Celluloid scales

missaman · Post by **missaman** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 12:06 am

Its my understanding Celluloid scales "self destruct" and take their neighbors with them....
Why...
How do I avoid this???
Thanks Missaman

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 12:22 am

Not sure. I do know it takes many years. I'll try to research it.
Bill

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 12:48 am

Try this link: http://www.oregonknifeclub.org/celluloid.html
If it doesn't confuse you, then maybe I can help some more!
Bill

BennytheBlade · Post by **BennytheBlade** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 1:19 am

wow... I had no idea... sounds almost like a virus... great info.. .thanks.

missaman · Post by **missaman** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 9:11 am

Thanks Bill,
It looks like Half My collection is DOOMED

And explains the half rusted blade question I asked eariler...
Randy

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 5:19 pm

Exploit the incindiary and possible explosive qualities

Remove the scales, find a way to powder [or file them] them, and save the powder [or filings] for pyrotechnical purposes

missaman · Post by **missaman** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 10:29 pm

Mr. Vagrent ,
Maybe I can use my Schrade Forest king scales next black powder season

Can you convert into grains???

Sam Hotton · Post by **Sam Hotton** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 4:45 am

Hello Missaman,
This self destruct and acid leeching process is a nightmare. I never would have thought it possible. Mighty sad to think of all those great old knives rotting away and nothing to be done. Hope you and your family are well.

Sam H.

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 4:48 am

I can say that there are thousands of old celluloid scales that have NOT deteriorated, nor are showing any signs of it. I would think knives that are viewed frequently would stand little chance of breaking up. My theory is that sunlight and heat have a lot to do with it.
Bill

missaman · Post by **missaman** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 10:47 pm

Sam Good to hear from you... doing jus' fine.
Bill Just making a joke

But I'm keeping my eyes on my celluloid knives

If one gets out of line It gets quarantined

.
Missaman

McEowen · Post by **McEowen** » Sat Apr 24, 2004 3:29 pm

What about modern celluloid, is it the same material? I have a few recent knives -- primarily Case (but also a few of the supposedly NOS Shapleighs that Charles Parker was selling). Are these at risk as well?

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Sat Apr 24, 2004 5:39 pm

The modern celluloid is the same composition as the old. Actually, few knives go though this, and it takes 50+ years.
Bill