GEC #33 Conductor Whittler

Bumping this thread with my new GEC Conductor Whittler in ebony.
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Has anyone done any carving/whittling with this knife? If so, how have you found the blades to work?
I must admit that I wasn't initially interested in this pattern, but after reading this entire thread, twice, it is starting to grow on me. Seeing the comparison of this whittler to the Buck 303 Cadet gives me a perfect idea of how it will fit my hand, as I've carried one for a long time in my EDC rotation.
Also, pictures of projects completed with the 33 whittler are always welcome and appreciated.

John
 
Ran into this thread and loved reading it. What is "split backspring"? Did I say it correctly? What purpose does it serve or is there a link hidden somewhere amongst all these threads that explains terms such as these to the newbies? Thanks fellas.:)
 
Most people use the term Split Backspring Whittler. But I believe according to Levine (and he should know....:D) they are commonly using this term wrongly

A real Split Backspring knife (usually Whittler) is very rare usually French or English from C18th. It is literally what it says, a SINGLE spring which is split halfway down, it is thus very fragile and was not much used. What people refer to a Split Backspring Whittler is a knife with two separate springs from which the Master blade opens . This is either tapered with the broadest end being at the Master end or it has a brass or steel triangular tapered centre liner DIVIDING the spring but not actually splitting it. The purpose it serves is to enable one large blade to run off two springs and two small blades to run off individual springs. So I suppose it should be Divided Backspring or Tapered Backspring strictly speaking.

Thanks, Will
 
AAPK used the Conductor Whittler as the foundation for their annual club knife this year. I bought one in the Autumn Gold bone and really like the knife - it is a small whittler, but fits nicely in the hand. OH

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Old Hunter said:
AAPK used the Conductor Whittler as the foundation for their annual club knife this year. I bought one in the Autumn Gold bone and really like the knife - it is a small whittler, but fits nicely in the hand. OH

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Wow, That's gorgeous.

I'm going to have to look harder at the #33
 
Bringing this thread back up with a picture of my new GEC Crushed Pineapple Acrylic Whittler.

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This little knife is beautiful and a real joy to hold. I am a very proud owner.

Jim
 
Great knives, these whittlers.
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A relatively recent acquisition, I have been carrying it a lot lately. :)
 
Nice one, can't go wrong with ebony. I was happily surprised to open the tube and find out it has the split back spring construction. Half stops on the two small blades are a nice touch. I will carry mine today, gonna cut anything and everything that needs cutting.

Jim
 
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