Railsplitter
Gold Member
- Joined
- Oct 31, 2010
- Messages
- 7,916
My Yellow Rose has been "Delivered, In/At Mailbox" but I'm not there to get it. Will be soon though.
-
The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
GEC #35 Churchill Thread
- Thread starter Pàdruig
- Start date
Stropping Young Lad
Gold Member
- Joined
- Dec 11, 2012
- Messages
- 2,149
Bananana, bananana, hey-ey-ey, goodbye...
Sabercat
Gold Member
- Joined
- Jan 9, 2015
- Messages
- 1,341
I will admit that I don't hate it. But I have a "little collector me" on one shoulder telling me to try to get one due to the first banana shield and possible limited production - and a "little practical me" on the other shoulder reminding me that I already ordered the yellow rose, which I probably won't use, so if I'm going to pay up for another one, it should be a user.Bananana, bananana, hey-ey-ey, goodbye...
Railsplitter
Gold Member
- Joined
- Oct 31, 2010
- Messages
- 7,916
OK, I think I have a new favorite GEC pattern. These things are super sweet.
The walk & talk on both blades on my new arrival is very good. Smooth opening. Both blades snap open and closed firmly and both pulls are about a 5.
The two blade shapes that I like and use the most, all in a perfectly sized and shaped frame. I'm very pleased.
The walk & talk on both blades on my new arrival is very good. Smooth opening. Both blades snap open and closed firmly and both pulls are about a 5.
The two blade shapes that I like and use the most, all in a perfectly sized and shaped frame. I'm very pleased.
Stropping Young Lad
Gold Member
- Joined
- Dec 11, 2012
- Messages
- 2,149
It’s a pattern that’s not being received with much fanfare, but I’m right there with you, the construction, size, blade shapes... it’s pretty much perfect.
- Joined
- Jul 20, 2015
- Messages
- 1,996
I feel ya. I actually like the acrylic, but the cloud shield just seems off with it. I guess GEC can't ever please everyone at the same time on all knives, so it's good we get so many options...I supposeThis is another example of "different strokes for different folks." I was looking forward to seeing the finished product on these green acrylics, but now that I see it has the cloud shield, I'm officially out.
- Joined
- Jul 20, 2015
- Messages
- 1,996
Well said. This pattern is a winner. I'll probably end up with several examples before I'm through.
Sabercat
Gold Member
- Joined
- Jan 9, 2015
- Messages
- 1,341
Very nice Rick! Looks like most of these turned out a nice shade of yellow too, and yours is a great specimen!
I also can't agree more regarding the blades and slimness of the knife...I can't wait to get mine to experience in person.
Stropping Young Lad
Gold Member
- Joined
- Dec 11, 2012
- Messages
- 2,149
Well done, Alan! I’m 31, but would consider putting myself up for adoption, what a nice gift for your son.
Railsplitter
Gold Member
- Joined
- Oct 31, 2010
- Messages
- 7,916
Very nice, Alan!
- Joined
- Jul 23, 2016
- Messages
- 185
Just got my new Yellow Rose. It is unique. About as perfect as you can get. Better quality finish than I have seen in a folder.
The big reason I ordered it was to own a Yellow Rose GEC. I already have a #77 Sunbrite which has a paler, more soft yellow, which I prefer. But the Rose has the edge for quality.
These Churchills are so perfect (QC) that it can’t help to make the company more popular.
nyrico
Gold Member
- Joined
- Mar 26, 2012
- Messages
- 618
Count me in on your side, I love this pattern. I loved the 35 HJ last year and this year it has 2 better blades.
Railsplitter
Gold Member
- Joined
- Oct 31, 2010
- Messages
- 7,916
That's a very good point and it reminds me that the members of this forum designed the frame when choosing options for the forum knife.
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2016
- Messages
- 778
Beautiful knives Alan and incredible photos. Happy 40th to your son, what a great gift!
- Joined
- Jul 23, 2016
- Messages
- 185
I have last years HJ #10 with the awl. Beautiful knife. And I got the Yellow Rose #35 Yesterday. I measured the thicknesses with a caliper. The HJ #10 measures 15/32 inches and the Yellow Rose is a hairline over 1/2 inches.
My caliper is an antique carpenters rule, but still pretty accurate. The difference in thickness is about 1/32 of an inch. Can’t feel much difference in the weight.
I am buying 4 of the new #35 run as I believe them to be the best quality knives GEC has ever put out.
Bananana, bananana, hey-ey-ey, goodbye...
Oooooh I like it.
The combination of a clip point and sheepfoot is pretty near perfect for utilitarianism. I just haven't fallen in like with the #35, though the BladeForums knife I saw at the Rendezvous was nice. I might have to get one of these just for the cool shield though. And I don't have a yellow knife.