A nice single backspring 2 blade GEC?

[Railsplitter]

Thank you all so much. I really like the look of the Churchill. I think I'm going to snag one of those and give it a try.

Does it have half-stops or no?

No.

 

[Lostball]

Consider this another glowing endorsement of the 35.

 

[Mingecutter]

Thank you all so much. I really like the look of the Churchill. I think I'm going to snag one of those and give it a try.

Does it have half-stops or no?

No half stops...more of a "cammed" feeling action/walk. The 35 is a great choice...congrats!!

 

[pistonsandgears]

I could be wrong but I don't believe GEC has ever put half stops on a 2 blade single backspring knife? I have 35, 33, 68 none of them have a half stop.

 

[black mamba]

P&g, the three you have listed all have round bolsters. This #61 half congress is a single spring with square bolsters, and it has half-stops on both blades, so there may be others as well.

 

[pistonsandgears]

P&g, the three you have listed all have round bolsters. This #61 half congress is a single spring with square bolsters, and it has half-stops on both blades, so there may be others as well.

Thanks Jeff, just hadn't come across one yet I guess.

 

[black mamba]

I'm just lucky I remembered that one. Single spring knives make up a VERY small portion of my accumulation, as I generally prefer jacks. But the Churchill is my favorite of them all in single spring. The size and blade combo is as close to perfect as you could want.

 

[gunstockjack]

I'm tossing my hat into the "Churchill Fan Club"; a very fine knife in every respect. That is a beauty, Jeff!

 

[solphilos]

Another vote for the Churchill. While I personally don't care for the look of a clip in an equal-end frame, this knife really shines as an everyday user. The easy pull and buttery action of the main blade is what keeps me coming back to this one, and that thin scalpel of a sheepsfoot doesn't hurt either. Can't say enough good things about the #35.

 

[Will Power]

Here's another single-spring 2 blade, the 57

 

[Will Power]

35s

 

[black mamba]

Thanks, Barry, and Will, I always like to see some green bone!

 

[navaja]

I second the #13 Clerk. It's sleek and slim with a very useful wharncliffe/pen blade combo. Definitely has half stops and mine all had solid walk, talk, and open blade retention with that thick single spring. I regret having sold my last one recently, but such is the life of a knife addict without funds to own them all.

 

[GE Jr]

A Churchill backspring shot for ya...

 

[black mamba]

Good idea, GE Jr, and here is a well shot showing how the blades are offset to obviate krinking.

 

[Fred Sanford]

Thanks again folks. I'm really liking all of these pics. I may end up getting back into traditionals now.

 

[Will Power]

Thanks again folks. I'm really liking all of these pics. I may end up getting back into traditionals now.

What's this "may end up getting back into traditionals " ?? There's no may about it... otherwise these types may take an unhealthy interest in your attempt to leave the traditional family..

 

[Will Power]

I second the #13 Clerk. It's sleek and slim with a very useful wharncliffe/pen blade combo. Definitely has half stops and mine all had solid walk, talk, and open blade retention with that thick single spring. I regret having sold my last one recently, but such is the life of a knife addict without funds to own them all.
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Yes, some strong half stop action on this pattern Had I known about you selling that Ebony I would have been more than keen

Thanks, Will

 

[Fodderwing]

Some day (over the rainbow..) GEC MIGHT release the 33 Conductor

I am so hoping this will come to pass.

 

[kenspen]

We’d be remiss if we didn’t put the 26 on the list (near impossible to find these days). Here’s a small sampling of these robust little knives.