Thanks, Tex and Bo... what an excellent scientific explanation. That is also the best cronologic summary on the subject I've seen. It hadn't occured to me that the use of wood handles in the 40s and 50s in general was infrequent.
Those are really incredibly interesting and beautiful old knives Ron, I'm envious. Regards.
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