Queen #9 Stockman ?

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22Hornet

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I'm thinking about getting one of these sometime.

What are the springs made of? Carbon steel, stainless, or D2?

How are the blade grinds om the new production? Are they dull or decent?
I'm eager to try D2 steel

Thanks for any info.

22Hornet
 
I've heard that the springs are stainless.

I'm a big fan of their D2 Traditionals. Grinds can be variable, although I've been lucky. Diamonds are needed for sharpening, it's a really nice steel for a pocket knife. Why? As you know, stays sharp a very long time, doesn't rust or impart metallic flavour on food like carbon does.

Their carved bone and Zebra wood range provide really nice handles, a satisfying carry from my experience at least.
 
Thanks willgoy. I already use EZE Lap diamond hones. The carved bone is what I am considering.
 
I have a lot of d2 knives, including lots of Queens. I love d2, think it is hard to beat. I sharpen with Du-Sharp 11" diamond stones of 3 different grits. Not easy to field sharpen, but then you shouldn't have to with d2 steel. For Queen knives, I like the Muscrat and the peanut for carrying.
 
sawgrass said:
I have a lot of d2 knives, including lots of Queens. I love d2, think it is hard to beat. I sharpen with Du-Sharp 11" diamond stones of 3 different grits. Not easy to field sharpen, but then you shouldn't have to with d2 steel. For Queen knives, I like the Muscrat and the peanut for carrying.
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Oh, ya, I love to carry the Serpentine Jack too.
 
22Hornet said:
Thanks willgoy. I already use EZE Lap diamond hones. The carved bone is what I am considering.
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22Hornet said:
I'm thinking about getting one of these sometime.

What are the springs made of? Carbon steel, stainless, or D2?

How are the blade grinds om the new production? Are they dull or decent?
I'm eager to try D2 steel

Thanks for any info.

22Hornet
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I've bought a few of the #9s, although not since the Daniels family has taken over production. I like them very much, whether in bird's eye maple, zebra wood, or my personal favorite: amber carved stag bone.

The only downside is that they all needed sharpening, but with diamond stones it's easily done. Once sharpened, Queen's D2 holds an edge very well and is less susceptible to corrosion than 1095. My son-in-law managed to talk me out of my #9 in acsb three years ago and uses it pretty hard. The fact that it's still his daily carry is a testament to the pattern's durability; he's a 25 year-old that loves the outdoors and uses that knife for everything from cutting rope to cleaning fish and it's still a sweetheart of a stockman.
 
The Queen #9 in D2 is one of the finest stockmen currently being produced. I have them in zebrawood and an older carved stag bone.
These were both made before the Daniels took over, but from what I've heard on the forum, the quality has improved some over the last couple years.

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I agree with Jeff this is the finest stockman. It's a recent purchase but I too highly recommend it

With a 22 Hornet no less��

 
Thanks to all for the response and info.

hunterjrg what a dreat photo, classic rifle and caliber, and a classy stockman!
 
Queen does a great job with d2! I have two of their knives in this steel, and they take a nice edge and hold it forever. I would rate the queen canoe in my top 3 favorite knives.
The stockman is on my short list, hopefully soon I will have the zebra wood version joining the family:)
 
22Hornet said:
Thanks to all for the response and info.

hunterjrg what a dreat photo, classic rifle and caliber, and a classy stockman!
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Thanks! It's a really nice knife. This one is gonna be a top shelf knife for me.

You should see the Hornet. A SuperAmerica Kimber
 
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