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

[JohnDF]

I'm not sure what looks better... the knife or the meal.

 

[lentuk]

https://imgur.com/VV46PX1

 

[Magizm7]

Just arrived. Anybody else missing an etch? Maybe this is the European version.

Think I prefer it.

 

[Laurelbb]

Just arrived. Anybody else missing an etch? Maybe this is the European version.

Think I prefer it.

much prefer no etch... I want to get rid of mine (flitz?)

 

[Magizm7]

much prefer no etch... I want to get rid of mine (flitz?)

Flitz would possibly make it lighter but not sure if it will remove it altogether.

 

[Modoc ED]

Automotive laquer thinner

 

[Terdl76]

A few comparison pics…

 

[cudgee]

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That is a beautiful set of cutlery.

 

[Augie]

Both the club Barlows, both are very nice but I love the AAPK because its 2 blade and has sheepsfoot main, the most unique knife in the 86 run. It is a beast.

 

[mrknife]

Both the club Barlows, both are very nice but I love the AAPK because its 2 blade and has sheepsfoot main, the most unique knife in the 86 run. It is a beast.


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nay John, end caps!

 

[NewBlades16]

These are top notch fit and finish. The best ever? I never say that with any knife since that’s such a tall order and you never know what could come next. Custom level. Uhh, that’s a bit much to say. In its class, these are EPIC though!

 

[sitflyer]

This 2AB is one of the best GEC's I have had the pleasure to handle in terms of action, and fit and finish. Overall design and execution is top notch. This one just feel "right" in pocket and in hand.

 

[sitflyer]

^^ I'm not a huge fan of banner etches on blades. Being as this one is 440C, I am very tempted to give this one a hand rubbed satin finish. Anybody interested in seeing that?

 

[JTB_5]

^^ I'm not a huge fan of banner etches on blades. Being as this one is 440C, I am very tempted to give this one a hand rubbed satin finish. Anybody interested in seeing that?

I'd be interested. I don't usually go for the high polished look on the blade either, but I do prefer the polished bolsters over the satin ones like the green micarta 86AB has.

 

[sitflyer]

I'd be interested. I don't usually go for the high polished look on the blade either, but I do prefer the polished bolsters over the satin ones like the green micarta 86AB has.

this is where I am at with 320 grit, I may take it to a higher grit or just love this knife as is, I kind of like the current look. Funny thing with steel, you can always re surface it...

 

[Johnnythefox]

^^ I'm not a huge fan of banner etches on blades. Being as this one is 440C, I am very tempted to give this one a hand rubbed satin finish. Anybody interested in seeing that?

Yes, I would prefer less shiny.

 

[JTB_5]

this is where I am at with 320 grit, I may take it to a higher grit or just love this knife as is, I kind of like the current look. Funny thing with steel, you can always re surface it...

Looking good! I’ve done up to 400 on knives before and it hasn’t been too much for my tastes.

 

[Modoc ED]

This very knife (dimpled tang and all) is packaged up in a USPS Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box and will be shipped out tomorrow.



EDIT to say - It shipped out yesterday and is wending it's way through the USPS system.
EDIT again to say - It was delivered to the new owner Saturday 30 October.

 

[sf fanatic]

This very knife (dimpled tang and all) is packaged up in a USPS Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box and will be shipped out tomorrow.

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Wow, thanks Ed I didn’t know that you had my address. I appreciate the gesture!

 

[Old Engineer]

This very knife (dimpled tang and all) is packaged up in a USPS Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box and will be shipped out tomorrow.

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Very generous of you Ed . There must be some Very Lucky Person out there somewhere .

Harry