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Over the past couple of weeks, I've been very lucky when it comes to knives. First of all, ScruffUK generously gifted me this matched pair of Charlie's stupendous SFO's - the Radio Jack and Harness Jack - in ebony. As some of you might have realised from the EDC thread, they've barely been out of my pocket since Scruff gave them to me. My very first knife was much the same pattern as the Radio Jack (though of far lesser quality), so carrying the knife makes me feel a bit like coming home, and the pattern is just as useful as I remember it being.
Charlie's latest Harness Jack is also a lovely knife I think. I remember being knocked out by it when I saw the photographs. The punch is really nicely done in my opinion, and overall, like the Radio Jack, it's a thoroughly beautiful knife. GEC have really outdone themselves with these two, I feel.
I'm not sure if Scruff will see this thread, he's tied up a lot with work at the moment, but I'd still like to thank him here again. These knives will be carried for many years to come I hope. Thanks Scruff, and thanks Charlie, for making the gift possible.
My head was still spinning from receiving these two beautiful knives when I was hit with another hay-maker in the shape of a package from Stephen (Old & In The Way). Along with a lovely letter, and some beautiful and interesting US coins, were two knives, a Northfield 22 Magnum in coco bolo, and the Case/Tony Bose 2014 Shot Show Tear Drop in ebony.
Due to computer problems and Quest commitments, there was a short period when I wasn't here much, and I largely missed the 22 Magnum. I'd seen it referred to, even seen the odd pic, but it's size had escaped me, what a great little knife. Again, it's beautifully made, a real treasure, and for me the blocky Gunstock shape enhances it's ergonomics and useability. It'll make an excellent carry for lots of situations, and a real classy one at that.
Class is also written all over the Tear Drop, which like the Magnum, also has great pocketability. The ebony is beautifully smooth, and it's a very well made knife. Stephen, your package really meant a lot to me, thanks so much my friend.
Since The Wizard's Quest concluded, I've been trying to catch up with work, and haven't been riding the Yorkshire Range to the same extent. Nonetheless, a couple of days before I saw Scruff, I did come across something, which for me is something of a Grail knife, a large Joseph Rodgers Sheepsfoot in good condition. The covers are a bit lacklustre, but for me this is still a stunning knife.
Apart from my new Rodgers Sheepsfoot, I've only found a few other bits and pieces over the past couple of weeks, and a shoulder injury has meant I've not been able to clean them up yet (the CK Budding Knife obviously doesn't need it). The letter-opener knife is by Warris, the cigarette knife may yield a maker when I clean it.
I also found this nice set of EPNS butter knives, sent out as a gift by the long defunct British Soap Company. They should polish up beautifully.
Another nice find was this Terry's Pocket Screwdriver, which were first made in 1919, and which were included in the tool box of the Brough Superior motorcycle.
Thanks again to Stephen and Scruff, and to everyone here whose kindness and generosity helps to make The Porch the wonderful place it is.
Jack
Charlie's latest Harness Jack is also a lovely knife I think. I remember being knocked out by it when I saw the photographs. The punch is really nicely done in my opinion, and overall, like the Radio Jack, it's a thoroughly beautiful knife. GEC have really outdone themselves with these two, I feel.
I'm not sure if Scruff will see this thread, he's tied up a lot with work at the moment, but I'd still like to thank him here again. These knives will be carried for many years to come I hope. Thanks Scruff, and thanks Charlie, for making the gift possible.
My head was still spinning from receiving these two beautiful knives when I was hit with another hay-maker in the shape of a package from Stephen (Old & In The Way). Along with a lovely letter, and some beautiful and interesting US coins, were two knives, a Northfield 22 Magnum in coco bolo, and the Case/Tony Bose 2014 Shot Show Tear Drop in ebony.
Due to computer problems and Quest commitments, there was a short period when I wasn't here much, and I largely missed the 22 Magnum. I'd seen it referred to, even seen the odd pic, but it's size had escaped me, what a great little knife. Again, it's beautifully made, a real treasure, and for me the blocky Gunstock shape enhances it's ergonomics and useability. It'll make an excellent carry for lots of situations, and a real classy one at that.
Class is also written all over the Tear Drop, which like the Magnum, also has great pocketability. The ebony is beautifully smooth, and it's a very well made knife. Stephen, your package really meant a lot to me, thanks so much my friend.
Since The Wizard's Quest concluded, I've been trying to catch up with work, and haven't been riding the Yorkshire Range to the same extent. Nonetheless, a couple of days before I saw Scruff, I did come across something, which for me is something of a Grail knife, a large Joseph Rodgers Sheepsfoot in good condition. The covers are a bit lacklustre, but for me this is still a stunning knife.
Apart from my new Rodgers Sheepsfoot, I've only found a few other bits and pieces over the past couple of weeks, and a shoulder injury has meant I've not been able to clean them up yet (the CK Budding Knife obviously doesn't need it). The letter-opener knife is by Warris, the cigarette knife may yield a maker when I clean it.
I also found this nice set of EPNS butter knives, sent out as a gift by the long defunct British Soap Company. They should polish up beautifully.
Another nice find was this Terry's Pocket Screwdriver, which were first made in 1919, and which were included in the tool box of the Brough Superior motorcycle.
Thanks again to Stephen and Scruff, and to everyone here whose kindness and generosity helps to make The Porch the wonderful place it is.
Jack
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