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Queen Cutlery ... under new ownership.

It's now official .. Queen Cutlery is under new ownership .. Kenneth R. Daniels, Daniels Family Cutlery Corp.

I have a deep appreciation for my Queen Cutlery. They always seemed @ the forefront of materials, i.e. I've some very traditional models with sweet D2 blades.

I'm starting this blog in hopes of tallying .. from 'us' collectors .. some "hopes & expectations" .. for the new owners. I'm sure they've the appropriate business plan in place ...BUT... here's a place to list some personal preferences.

One I've heard already is ... better/stronger nail pulls.

I personally hope they continue with a "value line" marketed under the Queen Cutlery name

............... AND ...............

continue a higher end product such as currently marketed under the Schatt & Morgan name.

What do you think ?!?

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In Memoriam Comment by D ale on September 23, 2012 at 13:59: Thanks, Jan.

I have noted a variation in the fit-n-finish of the newer (late 80's & on) Queen I've owned. I too hope that is something not only addressed ...but, also... maintained as time goes on.

I know the old Queen was capable of such .. they private labeled for many a company .. 'n usually short run higher end product. Sooo, I know the capacity exists. Time will tell w/ the new owners.

'n yes .. we all need to be patient .. nothing happens overnight.

Suggestions .. personal comments .. post away !!!

Comment by Jan Carter on September 23, 2012 at 13:50: Dale,

I agree. I am excited for Ken Daniels and the Daniels family. I too hope they continue to carry all ends of the lines but I believe that is the thought process. I know Ryan will be having a Queen Group started here very soon. I agree with the nail pulls and I have had heard a lot about the consistency of quality issue. In talking to Ken when this was just beginning, he stated to me that would be something he addressed. I just hope folks understand that changing the current dynamic is not something that will happen within the next few weeks. I expect by the time everything settles in, it will take a short while to get things the way he wants them for his company and for us.

Let's hear the ideas! We have the ears!