2020 GEC #62 Easy Pocket Congress and Pocket Carver Thread

LTSweeney18 said:
Gave it a nice matte finish. I think the acrylic looks more like paper micarta now. I like it.View attachment 1279846
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That looks nice. Fine sandpaper?
I can't tell, but did you just matte finish the bolsters and shield, or did you include the acrylic, too? For some reason I'm surprised the grain still would show without a smooth polished surface. This might be something for me to keep in mind if the covers get all scratched up.
 
I totally get that some folks don’t like the dealer etching for SFO’s. But what I don’t understand is why it’s a deal breaker for them and why there so upset.
The etching is so easy to remove and problem solved. Or just use it and eventually it’ll be gone.
For me I don’t care either way and On a brighter note my Micarta is waiting for me in my mail box and Snakewood should be here Monday :thumbsup:
 
Does anyone know how much thicker the carvers will be than the easy pocket congress? I do a little bit of whittling and would love to have something more pocketable than my flexcut knives.

Jiki Jiki I’m no where near your skill level, but I’ve tried a few different folding knives for whittling and I agree it’s hard to find something decent!
 
CasePeanut said:
Does anyone know how much thicker the carvers will be than the easy pocket congress? I do a little bit of whittling and would love to have something more pocketable than my flexcut knives.

Jiki Jiki I’m no where near your skill level, but I’ve tried a few different folding knives for whittling and I agree it’s hard to find something decent!
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Thank you, trust me I'm always learning something new so just keep at it. I have been playing with this Ettrick from A Wright while I'm waiting for the carvers. I thinned and shortened the blade and it is coming along.
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Comparo pic!
I'm hoping the carvers will be very functional! The slight hollow curve behind the open blade makes a great shelf for the thumb when push cutting or whittling sticks!!
(Everyone needs smaller sticks!!):)
I put the (elephant tooth) #61 in just cuz!!
The semi-sunk joints make these knives very pocketable!:cool:
I keep the three-blade because the stag is great, but all those blades fit awkwardly into the handle IMO!
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r8shell said:
That looks nice. Fine sandpaper?
I can't tell, but did you just matte finish the bolsters and shield, or did you include the acrylic, too? For some reason I'm surprised the grain still would show without a smooth polished surface. This might be something for me to keep in mind if the covers get all scratched up.
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Thank you sir! I used fine sandpaper and did include the acrylic. The grain still shows great, I personally like it better.
 
dantzk8 said:
Thick covers are useful to increase the precision by a better control.

Dan.
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Agree, notably on smaller knives. Thick scales on any knife offer greater comfort if using for a protracted period. The Micarta 71 Bullnose is one of the best work-knives: all steel, bolsterless (obviously) and thick comfortable Micarta slabs that are well rugged :cool:
 
Blade etching...
I think some people are concerned with the value of the knives they purchase.
Maybe they think the etching detracts from the SFOs, which usually carry a higher value.
Just a thought though, I could be wrong.
 
How does that go ...
I kissed a girl and I liked it ?
Well like the girl I love this Gec#62 DLT SFO Maroon Micarta !!
Pleasantly surprised Since I was unsure about this pattern but man it feels good in hand . Blades are well centered and nice and snappy. Rather then go on about all the boxes it checks I leave it at it checks them all for me and so glad I stepped up blindly for this one and Snakewood on the way.
Thank you DLT for this beautiful SFO and Gec for another quality traditional with top notch fit and finish.
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TheFactor said:
Thank you DLT for this beautiful SFO and Gec for another quality traditional with top notch fit and finish.
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Mine should be here Monday. I got the jigged bone and thought, “well, this is damn near perfect for my uses.” So, I got an ivory one too. Then I saw the DLT micarta and ordered that one too. I think the micarta suits this pattern better than any of the woods or smooth bones.
 
Mayonardo said:
Mine should be here Monday. I got the jigged bone and thought, “well, this is damn near perfect for my uses.” So, I got an ivory one too. Then I saw the DLT micarta and ordered that one too. I think the micarta suits this pattern better than any of the woods or smooth bones.
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I like them all and now I want them all lol.
Much looking forward to the Snakewood but it’s all a matter of preference.
One thing for sure I really really like this 62 pattern and the fit and finish on my first is remarkable.
 
waynorth said:
Comparo pic!
I'm hoping the carvers will be very functional! The slight hollow curve behind the open blade makes a great shelf for the thumb when push cutting or whittling sticks!!
(Everyone needs smaller sticks!!):)
I put the (elephant tooth) #61 in just cuz!!
The semi-sunk joints make these knives very pocketable!:cool:
I keep the three-blade because the stag is great, but all those blades fit awkwardly into the handle IMO!
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So I'm not going crazy afteral. The bolsters on the new run are indeed smaller!
 
I can't wait for the pocket carver. I've got to catch up on the last few pages of this thread, but in the interim, thought I'd show off my first two spoons.
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I can totally see slipping a spoon project in my pocket along with the pocket carver, and whittling away while waiting for kids practice to end or just killing time in the backyard.

waynorth said:
Nice work I see there!!
Please show us your hatchet and other knives!!
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Rough shaping the third spoon. I may wait until the 62 arrives to finish. Or not... I'm indecisive.
 
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