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Great Eastern Cutlery "Bull Nose Work Knife"

GEC Bull Nose Work Knife???

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Kevin, have you sussed the pivot set up. In theory a Loveless bolt would be a simple but effective way to fasten things, i'm just curious about how you would not have any thread where it passes through the blade tang?
 
Suss - Chiefly British Slang, to investigate or figure out. I had to dictionary.com that one :)

Thanks for teaching me a new word.

From what Mike quoted it is, "125 low carbon steel with bite washer pressed on pin design"

I had never heard of a bite washer before. I take it to mean they put a pin through the handle and tang, and have bite washers that are pressed on from each side. It looks like epoxy is filling every possible gap.

I don't really know anything about this construction technique. Mine feels really strong though. The blade is so secure side to side. When you cut bark off wood the blade doesn't flex the pivot. I would like to hear from a knifemaker more info about this fastening technique.

Myself when I have done handles I use Corby style bolts. They are strong,threaded and you grind off the head for a smooth finish.

I wish I could give you a better answer.

If anyone has any input on this I would like to hear as well.

I just don't like to give answers without personal experience to back it up.
 
Well, today was the day that I would be united with a new pocket pal. I have been on pins and needles since hearing that Mike had one for me, I have been thinking about this knife for as long as possible. Which, really isn't all that long, but with reading everything everyone has said, it felt like an awfully long time. This knife is a total piece of knife art, the frame is very attractive and fits my hand very well, the size is nice. I would buy a bigger one, but this is a good size. It disappears on the pocket, much like the #73 and it will pack an evenly big punch. The Edge on mine, is wicked good, it takes hair without asking and slices like a scalpel. I really do appreciate the blade stye, very good for my uses.

This knife snaps closed like a gator, but it opens smoothly.

Here are a couple quick pics.:thumbup:
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I'm working on more pics.
 
My impression of the GEC Bull nose work knife:
I'm glad they chose to make one. I almost bought one but was too slow. In hindsight I'm glad. I'm hoping they tweek it a little. I'd like to see a different steel. Their 440c would be my first choice. I don't like orange. I'd prefer black or even red delrin. Blue wouldn't be a bad color either. I'd also like to see the price closer to $50. Are they planning on making more?
 
In hand the color is wonderful, IMO. I never had a problem with orange, but I would be happy with black scales and 1095 blades.
I love the 0-1 for short period time that I have had it, but old habits die had and 1095 is getting to be a habit. I would love to see more of these Bull Nose knives and I would/will buy more when available.
 
Here are some pics I took a minute ago.
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I like natural lighting, so these are not my best pics. I need to get better at studio pics before I am happy with the finished product. :cool:
 
Thanks for the info Kevin, glad I could contribute to your philological diversity;)

Come on, more pics! Bring on the pain!!
 
Philological - the study of literary texts and of written records, the establishment of their authenticity and their original form, and the determination of their meaning.

You did it again, thanks :)

Sweat pics Johnny. I only work with natural light too :)

Trick is shooting during the day :D

Look forward to more feedback from you.
 
GEC really got their edge down pat. This knife is a prime example of great factory sharpening. It will do S's through newspaper without tearing, it just glides.
I'm really impressed with the overall F&F on this knife. I think for $62.00, this knife is a bomb shell. It will get some real test later in life, but right now it's just relaxing and gettin' comfortable. :thumbup:
 
I had hesitations about O-1 because I had such limiited experience with it aside from my randall which I didn't use much and before I really knew how to sharpen.

I'm liking the O-1. It was easy to sharpen and its holding an edge on mine.

I have to echo Johnny on the smooth opening. Its the smoothest of all my GEC's and its super tight with a strong, but not nailbreaker spring. The action reminds me of some of my customs. Don't know how they got this one to have such a smooth action. I always thought it was because of the halfsprings on the GEC's, but this one has a halfspring so I'm throwing that theory out.
 
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