#78 American Jack

ArchiveMoto said:
Added a few more to the pile, including a M&G which I really appreciated the feel and quality, but two too many blades for me, also I’m not much for etching so down the road it went. Added the Northfield Jig Bone, the Black Micarta SFO, and finally landed an SFO Ironwood! All in all there were 14 single blade versions in this incredible run, and a whopping 28 individual knives run on the 78 pattern from GEC when including the two blade, Northwoods, and M&G variants. I may be done, I should be done, but there are 4 more singles out there…;)

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Great group of #78s. Somebody's going to ask, so... Which is your favorite?
 
JohnDF said:
Great group of #78s. Somebody's going to ask, so... Which is your favorite?
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Thanks John, 3 have just arrived so they haven't had any pocket time. The Ironwood was a longtime coming and it is on me today, though it definitely needs flushed as it is NIT for the moment and the action is pretty garbage. Of all of them I like the feel of the cocobolo the most, it has the best action out of mine, but the Ebony and Blue Bone just knock it out of the park. Most days I have a 78 or a TC in my watch pocket so I don't know if I have just one that I'd keep over the rest. The stag, micarta, and acrylic have been my least favorite, at this point I've owned them all except the Elderberry (because its purple) but I let those go, though now I'm thinking I should scoop them back up if the price is right.
 
ddavis said:
I've been lurking on this thread since the beginning, I think it's time I finally contribute.
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This has been in my pocket every single day since New Years Eve.
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Welcome ddavis!! Nice contribution, 8 months of carry has made your American Jack better than new!
 
Thanks for the welcome! I've really been enjoying BladeForums for the past few months.
Here is the 78 on the first day of carry, fresh out of the tube.
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My 2 year old ran in just after I took this picture, so I quickly grabbed the knife off the floor and closed it too fast and got a little bite. Figures the first thing this knife cut was my finger. We've had a respectful relationship since.

Contrasts well with John Deere green.
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The bone had always been a bit more ivory than white in color, but it is warming up even more with use.
 
ddavis said:
Thanks for the welcome! I've really been enjoying BladeForums for the past few months.
Here is the 78 on the first day of carry, fresh out of the tube.
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My 2 year old ran in just after I took this picture, so I quickly grabbed the knife off the floor and closed it too fast and got a little bite. Figures the first thing this knife cut was my finger. We've had a respectful relationship since.

Contrasts well with John Deere green.
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The bone had always been a bit more ivory than white in color, but it is warming up even more with use.
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That bone cover is is turning a nice creamy color.
 
2 from a recent trade. They are my first non vintage knives in 3 years or so. On the left micarta one, I gave the blade a mellow patina and sanded down the polished covers to a matte finish which gives it more traction especially with wet hands. The sanded micarta will also absorb oils and grime which should patina nicely. At 3 3/4” I was concerned the 78 might be a little big but it feels great in hand and is pocket friendly with the rounded bolsters.
 
ArchiveMoto said:
Added a few more to the pile, including a M&G which I really appreciated the feel and quality, but two too many blades for me, also I’m not much for etching so down the road it went. Added the Northfield Jig Bone, the Black Micarta SFO, and finally landed an SFO Ironwood! All in all there were 14 single blade versions in this incredible run, and a whopping 28 individual knives run on the 78 pattern from GEC when including the two blade, Northwoods, and M&G variants. I may be done, I should be done, but there are 4 more singles out there…;)

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:eek: That blue one...please tell me more :thumbsup: Lord have mercy.
 
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