Duke Biscotti,

These celluloid handed knives are stored in a drawer as shown. I was also told to not put then in enclosed packaging but to store them so that any off-gassing would dissipate and not be confined in a package where it would attack the bolsters and blades of other knives in the neighborhood. So far – so good.

075.JPG   077.JPG  Here are 2 pic of my food saver method.  The vinyl bag still seems tough and flexible (for thin plastic) after about 6 years at room temperature storage/display. Maybe new food saver bag after a decade or so...

The pile side is harder to see with the 1/8" plexiglass on that side.( rounded plexi- corners). You can still read the blade etch and tang stamps OK, but clearly not as nice as having the knife right in your hands. 

I have no reference for doing this- it is just an experiment, and like all surviving  very nice old celluloid knives, having nothing happen is not proof of anything. Still, I feel better than just having them out in the general population.

These are blue and brown celluloid swirl from Queen Classic early edition.  There are also a yellow and green in same pattern. Seller assured me they really are casein, but I since obtained a Classic in faux turtle, and it is blade-etched "casein".  I  trust the blade etch and think these really are celluloid.  .These queen classics are very hard knives to find because they were such small editions. Of the nine Queen Classic swing guards I know of, the five I have are torched sambar stag, red stag, and brown winterbottom, and the two celluloid. 

It is a tough call for any collector - get the old and very nice knife at some unknown risk.  This conversation has shown me, while I criticize and avoid celluloid, when I see one I really want, it gets in my collection.

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Dan I like the idea.  i does keep it separate from other knives in case of gassing.  I can appreciate leaving it open so gas doesnt build up but I would rather just lose one

2015 is HERE

and there is more

What a line up...lets see...what is on the order first?

Wowsa! I really like the looks of those Spiral Buffalo Horn fixed blade hunter/skinners! Are those handles something new? I can't seem to recall ever having seen scales quite like that. Especially on a regular production, non custom, knife. I'll bet they feel great in hand! 

Thanks for posting these Miss Jan!

I know...The jumbo Carpenter whittler!!!

Steve,

That's the one, the Drop Point, that spoke to me the loudest, as well. With those handles they all look good!

Cheers, my friend!

Yep Jan, that one...

I have no possible use for a fixed blade knife and have resisted lots and lots of them.

Don't know if I can resist that 4180 drop point though !

Also the Scout knife I should have one of those really especially in D2, maybe they will sell out quick and save my bank account from further harm.

I like the drop point hunters and they are certainly the more modern blade, but when you go from field dressing to starting cut an animal up, the extra sweep and sharper clip point are very nice. I buy the 4185s.   

Just saw the 2015 catalog. Wow!  Some knock-out new knives. Nice history opening and nice layout /design (IMO)  Too many to afford. Looks like a very good year ahead to me.

Me too Dan, I think 5 are now on the must have list

I just saw this on a distributors site...I like the idea , what about you?

I know I mentioned it before but it’s worth repeating that Queen is making a change to their tang stamp that I really feel is notable.  That’s the addition of the blade steel type being stamped on the tang.  I think that’s a fantastic upgrade that removes any question.  In addition, down the road it should add value to some of the knives with higher grade steels as they’ll be easily recognized.

I have to admit, if i still had all that celluloid I would be having Garret rehandle them.  This is a good way to dress one up and get rid of the gassing fears

found the Queen NKCA sodbuster!!! Should have it in my sodbuster case next week!

Those are awesome, I have one of them. They were made in 2003 with really vibrant ruby red jigged bone.  Once you get that knife, take it outside on a sunny day and you'll be amazed how much color is in those handles.  I believe 500 of those were made.

Congrats Gary!  Now I really want to see it!

i grabbed a knife from SMITH AND SONS via GEC that is exactly what they did,...the STEEL TYPE IS STRUCK RIGHT INTO THE TANG!!... its and idea that anyone who has ever had to hone/sharpen a knife has had...LOL.. having the steel type struck. i have seen in the past with  QUEEN as well-i have fixed blades and so forth that have in the etch {but that is an etych that will war eventually..

  CCSC -is another ..im just thinking random i remember lots popping the steel types on here and their but a final; EVERY KNIFE POLICY! and STRUCK ON THE TANG  would be great but to stick with it and not an etch on the blade that can fade...

@JAN- just saw your comment about CELLULOID.. LOL.. i love CELL KNIVES.. they LOVE YOU 2 TIMES!!..once when you own them and their purdy.. then when they gas and explode... you have them re-handled and its a whole new dance!

Great looking tang stamp!

What does the "DFC" stand for?

I just had a revelation..."Daniels Family Cutlery" ???? Could that be it?

Steve,

It sounds like you may have read the introductory paragraph at the top of the page? Indeed - "DFC" - Daniels' Family Cutlery would certainly seem like the likely deduction regarding its meaning. That assumption would be bolstered by the last sentence in that intro: "Purchased by Daniels Family Cutlery Corporation on September 18, 2012"

That would be my guess.

Ron;

Yes, either that or "Damn Fine Cutlery".

BINGO!

I believe we have a winner on aisle 5!

I was mulling over a few other three word phrases for that DFC acronym myself. Most of which would not be appropriate for a family forum and definitely not pertinent to Queen Cutlery. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go scrub my mind with hot soapy water. Cheers!

Oh! I like "Damn Fine Cutlery!" I think you might be on to something with that one!

Steve,

I think officially you had it right at Daniels Family Cutlery.  I am however inclined to think Damn Fine Cutlery fits just as well and I LIKE IT!! 

Picked up this Titusville Cutlery Co. knife.

Haven't found much information on these knives other than they are made by Queen.  S&M is their high end knives.. how does Titusville compare?

-ds

Dave,

I did not realize they were made through Queen!

The picture isn't great (from the ebay auction) but you can see part of the Queen stamp on the back of the tang:

Hopefully I'm correct in assuming that means they were made by Queen.  But I'm definitely a beginner at this so....

-ds

Did some more searching and while they are made by Queen, it's not a Queen knife:

"Titusville Cutlery:  Family trademark owned by the family of Tony Watkins of SMKW. The knives are USA made by Queen."

From Tobias' site.

-ds

Yep, unless things have changed in the last few years (always a possibility) Tony Watkins mentioned on episode of Knives Live that the Titusville Cutlery was his family's TM.  I think he mentioned his grandfather established the TM.

have a handful of very nice looking vitage queens. great quality.

an '83 queen gunstock and wolverine cutlery club knife I wanted to share!

Nice lookin' knife, Tim! I really like the jigging on that bone! Good looking etch on that blade, too!

thank you much ron.  one of my favs!

Was looking for information on the reuse of "Queen City" tang stamps to verify a knife was not newer than expected and found this kickstarter link:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/201329893/queen-city-knives

I would assume Queen has that name trademarked and might want to know that someone else is using that name?

Dave,

Thank you, I made sure this got tstraight to the folks that should know about it