Albers Cutlery Company

hornetguy · Sep 28, 2020

Txjohn said:
Sharp , no gaps , flush at all three positions !View attachment 1427620

I really like that jigging... and the color. Too many times, the bone color comes on too strong, looking almost painted on. That one looks excellent.
My bubinga should be here in the next day or so....

mbkr · Sep 28, 2020

AnW · Sep 28, 2020

Mine arrived today as well. It's basically perfect - nice snap, flush at all 3 positions, no gaps, no blade play, a nice medium pull, very sharp out of the box. I know Eric wasn't pleased with the pin showing on the shields, but that't about the only thing I might change about this one. Even the box is top notch. I would take these over any other Boys Knife I have had in my collection.

I think I'll be trying to add a few more of these with how good the other covers look. That jigged bone that @Txjohn posted is phenomenal!!

Great job Eric ( @ea42 )! I wish you many years of success!

GE Jr · Sep 28, 2020

Kinda blown away by this knife! Fit & finish, walk & talk...both as good as I've gotten from anywhere. I love the jigging...the shield! :thumbsup:

This knife arrived sharp, in a nice little pouch, and an equally nice box. The size is the right size for what I want in a knife such as this, and it has a bit of heft to it as well. I'm ready for one with wood covers now.

Excellent job, Eric (@ea42 )!

LastRodeo · Sep 28, 2020

AnW said:
Mine arrived today as well. It's basically perfect - nice snap, flush at all 3 positions, no gaps, no blade play, a nice medium pull, very sharp out of the box. I know Eric wasn't pleased with the pin showing on the shields, but that't about the only thing I might change about this one. Even the box is top notch. I would take these over any other Boys Knife I have had in my collection.

I think I'll be trying to add a few more of these with how good the other covers look. That jigged bone that @Txjohn posted is phenomenal!!

Great job Eric ( @ea42 )! I wish you many years of success!

I want to get in the "shield pin showing Albers knife club". If I can't get one of these, I will have to special order one.

AnW · Sep 28, 2020

GE Jr said:
Kinda blown away by this knife! Fit & finish, walk & talk...both as good as I've gotten from anywhere. I love the jigging...the shield! This knife arrived sharp, in a nice little pouch, and an equally nice box. The size is the right size for what I want in a knife such as this, and it has a bit of heft to it as well. I'm ready for one with wood covers now. Excellent job, Eric (@ea42 )!

That is absolutely stunning!

sitflyer · Sep 28, 2020

GE Jr said:
Kinda blown away by this knife! Fit & finish, walk & talk...both as good as I've gotten from anywhere. I love the jigging...the shield! This knife arrived sharp, in a nice little pouch, and an equally nice box. The size is the right size for what I want in a knife such as this, and it has a bit of heft to it as well. I'm ready for one with wood covers now. Excellent job, Eric (@ea42 )!

Well done @ea42 , beautiful knife, and classy packaging!
nice shot GE Jr :thumbsup:

and a beautiful knife you have there!

seas165 · Sep 28, 2020

Mine arrived, i will post pics later, as others have stated excellent f&f good smooth pull, flush in 3 positions, just beautiful! The box is very nice too!

seas165 · Sep 28, 2020

my poor indoor lighting pics do not do this knife justice!

hornetguy · Sep 28, 2020

Surprise... mine arrived today, as well.... bubinga... great fit/finish. The pull is about a 6, which might ease a bit if I flush it, but I sort of doubt it. This one doesn't look like it NEEDS any flushing. As others stated, it's sharp out of the box. Just a very nicely made "boy's knife" sized clip point carry. Eric definitely knows his stuff, and very obviously takes pride in his work. I'm looking forward to seeing what else he comes up with. :thumbsup:

btb01 · Sep 28, 2020

This beauty in bubinga showed up in the mail earlier today. I only had a brief minute to handle it at the time (I was headed out the door), but now that I’ve been able to look it over more closely, all I can say is WOW!!

Eric, you really did a awesome job on these. :thumbsup:

It’s a great size, just a hair smaller than GEC’s #15 pattern (close enough that it probably warrants a comparison photo). The pull is nice — I’d say 6, maybe 7 — with good snap. The edge seems sharp, with even bevels. The bubinga looks great, and I really like the shield (even with the visible pin

).

The tang stamp is simple and classic.

Nice box and pouch.

Overall, the knife is finished very well, and I’m excited to own one of these. :thumbsup:

Matt_WY · Sep 28, 2020

Txjohn said:
Sharp , no gaps , flush at all three positions !View attachment 1427620

Incredible jigging, good looking packaging. Way to knock it out of the park Eric!

mrknife · Sep 28, 2020

btb01 said:
This beauty in bubinga showed up in the mail earlier today. I only had a brief minute to handle it at the time (I was headed out the door), but now that I’ve been able to look it over more closely, all I can say is WOW!! Eric, you really did a awesome job on these.

It’s a great size, just a hair smaller than GEC’s #15 pattern (close enough that it probably warrants a comparison photo). The pull is nice — I’d say 6, maybe 7 — with good snap. The edge seems sharp, with even bevels. The bubinga looks great, and I really like the shield (even with the visible pin ).

The tang stamp is simple and classic.

Nice box and pouch.

Overall, the knife is finished very well, and I’m excited to own one of these.

thats what im talking about!! Please do a side by side when possible

Rockon75 · Sep 28, 2020

Very nice pictures everyone. Eric, I hope thats not your cell number listed......

Jody744 · Sep 28, 2020

Well I am sure mine went out with the rest. I had my mail on hold last week to be delivered today. I also have a rather controversial knife coming in. Get home from work to one envelope in the mailbox... hopefully tomorrow

Matt_WY · Sep 28, 2020

Nice surprise when I checked the mail, wasn’t expecting this one so quickly. Eric really did a spectacular job. Fit and finish is fantastic, always been intrigued by the kirinite and love it in person. Really has some shimmer and depth. Great job all around Eric!

Elgatodeacero · Sep 28, 2020

Here is my Albers ebony in between a GEC 14 and a GEC 93 ..... great knife.

Mine is very high quality, GEC plus.

William Pace · Sep 29, 2020

I need one of these

btb01 · Sep 29, 2020

OK, here are a couple comparison photos of my Albers Cut. Co. and a GEC #15. I have a few clip point #15’s, but this one seemed like the best apples-to-apples comparison — single clip, stainless steel, wood covers, shield.

As I said in my previous post, the Albers is just a hair shorter than the GEC #15 (3 3/8” vs. 3 1/2” closed). The handle is slightly wider, and tapers less toward the bolster. The Albers is also thicker than the GEC (sorry, I didn’t get a top-down photo showing that). These differences are substantial enough to give it a beefier feel in-hand.

The blade shapes aren’t drastically different, but there are a few things worth noting. The spine and edge on Eric’s blade run more parallel to each other, giving it a “straighter” look (if that makes sense), and clip is a bit shorter. The nail nick on the GEC is further forward. Both blades have very similar swedges. (By the way, Eric, really nice job on that swedge! Mine looks perfect.) :thumbsup:

I’d say that the GEC blade is ground a bit thinner behind the edge, but only slightly. The thickness of the blade stock at the spine looks identical to my eye. Eric’s edge is much better than GEC’s typical factory edge.

The Albers has a stronger pull, but I’m able to pinch it open more easily than the GEC thanks to the satin finish on the blade.

I’ll tell you one thing: I’m glad I don’t have to pick a favorite between these two, because that would be tough!

Seriously, Eric, well done on these. It’s a fantastic knife, and I have a feeling they’re only going to get better! :thumbsup:

Corto_Malt · Sep 29, 2020

Beautiful knives