Capturing "Traditional"!

I like the first Schrade a LOT. The one with the lighter shade of bone. Outstanding.
 
Wow when you compare those side by side the older jigging patterns have so much more character,especially that Peachseed. Why would those patterns be hard to replicate? Wern't they machine jigged also?
 
Charlie....well I have just got home, e-mailed a few friends after a bloody difficult week, and then popped into what must be my escape..traditional forum...man this is just THE best!!
These knives are simply ....... awesome...the trapper is my favourite style ( so far...as it early days in folders for me) and the jigging is something that has ALWAYS commanded my attention.
Those are very, very nice knives, and just to have them alone as my collection would make me smile.
Once again..thank you for sharing your knives with us, it make me realise just how far I have to go when you show the knives you have, just how many stunning knives I have missed out on...it goes on..and on the flip side, I love looking at the knives that are presented to us daily, I find it interesting to hear what others think-and look at their knives when they post a photo in reply-to show their sample, the work that they must have done top acquire just that very one knife..and you can tell that there is pride, the feeling of being part of some great people who have some fantastic peices of work.
Have a great weekend everyone. :)
 
tomcrx said:
Wow when you compare those side by side the older jigging patterns have so much more character,especially that Peachseed. Why would those patterns be hard to replicate? Wern't they machine jigged also?
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EVERYONE wants to know the answer to that one, Tom!
BTW, there is a picture of a jigging tool in David Anthony's new book about the roots of Great Eastern Cutlery!
If I get permission, I'll post it, but the book is a good read if you like cutlery history! Consider buying it for reasonable money. I am halfway through it, and enjoying every word.
 
And let's get that Rogers jigging (early, late etc) going while we're at it. ;):thumbup:
 
Could someone in the know, explain a bit about how the different manufacturers made the jigging? I'm guessing it's a dedicated machine, but how was it done? Hope these questions aren't too far off topic.
 
when she sees I bought another knife, and the big spey blade will make it easy for her to do;).
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I have to say, I am impressed with the quality of these knives. No gaps anywhere, all... blades are centered, and snap is perfect at open, close and half stops.
The springs sit 1-2 thousandths high when you open... the blades. Not acceptable on a custom knife, but fine on a production knife IMO, being barely noticeable.
The blade grinds are nice. The edges need a little touch up, but they do cut paper.
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I couldn't have said it better. Only thing to add is I love the swedges.
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(I don't know why the "1 of 25" etch looks like it is a double strike - took a second scan and it still did that, but there's only 1 - reflection off the scanner glass?:confused:).
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I'm glad you gave us a heads-up on this pattern - even if I do get in trouble with my bride:D.
Berk
 
thank you waynorth for the great comparison pics. since i ca'nt afford the oldies my thrust has been gec. the comments are very enjoyable thanks dennis.
 
Wash the dishes, Berk! It always works for me!!:D






I've washed a lot of dishes.:o


Dennis, you couldn't have picked a better company, IMO!
Did you notice the shields are PINNED???!!!:thumbup:
They used the same system that Queen is using on our Forum knife. The pin is welded on the back to keep the UN-X-LD unmarred.
 
Berkley said:
(I don't know why the "1 of 25" etch looks like it is a double strike - took a second scan and it still did that, but there's only 1 - reflection off the scanner glass?:confused:).
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It is the fine polish of the blade that is providing the second reflection.

An optical delusion. But a gorgeous knife.

Ed
 
Back to the top with this thread, and NO I have not defected to the competition!! But seeing as that "other place" has a darn fine choice of 2010 Forum knives to choose from, I just had to get one. I love the pattern, and stag of course, so here it is! They also had it made in Sheep Horn.
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Fit and finish is super. Blades came reasonably sharp - just a light touch on a diamond hone, and a strop finished them up. The Stag is real nice!
(I've got a lot of friends on that forum, so visit once in a while, but here is where I live!:D)
This knife cost a fair bit more than our upcoming Moose did, and we are proud of the fact we're making a nice knife for us, for reasonable money. I thought that fact was worth looking at for the future, so mentioned it here, but maybe we can save that discussion for the next knife!?!.
But credit where it's due, Bryan "over there" did a good job!
 
That's some fine stag on that AAPK trapper Charlie. I'd say they did a nice job too.
 
Nice looking trapper Charlie! I am not much on blade etches on modern production knives, however this one is kinda of cool.:cool:

Ken
 
ken erickson said:
Nice looking trapper Charlie! I am not much on blade etches on modern production knives, however this one is kinda of cool.:cool:

Ken
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I think it was Rick Menefee who etched a blade on one of his knives, Ken.
I predict we'll see some interesting etches on Custom knives some day!!:eek::cool:
You just have to look through old Holley or Catt catalogs to find some interesting ones!!
 
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I'd like to see the Ram's Horn version:thumbup:

I want to get a single blade GEC UNXLD with swedge etc. Becoming impatient for their launch, fine looking new old knives.
 
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