Lets talk GEC!

[DaveHS]

pic from when I purchased the coco 78 in 2017

That’s a beauty Austin

 

[waynorth]

- saddest of all perhaps, is the darkening of Desert Ironwood. Have had some that started off looking like gold was engrained in the handle………….not so pretty now

Bloodwood as well.

Some woods age-darken to their aesthetic detriment, and some get more beautiful!! Cherry is one that benefits from aging most times!!

 

[Jiki]

I think bloodwood ages wonderfully, especially if carried.

 

[Oldy]

I think bloodwood ages wonderfully, especially if carried.

Have some pictures of aged bloodwood

 

[Jiki]

Have some pictures of aged bloodwood

No, out of town so maybe next week.

 

[Jacques Mi]

Please don't tell anyone..

Jokes aside, I would've like a sheep foot instead of the clip. I wouldn't mind landing one though.

 

[Alex.Y.]

I would've like a sheep foot instead of the clip

Dude, seriously?..

 

[waynorth]

I think bloodwood ages wonderfully, especially if carried.

Have some pictures of aged bloodwood?

No, out of town so maybe next week.

Here are pics of aged Cherry. The bowl is Cherry, the table is Maple! The bowl started out almost the same color as the table, but darkened as it
oxidized and aged!!!

Bowl turned by a local BC artist!!

 

[Chui]

Yes waynorth - have worked with a lot of timbers (architect/interior designer) and Cherry sure darkens, but if you catch it young, you can bring out the contrast in the grain more with lots of coats of oil.

Walnut on the other hand, that lightens, particularly with uv exposure.

Conversely, the Desert Ironwood I have - in the safe and light-tight boxes - that darkens purely through oxidisation

 

[dovidola]

Dude, seriously?..

On a short stubby pattern like the 25, I'm in the sheepfoot camp too.

 

[Will Power]

On a short stubby pattern like the 25, I'm in the sheepfoot camp too.

I agree there, but Drop-Point is even better, though GEC seem to have mothballed that one. Maybe it was difficult to produce?

 

[dovidola]

I agree there, but Drop-Point is even better, though GEC seem to have mothballed that one. Maybe it was difficult to produce?

Short Drop Points are unusual on a GEC - the only example I have is this secondary on a 2014 Dixie Stockman:

 

[caine]

Newest

 

[Will Power]

Short Drop Points are unusual on a GEC - the only example I have is this secondary on a 2014 Dixie Stockman:

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Beautiful example and the Stag Dixie DID look better with a shield, such a clever assortment of blades too.

The Drop-Point 25 is in my view the best of the pattern and thankful to have one. You need a macho thumbnail for this one no exaggeration

 

[GeofS]

I agree there, but Drop-Point is even better, though GEC seem to have mothballed that one. Maybe it was difficult to produce?

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Gorgeous!

 

[Will Power]

Gorgeous!

Many thanks Had it from new in 2008 and it does make a handy user as it has a broad sturdy blade.

 

[Jacques Mi]

Beautiful drop-point Will Power and what a rarity it is too.
I'd still pick a Sheepsfoot but only because I already own a spear.

 

[Will Power]

Jacques Mi Many thanks, I admire that Spear a lot, fine bone too. The only Spear 25 I have is long pull Barehead, it's nice but somehow on a short blade I think the nail-nick is the better option.

 

[AusLoX]

Many thanks Had it from new in 2008 and it does make a handy user as it has a broad sturdy blade.

From the start Will! It’s a beauty. And some of those early models were bear traps to open…I had to up my daily Biotin regiment

 

[DaveHS]

First in an occasional series: GEC Knives I brought on Thanksgiving vacation…