Queen Fishing Knife In Stag - Value?

[Jeffinn]

Fishing knives are always of interest to me. I've looked at quite a few on E-Bay but have never seen one by Queen. This one needs a little work but looks pretty solid. Does the price seem right at $24.95?

[KleenCut61]

I Was in the market for a Queen Fish knife Which Didn't Need Any work what so ever ! Neva found one Settled on a Beauty With little use and a Stone Chipped on both ends , Paid Double as that one , My point Being there Top Quality Fish knives imo.. A Little work means Nothing To Get a Complete and Worthy fisherman Piece .. Think of it this way if a better one Comes along Grab it .Work on this one Till one does KC

[Jeffinn]

You convinced me!
I just bought it. The price seemed right even for a fixer upper.
I'm trying to stay away from the collecting part of this hobby but I really like the fisherman knives. A member here was kind enough to give me one for free for my tackle box. That seemed to spark something inside of me that wants a few more.
Thanks.

[bdev]

It's a fair price for that knife. That knife was made circa 1958-60 (tang stamp looks to be "Q STEEL") and has Winterbottom bone handles.
It is missing its fish hook sharpening stone.

Pic is from the internet.

[KleenCut61]

Wtg jeffinn. Be aware those Tend to Be Razor sharp Despite Being used or new And Some Times Are Not Seated Properly ( Blade Points Left un Covered ) , I don't Understand Most Makers having Celluloid Handles , I mean you Expect a Person to have a Hand full of Fish slime Centimeters from a 6 inch razor blade on a Plastic handle with no Second Chances , To me I can only say What were They Thinkin ,, Winterbotom was Undoutdently the Better Choice IMO..KC

[Jeffinn]

I’ll have to look for a crappy one that has the hook sharpener to use for parts. I think the crack in the handle can be repaired. I’m going to give it a try anyway! Thanks for the feedback everyone.
Jeff

[KnifeSlinger#81]

It's a fair price for that knife. That knife was made circa 1958-60 (tang stamp looks to be "Q STEEL") and has Winterbottom bone handles.
It is missing its fish hook sharpening stone.

Pic is from the internet.

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Wait a minute, is the shield a sharpening stone?

[Jeffinn]

Yes, most of the fishing knifes have a hook sharpening stone. These knives have just about everything you need to catch and release fish out in the field. A sharp blade, a hook sharpener, a hook disgorger (for releasing hooks that have benn swallowed) and a fish scaler. It’s an all in one fishing knife!

[FRJ]

Yes, most of the fishing knifes have a hook sharpening stone. These knives have just about everything you need to catch and release fish out in the field. A sharp blade, a hook sharpener, a hook disgorger (for releasing hooks that have benn swallowed) and a fish scaler. It’s an all in one fishing knife!

AND ........ that little hole in the cap bolster is a hook straightener.