Queen Cutlery & Friends

Knives have been made at the factory of Queen Cutlery Company of Titusville Pennsylvania for over 100 years. It is arguably the oldest and last American Cutlery that truly continues to produce knives in the same way as they were produced there when the factory opened in 1902. The factory’s first tenant was the Schatt & Morgan Cutlery Company: Queen Cutlery Company displaced Schatt & Morgan there in 1933. Queen City Cutlery Company first began to produce knives in 1918 around the end of the First World War, incorporated in 1922, and shortened their name to “Queen Cutlery Company” in January of 1946.  Purchased by Daniels Family Cutlery Corporation on September 18, 2012

LINK TO Complete Guide to Queen and Schatt & Morgan Knives and History

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  • Dan Lago

    Russell West,  The #82 is shown in many Queen catalogs - Here is a link to summarize those listings. https://queencutleryguide.com//wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Model-82-...

    It has been made with many handle materials and steel over the years. You can look at old catalogs with the page numbers in the guide above by searching Queenhistory.com , for a set of digitized catalogs,     These two websites provide a lot of information on older Queen Cutlery and Queen City knives .  If you are seeking other maker's knives I am not that strong - I suggest other groups on this site or "Allabout pocketknives.com" -  And I suggest most will want to see a good picture of the overall knife and the tang stamp. Have fun! 

  • Bob Welch

    Russell, You will find information on a vast array of Queen knives at queencutleryhistory.com. They appear in the various catalogs on the site and there are photos and descriptions of 5 different #82 knives in the Knife Library. In addition, as Dan Lago has mentioned, queencutleryguide.com has catalog summaries of this and other Queen knives.

  • Bob Welch

    David Clark has written an interesting new article about 3 very rare Schatt & Morgan knives which feature a unique punching tool, patented in 1908. The story with photos appears on the home page of Queencutleyhistory.com, in the Historical Knife Spotlight. There is also a link to the complete article, with patent documents, on the Cutlery Articles page.

  • Dan Lago

    Nice article by David Clark on John Schatt's punching tool - When you look at catalogs you see Queen appears not to have changed this tool ever, while offering it in different sizes in different patterns for essentially 110 years! 

          You can see in #37ballon  - 1958 at 4" closed;  

           In 1977 in jigged delrin and black delrin as #38 (B) at only 3..25" (catalog 50)         closed;

           and in 2004 as #49 horseman at 4.25 closed in CSB and Birds eye maple;  

            And finally, a picture of 6 teardrop with a punch in the company's last year of production at 3.75" closed.  The most recent one looks like the sharp tip is rounded a bit, and as David Clark comments, the bases of the blades might be modified to fit the larger or smaller pattern, but they sure look similar.  Used this kind of tool on boy scout knife and victorinox swiss army - Worked very well - why chane it. 

  • Bob Welch

    Lots of new material has been added to queencutleryhistory.com. David Clark has yet another article on the rare Jess Crouch knife, which was produced by Schatt & Morgan around 1915 to 1920 or so. Jess Crouch was one of the officers of the cutlery. The Queen Tang Stamp Guide has been updated again as we've finally acquired a picture of the elusive "small Q" stamp used only in 1971. On the Flyers and Ads page you'll see several new sales brochures.

  • Jan Carter

    Bob,

    Thanks for the info and for a new article to read during this time at home!

  • Dan Lago

    Fred Fisher, Brian Guth and I have posted a new article #78 hunting and Combat Knife  on Queencutleryguide.com, that shows this iconic knife in two catalog versions, and a third rare knife seem only once in over 70 cumulative years of knife collecting - a leather handle #78.  See under "Articles" --> ""knives"

    We have also a numbver of files under "Special knives " for mostly new Queen and Schatt & Morgan knives that have never appeared in catalogs.  Check these patterns and if you have one NOT shown, please send it to us so we can add it to our documentation.

    4L Woodsman

    06 and 6L

    10 heavy jack

    19 trapper

    62 easy open fruit and slim hunter

    82L big folding hunter

      We will adding more - Thanks, Dan

    30 33 small congress

    31  32 large congress

  • Bob Welch

    A couple people at Queen Cutlery History now have the new SMKW Queen Pilot Run mini-trapper and there is a bit of a review on the homepage, along with a lot more new content.

  • Dan Lago

              With Fred Fisher, Brian Guth, Ashley and Joe Mick, we have begun a new series on how Queen BOXED their knives from 1947,  now through 1980 . We will add both older and newer box treatments as this series grows.  It is based on having a broader history of Queen's products, and to provide modern collectors with information which will limit the attractiveness of "parts knives" following Queen's demise.

    1947 – 1971 here:  https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.109/gbh.929.myftpupload.com/...

     

    1972-1980 here: https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.109/gbh.929.myftpupload.com/...

    These are first editions in a relatively untouched area of Queen History. If you have suggestions or would like to contribute, PLEASE CONTACT US  through Facebook or from the <QueenCutleryguide.com> site.

  • Dan Lago

  • Bob Welch

    Every month queencutleryhistory features a different knife or knives in the Historical Knife Spotlight on their home page. New today is a spotlight on the Schatt & Morgan File & Wire Series knives which were launched in 1998.

    You can also read past knife spotlights via this link.

    Coming up next month are some very rare and very early S&M folders.

  • Bob Welch

    In light of SMKW’s recent issue of the new Queen Pilot Test Run knife, the editors at queencutleryhistory.com have published a short article “Is There a Future for New Queen Knives”. What’s your opinion?

  • Dan Lago

    Fred Fisher, Brian Guth, and Ashley and Joe Mick and I, have added a new articles on Queen Cutlery Boxes - this time the 1980s at this address: https://secureservercdn.net/…/Queen-Cutlery-Boxes-1980s-6-1…
    We stress this is a "First edition" and if you have new items to add or a critique please do not hesitate to share - That is how iknowledge grows. Here are a few photos to get you started. Thank you! Dan

  • Tony Flannery

    I have a Cytemp in Stag but has Gold Cytemp on the blade, Thanks for clearing up the year for me, I have web searched awhile and could not come up with the year, Thanks!, Tony

  • Dan Lago

    Tony Flannery, Appreciate your comment - Thank you! You have a very nice, rare stag lockback and the first knife (an SFO) that queen produced in a display box.. Our group has been very busy with this set of "Box" articles and will soon get into the later years.  We think it is an important priority to deal with post-bankruptcy "parts knives" using Queen-sold components. 

    If there is something you would like to see added to our website, or suggestions for improvements,  please do not hesitate? We are now over 270 items since launching in March 2020 and we plan to continue serving collectors. Have a great day! Dan. 

  • Tony Flannery

    Thank you Dan!, 

    Tony

  • Jan Carter

    Dan 

    Wow! What you all have done with Queen knowledge is amazing.  You all know I am a history nut when it comes to these companies 

  • Tony Flannery

    10 or 12 years ago the knife found me, I researched it on the web, Cytemp and the connection to Queen was found but the knife I could never find it's connection, and It is so strange that when I joined this group, that the top discussion was what I had searched for!, Amazing how things sometime just fall together, Thanks to Dan for his research and help IDing this SFO Queen knife!

  • Tony Flannery

    And a huge Thank You to Jan for linking me to the Queen Group and cleaning up my mess I made trying to get here,

    Thanks Again Jan!

    Tony

  • Dan Lago

    No doubt Jan Carter and I knife collector is a major asset for knife collectors!  Her opinion of our progress is very important to our group! As are the comments and suggestions of Queen collectors on this site. We are always lookinmg for SFOs and Queen special project knives -lot of rare birds out there. Thanks for yo8ur help! Dan 

  • Bob Welch

    Queencutleryhistory.com has received permission to re-publish all the the Newsletters of Queen Cutlery Collectors, Inc. The newsletters were originally published between 1998 and 2004 and contain many interesting articles, photos and stories. You can view or download them here https://queencutleryhistory.com/index.php/cutlery-articles/

  • Dan Lago

    Notice of Queen Collectors newsletters have prompted me to finish an article about these rare knives. It is available at: https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.109/gbh.929.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Queen-Cutlery-Collectors-SFO-knives-7-2020.pdf This is doubled loaded with friends and Queen Collectors. Thank you

  • Bob Welch

    Did you every wonder about the origins of Queen's distinctive Burnt Orange knife handles? The new Knife Spotlight at queencutleryhistory.com features recollections from Fred Sampson, retired master cutler. He tells us the first batch was very nearly a disaster. The featured spotlight is also available for download from the Cutlery Articles page.

  • Dan Lago

    Continuing with our "Queen Cutlery Box articles, Brian Guth, Ashley and Joe Mick, Fred Fisher and myself with great help from David Krauss, have now uploaded, boxes in the 1990s, when the Schatt & Morgan reproductions were added, Here: https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.109/gbh.929.myftpupload.com/....

    If you have anything to add to this summary, please contact us with your suggestions! Thank you, Dan

  • Carl Bradshaw

    I will be hosting the IKC chat this Wednesday evening, talking about the history of the Tuna Valley brand for the last 100+ years!!! Many of these knives were made in the Queen factory.  Please attend if you are interested.

  • Dan Lago

    Carl knows this story well - three Pennsylvania companies!  This shuld be a good one!

  • Dan Lago

    Here is a new "Queen cutlery Box 2000-2012" article by Brian Guth, David Krauss, Ashely and Joe Mick, and Fred Fisher, and myself. It is loaded with things you have probably not thought about the Keystone Series knives and their boxes. Here: https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.109/gbh.929.myftpupload.com/...

  • Dan Lago

    This a very special review of Schatt & Morgan knife boxes from 120 years to 91 years past. Ashley and Joe Mick and myself wrote, but we gratefully acknowledge major contributions by David Clark and Charles Dawson. Learned a lot doing this piece. Many boxes you might have never seen! Here: https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.109/gbh.929.myftpupload.com/...

    We would love to hear from you Schatt collectors about adding to our information about these rare boxes! Thank you!

  • Bob Welch

    The new Historical Knife Spotlight at queencutleryhistory.com features the Sleeveboard pattern knives made by Schatt & Morgan and Queen. The feature includes several photos of rare vintage knives. Check it out and feel free to share your thoughts on the comments page.

  • Jan Carter

    Just in time for hunting season..

    As we all know, Queen products are sought after now.  Just thought I would let you know there are some available right now

  • Dan Lago

    Rooster Knives, 9-27 2020
    Due to a lot of interest, Ashley and Joe Mick, Brian Guth, Fred Fisher and myself have just completed a new article on Queen produced cockfighting knives. We hope this provide a reference for those interested in this unusual knife: https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.109/gbh.929.myftpupload.com/...      
    We want to give a very special acknowledgment to Dr. Justin D. Walker for his help in preparing this reference paper.
  • Bob Welch

    These won’t fit in your pocket! The Queen Cutlery History Spotlight knives this month are the Schatt & Morgan and Queen letter opener knives. These knives featured an equal end handle as often found on pen and pocket knives. The folding blade was a 2 inch short spear but a long tapered knife opener blade extended from the opposing end.

  • Dan Lago

    We have added another important Queen "Box" article to our set, authored by Brian Guth, David Krauss, Ashley and Joe MIck, Fred Fisher, and myself, covering the final segment of the Daniels Family ownership of Queen Cutlery - 2013 - 2017. Here is the link: https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.109/gbh.929.myftpupload.com/...

    Always looking for improvements if you have new information!  Thanks

  • Dan Lago

    Still figuring out posting... here is a basic image...

  • Bob Welch

    Queen Cutlery’s elusive Smoked Pearl pocketknives are in the Queen Cutlery History, Historical Knife Spotlight this month. Discover facts about these rare and beautiful knives and enjoy the new photos.

  • Dan Lago

    Robeson Boxes by Queen Cutlery by David Krauss and myself. Here is the final installment of our eight-part series of Queen boxes. This set covers from 1900 - till 2017 (with the usual gap for Queen City products from 1922-1945). This set of articles now contains 96 pages of previously undocumented uses of knife boxes by Queen Cutlery and its forerunner Schatt & Morgan. https://secureservercdn.net/.../Robeson-boxes-11-16-2020.pdf

  • Dan Lago

    Drake Well Commemorative Barlow 1972. Some good information about Queens first Collector knife. Drake-Barlow-1972.-11-24-2020.pdf (secureservercdn.net) double posted

  • Bob Welch

    This month's Historical Knife Spotlight on queencutleryhistory.com is focused on Queen Cutlery’s # 11, 11EO utility and # 24 slim trapper knives. At a quick glance, the patterns look essentially the same, but there are subtle and not-so-subtle differences. You will see details and photos of several of these fine knives.

  • Jan Carter

    Rare and collectible knives from S & M, Queen, Robson, CC...for...

    Just thought I would let you know, looks like an older collection has come up for sale...All are in new condition in their original box unless otherwise stated.   A must see this week is the 80th Anniversary Queen knife.  It features a  Stanhope viewer displaying an image of the founders built into the knife handle! 

  • Fred Kemp

    Hello all, Schatt and Morgan/Queen knives have been a favorite of mine for several years. My other favorite knife is Great Eastern Cutlery.

    Recently I ordered a framed picture of GEC knife labels from Traditionalpocketknives.com/C. Risner Cutlery and when it arrived, in the box was a paper stating that: "We Are Back!" Coming 2021... Schatt and Morgan Cutlery Company. Below this statement was printed: Cooper Cutlery LLC. Winchester, Ohio.

    Has anyone else heard of this? I sure hope this happens!

  • Ashley

    Yes Gilbert Cooper bought most of the equipment at the auction last year and will be making Schatt and Morgan knives in Ohio they will be coming out next year. Unfortunately the Queen name ended up with SMKW and they are the same standards as the rough rider knives.
  • Bob Welch

    A new Historical Knife Spotlight has been posted to queencutleryhistory.com. This months topic is the series of rare pocketknives with satin-finished blades made by Queen in 1960, as a marketing experiment. Some mis-conceptions about these knives have been cleared up and detailed photos are included.

  • Jan Carter

    Hey Bob thanks for the update!

    I knew that Mr. Cooper was in the process but the community as a whole kind of kept our mouths shut until we saw some kind of announcement, not wanting to overstep and let excitement over ride reality. Now that we have an announcement from Austin WOOOOHOOOO!!!!! Let's see if I can get him to give us some kind of a heads up on what and when?

  • Dan Lago

    Ashley and Joe Mick, Brian Guth, Fred Fisher and Dan Lago are posting 2nd edition of QUEEN ROOSTER KNIVES today. We have added some hints about Schatt & Morgan era; 1980s major Rooster knives SFOs, and updated comments on Queen Daniels Family Cutlery. Thanks to all who suggested Revisions. : https://gbh.929.myftpupload.com/.../Rooster-knives-1-18...
    Any comments are most welcome. Thank you
  • Dan Lago

    QUEEN KNIFE to NKCA started the 1980s in a great way. You've seen this knife for years and here is is the story of the stag "BULLHEAD" that opened many doors for Queen. https://www.queencutleryguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/The-Na...Apprecioate any comments on this story, or new items you like to hear. Thanks, Dan
  • Bob Welch

    That was a good article, Dan. Thanks!

  • Dan Lago

    Have you ever wondered how Queen transitioned from a company that made "tools" to a company that thrived on making "collector knives"?   David Krauss, Fred Fisher and I have begun a series of articles that focuses on this, starting in the 1979s. Eventually, there will another on the 1980s.  As with any new content, we appreciate your comments or critique of this piece. Thank you!    https://gbh.929.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Queen-Cu...

  • Billy Oneale

    That was interesting, thanks, Dan
  • Dan Lago

    Billy Oneale and Bob Welch. Thank you for your interest and comment on these recent posts. We think it was a critical time!  50 -40 years ago makes it fair game for "history" 

  • Bob Welch

    A new Historical Knife Spotlight has been posted at queencutleryhistory.com. This month's spotlight is on the rare Queen #44 short frame folding hunter. Of course background on the standard-size #44 is included as well. It's an interesting story and worth a look.