2024 GEC 78 Bullet End Barlow

To me, the bolster length is right in between that of a Jack and a Barlow. If it was shorter, it would be a proper Jack. If it was longer, it would be a proper Barlow.
 
I'm going to keep mine with my barlows.😉
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Now I just need to carry it enough to get the wood to match my cocobolo Jack.
 
Is the pull on any of yours fairly hard? I would say it's an 8 which I was surprised by.
 
TouhouFan said:
Is the pull on any of yours fairly hard? I would say it's an 8 which I was surprised by.
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Have you tried some oil on the joints and the springs? And flush out and debris. If it’s still too strong, leave the blade open part way for a day to keep pressure on the spring. Sometimes it helps.
 
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AusLoX said:
Have you tried some oil on the joints and the springs? And flush out and debris. If it’s still too strong, leave the blade open part way for a day to keep pressure on the spring. Sometimes it helps.
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Ill try that thank you
 
Jiki said:
Take a pic from this angle. Shown is a proud spring at half stop.
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Oh I didnt mean the backspring, the tang of the pen blade is the one sitting a bit proud when closed. Let me see if this picture helps

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On the left the back of the pen blade’s tange is sitting higher than the main blade
 
Jiki said:
As long as it functions correctly it should not be an issue. Mine are uneven as well.
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Ah ok, yeah it functions fine. I was just curious if that could be the cause of the mushy action on the penblade
 
Mine was gritty and sluggish out of the tube as well. Flushed it once and have been using it today, the action continues to improve.
 
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