All That Glitter!

[r8shell]

I've always considered myself an accumulator and user of knives, rather than a collector. I'll buy knives that appeal to me, without trying to 'complete a set'. I have, over the years, accumulated a fair number of Great Eastern Cutlery knives that are now highly sought after, since GEC is unlikely to make them again any time soon. I bought them new, as they were released, never paying an ebay markup, and have used all of them. Quite a number are clad in ebony, partly because I liked the way it looks and partly because ebony was usually the least expensive option at the time.

#57 Geppetto

#15 scout:

#86 BFC and #09 esquire:

#14

#35 churchill

After obtaining a TC Barlow in Glitter Gold Acrylic, I realized that it's my favorite handle material. After carrying it for a few months, my old ebony knives look so dull in comparison. I looked around on the internet, and found that I could purchase this material in blocks or sheets. I decided to take them to a local knife modder and have the ebony replaced. Why not? Knives are tools, meant to be used, and I enjoy using them more when they are sparkly.

Now I'm thinking of putting some glitter gold on a few of my vintage Jacks. Which one should I start with?

 

[Jolipapa]

Amazing! Did you also consider silver glitter?

 

[dantzk8]

I've always considered myself an accumulator and user of knives, rather than a collector. I'll buy knives that appeal to me, without trying to 'complete a set'. I have, over the years, accumulated a fair number of Great Eastern Cutlery knives that are now highly sought after, since GEC is unlikely to make them again any time soon. I bought them new, as they were released, never paying an ebay markup, and have used all of them. Quite a number are clad in ebony, partly because I liked the way it looks and partly because ebony was usually the least expensive option at the time.

#57 Geppetto

#15 scout:

#86 BFC and #09 esquire:

#14

#35 churchill

After obtaining a TC Barlow in Glitter Gold Acrylic, I realized that it's my favorite handle material. After carrying it for a few months, my old ebony knives look so dull in comparison. I looked around on the internet, and found that I could purchase this material in blocks or sheets. I decided to take them to a local knife modder and have the ebony replaced. Why not? Knives are tools, meant to be used, and I enjoy using them more when they are sparkly.

Now I'm thinking of putting some glitter gold on a few of my vintage Jacks. Which one should I start with?

I was looking forward your traditional april fool day thread and was disappointed to don't see it this morning. Glitter gold instead of ebony? Good 1st april joke!

Dan.

 

[glennbad]

Wow, whoever did that editting...er modding, did a great job! Now they match the knife I did for you, LOL.

 

[Txjohn]

I've always considered myself an accumulator and user of knives, rather than a collector. I'll buy knives that appeal to me, without trying to 'complete a set'. I have, over the years, accumulated a fair number of Great Eastern Cutlery knives that are now highly sought after, since GEC is unlikely to make them again any time soon. I bought them new, as they were released, never paying an ebay markup, and have used all of them. Quite a number are clad in ebony, partly because I liked the way it looks and partly because ebony was usually the least expensive option at the time.

#57 Geppetto

#15 scout:

#86 BFC and #09 esquire:

#14

#35 churchill

After obtaining a TC Barlow in Glitter Gold Acrylic, I realized that it's my favorite handle material. After carrying it for a few months, my old ebony knives look so dull in comparison. I looked around on the internet, and found that I could purchase this material in blocks or sheets. I decided to take them to a local knife modder and have the ebony replaced. Why not? Knives are tools, meant to be used, and I enjoy using them more when they are sparkly.

Now I'm thinking of putting some glitter gold on a few of my vintage Jacks. Which one should I start with?

Nice !

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

 

[Jack Black]

Brilliant Rachel, I was totally taken in, having completely missed the date Well done, and very shunkley!

 

[mcc850]

hahaha you definitely had me!

 

[Old Hunter]

I was thinking, ‘Lord she’s gone crazy’. Great April Fools joke, you had me hook, line, and sinker! OH

 

[TOM K.]

My heart stopped for a second, then I thought you’ve lost your mind! Got me.
Happy April fools day!

 

[RayseM]

You brought tears to my eyes. Reminded me of my Mother. Her taste for all things sparkly and garrish had all of us - Dad, and then me and 4 sibs drinking before we were 12. We lived in the splendor of visual cacophony, but we were always warm and clean and sparkly (if a bit tipsy).

Good one Rachel

 

[Jack Black]

My friend has a little girl is called Ripley, and a few years ago I took her, and her two brothers, to a local castle called Ripley Castle. In the gift shop, I thought she might like something with her name on, but she wanted a sparkly ball. She told me, conspiratorially, "I like SHINY things!"

I was just looking at my photos from the day, and it's actually 7 years ago!

 

[WhittlinAway]

Love it! I when I realized the date this morning I headed to The Porch hoping to see what you’d cooked up for us this year. Was delighted to see this.

What’d you do with the ebony scraps?

 

[JohnDF]

Well Done...

 

[kamagong]

Nicely done. You really had me going there.

 

[waynorth]

Welcome to the "Magpie Club" r8shell !!
Nice foolery!!

 

[Modoc ED]

I've always considered myself an accumulator and user of knives, rather than a collector. I'll buy knives that appeal to me, without trying to 'complete a set'. I have, over the years, accumulated a fair number of Great Eastern Cutlery knives that are now highly sought after, since GEC is unlikely to make them again any time soon. I bought them new, as they were released, never paying an ebay markup, and have used all of them. Quite a number are clad in ebony, partly because I liked the way it looks and partly because ebony was usually the least expensive option at the time.

#57 Geppetto

#15 scout:

#86 BFC and #09 esquire:

#14

#35 churchill

After obtaining a TC Barlow in Glitter Gold Acrylic, I realized that it's my favorite handle material. After carrying it for a few months, my old ebony knives look so dull in comparison. I looked around on the internet, and found that I could purchase this material in blocks or sheets. I decided to take them to a local knife modder and have the ebony replaced. Why not? Knives are tools, meant to be used, and I enjoy using them more when they are sparkly.

Now I'm thinking of putting some glitter gold on a few of my vintage Jacks. Which one should I start with?

I'm not falling for it Rachel r8shell - not this year. Uh, uh - nope not me.

 

[Un-Chained]

Ha !
Nice one, sometimes the worm IS faster that the bird

 

[redsparrow]

, , Ha Ha Ha Ha... thanks r8shell!!

 

[screened porch]

First time I've remembered April Fool's day before reading r8shell.