

All these knives were in the same conditions. Each was packed in a zip-lock plastic bag. The blade and spring of each knife was lubricated with oil.
I hate Camillus for making such beautiful knives from celluloid and 1095 Carbon steel

I also drew attention to this. I think that celluloid can vary either in composition or in the way it is made. And on this depends its tendency to self-destruction. Among the old knives, the weak ones have long since died.
I agree with you. So it was before, but it was a forced action, so as not to harm the rest of the knives (I have a lot of them).Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:00 pm IMHO “packed in a zip-lock plastic bag” is probably one of the worst ways to store celluloid. It needs fresh air if possible.
Ken
I would add Winchesters to this list, which were assembled at the Queen factory along with Case Classic. Everything I saw on ebay had signs of corrosion.
It's an R6465 sleeveboard penknife from 1921 to 1924 according to its tang stamps.
Yep, I gave my only celluloid knife plenty of fresh air when I found it ruined some of my best knives.Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:00 pm IMHO “packed in a zip-lock plastic bag” is probably one of the worst ways to store celluloid. It needs fresh air if possible.
Ken
Nothing wrong with having celluloid handled knives (although I would not pay a lot for one). I have quite a few, You just have to practice "apartheid".
I hope not... that is one BEAUTIFUL knife!!!OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Tue Feb 14, 2023 6:15 pm Anyone know if this Henckels Trapper has celluloid covers? The covers are shrinking, the ends are curling up, but so far no out gassing.
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