Since getting into traditional knives, I have been on the search for the perfect pattern to fit me. *I enjoy the barlow , doctor, sway back, and canoe patterns. But recently I have been on the search for a nice congress pattern to try. After researching the pattern I finally figured out that a half congress would be my best route. So the search ensued. I settled on the GEC Northfield easy congress pattern #62.
I was somewhat reluctant to go for the GEC because the knives that I have handled from them, while being beautiful, have just not been that pocketable. The ones that have been pocketable have had springs that made the knife darn near useless. So I called the folks I was planning on ordering from and the very nice Wendy Bohn took the time to grab the #62 that I was wanting and answer some questions about it. Based on our conversation, I placed my order and it arrived yesterday.
This knife is stunning. The FF is what you would expect from GEC. The bolsters have a nice pinch and are threaded. The blade grinds are thin and well executed. The Sambar stag is well matched with no gaps to speak of between the bolsters or the liners. The pull on this beauty is absolutely perfect. I would say that it is a very solid 5. Its firm, but smooth, even with the half stops. This knife is a perfect replacement for my Case sway back. It’s a bit larger, coming In at 3.75” in length, but it is just as thin and easily rides in the pocket. I already have my sights set on another one.
I was somewhat reluctant to go for the GEC because the knives that I have handled from them, while being beautiful, have just not been that pocketable. The ones that have been pocketable have had springs that made the knife darn near useless. So I called the folks I was planning on ordering from and the very nice Wendy Bohn took the time to grab the #62 that I was wanting and answer some questions about it. Based on our conversation, I placed my order and it arrived yesterday.
This knife is stunning. The FF is what you would expect from GEC. The bolsters have a nice pinch and are threaded. The blade grinds are thin and well executed. The Sambar stag is well matched with no gaps to speak of between the bolsters or the liners. The pull on this beauty is absolutely perfect. I would say that it is a very solid 5. Its firm, but smooth, even with the half stops. This knife is a perfect replacement for my Case sway back. It’s a bit larger, coming In at 3.75” in length, but it is just as thin and easily rides in the pocket. I already have my sights set on another one.
(Not in regards to your problem, but in describing the needed solution to the problem).
