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Sounds great. I am out of daylight but I will take one tomorrow or this weekend and post it.
It is one of my favorite knives, yet I have neglected to carry and use it.
I got it because I fell in love with the 54 big jack. I like the spear blade so much, and the size of the handle fits my hand like no other traditional I own period. I like the idea of the punch along with the spear blade better then the big jack with two very similar blades. I found myself battling it out in my brain for why two of the same. The harness jack was my answer.
Even though I have no use for a leather punch in my day to day use I prefer the punch to a second blade.
I plan to carry it, but then again, it seems they are fairly rare.
It is one of my favorite knives, yet I have neglected to carry and use it.
I got it because I fell in love with the 54 big jack. I like the spear blade so much, and the size of the handle fits my hand like no other traditional I own period. I like the idea of the punch along with the spear blade better then the big jack with two very similar blades. I found myself battling it out in my brain for why two of the same. The harness jack was my answer.
Even though I have no use for a leather punch in my day to day use I prefer the punch to a second blade.
I plan to carry it, but then again, it seems they are fairly rare.
Very interesting Charlie, thanks for sharing! This thread is timed well, as I've been checking out the new GEC 85s and wondered why on earth they had a punch on some versions. At the risk of sounding contrary, may I ask what the appeal is for folks who don't work with leather or similar?
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I received my GEC HJ5 ebony today. What a fantastic piece! Thank you Charlie for reviving an old pattern and spending my hard earn money. I truly look forward to HJ6 .. will it also be a GEC?
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Oh NO! Not another knife to lust after.I didn't have much time, so I grabbed my point and shoot.
I was going to get out a real camera because I think this knife is worth the time and effort.
For now this quick shot will have to suffice
-Bruce
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Awesome knives shown by Charlie, Christian, Jake, Kevin& Mike....absolutely lovely knives!!
Well with our Forum knife coming in strong, and now blessed with Charlies SFO's...we are truly spoilt.... Kevin I too own that very neat equal ender Jack with the punch!..thanks to one of our fantastic Forum members here....its a great knife isnt it!:thumbup:
Heres a few snaps that I took today, I was actually in a very very lucky position to buy some of our great friend here...
These have to be right up there with any production knife company's efforts out there...
Lovely bone, great ol' school etch...I hate to put myself out there by saying this...I dont want that etch to go, everything about these knives just is superb, those neat pinched bolsters, the Ebony version is simply state of the art!
Bone HJ...
Ebony Beauty at its best..
And some older beauties that show age, but honestly...in my opinion...they are the better knife for it now, they show loving use of their previous owners, and yet, command us to stop in our tracks and admire the pure beauty of such a knife, the snap and W&T of these ol' girls is as good as the day they were given the nod by the quality control before they left the factory...I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I do..
Ulster, what a sleek wonder
New York Knife Co.
Ulster, this is such a sweet knife
An old Robeson, this knife and I are going to spend a lot of time together, as used as it is...I like this knife..
This one here, I have to say is a beaut, fantastic condition, lovely bone, almost the perfect knife..Ulster - Dwight Divine..
Robeson again, the bone is just great, this knife has done some work, but is yet to me, a wonderful knife, and is one of my cherished knives already..
King of the hill, Miller Bros....the quality of this knife is right up there with anything... superb bone...
Well with our Forum knife coming in strong, and now blessed with Charlies SFO's...we are truly spoilt.... Kevin I too own that very neat equal ender Jack with the punch!..thanks to one of our fantastic Forum members here....its a great knife isnt it!:thumbup:
Heres a few snaps that I took today, I was actually in a very very lucky position to buy some of our great friend here...
These have to be right up there with any production knife company's efforts out there...
Lovely bone, great ol' school etch...I hate to put myself out there by saying this...I dont want that etch to go, everything about these knives just is superb, those neat pinched bolsters, the Ebony version is simply state of the art!
Bone HJ...
Ebony Beauty at its best..
And some older beauties that show age, but honestly...in my opinion...they are the better knife for it now, they show loving use of their previous owners, and yet, command us to stop in our tracks and admire the pure beauty of such a knife, the snap and W&T of these ol' girls is as good as the day they were given the nod by the quality control before they left the factory...I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I do..
Ulster, what a sleek wonder
New York Knife Co.
Ulster, this is such a sweet knife
An old Robeson, this knife and I are going to spend a lot of time together, as used as it is...I like this knife..
This one here, I have to say is a beaut, fantastic condition, lovely bone, almost the perfect knife..Ulster - Dwight Divine..
King of the hill, Miller Bros....the quality of this knife is right up there with anything... superb bone...
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Lol...Yeah, life is very good Charlie, I on the other hand am going to start sitting down and do some drawing...its Sunday here, raining slightly....No..in fact I may take my dog for a walk...she's looking pretty bored with life right now.
Have a good day Gentleman ( oops..and Ladies )
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Wow! Nice collection of Jacks, Duncan!
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Simply Superb collection of Harness Jacks Duncan. Jewels every one.
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Thanks again everyone, as I have said...I would have next to nothing if it wasnt for this Traditional forum, so as much as I cannot take credit, I can at least share with you guys, as I always love looking at everyones knives that are shown here.
HJ's rock!
HJ's rock!
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Love that star shield, Roland. And the Ulster "spoon-bit" punches leather nicely.
It may have been intended as a gouge, but it makes a better punch.
Bill Ruple made my first custom Harness Jack (above), very like yours Roland. It may be the first modern custom HJ ever, IIRC.
Then he made yours and a couple of others with star shields. I asked him to do the star shield, and he told me he had way more trouble making that shield than the punch!
It may have been intended as a gouge, but it makes a better punch.
Bill Ruple made my first custom Harness Jack (above), very like yours Roland. It may be the first modern custom HJ ever, IIRC.
Then he made yours and a couple of others with star shields. I asked him to do the star shield, and he told me he had way more trouble making that shield than the punch!