2019 GEC 92 Eureka Jack

[Rusty1]

The smooth Camel bone is looking great! The machine used for the jigging on the calico bone looks like it had hiccups.

 

[knifeswapper]

I've always been curious about the purpose, if any, of the hump on the back of these types of patterns. Is it for the purpose of strengthening the spring? Better handhold?

The middle backspring pin is rather large in most patterns. And that pin goes thru the middle of the backspring. So, you need to have a backspring built up in that area so that you are not causing an integrity or strength issue right where you need it most. So the spring nearly always thickens in that area - sometimes on top, sometimes on bottom, sometimes both. But it has come to be used to enhance aesthetics in conjunction with the functional aspect.

 

[mrknife]

I think there is some accuracy in your assessment.... although I would question your conclusion that most GEC collectors want a single blade knife. From the comments I have read in several different threads, it sounds as if more folks really like the two-blade, and even 3-blade stockman/whittler choices. Having one blade sort of limits them, where having multiple blades gives them the clean/dirty blade option, among other benefits.

I don't know for a fact, but isn't GEC making larger runs now? That could account for the slower "sell-outs" of some model runs?

I like single blade knives, with end caps, and every summer that I get to tell Bill or William they smile and nod and my suggestion is noted. Lets just say they know how to run their business.

 

[hornetguy]

I like single blade knives, with end caps, and every summer that I get to tell Bill or William they smile and nod and my suggestion is noted. Lets just say they know how to run their business.

Yes, I don't think there is any doubt about that. GEC is one of those companies that simply makes an EXCELLENT product, with very few bad units getting past QC. Top notch.

 

[rwc53]

This will seem as "sacrilege" to some, but I buy my knives to use. I recently picked up the elderberry bone Eureka Jack...amazing knife! However, I wasn't fond of the exaggerated hump on the upper tip of the blade, so I sanded it down, and also slightly changed the profile on the edge near the tip. It now has a more "traditional" spearpoint profile. I convexed the edge, and it has lived in my pocket ever since! It is a great EDC working knife!
Ron

 

[wintermute]

I think it's just an aesthetic feature or 'styling' if you like. Can't really think it would strengthen the spring and it must be more difficult to make etc, but it looks grand, swell back

Supposedly it makes blade rap less likely.

The middle backspring pin is rather large in most patterns. And that pin goes thru the middle of the backspring. So, you need to have a backspring built up in that area so that you are not causing an integrity or strength issue right where you need it most. So the spring nearly always thickens in that area - sometimes on top, sometimes on bottom, sometimes both. But it has come to be used to enhance aesthetics in conjunction with the functional aspect.

Thanks everyone! So it's pretty much an "inside-out" backspring that allows the blade to sit deeper without having to worry about rapping the blade, and gives it a different aesthetic from other patterns.

 

[Augie]

2 more showed up, just love the 92 pattern, such a graceful classic pattern.

 

[Pàdruig]

This will seem as "sacrilege" to some, but I buy my knives to use. I recently picked up the elderberry bone Eureka Jack...amazing knife! However, I wasn't fond of the exaggerated hump on the upper tip of the blade, so I sanded it down, and also slightly changed the profile on the edge near the tip. It now has a more "traditional" spearpoint profile. I convexed the edge, and it has lived in my pocket ever since! It is a great EDC working knife!
Ron

I think you will find that there are quite a number of us who appreciate using our knives and more than a few here like to make a knife "their own", much as you have. If you made the knife more suitable to your needs, then I think it isn't for any of us to judge.

Very nice work!

2 more showed up, just love the 92 pattern, such a graceful classic pattern.


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A very fine pair! I am picky when it comes to etches but that TSA etch is tastefully done, looks classy!

 

[hornetguy]

This will seem as "sacrilege" to some, but I buy my knives to use. I recently picked up the elderberry bone Eureka Jack...amazing knife! However, I wasn't fond of the exaggerated hump on the upper tip of the blade, so I sanded it down, and also slightly changed the profile on the edge near the tip. It now has a more "traditional" spearpoint profile. I convexed the edge, and it has lived in my pocket ever since! It is a great EDC working knife!
Ron

I like it. Looks nice. I prefer a "sleeker" spearpoint, myself.

 

[Onearmbladenut]

2 more showed up, just love the 92 pattern, such a graceful classic pattern.


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I JUST BOUGHT A #92 EUREKA JACK CALICO JIGGED BONE KNIFE FROM TSA. THEY SOLD TWO TODAY. I AM WAITING ON MY CAMEL BONE #92 PRE-ORDER. I'LL HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER WEEK.

 

[GotSteel]

Can't find the camel bones

 

[Texoma]

I received my 92 Calico today, little darker than previous Calico I've seen but definitely better than the production pics. I know a lot are negative with the color and jig, I would prefer the color to be a little lighter but the color and jig work is really not the bad in person. I'm pleased that I have one for my collection and the F&F and action is similar to all the other posts. After seeing some of the Camel bone pics, if I can only get to choose a nice rich color that would be great.

 

[hopsbreath]

Can't find the camel bones

I saw one-hesitated-aaaaand it’s gone! Don’t hesitate if you see one.

 

[JohnDF]

This will seem as "sacrilege" to some, but I buy my knives to use. I recently picked up the elderberry bone Eureka Jack...amazing knife! However, I wasn't fond of the exaggerated hump on the upper tip of the blade, so I sanded it down, and also slightly changed the profile on the edge near the tip. It now has a more "traditional" spearpoint profile. I convexed the edge, and it has lived in my pocket ever since! It is a great EDC working knife!
Ron

I like that you are using them and I like the slimmer profile spear much better.

I received my 92 Calico today, little darker than previous Calico I've seen but definitely better than the production pics. I know a lot are negative with the color and jig, I would prefer the color to be a little lighter but the color and jig work is really not the bad in person. I'm pleased that I have one for my collection and the F&F and action is similar to all the other posts. After seeing some of the Camel bone pics, if I can only get to choose a nice rich color that would be great.

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Thos Calicos are my favorite of the bunch.

 

[Will Power]

The smooth Camel bone is looking great! The machine used for the jigging on the calico bone looks like it had hiccups.

Care to enlarge on that??

Obviously, tastes are subjective (except mine which is correct ) but I find the Calico to be the best of all so far. I like the mixture of light & dark and with use and ageing it will look very attractive. Prefer this pattern without a shield except for the Gimp or Banner shield seen on Galvanic rarities but the oft sneered at Hotdog suits the jigging and is less fussy than the other shields on this run. Certainly, it would've been better Barehead but I've got two of those from the first era so it's on its way across the Atlantic

Let's see about the pin finish, and yes it does bother me I dislike those sink holes. I've got a French horn knife thanks @Jolipapa that is all steel and has perfectly flat flush pins with no holes nor any flaking around the pins at all. There is also a difference between flat/flush pins and domed, both are desirable, bore holes are not

Thanks, Will

 

[Will Power]

I received my 92 Calico today, little darker than previous Calico I've seen but definitely better than the production pics. I know a lot are negative with the color and jig, I would prefer the color to be a little lighter but the color and jig work is really not the bad in person. I'm pleased that I have one for my collection and the F&F and action is similar to all the other posts. After seeing some of the Camel bone pics, if I can only get to choose a nice rich color that would be great.

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Looks great to my biased eye

You'll find the light areas will gain ground with age and use, it's maturing

 

[Texoma]

Looks great to my biased eye

You'll find the light areas will gain ground with age and use, it's maturing

Thanks Will, nice to know it should get lighter with age, wish I could take better pictures because it does look nicer in my hand

 

[Rusty1]

Care to enlarge on that??

I understand that GEC are trying to vary the jigging on their bone just so it does not become repetitive. Some of the jigging or gouged patterns of late has at least to me become uninteresting because of the patterns. Three lines one way, three lines another and so forth (hiccuping). compared to the jigging on Travman's pic attached (hope you don't mind Travman) a little more thought has gone into the pattern where on the Calico bone, it's just somewhat blah! Only my opinion here, just think that the machine used for jigging or gouging the bone could yield some more thoughtful designs.

Russell

 

[AnW]

I like the Antique Calico quite a bit. I do think the jigging from the previous run is more interesting, but still think this is a winner ...

 

[CallMeDave]