2024 GEC 321224

[Oldy]

The 32 is so similar in fit and feel to the 35 Churchill a knife that has a regular spot in my rotation, I do like the copeing blade a touch over the pen blade.the 32 carries quite well for 3.90" knife in my sip with a clip,now a nice 32 cocobolo could very well remove the 35 Churchill from its regular rotation, that I have no doubt.

 

[TheIncredibleHoke]

I wasn’t going to pick up one of these, but the Cripple Creek pulled me off of the sidelines. Not stressing about whether the shield is pinned or glued. Obviously prefer the former, but am okay with the latter.

 

[Daddyo16]

I wasn’t going to pick up one of these, but the Cripple Creek pulled me off of the sidelines. Not stressing about whether the shield is pinned or glued. Obviously prefer the former, but am okay with the latter.

Same here. I also have one of the SFOs in orange camel bone on the way from Olde Towne.

 

[Bjohn044]

I’m really liking these too. I also have a Cripple Creek on the way and can’t wait to see it!

 

[GPO MAN]

I wasn’t going to pick up one of these, but the Cripple Creek pulled me off of the sidelines. Not stressing about whether the shield is pinned or glued. Obviously prefer the former, but am okay with the latter.

I emailed Joan Mae and she said they are indeed pinned.

 

[pat9198]

 

[pat9198]

I emailed Joan Mae and she said they are indeed pinned.

Can confirm, pinned.

 

[Wharn]

Can confirm, pinned.

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Great news. I don’t need this… I don’t need this…

 

[Daddyo16]

 

[JW225]

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Love this version! Very nice!

 

[GaiusJulius]

This is a really nice knife.

 

[Wharn]

Looks like the Cripple Creeks are gone. I almost had a moment of weakness. They look great.

 

[321Bandaid]

View attachment 266073632 hemlock that came with no etch on either side,just a blank bladed

That'll save you $.05 worth of Flitz!

 

[traumkommode]

Very nice work on the 78.
I have the blue one and I really like it. It feels sturdy and I think the Tidi shield on it is the most proportional to the handle. I managed to score on a very low priced drop though, so I was stoked before it even arrived.

Edit: although, look at the pic of the coco posted above, that shield is really nice, I don’t know, get both?

Yeah the coco shield was one of the things that pushed me over the edge against the blue. It's a cool symmetrical design and it's placed in the center of the knife as my opinion dictates shields ought to be on equal end knives. I remember that was a point of contention with some about the #35 Churchill.

...As for the coping mod, now that I have the knife in hand I don't think I'll be regrinding it. It's not just the belly of the blade but the nick is so far forward that the spine would look goofy because it's already sloped down towards the point too much. I'd have to grind off some of the nail nick to get it to look right, and as firm as that blade is I don't want to risk doing that and then have a blade that's a PITA to open.

 

[Badger28]

Yeah the coco shield was one of the things that pushed me over the edge against the blue. It's a cool symmetrical design and it's placed in the center of the knife as my opinion dictates shields ought to be on equal end knives. I remember that was a point of contention with some about the #35 Churchill.

...As for the coping mod, now that I have the knife in hand I don't think I'll be regrinding it. It's not just the belly of the blade but the nick is so far forward that the spine would look goofy because it's already sloped down towards the point too much. I'd have to grind off some of the nail nick to get it to look right, and as firm as that blade is I don't want to risk doing that and then have a blade that's a PITA to open.

I had the same thought regarding the Nick. Really wanted to regrind but don’t think it’ll be happening

 

[Old Engineer]

Stag paid for today !!!!

Harry

 

[Frank.K]

Stag paid for today !!!!

I think I’m done buying 32’s but if a stag comes up…. Maybe I’m not

 

[Centermass]

Received this blue agate Tidioute off the Exchange today. Initially I was not stoked about the blue, but it’s growing on me. I absolutely love this pattern, though. Nice and slim, feels good in hand.

 

[Daddyo16]

This came on the mail today, 2 days early. The burnt orange camel bone is stunning.

 

[Enactive]

I got my stag 32. The covers are very well balanced. It's great!

Super excited today as I also just paid for my City Stock.

And, I'm heading to Titusville this week!