GEC #35 Churchill Thread

[Railsplitter]

Rick, that looks like a nice one!
I better take some scans before the thread goes away, never to return!!

Thanks, Charlie! Yep, ya better hurry.

 

[Railsplitter]

I’ll miss this thread! Definitely one of my favorite recent releases from GEC.

Me too, Colin. On both accounts.

 

[waynorth]

I love these #35s!! I love single-spring double-end Jacks!!
I bought a Stag example that has nice but unmatched handles, so thought I'd try coloring them a bit. Here are before and after pics, including a nice #68 for comparison of size, and an Ebony Tidioute #35 for contrast of handles. Hope you enjoy them!!

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

I love these #35s!! I love single-spring double-end Jacks!!
I bought a Stag example that has nice but unmatched handles, so thought I'd try coloring them a bit. Here are before and after pics, including a nice #68 for comparison of size, and an Ebony Tidioute #35 for contrast of handles. Hope you enjoy them!!View attachment 794304 View attachment 794305 View attachment 794306 View attachment 794307 View attachment 794308 View attachment 794309

That came out pretty well, Charlie. What did you use?

That 68 is hideous, though. Let me know if you need a hand unloading it.

 

[Sabercat]

I know it'll be awhile before they do another run of Churchills, but I hope that the success (as I perceive it) of this opens the door to similar models sooner rather than later. This blade configuration would be great on several other patterns, in my opinion.

 

[waynorth]

That came out pretty well, Charlie. What did you use?

That 68 is hideous, though. Let me know if you need a hand unloading it.

Fiebings leather dye and a blow dryer, Colin. I wish I'd used a brown with more yellow or red in it, but it's pretty good.
The #68 is ~100 year old bark "pachyderm", which I traded to Bill six - seven years ago!!
Sorry you don't approve!!

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

Fiebings leather dye and a blow dryer, Colin. I wish I'd used a brown with more yellow or red in it, but it's pretty good.
The #68 is ~100 year old bark "pachyderm", which I traded to Bill six - seven years ago!!
Sorry you don't approve!!

It’s stunning! Great coloration on the bark.

 

[waynorth]

Thanks Colin!!

 

[Will Power]

Very good job Charlie, there's me thinking you must have buried in the garden for a few weeks

I don't see why this thread would die out never to return? It should just evolve, in a few weeks time people can report on their experiences and show off their more aged (chomped down) Churchills. i can report that I decided to force patina by cutting lemons and leaving the Clip blade in an apple overnight. Not repeating that mistake again yes it took on colour and it took on a nasty deep pit as well that can't be removed. Very surprised by this reaction-not happened before.

 

[TheFactor]

I say we keep it going and never let it go
This #35 deserves endless love !

 

[Railsplitter]

Wow Charlie! You really did hurry up.

That Stag looks great as well as the Ebony and the buttery orange covers on that 68 are incredible!

 

[TheFactor]

I suspect this thread will gradually dwindle away soon so I'll do what I can for now to prevent it.

My fourth, and probably last, Churchill arrived today. I bought this one from a dealer who provides individual pics and I'm more than satisfied with the color of the Ebony wood on both sides. That brown streak under the shield is some kind of reflection or camera phenomenon and I don't see that brown patch under the front pin either with my spectacled eyes. This one has the best snap on both blades of the four Churchills that I own. Nothing at all to complain about. Very pleased.

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That is a nice one !!
Love the covers

 

[TheFactor]

Mine has not left my pocket , have been carrying it everyday since I got it .It's breaking in really nice to.

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

Mine has not left my pocket , have been carrying it everyday since I got it .It's breaking in really nice to.

Beauty!

My Nannerbone has been a near constant companion.

 

[waynorth]

Thanks Will, Factor and Rick!
Sorry about the "pit", Will, but now that knife is yours!!

 

[Railsplitter]

That is a nice one !!
Love the covers

Thanks! That Stag of yours ain't no slacker either.

 

[Fire Beard]

I’ll miss this thread! Definitely one of my favorite recent releases from GEC.

I agree. Definitely my favorite GEC in a very long time. To go along with my ebony, i ordered the cougar clawed bone and hummingbird acrylic. Should have them by Friday! I’ll update this thread with some pics when they land.

 

[black mamba]

TheFactor, please empty your mailbox, it's full and won't receive any messages!

 

[Sabercat]

Don't have the best lighting in the house, and getting dark at 5:00 stinks, so many apologies for the dreary photo...

I was happy to get my first yellow rose, but kind of regret not getting a cougar claw or ebony to put in my pocket, as these are just about the perfect user. Hopefully they'll still be around at Christmas, and my wife can take a hint

 

[Ratbert]

Mine has not left my pocket , have been carrying it everyday since I got it .It's breaking in really nice to.

Same here...I usually switch to a new pair of knives every week, but somehow the Churchill has found its way into my pocket again this week. Go figure!