All in on jacks

[CNoyes]

Thanks. Those jacks are some of my favorites. I really love the pattern.

 

[black mamba]

A few of these have been shown before, but I now have the complete set of #73 Scout Jacks with the pen in front of the spey.

From left: Hemlock Green bone, Lemon Zest bone, Burnt Arrowhead bone, Cocobolo, Mexican Bocote, Blue Denim acrylic

They have made the great majority of their jacks with the pen behind the main blade, with the nick on the pile side.
I prefer this method. If anyone knows of any other #73 jacks with this configuration, please let me know.
These are all I'm aware of.

On a related note, it looks like their new gunstock jack (#76 Outlaw) will have this pattern of blades.
They're determined to cost me more money!

 

[biglmbass]

Very nice, Jeff. I too like and prefer the pen blade in front of the main.

 

[pertinux]

Very nice, Jeff. I too like and prefer the pen blade in front of the main.

I prefer the way that looks, but in use find that pen blades that are behind the main blades and with opposing nicks to be easier to access.

~ P.

 

[FLymon]

I know the blade configuration qualifies, but at 4 1/2" closed does this fit the general idea of a "Jack"?
For me, no. Too big.

 

[black mamba]

Stu, English Jacks are an old traditional pattern that run 4-1/2" in closed length, so I see no problem calling the #23 a jack.

 

[Gevonovich]

Jeff
What a beauty. Get in my pocket

 

[black mamba]

Gevonovich, I have actually thought about modifying the spear blade to make it a little more useful.

 

[FLymon]

Stu, English Jacks are an old traditional pattern that run 4-1/2" in closed length, so I see no problem calling the #23 a jack.

I'm not English

The two equal length blades looks "right" to me on the English Jack, it's just the smaller secondary that looks out of place. Just wondering if I was alone.

 

[Gevonovich]

Ohhhh ...get in my pocket...lol I think I like that better.

 

[Two Dog Man]

I'm-a totin' the yellow one today, just for fun. Both Camillus "Jumbos" ... assumed to be 1941 to 45 according to the tang stamp.

 

[Two Dog Man]

>>A few of these have been shown before, but I now have the complete set of #73 Scout Jacks with the pen in front of the spey.<<

From left: Hemlock Green bone, Lemon Zest bone, Burnt Arrowhead bone, Cocobolo, Mexican Bocote, Blue Denim acrylic

Wow, Jeff. These are just stunning. True love!

 

[black mamba]

Thanks, Two Dog. I've carried both the Hemlock bone and Cocobolo knives, and they make wonderful EDCs.

 

[Two Dog Man]

@ Jeff: Every darn one of them is a looker, too. They are all beautiful, and I am experiencing a dose of unhealthy jealousy! Thank you for posting the photo. Those are quite new to me with my limited experience.

 

[Campbellclanman]

I just cant get over how very neat this Primble Jack is.... just a fantastic knife ( very neat thread Mike-thank you)

 

[mike Berkovitch]

Indeed fantastic knife, that a good catch, here are some more, I posted them in the old knives but I think they belong here as well,

Mike

 

[Stich2442]

Mike that S&M swayback is one of my favorites.

Kabar

Camillus

Colonial Prov. U.S.A,

H. Boker & Co's improved cutlery

Utica cutlery Co.

 

[Doug Add]

Not as fancy as these gorgeous old bone jacks being posted, but this black synthetic Case 22087 Texas Jack arrived while I was out of town earlier this week. It is like my peanut's plainer big brother.

 

[mike Berkovitch]

Thanks Stitch your Boker just shines it's a great knife , Doug Add the Texas Jack is a great pattern, congrats.
Mike

 

[Will Power]

Stu, English Jacks are an old traditional pattern that run 4-1/2" in closed length, so I see no problem calling the #23 a jack.

I'm not English

The two equal length blades looks "right" to me on the English Jack, it's just the smaller secondary that looks out of place. Just wondering if I was alone.

Myself, I think it looks fine in this Barehead form. The English Jack is usually two large blades with two bolsters and equal end. Different aesthetics.

Jeff, I really would like GEC to offer more of that Hemlock Bone, but I've only seen it on those Jacks. Great jigging and very good 'corset' shield.

Thanks, Will