#78 American Jack

paulhilborn said:
White bone again today on a windy, cold overcast day:thumbsup:
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Nice Paul, what temperatures are you all seeing, been single digit's here which is unusual for us.
 
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Mailman just left me a present!

The figure on this Cocobolo is glorious. I can't wait to some outdoor lighting pics tomorrow to actually do it justice.

The quality is simply superb, typical GEC craftsmanship. The pull is a nice 6 and easily pinchable for me. Nice snap open and closed, perfectly centered and no gaps to be found.
I may have to file down the kick just a hair, the tip sits even with the bolster, just enough to feel if I run my finger over it. No biggie, won't take but a few passes with a file to drop it into a better position.
Overall this is a great knife, I love the slimness and pinchable blade. Nice job once again GEC.
 
Augie said:
Nice Paul, what temperatures are you all seeing, been single digit's here which is unusual for us.
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John, we rebounded from the sub attic temps and just hit double digits today, a balmy 10° above, but the wind offset the warmer temps by blowing at a steady 20-25mph with 40mph gusts:eek:
 
Augie said:
Been holding out for the 2 blade Northfields and the first one showed up today, really like the jigging, very much like gunstock checkering as Tstaut stated. Pulls are great, fit and finish excellent, no problem at all on the main blade nail nick, the pen is not in the way at all. I really like the length of the pen, very usable length.
One of the pictures shows it with a vintage Cattaraugus.

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I certainly do agree with you Augie Augie on everything you said . I just got a 78 like yours and I could not be much happier with it . I have been sitting here CF'n & CE'n mine and can not find anything wrong . Will post some pictures of mine very soon my friend .

Harry
 
Is anyone else noticing that whoever sharpened these at the factory left the ~1/4" of the edge near the tip of the blade on the show side at a VERY obtuse angle?

Almost like they angled back sharply as they were finishing their sharpening pass on that side of the blade. The rest of the edge is nice and even aside from this little spot at the tip, just on the show side. It's quite noticeable to me.

My Black Micarta and both of the Desert Ironwoods I picked up all have this dull spot at the tip to varying degrees. I just spent an hour and a half with the diamond rods on my sharpmaker getting that spot to a proper angle and that was just one of them. SUPER annoying to fix and none of my other GECs have this issue. But if my small sample size of 3 had this obtuse tip then I bet most of them have it.

Don't get me wrong, everything else about this run is superb - I just wish they were a little more careful putting the edge on these.
 
afultz075 said:
Is anyone else noticing that whoever sharpened these at the factory left the ~1/4" of the edge near the tip of the blade on the show side at a VERY obtuse angle?

Almost like they angled back sharply as they were finishing their sharpening pass on that side of the blade. The rest of the edge is nice and even aside from this little spot at the tip, just on the show side. It's quite noticeable to me.

My Black Micarta and both of the Desert Ironwoods I picked up all have this dull spot at the tip to varying degrees. I just spent an hour and a half with the diamond rods on my sharpmaker getting that spot to a proper angle and that was just one of them. SUPER annoying to fix and none of my other GECs have this issue. But if my small sample size of 3 had this obtuse tip then I bet most of them have it.

Don't get me wrong, everything else about this run is superb - I just wish they were a little more careful putting the edge on these.
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Actually, yes. Mine is exactly as you describe, except its about 1/8".Quite obtuse compared to the pile side, but it will still pop hairs at the very tip.
Of the three GECs that I own the 78 has the best factory edge. Aside from that 1/8", the grinds are very consistent and hair popping sharp from heel to tip.
 
Just ordered my 3rd single blade Tidioute tonight (Elderberry, Smooth Bone, Cocobolo). I like the single blades but unfortunately I get eliminated from some of the SFOs as some dealers will not ship to Canada. Anxious to add some Northfields to my collection from this amazing run of 78s.

,,,Mike in Canada
 
afultz075 said:
Is anyone else noticing that whoever sharpened these at the factory left the ~1/4" of the edge near the tip of the blade on the show side at a VERY obtuse angle?

Almost like they angled back sharply as they were finishing their sharpening pass on that side of the blade. The rest of the edge is nice and even aside from this little spot at the tip, just on the show side. It's quite noticeable to me.

My Black Micarta and both of the Desert Ironwoods I picked up all have this dull spot at the tip to varying degrees. I just spent an hour and a half with the diamond rods on my sharpmaker getting that spot to a proper angle and that was just one of them. SUPER annoying to fix and none of my other GECs have this issue. But if my small sample size of 3 had this obtuse tip then I bet most of them have it.

Don't get me wrong, everything else about this run is superb - I just wish they were a little more careful putting the edge on these.
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My two are the same.
 
Heirphoto said:
Does the white bone age well or has anyone tried enhancing it a bit for an older look? Strong tea stain maybe or just natural use?
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If it's anything like "Smooth Ivory Bone" (which it is) it should age really well, especially with use. I tried a tea stain on a TC in Smooth Ivory Bone and it looked much MUCH worse than the natural aging.
 
L.H.S said:
If it's anything like "Smooth Ivory Bone" (which it is) it should age really well, especially with use. I tried a tea stain on a TC in Smooth Ivory Bone and it looked much MUCH worse than the natural aging.
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Thanks. Natural aging it is then.
 
ArchiveMoto said:
I absolutely love this pattern in a single blade. After cutting up some apple figured I'd encourage the impending patina a bit, left it in for 10 minutes or so and took picture.
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Sure hope the one I ordered looks as good as yours!

,,,Mike in Canada
 
Well, I caved. I have no idea when the single blade Ebony is going to be available, looks like it might be one of the last in the run. But until they are squared away, I must sate my curiosity until then...

I have a single blade in White Bone on its way. I prefer woods but as I already have a beautiful 2 blade Cocobolo and an anticipated Ebony, I thought it might be good to try something different. Inspired by paulhilborn paulhilborn and his terrific 78 in White Bone, I think I will make mine into a daily user as well.

So unless a Desert Ironwood happens to drop in my lap, I think that does it for me when it comes to these 78s. The Ebony will be my last one.
 
Can anyone fill me in on the SMKW SFO Peach Seed single? It isn't on their site yet and I can't seem to find any info on preorder or availability through them. Anyone have experience with SMKW GEC SFO's?
 
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