I'm going to dig around in my safe to find a nice IXL to display in the box.____Dave

Okay, got it!

[dlr110]

Here is what the Ponder Post Rider brought me today. I wish I was going to be
able to carry it to Easter Service. It's a CASE 62165 SS 2019

[Paladin]

Here is what the Ponder Post Rider brought me today. I wish I was going to be
able to carry it to Easter Service. It's a CASE 62165 SS 2019

Very nice and appropriate to the season, Dave.
Stay healthy my friend,
Ray

[Steve Warden]

He is risen, indeed!
Very nice, David!!

[TPK]

Looks Great David!
Oh, I forgot, Of course it does, it's a Case!



My post man brought me a 1989 2 3/4" Böker Stockman. Supposedly 1 of 500. Never used, sharpend or carried but no box.
Thanks for looking!

[Gone2Three]

Thats a nice Case knife you've got there David, the engraving on the bolsters are beautiful...not to mention that old Luger swiss isn't bad itself

Tom I've been eyeing the older Boker knives, you did good on that one.

Here's today's mailbox haul from last weeks escapades with a few more due later in the week.
Cheers!

[bighomer]

Got this'un yestiddy.

That's a nice Gerber!

Thanks buddy, just one of ole Scott's finds. I like it.

[jerryd6818]

Came about a half-hour ago and as Gone2Three said, more on the way later in the week. This was on back order at Shepherd Hill until I got tired of waiting and found it cheaper at SMKW. Quick ship too. She's a beauty.

[TPK]

Came about a half-hour ago and as Gone2Three said, more on the way later in the week. This was on back order at Shepherd Hill until I got tired of waiting and found it cheaper at SMKW. Quick ship too. She's a beauty.

Looks AWESOME Buddy!!!

[Gone2Three]

Came about a half-hour ago and as Gone2Three said, more on the way later in the week. This was on back order at Shepherd Hill until I got tired of waiting and found it cheaper at SMKW. Quick ship too. She's a beauty.

I like, very nice indeed!

[New_Windsor_NY]

G@@d lking knives everyone.

These oldies but goodies arrived today. Two more Geo. Schrade, single blade, wire jack pocket knives.
I cleaned both of them, took some pictures and here they are.

[ken98k]

Came about a half-hour ago and as Gone2Three said, more on the way later in the week. This was on back order at Shepherd Hill until I got tired of waiting and found it cheaper at SMKW. Quick ship too. She's a beauty.

Hey! I ordered mine first! Hope I get it soon.

[ken98k]

Thats a nice Case knife you've got there David, the engraving on the bolsters are beautiful...not to mention that old Luger swiss isn't bad itself

Tom I've been eyeing the older Boker knives, you did good on that one.

Here's today's mailbox haul from last weeks escapades with a few more due later in the week.
Cheers!

I love the one with the lanyard!

[Gone2Three]

G@@d lking knives everyone.

These oldies but goodies arrived today. Two more Geo. Schrade, single blade, wire jack pocket knives.
I cleaned both of them, took some pictures and here they are.

Man those look nice! You've done good