2022 #77 Yankee Barlow thread

Jiki said:
The knife is neither right or wrong, it merely is. If there is a problem it lies within us.
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I respectfully disagree. If the knife is called, “Sawcut bone” but it’s more smooth than what it’s description says then it’s ok to be understandably disappointed a little.

Now, will and can the knife still be nice and unique in its own way? Absolutely! Looking at the example GEC has on their site I can’t see any sawcut in the photo but it is without a doubt still a nice knife for sure. I’ve just really admired all the 77 sawcuts throughout the years and was very excited for an opportunity for one this year so was really hoping we’d see sawcut like all the older examples.

From all the examples I’ve seen so for on the GEC website and FB it’s not looking to be that way but it still a very nice knife
 
Is there a standard for what a "sawcut" should be? Or are we just saying, based on the examples of the past, this one particularly doesn't qualify to be referenced as "sawcut"? If GEC happened to have used a fine toothed, high RPM, saw to cut the covers, who's to say this isn't a 'sawcut'?

Trying to figure out what the standard is...🤔
 
Hyesouljah said:
I respectfully disagree. If the knife is called, “Sawcut bone” but it’s more smooth than what it’s description says then it’s ok to be understandably disappointed a little.

Now, will and can the knife still be nice and unique in its own way? Absolutely! Looking at the example GEC has on their site I can’t see any sawcut in the photo but it is without a doubt still a nice knife for sure. I’ve just really admired all the 77 sawcuts throughout the years and was very excited for an opportunity for one this year so was really hoping we’d see sawcut like all the older examples.

From all the examples I’ve seen so for on the GEC website and FB it’s not looking to be that way but it still a very nice knife
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euroken said:
Is there a standard for what a "sawcut" should be? Or are we just saying, based on the examples of the past, this one particularly doesn't qualify to be referenced as "sawcut"? If GEC happened to have used a fine toothed, high RPM, saw to cut the covers, who's to say this isn't a 'sawcut'?

Trying to figure out what the standard is...🤔
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Sawcut is the manner in which the bone is processed. Hyesouljah Hyesouljah you have an expectation and desire for that to look a certain way based on previous examples. It doesn't meet your expectations. It doesn't mean the bone was not sawcut, it means it doesn't meet your expectations. That is not the knife's fault, the knife merely is.
 
I am a big fan of sawcut bone and though there are some examples that I like greater than others, I generally like them all and I really enjoy the variations that you see - often from the same factory. There is something genuine and charming about the imperfection that is sawcut bone.

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Jiki said:
Sawcut is the manner in which the bone is processed. Hyesouljah Hyesouljah you have an expectation and desire for that to look a certain way based on previous examples. It doesn't meet your expectations. It doesn't mean the bone was not sawcut, it means it doesn't meet your expectations. That is not the knife's fault, the knife merely is.
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I see, your explanation is correct and that makes sense when you put it that way.
Heimdall82 said:
Maybe the should have called it "rough bone" or just "bone" and everyone would be happier... (but i doubt it!).

I'll be hapy if i can put my hands on one of these, i think they looks great, with and without sawbut! :)
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I think it still looks great as well 👍
 
Jiki said:
Sawcut is the manner in which the bone is processed. Hyesouljah Hyesouljah you have an expectation and desire for that to look a certain way based on previous examples. It doesn't meet your expectations. It doesn't mean the bone was not sawcut, it means it doesn't meet your expectations. That is not the knife's fault, the knife merely is.
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How is the bone processed on smooth bone covers?
 
My assumption would be that the slabs would be cut with a saw and then smoothed. Which makes me think that describing a knife as sawcut would indicate sawcut marks. I’ll admit I was dissapointed when I found my spring street Barlow was completely smooth. Which is I why I’ll be trying to get a cocobolo or stag this time around!!8AFCDA02-536D-4286-BF32-338583F41C6E.jpeg
 
Jake Dudley said:
My assumption would be that the slabs would be cut with a saw and then smoothed. Which makes me think that describing a knife as sawcut would indicate sawcut marks. I’ll admit I was dissapointed when I found my spring street Barlow was completely smooth. Which is I why I’ll be trying to get a cocobolo or stag this time around!!View attachment 1738956
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Theses are your assumptions and thoughts. What if you sawcut the bone with a fine tooth blade and the cut marks are not pronounced and you don't polish it? Is it any less sawcut? The knife, still merely just is.
 
I don’t know about the rest of us here that voted for sawcut on the Spring Street, but I certainly wasn’t voting for how the bone was processed. I can see that this isn’t going anywhere and I have a hunch you’re only taking that stance to validate your philosophical statement so I’ll leave it alone.
Jiki said:
Theses are your assumptions and thoughts. What if you sawcut the bone with a fine tooth blade and the cut marks are not pronounced and you don't polish it? Is it any less sawcut? The knife, still merely just is.
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Jake Dudley said:
I don’t know about the rest of us here that voted for sawcut on the Spring Street, but I certainly wasn’t voting for how the bone was processed. I can see that this isn’t going anywhere and I have a hunch you’re only taking that stance to validate your philosophical statement so I’ll leave it alone.
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I’m in agreement with you. GEC has been producing some really bad “saw cut” bone lately.
 
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