Old Ebony Wood Handle Knives

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3030remchester, Jacknifeben, those two are fabulous. Bravo.

A little equal end Norvell Shapleigh a bit over 100 yrs old and the Ebony is still doing it.
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Ivoryman wrote: ↑Sun Nov 03, 2024 2:12 am 3030remchester, Jacknifeben, those two are fabulous. Bravo.

A little equal end Norvell Shapleigh a bit over 100 yrs old and the Ebony is still doing it.
As good as it gets, Iman, I like everything about it, and great pics!!!!!
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I love Ebony wood
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Believe these are Ebony . Had em out for some oil and snapped a few pics .
Sure some knives and pics on these pages !
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Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Nov 03, 2024 8:47 pm Believe these are Ebony . Had em out for some oil and snapped a few pics .
Sure some knives and pics on these pages !
That's about a half cord of ebony!!!
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Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Nov 03, 2024 8:47 pm Believe these are Ebony . Had em out for some oil and snapped a few pics .
Sure some knives and pics on these pages !
Those are niiiice, JP, really nice pics, always enjoy your Camillus!
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Waukonda wrote: ↑Sun Nov 17, 2024 6:57 pm.
That is a VERY NICE piece of cutlery history, Ike. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks, Skip
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Rare oldie Ike just the way I like 'em!
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Amazing knives, Iman, JP, and Ike! What a fine bunch! ::tu::
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Whoa, Ike, that's a cool piece of cutlery history. 💯
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Nice ebony everyone, one of my favorite covers. Some of the ones I've added in the last couple years.
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JohnR wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2024 1:15 pm Nice ebony everyone, one of my favorite covers. Some of the ones I've added in the last couple years.

Who wouldn't be pleased with those 5. Beautiful!
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JohnR wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2024 1:15 pm Nice ebony everyone, one of my favorite covers. Some of the ones I've added in the last couple years.
Crème de la crème
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JohnR wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2024 1:15 pm Nice ebony everyone, one of my favorite covers. Some of the ones I've added in the last couple years.
Fantastic, John!
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Thanks for the comments guys, appreciated. ::tu:: ::tu::

Here are a few more.
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Beautiful knives John! ::woot::
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JohnR wrote: ↑Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:02 pm Thanks for the comments guys, appreciated. ::tu:: ::tu::

Here are a few more.
Wow and wow ! Beautiful knives you have been posting John . ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks for sharing.
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Nice, John, I think that the Cornwall would be my pick, but all very nice. Please continue.
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Waukonda wrote: ↑Thu Nov 21, 2024 10:21 pm Nice, John, I think that the Cornwall would be my pick, but all very nice. Please continue.

Thanks Ike, one of my favorites also, I like its size, 3 7/8" and the bar shield.
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Another batch of old ebony, couple hard to find Northfields and an ebony HSB stockman, don't see many vintage wood stockman's.
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Wow, John, those are all superb, and nicely photographed. They all exude excellence. Those Northfields are really nice, and the Robeson etch ::tu:: , all rrally nice. I think I only own 1 Fox, nice to see one in such great condition. Thanks for posting!
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JohnR wrote: ↑Mon Nov 25, 2024 12:27 pm Another batch of old ebony, couple hard to find Northfields and an ebony HSB stockman, don't see many vintage wood stockman's.
Another awesome batch John .
That Ebony stockman is a dandy for sure !!
Thanks for sharing .
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JohnR wrote: ↑Mon Nov 25, 2024 12:27 pm Another batch of old ebony, couple hard to find Northfields and an ebony HSB stockman, don't see many vintage wood stockman's.
You're killin' it, John! Beautiful knives!

Here's one of mine for the thread.. An old Wards.
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