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GEC #77 Medium Barlow Impressions
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The Sheepfoot looks high to me, too. On the other hand, on a single blade it's always in the "open" position when using, so it won't cut into our hands like it would on a Stockman or other pattern.
knifeswapper
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I will let you in on a little secret about Bill, he is very good to leave blades running as high as possible. Because you can always lower them with a few seconds work; it is much more exhaustive to have to raise them. The sheepfoot clears the end nail, thus it can be dropped WAY down in the frame if you so wish.
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Those are fantastic pics Mike! Can't wait to welcome it's arrival! Love that sheepfoot blade with LP - bravo!
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That is EXCELLENT news. I was wondering about that from the pics. Any idea when they'll start shipping?
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If you don't get too carried away with it and go SLOWLY it won't change the spring enough to notice. The key is go SLOWLY. I use one of my wife's old emery nailboards to take down the kick on a knife. That way it's impossible to take off too much by accident (as in with an electric Dremel type tool).
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I don't think I have ever ordered a knife as fast as I did that one, figured they will go pretty fast.
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Congrats! Nice catch :thumbup:
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Just ordered myself one of these.
Beautiful knife! I wonder how long they will last.
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Man I want to see this exact knife with the exact bone coloring but in sawcut one day. Autumn Gold Saw Cut on this or the 73 is a dream.
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I still can't get over what a great size the #77 is for me. The 2 blade has been a regular companion for the last couple of months and has, for the most part, wedged and cored many apples.
I'm really looking forward to the single sheepsfoot. I'm interested in comparing its slimmer profile and reduced weight to the earlier 2 blade.
I'm really looking forward to the single sheepsfoot. I'm interested in comparing its slimmer profile and reduced weight to the earlier 2 blade.
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I hate I missed the clip!!!
Oh well, at least I have one of these on the way.
I'm with you on this one, I am a clip point guy and was really wanting one in smooth autumn bone. On the bright side, I have never had a sheeps foot main blade knife so this will be a good one to fill that void in my life.
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I hate I missed the clip!!!
Oh well, at least I have one of these on the way.
Beautiful knife! I wonder how long they will last.
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Man I want to see this exact knife with the exact bone coloring but in sawcut one day. Autumn Gold Saw Cut on this or the 73 is a dream.
Totally agree. These knives look amazing! I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a #77 Barlow last time, but really have wanted a sheep foot (kind of my thing) and I am so excited to get one in the mail, soon I hope!
Todd
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