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Comment by Jan Carter on September 28, 2012 at 19:43

Me too!

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on September 26, 2012 at 17:05

Well, I'm glad about this news because, I'd like to get some Queen knives again. 

Comment by Alexander Noot on September 26, 2012 at 3:00

Well, I only own 1 Queen knife. But hearing all those stories I must've been lucky. Because apart from a (VERY) Dull edge mine was perfect when I got it.

It's even nicer now that I've gotten the bolsters engraved and put a laser edge on it. In fact it's probably my favourite knife (despite owning  "better" and more expensive knives.)

I still want a Queen Canoe slipjoint. But every place I've found them adds so much to the shipping costs that I could just never make myself pull the trigger.

Comment by Dr. Scott on September 25, 2012 at 21:33

With so many knives (insert bicycles, hats, fishing rods, cars, etc...) it seems that production suffers with each succeeding generation, or goes to pot when manufacturing is moved overseas. We are fortunate to be around at this point in the history of Queen Cutlery, and I expect that "Daniels Era" Queen and Tuna Valley knives will be treasured by our great grandchildren.

Comment by Jan Carter on September 23, 2012 at 19:40

Stephen,

It is my understanding that all of the Daniels Family knives including the TVCC will survive.  That line is separate from the Queen purchase.  It has been a little slow lately because of the new baby and this project, but yes TVCC will survive.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on September 23, 2012 at 17:55

I know .. most will equate fit-n-finish w/ quality  .and.   rightly so. If attention wasn't paid to the fit-n-finish .. it was probably also lacking elsewhere in the production process.

I personally equate material used, assembly, & functionality more w/ quality than I do just the the fit-n-finish. But, that's just me.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on September 23, 2012 at 17:14

I've never experienced a QUALITY problem. I have noticed that not every single unit received the same level of FINISH.  But, never a quality problem. 

I use most of my Queen .. except for my older schtuff ....

........................ soooo .. only required the quality .. not so much the fit-n-finish. I've heard/read the same critique relative to the varying fit-n-finish. However, I've not personally experienced that issue w/ the quality of matls used .or.  actual assembly issues. 

Not to say they don't exist .. just haven't seen it myself.

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on September 23, 2012 at 16:46

I haven't bought a Queen in over 20 years. Every time I think about getting one I read tons of guys all over the net saying the quality is really hit and miss. So I don't bother. If they get their quality up consistently I'll buy them. 

I was selling Queen knives back in the 80's when most people didn't know what the heck Queen was! Guys would come up at gun and knife shows and ask "What kind of knives are those?", I'd say "Queen" and they'd say "You're kidding, right?!" LOL! Then I'd have to explain their name to them and then they were okay with it! LOL!

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on September 23, 2012 at 15:39

@  stephen

That's a question best addressed by Ryan .. whom I've invited to this discussion ...BUT... I'm sure he's somewhat busy @ the moment. I hope he does field some questions/answers here.

Also, keep in mind ...  they probably don't have all the answers .. yet. 

In the meantime .. keep the quest & suggestions coming. This soon in the game .. "we" collectors might have a valid chance @ some input. 

Comment by stephen tungate on September 23, 2012 at 14:52

will the tuna cutlery come out of the same place?if so will the same attention be placed on both lines?

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