Bigfattyt
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So I posted a query about which production traditional folders/slip joints had the best fit and finish for some one starting out.
A fine gentleman (Flymon) asked if I wanted a GEC to try out, with the reasonable request that I use it, or pass it on to some one who would use it.
Well, the beauty showed up earlier this week.
The mode is a ????? #23 Pattern (I was thinking either that or a73 square end trapper)???? Yellow rose version?
What is the common name for this pattern (other than #23)? A single bladed trapper?
Almost fresh out of the package (I sanded a small raised chip on on side to make it flush and smooth one side, little 600 grit and quick polish and good to go).
I also hit the edge with some 400 grit sandpaper, and a loaded strop.
(some of these are cell photo's, so please forgive the quality)
in hand picture
Here it is with a Busse BAD that spends a lot of time in my front pocket, just for a size comparison.
The pull on this was almost a nail breaker. Not quite, but if I was careless, it might have been. I put some oil in the workings, and it loosened up a bit. After a couple of days working the knife it is much smoother.
The 1095 patinas so fast!
My only other comparison is 5160 steel, which does not patina near as fast.
I cut some tomatoes for lunch, then some more for fresh diced tomatoes to add to some salsa.
here it is on day 2!
Here are my thoughts about the knife in general.
I am very pleased with the fit and finish. No liner gaps. The bone fits flush against the bolsters. The feel in hand is great.
Just as importantly, the grind is excellent. The grind is even, and comes to a great edge thickness. Both sides of the grind are perfect, and the swedge is perfectly symmetrical.
Another point about the blade that was unexpected. It is thin. The blade is a real slicer both in thickness, and how the grind is applied. Makes for a great slicer! It is nice to receive a knife that does not have a thick edge, and is a great thickness for actual use!
The feel in the hand is nice. Comfortable, and pleasing to the touch. The bone is smooth, but has enough texture you can still tell it is an natural material.
(While working the action to smooth it up today, I cut my right hand pointer finger pretty nicely, it bled for quite a while, then soaked though an over sized band-aid. That means this knife is really mine now......the keepers always bite you!)
Another big thanks to Flymon for passing this beauty on to me!
Now, the question is what is next?
Sleeve board? Barlow? Cattle Barron? Whaler? Something in Burnt stag? Or nice jigged bone? Maybe a jigged bone fur taker?
What do you all think?
A fine gentleman (Flymon) asked if I wanted a GEC to try out, with the reasonable request that I use it, or pass it on to some one who would use it.
Well, the beauty showed up earlier this week.
The mode is a ????? #23 Pattern (I was thinking either that or a73 square end trapper)???? Yellow rose version?
What is the common name for this pattern (other than #23)? A single bladed trapper?
Almost fresh out of the package (I sanded a small raised chip on on side to make it flush and smooth one side, little 600 grit and quick polish and good to go).
I also hit the edge with some 400 grit sandpaper, and a loaded strop.
(some of these are cell photo's, so please forgive the quality)
in hand picture
Here it is with a Busse BAD that spends a lot of time in my front pocket, just for a size comparison.
The pull on this was almost a nail breaker. Not quite, but if I was careless, it might have been. I put some oil in the workings, and it loosened up a bit. After a couple of days working the knife it is much smoother.
The 1095 patinas so fast!
My only other comparison is 5160 steel, which does not patina near as fast.
I cut some tomatoes for lunch, then some more for fresh diced tomatoes to add to some salsa.
here it is on day 2!
Here are my thoughts about the knife in general.
I am very pleased with the fit and finish. No liner gaps. The bone fits flush against the bolsters. The feel in hand is great.
Just as importantly, the grind is excellent. The grind is even, and comes to a great edge thickness. Both sides of the grind are perfect, and the swedge is perfectly symmetrical.
Another point about the blade that was unexpected. It is thin. The blade is a real slicer both in thickness, and how the grind is applied. Makes for a great slicer! It is nice to receive a knife that does not have a thick edge, and is a great thickness for actual use!
The feel in the hand is nice. Comfortable, and pleasing to the touch. The bone is smooth, but has enough texture you can still tell it is an natural material.
(While working the action to smooth it up today, I cut my right hand pointer finger pretty nicely, it bled for quite a while, then soaked though an over sized band-aid. That means this knife is really mine now......the keepers always bite you!)
Another big thanks to Flymon for passing this beauty on to me!
Now, the question is what is next?
Sleeve board? Barlow? Cattle Barron? Whaler? Something in Burnt stag? Or nice jigged bone? Maybe a jigged bone fur taker?
What do you all think?
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