2022 GEC #59 Shaffer Farm Whittler Thread

JoKr said:
thnx CC, but Huston, we have a problem...
Two #59 ironwood knives both with pin crack...View attachment 1951862View attachment 1951863
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Mine had a crack like that on both sides too. I fixed the cracks by very carefully putting super glue in the cracks with a small amount of glue on the end of a needle. Let it soak in, and then lightly sand with 1200 grit. After sanding, buff with a polishing wheel without polishing compound, and it brings back the slightly textured satin finish that accentuates the grain patterns. The fix is invisible. It’s a shame to have to spend this time on a new knife, but I typically do....I also sanded down the “proud spacer” like the 38’s had.
 
JoKr said:
thnx CC, but Huston, we have a problem...
Two #59 ironwood knives both with pin crack...
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Ouch!! 😲 Since you are not in the USA, that complicates GEC's warranty service for you!!!
I hope it all turns out OK!!! What Luck!!!:mad:
 
Just got back from a trip up to Northern Wisconsin and Michigan and this was in our saved mail . Forgot to take a photo with the blade open but it has the Old Northfield etch on it and the blade is Not Satin . Beautiful little knife and very well made and currently does not have any Pin Cracks .
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doulos said:
Mine had a crack like that on both sides too. I fixed the cracks by very carefully putting super glue in the cracks with a small amount of glue on the end of a needle. Let it soak in, and then lightly sand with 1200 grit. After sanding, buff with a polishing wheel without polishing compound, and it brings back the slightly textured satin finish that accentuates the grain patterns. The fix is invisible. It’s a shame to have to spend this time on a new knife, but I typically do....I also sanded down the “proud spacer” like the 38’s had.
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That's always a possible issue with some high Janka exotic hardwoods. Driving pins into small scales like these creates stress issues. Usually pin cracks are easy to repair, but sometimes you will get major cracks and separation elsewhere. Snakewood is one of my favorites, but is notorious for cracking down the road. That said if you look at the slabs in the tray on it's sides on the GEC webpage, does it look like some of those scales are already splitting?
 
stagmeister said:
That's always a possible issue with some high Janka exotic hardwoods. Driving pins into small scales like these creates stress issues. Usually pin cracks are easy to repair, but sometimes you will get major cracks and separation elsewhere. Snakewood is one of my favorites, but is notorious for cracking down the road. That said if you look at the slabs in the tray on it's sides on the GEC webpage, does it look like some of those scales are already splitting?
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I don't see any cracks. I do see predrilled holes. Which picture are you referring to.
 
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