.38 Special!!

[Will Power]

No it's not too expensive Rachel, but it might be if you let matters drift and they're all SOLD OUT!!!!

You know you deserve it, and need it

Thanks, Will

 

[r8shell]

No it's not too expensive Rachel, but it might be if you let matters drift and they're all SOLD OUT!!!!

You know you deserve it, and need it

Thanks, Will

It's a sign
When a guy named "willpower" tells you to go ahead and buy it....

Actually, I broke down and ordered it about 15 minutes after I posted last night.

It is the least expensive model I found, but I think I might have gone with the micarta even if it weren't. It looks nice and seems like a really good fit for a knife I would use in a garden where it would get dirty and wet and perhaps even dropped a few times.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

a special 38 in time for Easter Sunday.

Ok, I cave, but, I can't locate one like this one with that shield, anyone know where ya might be able to find such a creature ?
G2

 

[Rockon75]

Gary:
That's probably going to be the most sought after of the 38's that were run this time around, including the farmer varieties and all the various SFO's as well. I wish you the best in your search. If you step back to blood red GEC, I can help you out. PM me.
Josh

 

[pertinux]

Cranberries don't grow in orchards but they're gems alright. So's this:thumbup:

Arrived after the long haul across the Atlantic, not the best of pix but you get an idea of the jigging and I'm very keen on dried Cranberries anyway, drool

Nice, I love pictures like that. Reminds me of P. and her Twizzlers. Beautiful knife!

... Perhaps my most inspired photographic moment.

-- Beautiful knife, Mr. Power, and a lovely photograph of the same.

You guys are killin' me here! I have a nice new 38 whittler in ebony in my hand, and I'm itching to get one of those pruners.

Funny you should say that-- having already admired the #38 whittlers from afar, and now having a Farmer's Jack in hand, I know I'd love a whittler on the same frame. Your ebony-covered version looks oh-so-justright for this pattern. Not that I've seen a cover choice that doesn't?

I am attempting to assuage the hanker with my substantial Schrade whittler (courtesy of ddml's generosity)...

...but this is proving to only create a desire to compare the Schrade with a #38!

....I think I might have gone with the micarta even if it weren't. It looks nice and seems like a really good fit for a knife I would use in a garden where it would get dirty and wet and perhaps even dropped a few times.

I look forward to seeing pictures of your knife!

I'm sorry to see this etch fade, but such is the price paid for the enjoyment of quickly eviscerating apples.

I'm loathe to leave my Farmer's Jack behind even on days I'm sure I'll need a screwdriver (Radio Jack or Crown Lifter); its curves beckon, so it just keeps coming along with me.

The point being...

... these #38s are wonderful additions to any traditional knife lover's selection. Well done, Charlie, Lyle, Bill, and everyone. Again.



~ P.

 

[supratentorial]

P, You always show impeccable taste in knives.

Gary, I think you might be at the mercy of the 2ndary market for that particular knife. Hopefully they'll make more sometime.

 

[r8shell]

Funny you should say that-- having already admired the #38 whittlers from afar, and now having a Farmer's Jack in hand, I know I'd love a whittler on the same frame. Your ebony-covered version looks oh-so-justright for this pattern. Not that I've seen a cover choice that doesn't?

I look forward to seeing pictures of your knife!

Thanks, the whittler in ebony looked so much like the old engravings in catalogs from a hundred years ago, it just seemed right.

I'm loathe to leave my Farmer's Jack behind even on days I'm sure I'll need a screwdriver (Radio Jack or Crown Lifter); its curves beckon, so it just keeps coming along with me.

... these #38s are wonderful additions to any traditional knife lover's selection. Well done, Charlie, Lyle, Bill, and everyone. Again.



~ P.

Sure looks good in white, too!

 

[waynorth]

It sure is nice seeing all this #38 love!
And pictures!! I've been carrying a Cranberry Farmer, and thoroughly enjoying it.
I was fortunate enough to buy an American Whittler right from Roy (we actually traded Whittler-for-Farmer). But I could only get one from him!! He only had 25 made, and could have sold 250!
It may indeed be the rarest!
Nice choice, Sarah! That white ivory bone ages so nicely.
Can't wait to see your pics, Rachel!

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Nice Charlie! Maybe they will make another run and have some 440c versions too
G2

 

[singin50]

Definitely one of the more sought after whittlers of the recent runs, Gary! Something about that beautiful shield ,,shield. Course that jigging ain't too shabby either.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Definitely a beauty, I'll have to keep a sharp eye out for one!
G2

 

[wlfryjr]

That smooth ivory bone will age to look something like this bone, which is a few years old.

I think it's beauty will continually proceed, as opposed to people's looks.

Good choice Sarah.

 

[Lemmy Caution]

I am attempting to assuage the hanker with my substantial Schrade whittler (courtesy of ddml's generosity)...

...but this is proving to only create a desire to compare the Schrade with a #38!


~ P.

Very nice Schrade P. Its funny I went through the very same thought process as you... Down the the very same knife replacement. I shuffled my feet too long on those peach seed American Whittlers and wound up picking up this Schrade Mechanics Knife (dealer told me that's what Schrade called their 804s).

For what it's worth it's an inimitable tank of a knife which covers all the bases. It's been getting much pocket time this weekend.

 

[pertinux]

P, You always show impeccable taste in knives.

Aw, thanks.

Thanks, the whittler in ebony looked so much like the old engravings in catalogs from a hundred years ago, it just seemed right.

With that, I agree. Clutchcarter continues to post images of his that are giving me fits.

Nice choice, Sarah! That white ivory bone ages so nicely.

That smooth ivory bone will age to look something like this bone, which is a few years old.

I think it's beauty will continually proceed, as opposed to people's looks.

Good choice Sarah.

Thanks, guys. I refrained from opting for white bone once before, and have regretted it ever since. I'd prefer not to feel that way again.

However, I admit to wavering when I saw others' images of the other fine choices, the antique yellow bone especially (it just looks so right for this pattern). Now having the white bone in hand, I am glad I went with my initial and lasting instinct.

(I fear I am repeating myself with the above, but the software currently won't let me search this thread to find out. Gah.)

Here's mine in today's lighting, revealing more of the color and variegation already present:

The pile side is especially sweet (isn't it funny how often that's the case?):

Very nice Schrade P. Its funny I went through the very same thought process as you... Down the the very same knife replacement. I shuffled my feet too long on those peach seed American Whittlers and wound up picking up this Schrade Mechanics Knife (dealer told me that's what Schrade called their 804s).

For what it's worth it's an inimitable tank of a knife which covers all the bases. It's been getting much pocket knife this weekend.

Ha-- I just asked you about your knife in the 'carrying today' thread! So it is an 804. I love its super-smooth steel (a joy to hone). You're right about its being a tank-- which makes me wonder all the more about a direct comparison with a #38 whittler.

Of course, I now also want to see #38 Jacks, as well. The frame is so comfortable, and I believe it will prove well-suited to a variety of blade configurations.

Although I'm fine as-is,* with this Farmer's Jack insisting on coming along every day. I honestly didn't expect that to happen!

~ P.

* For now.

 

[supratentorial]

Nice Schrades! Here are a few catalog ads for Remington knives that also look a bit like GEC's #38

 

[waynorth]

This Cranberry Farmer has been following me around for the last couple of weeks now. It has spurred me on to do some garden cleanup, including late spring (overdue) trimming and dead-heading. It's not too shabby at opening the mail either, when it's time to go in for a cuppa! The choice of blades handles cutting up an apple or a pear very nicely also!
I also like looking at it on the table!!
Bill knows how to put in those little details that make a knife a cut above (pun intended)!!

Look at how the main spring "wraps" into the gullet to fill the space at the end of the main blade. And the tight fit of the blades!! There is probably some blade-rub on some of the FJs, but this knife does not rub. These are class details, found on the old Remingtons and NYKs!! Not to mention the steel rattail bolsters - which resist scratching when tossed into my usual pocket full of junk!

I love this thing!!

It took a little doing to sharpen it, but now that I have figured that out, it's a most welcome fellow traveller!!

 

[supratentorial]

I always enjoy seeing well photos but that's especially interesting. Isn't it a single spring? Is it the catch bit that wraps around or the spring?

 

[Markesharp]

I always enjoy seeing well photos but that's especially interesting. Isn't it a single spring? Is it the catch bit that wraps around or the spring?

The catch bit is attached to the liner Jake as a separate piece.

 

[supratentorial]

Thank you, Markesharp. Very cool!

 

[waynorth]

It's the catch bit, Jake - sorry! I mis-spoke!