2024 GEC 78 Bullet End Barlow

[birdsbeaks]

...little orange specs...

I've been calling this one "red-tail richlite."

I'm thinking that the reds and oranges are how richlite scorches. Richlite seems to darken profoundly with exposure to UV, heat, or both -- so says the richlite F&F 62 that I left out on the back porch for a couple weeks.

 

[Viper84]

I've been calling this one "red-tail richlite."

I'm thinking that the reds and oranges are how richlite scorches. Richlite seems to darken profoundly with exposure to UV, heat, or both -- so says the richlite F&F 62 that I left out on the back porch for a couple weeks.

I love it! The red/green combo is cool.

 

[Pàdruig]

Awesome shield!View attachment 2611647

That is... just delightful. As a fan of whisk(e)y, I may have to pull myself out of retirement temporarily and try to track one of these down.

 

[Wharn]

That is... just delightful. As a fan of whisk(e)y, I may have to pull myself out of retirement temporarily and try to track one of these down.

As someone who buys excessive whiskey and knives I feel like it is my duty to purchase one of these. I tried to explain this to my wife as she rolled her eyes.

 

[Pàdruig]

As someone who buys excessive whiskey and knives I feel like it is my duty to purchase one of these. I tried to explain this to my wife as she rolled her eyes.

My wife exhibited the same reaction, albeit with that twinkle that I took as approval. It might have been my imagination though .

 

[Alex.Y.]

Richlite seems to darken profoundly with exposure to UV, heat, or both -- so says the richlite F&F 62 that I left out on the back porch for a couple weeks.

Could you please show it before and after?

 

[mrknife]

i sure was tempted but it seems the fates had a different gec for me in mind. a perennial favorite is on its way! will drink to y'all incomings on the sidelines!

 

[Oldy]

Whiskey knives and wives, interesting.

 

[birdsbeaks]

Could you please show it before and after?

I had ordered the other richlite option, Rosedale, and was mistakenly sent a Maple Valley Richlite, which I already had one of. I didn't really care about the mix up, as I had already decided to use both of them.

The top one went out on the back porch (in conditions like the ones the included picture was taken under) for a few weeks, while the other remained in the dark. I'm in South Florida, so 80° - 100°F daytime temperatures, periods of very intense direct sunlight, 50 - 65% humidity, sweaty hand oils - like a swamp (it's a swamp).

 

[Alex.Y.]

I had ordered the other richlite option, Rosedale, and was mistakenly sent a Maple Valley Richlite, which I already had one of. I didn't really care about the mix up, as I had already decided to use both of them.

The top one went out on the back porch (in conditions like the ones the included picture was taken under) for a few weeks, while the other remained in the dark. I'm in South Florida, so 80° - 100°F daytime temperatures, periods of very intense direct sunlight, 50 - 65% humidity, sweaty hand oils - like a swamp (it's a swamp).

Thanks! Interesting to know. I personally like the color of top version more. Looks like butterscotch micarta.

 

[birdsbeaks]

Thanks! Interesting to know. I personally like the color of top version more. Looks like butterscotch micarta.

I've brought it back inside for now, but I'm kinda curious as to whether it would continue to darken or if it's hit some kind of plateau.

 

[Angry Angus]

I think these whiskeys are going to end up being VERY popular. There is a great story behind them. I'm also anticipating a fairly small run.

 

[mrknife]

pretty neat staves origin too!

 

[jmgruber]

I think these whiskeys are going to end up being VERY popular. There is a great story behind them. I'm also anticipating a fairly small run.

What’s the story?

 

[Alex.Y.]

That's getting even more interesting.

 

[gunstockjack]

 

[Wharn]

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Nice Barry! I love the fluted bolster and shield.

 

[Wharn]

That's getting even more interesting.View attachment 2613997

Nice, two versions of oak it looks like then.

 

[Alex.Y.]

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Absolutely stunning!

Nice, two versions of oak it looks like then.

Three! "Next: Distressed Oak"!

 

[Wharn]

Absolutely stunning!

Three! "Next: Distressed Oak"!

Nice! I actually saw the distressed oak but failed to notice today’s photo is charred oak. That’s awesome.