Clean & Square Joints

Jack Black

Jack Black

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I have a number of old Sheffield knives with Clean & Square joints, but wonder if these are seen at all today. Does anyone have any examples?

Here’s an old Joseph Rodgers example for anyone who’s not familiar with them.





 
I have also heard them referred to as "Clean and Flush Joints" Great topic, Jack. Can't wait to see some more examples. I have never found one:grumpy:
 
I have some old knives with them Gev (including the TEW Pruner I posted in the Old Knives thread earlier), but would love to see some contemporary examples :thumbup:
 
If I understand the requirements properly, I think that the GEC #23 should qualify:

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Yep, the GEC 23 and 73 both have this feature, as did the old Remington trappers on which they are based (IIRC).
 
My GEC #23 has those joints. I have been very pleased with the fit and finish of the blades, bolsters and liners. great workmanship.
 
Easyrider said:
I thought all knives with half stops that that kind of joint? Is that not true?
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They would also have to have squared bolsters. My Camillus Cub Scout knife has a half stop, but with round bolsters the tangs don't flush up.

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Hello All,

Jack, I have a recent production model of a Sheffield made Taylors Eye Witness that has Clean and Square joints, it is strongly made with good fit and finish.

The only bad thing about this knife is its very poor blade grind, it however takes a nice edge and cuts well.

Cheers.
 
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Wow, great examples guys. I really hadn't realised GEC were using them on production knives, they look great, and well done to them.

Astrogator, that's very interesting about your recent TEW (sorry to hear about the grind though), is it one of their custom range?

Thanks for sharing fellers :thumbup:

Jack
 
Jack Black said:
Wow, great examples guys. I really hadn't realised GEC were using them on production knives, they look great, and well done to them.

Astrogator, that's very interesting about your recent TEW (sorry to hear about the grind though), is it one of their custom range?

Thanks for sharing fellers :thumbup:

Jack
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Jack, this knife is a bog standard production model that I purchased out of a box full at the local Farmers Co-op.
I got lucky I guess.
 
I can only think of my GEC 73 pattern, I think it's the epitome of the company.

But what is the advantage of Square End construction? It does keep the grit and muck accumulation at bay but it also makes oiling a messier/trickier business.

Thanks, W
 
Jack Black said:
Wow, great examples guys. I really hadn't realised GEC were using them on production knives, they look great, and well done to them.
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Now you understand why I always say the #73 is one of GEC's finest patterns. The clean and flush joint is an incredible detail on a production knife. It's not flashy, but seeing them gets me excited. They're an excellent demonstration of the cutler's art.

- Christian
 
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