#77 Washington Street!!

I was lucky enough to reserve an ivory bone HJ. Could not get the WJ reserved, though. I am glad and excited to finally see what the HJ will look like. Going to be a great looking knife. I like the punch better than the pen blade. But I still want one of each. Maybe I will get lucky and score a WJ.
Thank you Charlie for designing great looking knives.
 
Charlie, have to agree with you as to the Washington Jack, such a classy looking knife. As others stated,so glad you brought this pattern back. Originals are almost impossible to find.

I managed to score one the last time and have one reserved for this run, they went fast again. Brett, here is a fall pic from the last run:)


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And the wave begins with a great one! :thumbup::)

Thank you Augie
 
I picked up one of the first GEC versions from the forums here at a fair price. It's perfect except for not being a spear point. I didn't know there was a new improved version coming...

The 2OT is a good example, but due to the collectibility of original Old Timers and the scarcity of that model, finding an unused 2OT has not happened yet.

Schatt and Morgan did one a few years ago for their File&Wire series. Don't have a photo of mine, but found this picture online. The fit-and-finish is on par with Great Eastern.
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Bob W said:
The 2OT is a good example, but due to the collectibility of original Old Timers and the scarcity of that model, finding an unused 2OT has not happened yet.
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When I was browsing that auction site last night, I saw two nice examples of the 2OT. Great lookin' knives, to be sure, but not so greatly priced, LOL. Still, very cool to see.
 
Augie said:
Charlie, have to agree with you as to the Washington Jack, such a classy looking knife. As others stated,so glad you brought this pattern back. Originals are almost impossible to find.

I managed to score one the last time and have one reserved for this run, they went fast again. Brett, here is a fall pic from the last run:)


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That's a nice example of the pattern, Augie. Are the covers 2nd cut stag?

Mingecutter said:
When I was browsing that auction site last night, I saw two nice examples of the 2OT. Great lookin' knives, to be sure, but not so greatly priced, LOL. Still, very cool to see.
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That's the 500 Washingtons Jack. ;)
 
Jake, the covers were called polished stag, does have the appearance of 2nd or 3rd cut stag. The color could vary quite a bit.
 
Mingecutter said:
When I was browsing that auction site last night, I saw two nice examples of the 2OT. Great lookin' knives, to be sure, but not so greatly priced, LOL. Still, very cool to see.
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LOL, asking price of $700 marked down to $560. What a bargain. :rolleyes:

:D

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Being from Springfield, it's safe to guess you're having a Pony sandwich for lunch today? ;)
WIU graduate here. :thumbup:
 
John & Jamie, those polished stag scales on your Washington Jacks look superb!
 
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I really like the spear point! If I had to nitpick though, I think a coping blade would have been a little more useful then a pen. No-matter, 1 has my name on it!

Now, the HJ's are sure to be a stunner! Really looking forward to those - I put in for 4 variations on those!! Oh, my aching wallet.....
 
Nice Stag John!
I've got a safe queen very like it in my archive.

Yours too, Jamie, and great patina !!

I wish I could use every one of my knives, but archiving them demands I keep them mint.
Besides, didn't someone say, "watch out for the man with only one knife?"
Or was that "one gun??":confused:
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I think that refers to marksmanship!
 
The Virginian said:
Hi. Can I ask by what form of sorcery you were able to do that? I don't see them anywhere on the GEC website. Do I need the secret decoder ring?

Help a brother out! Please?
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PM's are the best way to ask and answer such questions, and I have sent one to you.
 
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It won't be too long!! Talk to your local dealer!!
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Charlie, I got so excited about the new Harness Jack I was having a hard time waiting for them.
Fortunately, yesterday I found Barry had this HJ 7 available. It's so nice it's made the wait bearable.

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Just wanted you to know, I'm still looking forward to the newest HJ but.... there's no hurry :).... tell GEC ..... take their time....:eek::D:).... whenever...;)
 
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I'm bummed I missed the reserves on these. I have been obsessed with the clip point WJs since I first laid eyes on them. Those are some very nice vintage versions too.
 
The S&M shown in post #25 looks to be longer than the 3 1/2" 2OT or GEC Washington Jack. To me making it longer makes it look not quite as attractive.
It always amazes me how with folding knives just a slight change in size or proportions can make a big change in the appeal of the knife. Size, proportions, and shape all have to be just right for a knife to stand out as "WOW!".
The Washington Jack is a "WOW!"
kj
 
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