GEC #35 Churchill Thread

[FLymon]

So what do you folks think about this one?
When the Churchill was announce I couldn't believe there was no jigged bone Northfield on offer. Well thanks to Glenbad and his considerable talents this has been rectified (for me at least ).

I can't say enough about the quality of the work on this knife. It could pass for a factory knife.
Glenn is the man!

What appears as a blemish on the right bolster is a dark reflection. It's perfect in hand.

 

[Postlapsaria]

So what do you folks think about this one?
When the Churchill was announce I couldn't believe there was no jigged bone Northfield on offer. Well thanks to Glenbad and his considerable talents this has been rectified (for me at least ).

I can't say enough about the quality of the work on this knife. It could pass for a factory knife.
Glenn is the man!

That is perfect

 

[black mamba]

Looks awesome, FLymon, I love the deep jigging!

 

[Half/Stop]

So what do you folks think about this one?
When the Churchill was announce I couldn't believe there was no jigged bone Northfield on offer. Well thanks to Glenbad and his considerable talents this has been rectified (for me at least ).

I can't say enough about the quality of the work on this knife. It could pass for a factory knife.
Glenn is the man!

What appears as a blemish on the right bolster is a dark reflection. It's perfect in hand.

That is a beautiful Churchill! As usual @glennbad Glenn did a wonderful job on the knife! Congratulations on that treasure!

 

[paulhilborn]

So what do you folks think about this one?
When the Churchill was announce I couldn't believe there was no jigged bone Northfield on offer. Well thanks to Glenbad and his considerable talents this has been rectified (for me at least ).

I can't say enough about the quality of the work on this knife. It could pass for a factory knife.
Glenn is the man!

What appears as a blemish on the right bolster is a dark reflection. It's perfect in hand.

Might be the nicest Churchill I've seen

 

[Railsplitter]

So what do you folks think about this one?
When the Churchill was announce I couldn't believe there was no jigged bone Northfield on offer. Well thanks to Glenbad and his considerable talents this has been rectified (for me at least ).

I can't say enough about the quality of the work on this knife. It could pass for a factory knife.
Glenn is the man!

What appears as a blemish on the right bolster is a dark reflection. It's perfect in hand.

Very nice!

 

[jwb01]

So what do you folks think about this one?
When the Churchill was announce I couldn't believe there was no jigged bone Northfield on offer. Well thanks to Glenbad and his considerable talents this has been rectified (for me at least ).

I can't say enough about the quality of the work on this knife. It could pass for a factory knife.
Glenn is the man!

What appears as a blemish on the right bolster is a dark reflection. It's perfect in hand.

WOW! That’s special right there.

 

[redsparrow]

So what do you folks think about this one?...

You now have a truly exceptional Churchill!! Great color, jigging and shield, simply outstanding!!!

 

[kenspen]

So what do you folks think about this one?
When the Churchill was announce I couldn't believe there was no jigged bone Northfield on offer. Well thanks to Glenbad and his considerable talents this has been rectified (for me at least ).

I can't say enough about the quality of the work on this knife. It could pass for a factory knife.
Glenn is the man!

What appears as a blemish on the right bolster is a dark reflection. It's perfect in hand.

Remarkable! I love it. That is an absolutely gorgeous 35 FLymon .

 

[FLymon]

Thank you for the nice comments. I've been smiling all day.

 

[Modoc ED]

So what do you folks think about this one?
When the Churchill was announce I couldn't believe there was no jigged bone Northfield on offer. Well thanks to Glenbad and his considerable talents this has been rectified (for me at least ).

I can't say enough about the quality of the work on this knife. It could pass for a factory knife.
Glenn is the man!

What appears as a blemish on the right bolster is a dark reflection. It's perfect in hand.

Very, very nice Stu. I like the way Glenn took the jigging right up to and into the bolsters.

 

[Pàdruig]

So what do you folks think about this one?
When the Churchill was announce I couldn't believe there was no jigged bone Northfield on offer. Well thanks to Glenbad and his considerable talents this has been rectified (for me at least ).

I can't say enough about the quality of the work on this knife. It could pass for a factory knife.
Glenn is the man!

What appears as a blemish on the right bolster is a dark reflection. It's perfect in hand.

Oh, that is simply too awesome. Very, very nice.

 

[solphilos]

Very, very nice Stu. I like the way Glenn took the jigging right up to and into the bolsters.

Me too. I wish this was more common on production knives but perhaps its too costly. Looks fantastic though

 

[Leslie Tomville]

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I am glad this thread is still active. I believe that is a testament to the pattern. I hope you don’t mind me posting a 35 that is not a Churchill. If so, please move this post. I began collecting right after the 2016 Forum knife so I missed out. I found one the other day, and I like it even more than my Churchill. One springs are wonderful, and I like a punch. This particular one is the darkest I have seen.

 

[H2O2HI]

Noticing this same deficiency in the handles used for the 35’s, I immediately bought the AAPK SFO 35 in Rust Red jigged bone. It is not stamped Northfield, but it still fits the bill! The quality and bolsters and jigging sure indicate Northfield quality. And it really is a beautiful knife.
The hummingbird 35 lasted just a few days in my menagerie, and I passed it on. Sheer dullness!
I was shocked, chagrined, and bummed out to see someone had a green 35 and I didn’t. What the H*** is going on?

 

[JohnDF]

I'm sure I'll kick myself some day for not picking up a Churchill.

 

[solphilos]

I'm sure I'll kick myself some day for not picking up a Churchill.

There still seem to be a few lingering around

I've already been kicking myself for not picking up an Ebony Northfield. I love this pattern and hope they do another run in the not too distant future. A much as I like the sheepsfoot, I'd really an awl/punch.

 

[Leslie Tomville]

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Don’t kick yourself JohnDF , I still see several of the Cougar Clawed Bone versions for sale. I try to never quibble with the personal preferences of others, but the CC bone was my favorite by far, and the only one I had to have. That bone perfectly suits the workman like nature of this pattern.

If you want something different, I have also noticed that when any of the 35 versions pop up on the exchange they stay around for a reasonable amount of time and sell at a fair price. I had to sit on my hands to not buy a stag 35 that Lostball sold a few days ago at a very reasonable price.

It might not be the most flashy or popular knife, but the 35 is one that you will absolutely love to carry and use.

 

[JohnDF]

Trust me, I'm keeping tabs on current stock. I've been trying to keep my knife purchases under control but I will probably pull the trigger one of these days in a moment of weakness.

 

[H2O2HI]

The 35’s I have are the AAPK, Cougar Clawed, HJ10, Blade Forums, Yellow Rose, and Sambar Stag. I use them all. I gave the Blade Forums and Yellow Rose to family and became distraught - I then luckily replaced them.
I certainly hope there is a new run. I have a hidden war chest to capture more rapture!