GEC #86 2021: Angus Jack, 2AB, Spring Street Barlow (BF Knife)

Nature Boy said:
Sound advice

Poor advice
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I never mentioned the process which is in every one of the posts you quoted, and which is also in what Peregrin posted above. The process. The poster to whom I responded specifically whined about folks discussing what they bought . . . not the process, which I understand is verboten, because the MODS (not him or you) have made that very clear here more than once and that needs to be respected.

Now if the the mods really do not want folks here to post anything about what they "bought or didn't buy" (to quote the original whining poster), for example something like, "I'm so happy with these xxx knives I got," or "I decided to pass on that zzz knife because I didn't like how the Acorn was not cenetered on the bolster" then I wish they would clearly say so and leave "process" out of it. Maybe something like: "Don't mention what knives you bought or didn't buy, period," as the person to whom I responded wants folks to do. There. Very clear.

And it would suck, IMO. But my opinion, like yours, isn't worth squat. The Mods' opinions are the only ones that matter. So if they say we can't discuss what we "bought or didn't buy" then I will respect that rule, as the mods are in charge here, of course. And if they don't, then folks should respect that and stop complaining about what other folks post that are within the rules.
 
coolhand68 said:
Well done with some streaks or character…

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That is an interesting color pattern there.

I;ve seen pictures of a LOT of these knives. Some are "Well Done" and some are "Medium Rare." But a LOT of others are "Medium" and "Medium Well." So I'm not sure how well the cute little metaphor really applies.
 
Viper84 said:
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AH HA!! There's MY forum knife again! It's the really awesome looking one 🤠👍
 
The Amazing Virginian said:
That is an interesting color pattern there.

I;ve seen pictures of a LOT of these knives. Some are "Well Done" and some are "Medium Rare." But a LOT of others are "Medium" and "Medium Well." So I'm not sure how well the cute little metaphor really applies.
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I think that because you were motivated to make this post Mr. Howard accomplished his goal.😉
 
I have an 86 blackjack so I know how large 86s are, but every time I see an in hand photo of these, I always think “man those are big” lol. These forum barlows are going to be stout and I can’t wait.
 
rpstrimple said:
I have an 86 blackjack so I know how large 86s are, but every time I see an in hand photo of these, I always think “man those are big” lol. These forum barlows are going to be stout and I can’t wait.
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The Micarta knives, at least, are much thinner than the first run of 86s (single blade variants). They feel closer to 77s/78s than the heavy jacks and previous forum knife and other single blade SFOs did.
 
It isn't that hard. Really. It isn't.
"I kept trying to buy a stockman with red unicorn scales and everybody was selling out as soon as the site posted them. I must need a faster computer," Nyet.

"DANG! I'm really excited. I bought a red unicorn stockman knife and it's going to be in my hands in a couple of days. I'll post pics when I get it." DA!
 
blanco112 said:
These 86s are pretty nice. Got the red and black micarta today. Other than some leftover polishing compound they really nailed it. Perfectly centered, nice action. Excited for the others.
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Wow. Wow wow wow. These are the best photos I’ve seen yet. Yeah, that Micarta is really polished! Beautiful, thanks for sharing.
 
The Amazing Virginian said:
I never mentioned the process which is in every one of the posts you quoted, and which is also in what Peregrin posted above. The process. The poster to whom I responded specifically whined about folks discussing what they bought . . . not the process, which I understand is verboten, because the MODS (not him or you) have made that very clear here more than once and that needs to be respected.

Now if the the mods really do not want folks here to post anything about what they "bought or didn't buy" (to quote the original whining poster), for example something like, "I'm so happy with these xxx knives I got," or "I decided to pass on that zzz knife because I didn't like how the Acorn was not cenetered on the bolster" then I wish they would clearly say so and leave "process" out of it. Maybe something like: "Don't mention what knives you bought or didn't buy, period," as the person to whom I responded wants folks to do. There. Very clear.

And it would suck, IMO. But my opinion, like yours, isn't worth squat. The Mods' opinions are the only ones that matter. So if they say we can't discuss what we "bought or didn't buy" then I will respect that rule, as the mods are in charge here, of course. And if they don't, then folks should respect that and stop complaining about what other folks post that are within the rules.
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I apologize for responding to your quote out of context, and for any trouble it caused.
 
Someone mentioned the two blade Angus Jacks feeling thinner than the previous run of two blade jacks. Does any have a comparison shot?
 
I’m surprised to hear you say that!😉

I generally like multiple blades, but the last run was pretty hefty with two blades. I suspect the single blades might be right, for me, on this frame.
 
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