Harness Jacks - Special Orders

This thread sold me! I have one on its way. I have a Calf Roper and I love the #66 frame. This looks like the same clip as the 'Roper so I should be thrilled with the knife.

Good 'ole GEC 1095 to boot!

Looking forward to it and a big thanks to those who worked with GEC to get this pattern built!
 
Here is a wonderful picture of a collection. It is of course, a group of SFO Harness Jacks, one from each edition I've had produced.

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The knife at the lower left is the only Ebony one produced that year - one of a kind. I think I see a prototype in there also, upper right. Ebony has since grown to be my most popular version!

Kerry Hampton took the picture, so you might guess who owns these.;)
He's given me permission to post this pic, and to quote him; "I think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread!":eek:

Needless to say, I am honored!:)
 
Impressive!
You've done a lot for those with the addiction.
Thanks, Charlie.
 
It does not get much better than that...Charlie:D I sense your grin..ear to ear. Thank you sir.
 
Beautiful photo of some awesome knives Charlie, thank you for everything you have done for us here, that Jack lower right looks just fantastic as well.
 
Thanks for the comments, Frank, Gevonovich and Duncan! :thumbup:
No guesses on the owner? - or is it too obvious!:confused:
 
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Well, i think the owner has a name that rhymes with "Boney Toes", and that is an honor for sure.
Charlie have you ever done a comparison between the 6 different punch designs to see which will make a new hole in a leather belt the easiest ? Do they all work about equally well ? Or does i design work far better or maybe far worse than the others ? They are Harness Jacks, so one should really check out the punch for performance.
roland
 
Charlie,
thanks for the pic! I love ebony, and on this particular pattern, it just seems the perfect match. Mine is coming soon, and I can't wait to have it in my hands.
The different designs of the punch make me wonder about its comfort in use, and not only for their intended use (which I will probably never need), but for other tasks as well. Anyway, I will soon find out :rolleyes:

Fausto
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I have the 85 "Real Harness Knife", and the 66 "Teamster Jack" and have cut a couple hundred holes in some scrap leather to compare the two. As well as an 85 with the regular punch. There really is NO comparison. The improved punch on the 85 is an absolute razor through the leather. The way the tip is shaped, makes it work like a "melon baller" (for lack of a better word). The cut leather comes out in one long spiral , and leaves a PERFECTLY shaped hole, with very light pressure required to make it work.
The fold over punch on the 66 is a bit different. After 6 or 8 tries at playing around with the geometry and a bit of reprofiling, I have it cutting a pretty good hole, but still lacking considerably to the improved Nap. punch on the 85.
I would be interested to hear how the other punch designs perform as well.
As a side note, the Tomatoe acrylic on the 66 is STUNNING!!! I had high expectations and it exceeded them. I just cant seem to get a decent pic though...many thanks Charlie!!
Mark
 
The key to making those punches work, is having a good edge on them. I have tried them all, and by a slim margin, the Empire punch on HJ3, second one down the left side of the pic above, is the most versatile, and controllable.
The punch tip also has to be very sharp, so you don't have to push too hard to insert it, possibly forcing it too far. The Case punch on the HJ6 is the hardest to master, but works well once you get used to it.
I get good feedback from HJ3 as well, top left. Notice it is very slim and pointy - easy to insert, and easy to sharpen, having a subtle curve.
 
trey999 said:
Great knives, Charlie. How did you come to like this one pattern? Just curious.
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A few brief comments are in post number one of this thread, Trey. I also wrote a lengthy article for Knifeworld Magazine in August 2005. I think they still have back issues for a few bucks.
Basically the pattern was rare, I had made my living doing Leatherwork for a time, and I am an unmitigated tool freak!
 
waynorth said:
Here is a wonderful picture of a collection. It is of course, a group of SFO Harness Jacks, one from each edition I've had produced.

charlies_specials-sm.jpg


The knife at the lower left is the only Ebony one produced that year - one of a kind. I think I see a prototype in there also, upper right. Ebony has since grown to be my most popular version!

Kerry Hampton took the picture, so you might guess who owns these.;)
He's given me permission to post this pic, and to quote him; "I think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread!":eek:

Needless to say, I am honored!:)
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Awesome Charlie! I would have to make a separate display case for that collection :)
 
Charlie,

The ebony does have a part in my feelings. That darn Fausto got me to take the plunge and I am glad I did. There is something about ebony and ivory. I like stag and bone also, but ebony and ivory can stand alone, unenhanced, no die, no messing around and just work.

Thanks for what you do Charlie.

Kevin
 
You are welcome, along with the others who say thanks. Believe me, I love what I do and enjoy it along with all of you who "tune in"!
 
I have NEVER used a punch on a knife untill fairly recently, and I never owned a knife with a punch until Anthony gifted me my Beautiful equal ender, and then Charlie stated posting up about punches, and I bought a few HJ'S....and the rest is history, I fell in love with those stunning knives and nothing will change my stance on that!
Charlie, if you look at the edges of my punches , Im sure I would receive a stern word from you, but I ashamedly look for a purpose of using a punch...because these days in "normal" day to day for a towny a punch doesnt come up in the list of daily users, so when I get to use 'em, they get used all right!
My last job for a punch was just this last Sunday while removing my front door handle ( re-painting door ) and there is a hole in the inside portion - to where you need a punch of sorts to press in the pin to remove the handle....I couldnt get my HJ out my pocket fast enough lol - like a kid, worked just perfectly!
 
richstag said:
Charlie,

The ebony does have a part in my feelings. That darn Fausto got me to take the plunge and I am glad I did. There is something about ebony and ivory. I like stag and bone also, but ebony and ivory can stand alone, unenhanced, no die, no messing around and just work.
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Kevin,
it seems that lately you keep blaming others for your addiction :D you should face the truth that you were an addict way before I told you about ebony and ivory...the fact is, now you're just addicted to better things ;)
Jokes aside, I'm really happy that my first HJ will have ebony handles. Too bad there are troubles with exporting ivory from the US now, but I'll be more than happy with my ebony HJ6. I'd take wood over bone on any knife, but on this particular pattern, it really seems to fit perfectly.
And yes Charlie, your passion (and the way you keep it up) is really contagious :) but I guess you knew that already :rolleyes:

Fausto
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