2022 #77 Yankee Barlow thread

[khopesh]

Both option look to be fantastic. Very happy I managed to get on the reserve.

 

[Markeologist]

…I can only hope…

 

[fishin1635]

…I can only hope…View attachment 1731303

I heard the the WJ was actually the pattern that started the birth of 77s so there maybe some hope for another run…

 

[fishin1635]

 

[mrknife]

I heard the the WJ was actually the pattern that started the birth of 77s so there maybe some hope for another run…

paging waynorth !

 

[waynorth]

I heard the the WJ was actually the pattern that started the birth of 77s so there maybe some hope for another run…

The 2014 Stag BF, #771114 knife has the PPP stamp on it, so an early #77!
WJs and NF Barlows were both released that year; I forget which was produced before the other.
Bill hasn't decided to allow many SFOs yet. Every once in a while, he has mercy on us and offers a specific knife, like Mike's #77. I'm not sure when I will get another one.

 

[Jiki]

The 2014 Stag BF, #771114 knife has the PPP stamp on it, so an early #77!
WJs and NF Barlows were both released that year; I forget which was produced before the other.
Bill hasn't decided to allow many SFOs yet. Every once in a while, he has mercy on us and offers a specific knife, like Mike's #77. I'm not sure when I will get another one.

Probably splitting hairs between which was designed and which was produced first. Such a solid platform the possibilities are endless, we may never be able to get to them all.

 

[waynorth]

Probably splitting hairs between which was designed and which was produced first. Such a solid platform the possibilities are endless, we may never be able to get to them all.

Indeed a great platform: a little more distraction before we go back to Barlows ;
Two of my Favorite #77s!!

 

[Wharn]

Indeed a great platform: a little more distraction before we go back to Barlows ;
Two of my Favorite #77s!!View attachment 1732434

Indeed a great platform: a little more distraction before we go back to Barlows ;
Two of my Favorite #77s!!View attachment 1732434

Wow I think that stag 77 is my new grail. The houndstooth is my favorite shield. You can’t beat this combo.

Edit: Where have I been? I didn’t realize that was a forum knife. What a beauty.

 

[MililaniGrown]

Question regarding this piece. I'm unfamiliar with the process but when this piece is fitted/sanded down does it stay all black or would it reveal some lighter antler (assuming it isn't black all the way through) at the edges/corners?

 

[Alex.Y.]

With those olive handles coming I guess that would be the right place to ask if GEC impregnates their wooden scales in some liquid solution to stabilize it and prevent from mold and other nasty stuff? Or is it just polished wood?

 

[knifeswapper]

With those olive handles coming I guess that would be the right place to ask if GEC impregnates their wooden scales in some liquid solution to stabilize it and prevent from mold and other nasty stuff? Or is it just polished wood?

I have never seen "mold and other nasty stuff" come off wood. But most of the woods GEC are dense enough and have a high enough oil content that stabilizing would be of no help. But, in the past when they used a wood needing stabilized (for example my tiger maple burl), they have it done by an outside vendor.

 

[fishin1635]

Indeed a great platform: a little more distraction before we go back to Barlows ;
Two of my Favorite #77s!!View attachment 1732434

I can see why those would be favorites

 

[DKIN]

A few shots of finished stag covers are posted.

 

[tmd_87]

The saw cut progress pics look great!

Man that’s some fantastic looking stag!!!! I’m hoping for some stag. There doesn’t look like a bad one in the bunch…I think I was early enough on the reserve…we will see

 

[fishin1635]

Is this the saw cut or are we in for another surprise

 

[tmd_87]

Is this the saw cut or are we in for another surprise
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I was under the impression that this was the saw cut. GEC has had some pretty light saw cut as of late.

 

[fishin1635]

I was under the impression that this was the saw cut. GEC has had some pretty light saw cut as of late.

I agree sawcut marks have been very light lately but I don’t see any marks in those covers. Guess, just have to wait and see

 

[tmd_87]

I agree sawcut marks have been very light lately but I don’t see any marks in those covers. Guess, just have to wait and see

Maybe a smooth bone? That would be cool too.

 

[Fox79]

I agree the sawcut pics look to have no sawcut marks on the bone at all. Time will tell.

I was leaning toward an olive wood 77 but I have to say the stag is really speaking to me. I love stag and personally think a stag 77 would be a forever pocket knife.