2022 GEC #59 Shaffer Farm Whittler Thread

[PointyThings]

Lol, a little water won't harm these robust knives! Just be sure to wipe it down afterwards and 'oil the joints'!

Don't the new Northwoods have steel bolsters?

 

[euroken]

Don't the new Northwoods have steel bolsters?

Yes, and?

If you are worried about a little discoloration, you can always Fritz it. If you are babying the knife like I often times do, I just make sure to wipe it dry and keep it oiled. Made out of steel doesn't mean it can't touch water.

 

[Augie]

Love the 59 Whittlers.

 

[Let'er Buck]

Love the 59 Whittlers.



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Sir I’m going to need you to explain yourself! Can’t just have you show this!

 

[Wharn]

If you get your whittler wet it will transform into a Gremlin Whittler (not to be confused with the very sought after Grinling Whittler).

 

[Augie]

Sir I’m going to need you to explain yourself! Can’t just have you show this!

Love to compare a GEC whenever they recreate an original vintage pattern, the MOP is a Cattaraugus from 100 years ago or so. GEC does a great job on their knives.

 

[Heynowwww]

Lol, a little water won't harm these robust knives! Just be sure to wipe it down afterwards and 'oil the joints'!

No knives were harmed in the making of that picture. Thank you all for your concern.

 

[HEMI 49]

I had a couple 59's recently arrive.... They share many of the hallmark GEC genetics with a couple noteworthy notes.....

These 2 knives represent a continued move to ultra precise, closely fitted cutting mechanisms..... The secondary blades are so delicate and precise, I think a surgeon could pluck your prostate out before you could ask for a bedpan......

I like the direction Bill is going with innovation and keeping interest alive.... I'm not a whittler and never will be.... But I get giddy when I handle these beautifully created tools.... As Dad Ford told Edsel; "Son, if you aren't trying new things, you're dying"...... Not everything will be 5 stars, but the point is to be bold.... And I think Bill is very bold.....

 

[Jon0385]

For those that have both. How does the 59 whittler compare in whittling performance versus the 29 whittler?

From left to right are my rank order of whittlers/carver for their intended purpose. The 38 and 62 reign supreme. The 29 and 59 will require more frequent switching of blades depending on the cuts. I prefer the small sheepsfoot blade on the 59 to make precise cuts compared to the larger one on the 29 while the main blades I’m indifferent on. If I had to choose I’d pick the 59 to work with. I hope this helps.

 

[Ellis Wyatt]

Beautiful acrylic on these. Hard to capture the depth and glitter effect, but pretty cool knife. The jigged bone feels nice too, but I think the acrylic is my favorite.
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[JohnDF]

Cool picture with the flag reflected in the bolster.

 

[echoscout]

Sure do like this one!

 

[Jiki]

Mine arrived today. Very well made and good looking. I will need so time with it to form more of an opinion.

 

[pmek5]

Mine arrived today. Very well made and good looking. I will need so time with it to form more of an opinion.

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Can't wait to see you do your magic with it

 

[rdave]

Mine arrived today. Very well made and good looking. I will need so time with it to form more of an opinion.

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I am interested in your opinion as a whittler or user of whittler friendly knives. I am surprised with the build and am not normally liking small knives. Fire away when ready!!

 

[Viper84]

I wasn't even trying that hard to get one of these, but I saw the KSF drop at the right time earlier today, and I scored a hummingbird acrylic.

 

[zerp guy]

Ironwood is going to be fire for these. They came out so nice.

 

[Alex.Y.]

Same blade style both for Tiddy and NF versions...

 

[Jiki]

Same blade style both for Tiddy and NF versions...

What were you expecting? NF will be polished.

 

[Alex.Y.]

What were you expecting? NF will be polished.

A long pull?