Did your GEC knife arrive paper-cutting sharp?

[rma100]

It's regularly discussed here and elsewhere on this forum. I think most would say sharp is when a knife will dry-shave hairs off the back of your arm. Some of our members are more stringent. That's just my opinion, but you're welcome to go ahead and start another poll.

This one however would already seem to indicate that not ALL GEC knives leave the factory paper-cutting sharp, a claim which you made elsewhere.

And that is a claim I stand by!

 

[pertinux]

I don't know that any of my knives have arrived sharp enough to dry-cut hair, except maybe a Rough Rider.

As for my GECs, some have had demonstrably child-safe blades fresh from the tube, while others could/can pass the paper-cut test.

"Some," though if recent trending continues (and there's no reason to believe it won't), that will slowly become "Most."

~ P.

 

[Jack Black]

Something funny to think about. The very 'early' Gec knives came pretty darn dull, but they had very nice even edges side to side and the entire length. A lot of noise was made on the forums about it and apparently GEC 'upped' their honing game and process. Since then I noticed sharper knives but more uneven edges both side to side and the length of the blade.

Yeah, I've heard that said before Kevin. My #66 Serpentine Jack came dull, but at least the grinds were good, and so sharpening it didn't take long

Jack

 

[richstag]

Cool, just wanted to make sure you didn't miss it

I miss a lot on here lately.

Yeah, I've heard that said before Kevin. My #66 Serpentine Jack came dull, but at least the grinds were good, and so sharpening it didn't take long

Jack

 

[Bigfattyt]

Mine have. But I don't have too many. 8 total.

7 of those were factory edges. One had been sharpened by previous owner I believe.


I normally don't leave the edges on these stock for long, however.

 

[Jack Black]

And that is a claim I stand by!

You're still claiming that ALL GEC knives leave the factory paper-cutting sharp?! Do you think that the members who posted otherwise in the poll, or who have made claims to the contrary, are telling fibs?!

 

[pmew]

Honestly I didn't check any of them. I knew they were too dull for what I prefer. The users were all sharpened without trying to cut a thing. I could just tell by feeling and looking that they were mostly very dull. I have had a few (73's) that got pretty wicked with a quick stropping, but nothing like you can actually achieve. So, I can not answer your poll.

Kevin

I didn't actually check any of mine by cutting paper either. I expect that like Kevin, after I opened the tubes and unwrapped the waxed paper and coo'd over them for a wee while, I then checked the edges with my thumb and did a Churchill "ohhh, no no no." Then straight away lifted down the oil stones without thinking about it.

Paul
So probably no, not paper cutting sharp.

 

[Peregrin]

You're still claiming that ALL GEC knives leave the factory paper-cutting sharp?! Do you think that the members who posted otherwise in the poll, or who have made claims to the contrary, are telling fibs?!

This comment isn't pointed at anyone in particular, but sometimes you just have to agree to disagree. It's best that the thread doesn't escalate to a situation that I'd prefer not to deal with.
Thanks,

 

[jakemex]

I clicked all, but my "all" only consists of 1 so far

+1 (one)

 

[Jack Black]

I didn't actually check any of mine by cutting paper either. I expect that like Kevin, after I opened the tubes and unwrapped the waxed paper and coo'd over them for a wee while, I then checked the edges with my thumb and did a Churchill "ohhh, no no no." Then straight away lifted down the oil stones without thinking about it.

Paul
So probably no, not paper cutting sharp.

Yes, I think most of us know a dull edge when we feel it without having to attempt to tear paper with it, but apparently it's some test they subject ALL GEC knives to before they leave the factory.

 

[Blues]

The examples I've personally seen and handled, as well as my own, required thinning down the edge bevels and additional sharpening.

 

[pmew]

I don't know that any of my knives have arrived sharp enough to dry-cut hair, except maybe a Rough Rider.

~ P.

I commented on that in another thread, I bought a tiny toothpick RR for the Missus and it was hair whittling sharp, sharpest knife I ever received out the box. I was gob smacked.

Sorry to go off topic, Jack.

 

[Jack Black]

This comment isn't pointed at anyone in particular, but sometimes you just have to agree to disagree. It's best that the thread doesn't escalate to a situation that I'd prefer not to deal with.
Thanks,

Noted Gary, don't want to cause any problems for you and I don't think there's any need for unpleasantness of any kind. I just wanted to verify the accuracy of a claim that was made, which I think the poll has very clearly done. I'm unsure why the experiences of GEC customers are in doubt.

 

[sitflyer]

I voted most, but in reality one must consider what paper, and relative humidity. Factors better suited for another thread perhaps...

 

[pertinux]

I voted most, but in reality one must consider what paper, and relative humidity.

Mr. Plum, in the library, with a newspaper.

Mrs. White, in the greenhouse, with a tissue.


Go.



(Anecdotal evidence indicates that GEC tests blades on printer paper or the like, in a variety of not-necessarily-climate-controlled conditions.)






~ P.

 

[JB in SC]

Something funny to think about. The very 'early' Gec knives came pretty darn dull, but they had very nice even edges side to side and the entire length. A lot of noise was made on the forums about it and apparently GEC 'upped' their honing game and process. Since then I noticed sharper knives but more uneven edges both side to side and the length of the blade.

My recent ones are a bit sharper than the older ones, but the edges are definitely uneven on some. Not a deal breaker.

 

[pmew]

A thought struck me, I have often put a sheet of paper on a cutting board and used the corner of a steel rule to cut it..... and I also cut a paper chain once out of a sick bag using airline plastic cutlery.... (it wasn't a very good paper chain though)

 

[sitflyer]

Mr. Plum, in the library, with a newspaper.

Mrs. White, in the greenhouse, with a tissue.


Go.



(Anecdotal evidence indicates that GEC tests blades on printer paper or the like, in a variety of not-necessarily-climate-controlled conditions.)






~ P.

I love it! But there are variances even with different grades of printer paper Not really trying to split hairs...

 

[meako]

I'll say most came sharp enough for me.
with the exception of my prototype yellow 08 73 which was frankly blunt.
Without wanting to poke the fires of contention -what sort of paper are we talking about ?
Just as the opinion of sharpness is subjective there is no doubt paper comes in various thicknesses ,toughnesses and qualities.
We need to standardise and be on a level playing field or (dare I say it?) the same page.

 

[Jack Black]

We need to standardise and be on a level playing field or (dare I say it?) the same page.

Oooo! I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I have no knowledge as to the type of paper GEC specify. Shall we say newspaper, that seems pretty standard, is that fair?