All That Glitter!

[DoubleAught]

I would of had combs added while they were apart lol

 

[mbkr]

Oh this is excellent
Well done
I was all set to jump on the bandwagon with cries of "Do them all! Do them all!"

 

[btb01]

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?

Fantastic!! The glitter gold is so much classier than that boring old ebony.

I have to say, though, that it’s a shame you ditched the shield on the #15 Scout. That’s one of my favorite shields! So I thought perhaps I could suggest a fitting alternative.

 

[5K Qs]

Earlier this week, I was wondering what r8shell might come up with for April Fool's Day this year.
I wasn't disappointed! Inspired concept, faultless execution! If I hadn't been aware of the date when I read it (and if I hadn't been "burned" by Rachel's guile more than once in the past ), I might have bought it again!

- GT

 

[Grateful]

You had me going until I realized what day it was.

 

[r8shell]

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

I do enjoy Glitter Gold, and I love the recover you did on Grandpa's knife, but the truth is I'm satisfied with just a few. I wouldn't want all my knives to match.

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?

No ebony was harmed in the making of this thread.

I would of had combs added while they were apart lol

Ha! Maybe next year.

 

[Just Tom.]

This morning I remembered what day it was, and swore to myself that I wouldn’t fall for any tricks. I particularly remembered that r8shell would likely post something dubious. Fast forward to this afternoon, after another incredibly busy day, and I forgot all that and managed to fall for it completely.

 

[r8shell]

Fantastic!! The glitter gold is so much classier than that boring old ebony.

I have to say, though, that it’s a shame you ditched the shield on the #15 Scout. That’s one of my favorite shields! So I thought perhaps I could suggest a fitting alternative.

Hahaha! That is Fantastic!!! I'd love a Whataburger shield on a knife.

A friend of mine was taking a class in photo editing, and I asked if she could do a little photochopping for me. I think she did a great job, although somehow the shield went missing in that image.

It's here in this one, which I posted in the "toting" thread this morning.

 

[kamagong]

Hahaha! That is Fantastic!!! I'd love a Whataburger shield on a knife.

What's a Whataburger?

 

[r8shell]

What's a Whataburger?

Whataburger is a Texas-based chain of hamburger shops. It figured into my very first April Fools thread, years ago:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/what-a-knife-at-what-a-burger.1276646/

 

[Jack Black]

Standing ovation!

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

I was thinking "well I would've preferred the ebony, but their hers do do with what she likes" but still went a little bug eyed lol. Then the mention of the vintage ones I was shocked then I thought as much as Rachel likes to rehabilitate oldies she'd never do THAT! Thats what made me check the date

 

[kamagong]

Whataburger is a Texas-based chain of hamburger shops. It figured into my very first April Fools thread, years ago:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/what-a-knife-at-what-a-burger.1276646/

I remember that first thread. It was masterfully done. And yet I still fell for this one.

 

[JTB_5]

Another good one, r8shell ! I think I’ll always remember the mayonnaise knife as it was the first year I remember discovering that you had a yearly April Fool’s tradition. Wouldn’t it be funny if they had a glitter gold RIT dye?

 

[CelloDan]

I was like … Oh my ! … I just can not comment on this .. wow … Dan pretend you never saw it … after all its her knives … glitter ? …. why

Then it hit me

 

[AntDog]

That’s great! Love the Whataburger shields.

 

[dantzk8]

So it takes a keen, stable edge, and performs without chipping, but of course I wanted to know if it could withstand some hard use. It was time to really test this knife. I picked up a rock out of the garden and decided to give it a try.

A well placed strike on the spine with a hammer, and it split the rock with minimal damage!

Minimal damage to the knife, I mean. The rock was in two pieces.

I am really amazed by the strength of this stuff.

Last year, the best part.

Dan.

 

[Quiet]

LOL Got us again, and in the knife world, it's a typical "April Fool's" prank where something is shown as a laugh, that actually ends up being something people would buy if it actually existed. Not going to lie, I'd be all over a BF 86 in GG.

 

[r8shell]

LOL Got us again, and in the knife world, it's a typical "April Fool's" prank where something is shown as a laugh, that actually ends up being something people would buy if it actually existed. Not going to lie, I'd be all over a BF 86 in GG.

Especially if it had a comb!