GEC 38 English Whittler 2021

EngrSorenson said:
Mine will get daily carry time, but what I wanted to say was I definitely have used my #62 pocket carver for cleaning up cuts in the shop.
there's probably other better ways, but I do like to trim up my projects with a knife.
Click to expand...

My first GEC was a 62 banana. I saw the banana shield and whoosh I was sucked in. The main blade on my 62 is needle thin and wicked sharp, but fragile maybe, so the little pen knife is perfect for situations where you need some toughness. I think it’s a really good and balanced knife!
 
Kiro said:
I've been carrying mine around the house. I did sandpaper the split liner, and it's all good now. Been working the joint with oil. I'm very happy with mine. It's rock solid, which is impressive given the number of pieces in it. Can't wait for the bone whittler to show up.
Click to expand...

Curious how many people are getting samples with a proud splitback? I have have flushed mine hoping it would seat but no change. Haven't sanded yet...

F2A931F9-DCCF-4360-ACC5-1007153510B2.jpeg
 
In for a penny, in for a pound... I couldn’t resist, and grabbed one of the bloodwood from secondary. I have a jigged bone reserved, so, it will be interesting to compare the two. My first GEC was a somewhat flawed Grinling Whittler, a knife I wanted to love, and have pined for a replacement for, for years. I couldn’t believe when I found out that GEC was doing another run of 38 Whittlers. Can’t wait!
 
beezwax said:
Curious how many people are getting samples with a proud splitback? I have have flushed mine hoping it would seat but no change. Haven't sanded yet...

View attachment 1542971
Click to expand...
I got my hands on 2, and both were proud enough to be annoying. It was a pretty easy fix, though we shouldn't have to. FWIW, I had to do the same thing to a 57 split back.
 
After seeing so many beautiful pictures of these Bloodwood English Whittlers, I regretted letting them pass me by, so now I've got one on the way. Definitely a mistake on my part.
 
This was the first GEC since the 23 that I felt I had more than 10 seconds to buy. Just received my bloodwood in the mail today and I am very surprised with the quality. I don't know why I am, but I am. I just expected blade rub, a lazier main blade, a gritty cam tang, other stuff that you normally see on multi-blade knives. But this one has none of that. I will say that mine came with significantly less factory oil than my more recent GECs. The splitback on mine is not proud at all. I am really hoping to snag the bone version now too.

I was also skeptical of the shield choice at first, and while I would've preferred a bar, hotdog (yes, hotdog), or federal shield, the badge is growing on me. This is a great knife.
 
Quiet said:
Just a shame they don't come with whittling/carving skills like yours! :D
Click to expand...
Thank you.

If the tool is a joy to use it will make it easier to do the practice to improve. So I think everyone is taking a step in the right direction.
 
Knife only carve. This knife is legit in form and function.

tDaPTgT.jpg
 
Have had mine for a while now, but have been preoccupied of late. Those who know me, know how much I love 3-blade whittlers (in particular the Case seahorse). However, I must say ... this 38 is everything the seahorse should be, but isn't! Love it.

oYo2Row.jpg
 
I received my Bloodwood #38 EW today, and while it's a beautiful example with great shield fitment and chatoyance from the wood, I too have that slightly proud splitback on mine. It doesn't affect function, and truthfully you have to look VERY closely at it to see it, but it is there.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top