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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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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.
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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!
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