Attitude about face!

The funny thing is, side by side, the number 15 does not have a radically longer cutting edge than the peanut. But the longer flatter shape rides very well in the pocket. What would be nice, if I can't have a second pen blade on the other side, then a Victorinox style combo tool on the other end would be good. Kind of like the radio knife.

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jackknife said:
I'd love a second blade, but only if the nick is on the other side
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Some pen behind primary, peanut style were made in Charlow dress
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Im guessing one will find you, the force is strong with you
I really enjoy your posts

my own Peanut to GEC 15 confession, with more pics
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...arlow-the-Anti-Peanut?p=13126461#post13126461

The gods recently smiled on me
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The Pecans that bumped my Peanut.
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jackknife said:
The funny thing is, side by side, the number 15 does not have a radically longer cutting edge than the peanut.
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I think the difference is not just blade length, but overall length, the 15 has a 30% longer reach than a peanut
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A 15 cuts BBQ without getting as much sauce on your fingers as a Peanut :-)
 
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Carl, I was raised a CASE brand man without a doubt and still go week in the knees for their Vintage Red Bone. But no one knife has taken my attention more than my treasured TC Gabon Ebony Clip/Pen Barlow :thumbup:.

I know that a new when it arrives holds one attention for a while, but this one never let my attention go, and I don't see it letting go anytime soon. I only possess one other knife that is as near and dear to me (my CASE 62087) but the Barlow has got me hook, line and sinker ;)

We will celebrate one year of EVERY DAY CARRY come March 23rd, that's when it arrived last year on my birthday :).

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Seems like I have about every brand on my desk, but it is a gec made knife in my pocket.
 
I too grew up thinking Case was the epitome of pocket knives. Now in my 50s I find myself drawn to Camillus and Schrade, knives for which I never gave a thought when there plants were operating.
 
Well, it's not an about face as such...because it recognizes the satisfaction of carrying a decently made Traditional that is YOUR knife!:thumbup:

My limited experience is that all brands of Traditional knives are capable of offering this. I've got some CASE, Queen, Schatt, Böker, RR,GEC,Buck and Euro knives that I just could never bring myself to part with-they're all different too!

GEC impresses because it only started back in 06, it has some fantastic knife patterns and handle options, really I do think there's something in their range for every fan of Traditionals to lose their head over :D That said, it has produced knives I'd never go near and yet we have avoided the uncritical fanboy worship of brands that can make other 'reading places' very tiresome indeed. My faves from GEC are yes the 15, the 25 but very much the Conductor, White Owl, Bullet End and the 73 as their iconic pattern. I hope there's plenty more to come.....

Thanks, Will
 
silenthunterstudios said:
Everything is proceeding as I have foreseen...
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Good one Dan :thumbup: :D

Nice post Carl, it's hard not to like the 15, it's JUST RIGHT. I have 4 and love every one. My 2-blade Boy's Knife in red bone was gifted to me by Dan. I really think these knives have a long history ahead of them. Well done GEC and Charlie (and hope you're over the flu soon my friend) :thumbup:

 
It's a good pattern. I had a red bone spear point jack that I just didn't bond with. I think I would have liked it in Ebony much better. I am excited about a single spey Charlow on the way. I hope I'll like it as much as I wanted it.

Anyways, I find that I change my mind about different knives. I gravitated away from Case to GEC, but have recently gravitated back to Case..... What ever I feel like toting that day, I do. There are some things each company just does well..... anyways, back to the ice cream!!!!!!
 
paulhilborn said:
Carl, I was raised a CASE brand man without a doubt and still go week in the knees for their Vintage Red Bone. But no one knife has taken my attention more than my treasured TC Gabon Ebony Clip/Pen Barlow :thumbup:.

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That's a fantastically good looking knife! :thumbup:

As to Carl's original post, I don't currently have a GEC, but I am a fan from afar. My own transformation came as a result of their design evolution. During their first four years or so, it seemed everything they put out was too huge or too clunky or too stubby for my tastes. Now, though, they really offer a lot right smack in the middle of my comfort zone, from the White Owls and 66 and 15, to the 48 trapper, right on up to the single-blade 72 and 73. I still love Case knives, but a rising tide floats all boats and as traditional knife lovers, we all benefit from Great Eastern's continued success.

-- Mark
 
mnblade said:
That's a fantastically good looking knife! :thumbup:

As to Carl's original post, I don't currently have a GEC, but I am a fan from afar. My own transformation came as a result of their design evolution. During their first four years or so, it seemed everything they put out was too huge or too clunky or too stubby for my tastes. Now, though, they really offer a lot right smack in the middle of my comfort zone, from the White Owls and 66 and 15, to the 48 trapper, right on up to the single-blade 72 and 73. I still love Case knives, but a rising tide floats all boats and as traditional knife lovers, we all benefit from Great Eastern's continued success.

-- Mark
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Thanks Mark! I appreciate that :thumbup: She is certainly my favorite...

Paul
 
JK,
This is just temporary.......two months & you will be back with your "peanut"! LOL!
Jim
 
jackknife said:
The funny thing is, side by side, the number 15 does not have a radically longer cutting edge than the peanut. But the longer flatter shape rides very well in the pocket. What would be nice, if I can't have a second pen blade on the other side, then a Victorinox style combo tool on the other end would be good. Kind of like the radio knife.

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Carl, I too find that flat, single bladed knives carry better than multi-spring slip joints. For me, I find I feel the squarish lateral profile more. I find this to be true even if the flat single blade knife is much bigger. My old (lost) Buck 500 carried more nicely than my Ulster Camper does, which is odd to me.

With respect to blade size, I too find it's not all about size. My Schrade 5OT isn't much shorter than my Opinel N9, but the Opinel has so much more belly that I find it a lot more versatile. I also have a theory that small changes in length make a huge difference in utility in the 2.5" to 3.5" range. That is, I notice a 1/4" of additional length more in this size range than I do in the 3.5" and up range. Odd again.
 
When I was out painting in between jobs I was with one crew that really was cool. This old school guy was going to cut up a huge room of contractor plastic (thick enough to hold up to lifts maneuvering all over it) that was down for the dry fog spray job of the ceiling (picture Dexter kill room but much thicker). He was going around hacking away with just a razor blade in his hand. So frustrated yet he kept going. I offered him my opinel 1890 and you should have seen the increase in productivity that day!!! :D The smile on his face as he hacked away like it was his new machete was priceless too.

To Carl, I hope you continue to enjoy them both!

kamagong said:
Need? What is this word, need?

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Learned about GEC here on BF. Bought my first in 2011 (a #73 Trapper) labeled Bradford Cutlery. I had visited with the GEC boys at a show and thought they were just way to expensive. I viewed GECs as boutique knives. I still view Canal Street Cutlery knives as boutique knives.

I have since purchased a few a year since then and have been totally sold on their quality.
 
richstag said:
When I was out painting in between jobs I was with one crew that really was cool. This old school guy was going to cut up a huge room of contractor plastic (thick enough to hold up to lifts maneuvering all over it) that was down for the dry fog spray job of the ceiling (picture Dexter kill room but much thicker). He was going around hacking away with just a razor blade in his hand. So frustrated yet he kept going. I offered him my opinel 1890 and you should have seen the increase in productivity that day!!! :D The smile on his face as he hacked away like it was his new machete was priceless too.

To Carl, I hope you continue to enjoy them both!
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Hey Kevin just wondering, how often do you have to tune the Opi and how is this friction only Opinel holding up with use?
 
Never and awesome! But I initially did a whole lot of modding and it's been through quite a few hot danish oil soaks.

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Hey Kevin just wondering, how often do you have to tune the Opi and how is this friction only Opinel holding up with use?
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