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Smithhammer said:
Oh, for sure. I wasn't suggesting that #14 TCs are rare. Just that I believe comparatively, more TCs have been made on #15 frame over time. But I don't have those numbers, and I'd be curious to hear if someone does.
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Yes, understood…you did indicate “most” are 15s Smithhammer, I just wanted folks to know that they are out there and how to distinguish in photos…relative knife content…font for “C” on 15 TC is very different than that as found on 14 posted above.438D5271-A20F-4FBF-87FE-EFF634D836D3.jpeg
 
Markeologist said:
Yes, understood…you did indicate “most” are 15s Smithhammer, I just wanted folks to know that they are out there and how to distinguish in photos…relative knife content…font for “C” on 15 TC is very different than that as found on 14 posted above.
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Yup - good info to share, Mark. Not owning any #14s myself, I hadn't really clued in to the difference in the "C" between the two models. Thanks!
 
Couple of the first run #14 TC's. The Yellow wood is a definite favorite.
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Can anyone post a pic showing a #14 next to a #15 so I can get an idea of the size?

Thank you in advance.
 
On all the 14 TCs the edges of the “C” are not parallel around the curve, they diverge creating a fat spot at apex. The 15s don’t do this and it has nothing to do w/ how it was struck but rather the design (does that make it a new font, maybe not but that is a semantic argument). If you guys can’t see it, no biggie but it is there and I’m not alone in stating/seeing this difference….go ahead and test the porch, post a bunch of TC Barlow bolsters and I bet many here can tell which are 14s and which are 15s.
 
Markeologist said:
On all the 14 TCs the edges of the “C” are not parallel around the curve, they diverge creating a fat spot at apex. The 15s don’t do this and it has nothing to do w/ how it was struck but rather the design (does that make it a new font, maybe not but that is a semantic argument). If you guys can’t see it, no biggie but it is there and I’m not alone in stating/seeing this difference….go ahead and test the porch, post a bunch of TC Barlow bolsters and I bet many here can tell which are 14s and which are 15s.
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I agree with Markeologist Markeologist on the difference between the bolster stamps on the 14 TCs and the 15 TCs, although it took me quite a while to figure that out when the 14 TCs first came out. And I'm still not sure I can tell which I'm looking at if you show me a single photo of a TC in isolation. (To me, another difference is the C on the 14s looks more horseshoe shaped and the C on the 15 looks more circular.)

- GT
 
Question: Does GEC change the blade of certain styles, such as remove a nail nick? In researching it looks like all one arm blades in the past have that nail nick. I dont have a GEC and have just started following along the past year. I would be interested in a pattern with a one arm open and have seen a #15 in the past that looks very appealing, except is has a nail nick which is superfluous in my opinion on that type of blade. And since the #15 is coming up I might want to start getting things in order to purchase such an elusive beastie. Secondary question, do they all have half stops? Thanks to any and all in advance for your knowledge.

Edit: I found the GEC archive page, that nail nick will be there forever, 14s and 15s will come with a half stop, found a list on this forum from 2dead.

Cheers,
 
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I have an incoming 36 and am trying to get a slip for it - it’ll be, by far, the widest knife I’ve ever owned. If anyone can give me a rough dimension of the knifes widest point I’d appreciate it!
 
Jerbhola89 said:
I have an incoming 36 and am trying to get a slip for it - it’ll be, by far, the widest knife I’ve ever owned. If anyone can give me a rough dimension of the knifes widest point I’d appreciate it!
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  • Overall Length:7.25"
  • Blade Length:3.00"
  • Cutting Edge:2.80"
  • Blade Width:0.90"
  • Blade Thickness:0.10"
  • Blade Material:1095
  • Blade Style:Sheepsfoot
  • Blade Grind:Flat
  • Finish:Satin
  • Edge Type:Plain
  • Handle Length:4.25"
  • Handle Width:1.13"
  • Handle Thickness:0.56"
 
cigarrodog said:
  • Overall Length:7.25"
  • Blade Length:3.00"
  • Cutting Edge:2.80"
  • Blade Width:0.90"
  • Blade Thickness:0.10"
  • Blade Material:1095
  • Blade Style:Sheepsfoot
  • Blade Grind:Flat
  • Finish:Satin
  • Edge Type:plain
  • Handle Length:4.25"
  • Handle Width:1.13"
  • Handle Thickness:0.56"
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Thank you for all the specs!!

To clarify (I should’ve done this to start, sorry!), I’m looking for the widest in the closed position - which likely isn’t listed anywhere and would require someone to measure.

Note: I can easily do this when I get the knife of course, but was curious as I am looking at slips while I’m waiting.

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