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

Bigfattyt said:
No!! Don't you dare. The pins look perfect!! Just how they are supposed to!!

"Quite proud rivets on the spring of my BF...
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I would not even consider sending then in, unless the bone scales were moving! They look perfect!! Of course, a hand peened pin will be able to catch a fingernail underneath it. It is a proud pins, gently tapped down. But it is nice and round so not abrasive or sharp!!

That is what is so great about the old time domed pins...if the scale gets loose...take a tiny hammer and spend a few minutes gently tapping and they are good as new!!!

The domed pins are one of the absolutely endearing features of these knives!!

People are so used to epoxy glue and flush sanded rivets/pins, or counter sunk spun pins... they have forgotten or maybe never experienced a proud domed hand peened pin!!
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I actually quite enjoyed the feeling of the smooth domed pins but now I appreciate them even more due to your explanation!
 
cricks1492 said:
I actually quite enjoyed the feeling of the smooth domed pins but now I appreciate them even more due to your explanation!
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You also run the risk of going just one tap too many...and cracking the bone/horn/mop/stag if you go from "secure scales" to "let me see if I can tap that pin completely flush so no fingernail can feel beneath it"
 
Bigfattyt said:
No!! Don't you dare. The pins look perfect!! Just how they are supposed to!!

"Quite proud rivets on the spring of my BF..."
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They look perfect!!


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I would not even consider sending then in, unless the bone scales were moving! They look perfect!! Of course, a hand peened pin will be able to catch a fingernail underneath it. It is a proud pins, gently tapped down. But it is nice and round so not abrasive or sharp!!

That is what is so great about the old time domed pins...if the scale gets loose...take a tiny hammer and spend a few minutes gently tapping and they are good as new!!!

The domed pins are one of the absolutely endearing features of these knives!!

People are so used to epoxy glue and flush sanded rivets/pins, or counter sunk spun pins... they have forgotten or maybe never experienced a proud domed hand peened pin!!
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thnx, exactly!
good hand peened domed pins are a sign of craftsmanship!
 
I finally tracked down a 2AB rust orange bone. The bone is some of the nicest I've acquired on a GEC. Only disappointment is a slight backspring gap. Is this common on the 2ABs?

When should a backspring gap be considered a warranty issue?

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Viper84 said:
I finally tracked down a 2AB rust orange bone. The bone is some of the nicest I've acquired on a GEC. Only disappointment is a slight backspring gap. Is this common on the 2ABs?

When should a backspring gap be considered a warranty issue?

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Throw some oil in the joint flush it out it may go away. In my experience it Has worked for me.
 
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tmd_87 said:
Throw some oil in the joint flush it out it may go away. In my experience it Has worked for me.
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I did that before taking the picture. What you see in the gap is oil, so there's nothing in there keeping the gap open.
 
Pàdruig said:
This run of 86s has been a wonderful way to transition into fall. Though I don't yet have our BF knife in hand yet, I do have an Angus Jack and a 2AB and both are absolute gems. I really love how GEC conducted this pattern release - a classic jack, a new Barlow (stainless even), and a special release for our forum knife. There is a lot to unpack here and all of it is enjoyable.

Both knives here are superb examples of GEC's work. Impeccable fit and finish, superb walk and talk, and some of the smoothest actions and sharpest factory edges that I've experienced from them.

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Like some here, I do not prefer GEC's stainless. I have had precious few examples over the years and I just haven't taken to it like I have their 1095. That said, this 2AB is a marvel and I look forward to its company in the future. I love the bone choice - despite it being a touch light and bright for my usual tastes, I still love the autumn color and I feel it ties in nicely with the bolster stamp.

A new knife to accompany me through my absolute favorite season.

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Still waiting on the Spring Street but these two join an impeccable 86 lineup (in my opinion, anyway).

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Unfortunately, I do not yet have a 14 Barlow but the 2AB is otherwise in good company - GEC makes a tremendous Barlow and it's wonderful to add an 86 to that particular family.

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The Angus Jack joins an excellent family of 2-blade swell end jacks (14, 15, 77, 86 and all in Ebony! - no 2-blade 78s unfortunately). Seriously, if the BF knife wasn't so darned nice, I'd say that the AJ would be the pick of the run - it is that nice of a knife.

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An incredible effort by GEC, I'm very impressed with this run.
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Great photos!
 
Viper84 said:
I finally tracked down a 2AB rust orange bone. The bone is some of the nicest I've acquired on a GEC. Only disappointment is a slight backspring gap. Is this common on the 2ABs?

When should a backspring gap be considered a warranty issue?
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I have numerous GEC knives where I can see daylight through the backspring/liners - and it's only because, on occasion, I look for it because it's been mentioned somewhere. It is otherwise a non-issue. These are hand made knives but not custom so I expect these sorts of things now and then.

I suppose it depends on what you expect from your knife and your dollar. If you find that type of gapping unacceptable, I'd return it or sell it - you'd most certainly get your money back.
 
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