Great Eastern Cutlery: #66 - Equal End Serpentine

[Jfowler]

I agree as well . They all look very nice ! The oily creek's look awesome .

 

[Trout Hound]

Not to derail the thread, but what do they have to do to fix weak springs on a knife? I would assume it would require disassembly, which might break the scales, but I could be wrong.

 

[pertinux]

Has anyone dropped the kick down on the sheepsfoot blade with this pattern, or do you really need to do that at all?
On my Case stockman I had to do that so it was more comfortable to hold.

I didn't see a reply to this... I dropped the sheepsfoot on my user. It doesn't require a big adjustment imo (compared to some other stockman), but just a hair to align the spine with the clip blade. Mostly a aesthetic improvement.

As originally inspired by t.sous11 in this thread, I did the same, aligning the sheepsfoot's spine with that of the clip blade. I also echo that it really didn't take much to bring it into line. The sheepsfoot's spring is slightly sunken when closed as a result, but I like the feel of the blades so much better-- in use and in rest-- that it's worth it to me.

First picture, sheepsfoot lowered slightly:


After dropping it juuuuust a little more, to bring it more fully in line:




Fantastic frame, and the #66 Calf Roper/stockman is a treat. I'm so glad GEC is making these again!

~ P.

 

[WhittlinAway]

As
After dropping it juuuuust a little more, to bring it more fully in line:
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It looks great! Do you have any challenges opening the sheepsfoot or is there still plenty of nail nick exposed behind the spey?

 

[Camillus]

Notice that the acrylic tortoiseshell 66 has a centred shield. It's a small detail but it makes a big difference to the overall asthetic of the knife.

 

[black mamba]

Where are you guys finding pics of the finished tortoise shells?

 

[Kiteman72]

Under GEC's "What's Happening" link. Looking pretty sweet!

 

[Ramrodmb]

Where are you guys finding pics of the finished tortoise shells?

There are a few pics in 'whats happening'

 

[black mamba]

Thanks, got it!

 

[pertinux]

It looks great! Do you have any challenges opening the sheepsfoot or is there still plenty of nail nick exposed behind the spey?

The nail nick is still clear of the spey, an oonch more than it appears from this angle:




The trick is to go very slowly (one can always remove more metal, but cannot put it back[!]), and gauge the result frequently.

~ P.

 

[Tyd450]

Will all of the NF's in this run have polished blades or are they going with satin?

 

[007hunter]

Mail Call...and for my 200th post!!

 

[Gevonovich]

Mail Call...and for my 200th post!!

Goodness look at that Bocote...wow!!

 

[007hunter]

Goodness look at that Bocote...wow!!

Thanks and funny GEV, I hope I got the only Bocote 1 of 1, ...its actually Desert Ironwood otherwise known as Bocote on acid...it was so different that I had to nab it.

 

[Ratbert]

That is striking! Doesn't even look like ironwood.

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

Mail Call...and for my 200th post!!

I almost ordered that exact knife. It was on my short list before I ordered another one.

 

[MartyNC]

I couldn't resist any longer, had to reserve a 66 Hemlock. Just to good looking.

 

[Ramrodmb]

Mail Call...and for my 200th post!!

OOooohweeee. That is fantastic!!
I'm watching for the mail person right now!!!

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

I couldn't resist any longer, had to reserve a 66 Hemlock. Just to good looking.

Same here. I'm so ashamed/excited.

 

[Ramrodmb]

Mail Call...and for my 200th post!!

Beautifully captured as well!!