GEC Champlin Eureka Jack??

[Planterz]

Honey hush!

I was going to save up for an oiled bone EJ, but dang...

Here you go Ed:

Double dang.

 

[Sonnemann]

Thanks. Is that something traditional / historical? It makes for an interesting set, but is it practical to carry? Does anyone do that?

They are used by people who do a lot of opening and closing--for example in the GEC factory-- to save thumbnails. I imagine if you were an arthriticky person or a large collector you might too. In this case, the JFC Chamblin guys like to throw in extras with their knives.

 

[Planterz]

Could someone tell me exactly how long the cutting edge length on the coping blade is on this knife?

 

[blademan 13]

1 3/4" tang to tip

 

[Planterz]

1 3/4" tang to tip

Thanks. Sounds like a healthy blade.

 

[TLARbb]

Here you go Ed:

Fausto

Fausto, that looks just like the JBF Champlin model except the rosewood seems a little lighter color. That particular piece they used for the photo is perfect for that knife, the wood grain follows the handle curves purrfectly.

ETA: I don't know when I've come across a pattern that captivates me quite like the EJ (except maybe the MCH).
2nd ETA: I would like to see some oak or curly maple on this pattern.

Ed J

 

[2Dead]

Man, I really like the way the end cap and shields look on these...

 

[Woodrow F Call]

Fausto, that looks just like the JBF Champlin model except the rosewood seems a little lighter color. That particular piece they used for the photo is perfect for that knife, the wood grain follows the handle curves purrfectly.

ETA: I don't know when I've come across a pattern that captivates me quite like the EJ (except maybe the MCH).
2nd ETA: I would like to see some oak or curly maple on this pattern.

Ed J

The JBF Champlin were bareheaded and had match strike nicks. I would really like to see these stay bareheaded, but variety is the spice of life. Looking forward to see the jigged bone examples.

 

[Nixelplix]

This knife is making me reconsider my preference for clip point blades!

 

[Hammer67]

I would really like to see these stay bareheaded, but variety is the spice of life.

Agreed. I like the #92 in 'clean and simple' mode (as I prefer with most patterns). But to each his own!

 

[black mamba]

I very much NEEEEED a clip main version of this, barehead if you please.

 

[burnside]

I cant decide between the che chen or snakewood (when it is released.)

 

[rockgolfer]

I am looking at these again and cant decide either burnside. I am patiently waiting to see the bone. I like the stag but a bunch of them look super fat which is not my cup of tea.

 

[jrzrob]

I'm seeing the Horn, Wood & Stag 92's surfacing for purchase. Can anyone confirm a Bone Northfield 92, I haven't seen any signs or talk of it? If not I might snag a stag

 

[ddml]

Bone is on the production schedule. The stag looks great but I want to see the bone first...

I wish the horn would have gotten the northfield treatment.

 

[jrzrob]

I agree with that about the horn and stag, but I'm all about bone, too. My GEC Antique Yellow collection is growing and I think the 92 NF with that bone would be sweet! Wait and see...

 

[burnside]

I agree with that about the horn and stag, but I'm all about bone, too. My GEC Antique Yellow collection is growing and I think the 92 NF with that bone would be sweet! Wait and see...

Same here. I'm definitely hoping to see some more of GEc's Antique Yellow in my collection. I have a hard time choosing between that and wood.

 

[burnside]

I just noticed in the following photo from GEC's website that the 92 on the far left has a shadow over the spear blade which makes it appear to look like a narrow Wharncliffe blade. It kind of gives an idea of how great this pattern would look with a Wharncliffe main blade. Because of this photo, I'm now hoping that GEC will do a run of the Eureka Jack with a Wharncliffe main!

 

[gunstockjack]

I'm hoping for Autumn Gold, Copperhead, or Antique Yellow in the NF version and Red Wine for the Tidioute! Random jigging please!!!

 

[sturzi]

I just noticed in the following photo from GEC's website that the 92 on the far left has a shadow over the spear blade which makes it appear to look like a narrow Wharncliffe blade. It kind of gives an idea of how great this pattern would look with a Wharncliffe main blade. Because of this photo, I'm now hoping that GEC will do a run of the Eureka Jack with a Wharncliffe main!

My heart just skipped a beat...
I want either this, or a 2-bladed wharncliffe houndtooth