GEC Oiled Bone

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I recently bought a GEC EZ Open Barlow wuth the oiled bone handles. I wasn't sure I'd like it much, but the oiled bone actually looks really nice with this knife.
 
338375 said:
pics ??????
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Here ya go!
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Thanks for the great pics..
Those do have a nice look to them. Gives it an aged look from the get go :thumbup:
 
Sorry to resurrect a moribund thread, but I have seen references elsewhere on the board to "oiled bone." Can anyone explain just what that is? How is it different from "smooth bone?"
 
Believe it was a GEC term, along with Almond Bone, I think it is another way of referring to white or ivory smooth bone handles. Colours too maybe?

That Sheepfoot EZ Open is something I'd like to get hold of anyway! Fabulous knife.
 
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Have on of those myself in the EO group. I was pleasantly surprised too that the handles were so nice.

Nice pics to all. Good shots there Robert!
 
Joe58 said:
Have on of those myself in the EO group. I was pleasantly surprised too that the handles were so nice.

Nice pics to all. Good shots there Robert!
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Thanks Joe!! I haven't forgotten it was your kindness that made that pic possible! :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
This just makes me realize that I really wish they would offer more knives with natural or oiled bone scales. Bone is such a nice material with it's own character, it deserves better sometimes than to be covered up with dye. I'd love to see Case and GEC make some saw cut bone in natural color.
 
Cool!

Do they BOIL the bone in oil or is there a process which makes it smooth, shiny and look like it has oil on it?

Please excuse my ignorance. Thank you!

Curious Cate
 
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major_works said:
Sorry to resurrect a moribund thread, but I have seen references elsewhere on the board to "oiled bone." Can anyone explain just what that is? How is it different from "smooth bone?"
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In all seriousness, can anyone answer his/her questions? This thread keeps going but posters seem to be ignoring it.

What is "oiled bone" on a knife handle?

How is "oiled bone" different from "smooth bone" on a knife handle?

Thanks in advance. I know you folks have answers or at least opinions on this one.
 
I still suspect it was a GEC term, sounds nice for marketing. Bone that isn't dyed must receive some treatment, perhaps just oiling then polishing to a lustre?

Carl is right, more undyed bone or even sawn/scratted undyed bone would look great on knives. Takes on a rich colour with age like some ivory-without elephant death in the process.....

Thanks, Will
 
major_works said:
Sorry to resurrect a moribund thread, but I have seen references elsewhere on the board to "oiled bone." Can anyone explain just what that is? How is it different from "smooth bone?"
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Or Buckthorn bone or Antique Ivory bone for that matter.
 
An example of GECs Smooth Antique Ivory Bone, it looks much the same to me, is it something to do with the embargo on ivory ?

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I asked GEC about their Smooth Oiled Bone covers:

Is 'Smooth Oiled Bone' the new name for 'Antique Ivory Bone', the color looks to be the same?

Is the bone actually oiled, or just polished as usual?

This was the reply:

They will look close to the same, they are put into oil to give them this color.

The mystery appears to be solved.
 
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