GECs, barlow, SAK--my traditional collection so far

Bladenoobie1

Bladenoobie1

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I've been getting into traditionals quite extensively in the past 6 months as I greatly appreciate the simple pocketable designs as well as the excellent cutting performance. This subforum is probably one of the best sub-forums along with the MTE subforum. Its a great community and I'm glad to have found it.

So far I have 4 traditional knives-- GEC #85, #47, ray smith barlow, and a 60 year old SAK officer.

All of them are crazy sharp and go under regular edc rotation. The #85 was a real gem that I was lucky to catch. The liners and springs have 0 gaps and a really clean satin finish I put on with a scotchbrite. To my surprise the small pen blade is completely flush in all 3 positions! The clip blade is flush in open and closed but a bit raised at the half stop. The #47 has gorgeous stag, but it is slightly uneven. In a right handed grip, its my most comfortable folder, but in a left handed grip (I am left handed) its just okay. I'm searching for the perfect #47 stag and when I do ill replace the one I have. The barlow is really nice and pocketable, but the walk and talk isn't as nice as my GECs. Overall still a great knife. As for the SAK, it is in superb condition for how old it is and how I found it and is probably one of my favorite knives! Anyhow enjoy the pics and I hope to expand my traditionals in the future.
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- BN
 
Wow, that is really a nice, versatile collection! You've got some real beauties there. Nicely done!
 
Nice start so far! Not a slacker in the bunch, imo.
That Ray Smith coffin barlow sure sets the bar high!!
 
Very nice Blade:thumbup: The Stag is gorgeous on your GEC's, The Barlow---outstanding:thumbup:

Love the vintage SAK as well---very nice collection:thumbup:
 
Very cool, you're def off to a fantastic start with that line-up. :thumbup:

That SAK is really cool. Love that Coffin Barlow also.
 
That´s a really good start of your collection. Congratz on that very nice and useful blades. As others have mentioned - the stag is looking really great.

Now you need a Puukko and a Sharpfinger for fixed blades and an Otter Messer (Ankermesser, Mercator) and a F. Hartkopf and you are really very well equiped ;) :D (just kidding)
 
Gotta love the coffin barlow. I'm surprised no major manufacturer is producing a standard run. Seems to be a pretty good amount of interest.
 
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