2022 GEC #36 ElephantToenail/Elephant Toe/Sunfish Thread

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I do not know what to make of these. I felt the same way about the Whalers. Regardless, it is one heck of an example of quality craftsmanship. Maybe I will keep
it on my desk as a paperweight and letter opener. However, it would not be difficult to carry one. They ride well in the pocket. It is a much more reasonable knife than the Whaler, although I know some of you really enjoy carrying your Whalers.
 
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Mine finally came in and it is one of the best made GEC knives that I have ever received . Every thing that I checked was spot on even being flush in Half/Stop position . Not that I ever cared about that , because I never Cut in that position . I wondered what color I would receive and what I got is just fine .


And a size comparison shot with a GEC 83


Harry
 
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Got some interesting cocobolo from CollectorKnives! Best example out of the 36s I've received thus far.

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Old Engineer said:
Mine finally came in and it is one of the best made GEC knives that I have ever received . Every thing that I checked was spot on even being flush in Half/Stop position . Not that I ever cared about that , because I never Cut in that position . I wondered what color I would receive and what I got is just fine .


And a size comparison shot with a GEC 83


Harry
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Very nice, Harry! :thumbsup: I was hoping you’d get one after we talked about ‘em last week.
 
Rounded out the lineup today.

This is a strange run. It is undoubtedly a a useful pattern and can be executed with not only grace but a wee bit of whimsy as well but I am happy to see it completed. I have my sights set on the upcoming 88 run which I have been eagerly anticipating since its announcement.

All of these 36s were made superbly - my only real critique being the satin finish on the Ebony (the reasoning of that finish on something as exquisite as Ebony escapes me). Comfortable and slim (belying its large size), paired with a thinly ground and broad sheepfoot blade, this is a workhorse of a pattern that will serve one well in a myriad of ways.

My favorite is the Cocobolo - it is exemplary in its class and should prove to be a rather timeless piece. A close second will be the India Jigged Bone - holding it in hand evokes such literary stalwarts like Kipling and Burroughs and it is hard for me to think of a cover more suited to its pachyderm motif.

My least favorite would have to be the Blood Red Jigged Bone. I knew this one would be low on my list, despite my overwhelming fondness for red. The jigging is odd and unpleasantly uniform, the shield is of the specialty type that I have little liking for, and the dye saturation is what I have resigned myself to expect from GEC's attempts at red. Otherwise, it is a finely made knife.

Now - On to the 88s!

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Nice backdrop river scene.

Pàdruig said:
Rounded out the lineup today.

This is a strange run. It is undoubtedly a a useful pattern and can be executed with not only grace but a wee bit of whimsy as well but I am happy to see it completed. I have my sights set on the upcoming 88 run which I have been eagerly anticipating since its announcement.

All of these 36s were made superbly - my only real critique being the satin finish on the Ebony (the reasoning of that finish on something as exquisite as Ebony escapes me). Comfortable and slim (belying its large size), paired with a thinly ground and broad sheepfoot blade, this is a workhorse of a pattern that will serve one well in a myriad of ways.

My favorite is the Cocobolo - it is exemplary in its class and should prove to be a rather timeless piece. A close second will be the India Jigged Bone - holding it in hand evokes such literary stalwarts like Kipling and Burroughs and it is hard for me to think of a cover more suited to its pachyderm motif.

My least favorite would have to be the Blood Red Jigged Bone. I knew this one would be low on my list, despite my overwhelming fondness for red. The jigging is odd and unpleasantly uniform, the shield is of the specialty type that I have little liking for, and the dye saturation is what I have resigned myself to expect from GEC's attempts at red. Otherwise, it is a finely made knife.

Now - On to the 88s!

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I love that picture with coco and the river scene, got me itching for some fishing… cheers.
 
Well, it takes a while to get an elephant from across the big pond but mine finally arrived. Needless to say; it was a thrill to hold such a chunky knife in my hands for the very first time. However, at first I couldn't shake off the feeling that all that steel and black ebony combined is a bit ... boring perhaps? Luckily, that has changed and I now view it as aesthetically pleasing for both eyes and mind on the strength of its exact minimalists look. If Pàdruig Pàdruig is right in his assumption that the cocobolo is a timeless pieces (I believe that he is spot on there) I'd say that the ebony is a rather modern piece.


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