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Shaggy said:
I wonder what's hard about processing the bone linen micarta? As long as they're not trying to saw-cut or jig it then it shouldn't be more difficult than working the maroon micarta....unless I'm missing something obvious?
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Could they be attempting to make their own micarta??
 
I have a 14 with that green linen micarta and I thought it was too smooth so I put a scotchbrite finish on it. Much more grippy now.
 
Anyone have any idea what has happened with the dog bone violet 72's? There have been a few pictures but they have been mis-labeled.
Thanks,
Rick
 
LEGION 12 said:
A little better pic.
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For those that picked up the 72 does the lock disengage smoothly. It's been a while since I've carried a 72 and cant remember how easily it unlocks. Im thinking of picking up a Rosewood for my dad but his Parkinson's may prevent him from unlocking it if it is to stiff. I know he can open it one handed but curious if he would have any trouble closing it.

Thanks
 
Brett, they unlock fairly easy. I've developed chemo induced peripheral neuropathy and have difficulties with my hands. I was just recently gifted a 72 and I found the unlocking of the blade very manageable.
 
Thank you Bob. I appreciate the feedback. He tried the Stew's blade and a sheepsfoot 15 but mentioned wanting a bit larger handle. Thanks again my friend
 
Production schedule is corrected to spear main for the forum knife and the 77 Barlow now shows bone canvas micarta.
 
So I guess that means Charlie's will still be clip? I'm not usually someone to buy two knives from the same pattern, but picking up both is mighty tempting.
 
It is gratifying to see the Eureka re-appear, albeit on a special limited run.

This week I was lucky enough to get an ebony Spear Talon and was interested to note that it uses a different spear from the eureka, a slimmer type, didn't know this before.

Thanks, Will
 
I got one of the extras from Mike. The same one with the all steel construction. Sharpened it up and put it in my pocket the same day that I got it. Nice knife. Only wish that GEC would use a fuller coping blade. There's enough depth in the well for it.
 
...wish GEC would do a full run of barehead steel Tidioute 92 spears again. Classic design.
 
supratentorial said:
I got one of the extras from Mike. The same one with the all steel construction. Sharpened it up and put it in my pocket the same day that I got it. Nice knife. Only wish that GEC would use a fuller coping blade. There's enough depth in the well for it.
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Wouldn't that cause problems with nick access to the master blade? It's pretty tight already. Or do you mean a broader blade closer to Sheepfoot type?

Shaggy I agree, the Barehead Tidioutes are really fine user knives, ultra tight too, no gaps due to all-stel construction.

Thanks, Will
 
Will Power said:
Wouldn't that cause problems with nick access to the master blade? It's pretty tight already. Or do you mean a broader blade closer to Sheepfoot type?

Shaggy I agree, the Barehead Tidioutes are really fine user knives, ultra tight too, no gaps due to all-stel construction.

Thanks, Will
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If you GENTLY press down on the blade, you'll see that there's a huge amount of unused space inside the well. The thin coping blade is just sitting at the top. It could be much more full.

It wouldn't need to be any higher since there's plenty of room inside the well. It couldn't be any lower because you need access to the nail nick on the coping blade. The coping blade does cover part of the nail nick on the spear. I don't have a problem reaching the nail nick on the spear... there's just enough room to catch the nail nick. But it would probably work better to have the coping blade behind the spear.
 
supratentorial said:
I got one of the extras from Mike. The same one with the all steel construction. Sharpened it up and put it in my pocket the same day that I got it. Nice knife. Only wish that GEC would use a fuller coping blade. There's enough depth in the well for it.
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I generally always agree that I like a fuller blade (such as I love the full spear they put on this version) but I think scoping blade is always meant to be narrow and thin. It's the straight edge equivalent of a pen blade. I think the blade has always traded sharpening life for the ability to get into tight spaces...
 
Macchina said:
I generally always agree that I like a fuller blade (such as I love the full spear they put on this version) but I think scoping blade is always meant to be narrow and thin. It's the straight edge equivalent of a pen blade. I think the blade has always traded sharpening life for the ability to get into tight spaces...
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Since there are no old Eureka jacks with coping secondaries, they aren't following a tradition. And there are no rules regarding the size of a coping blade. Check out the whopper on this old New York Knife Co. And keep in mind that this oldie has been sharpened down some... and it's on the narrow end of a sleeveboard.

From a practical standpoint, a blade twice as full would fit the well just fine and last many more sharpenings. It would also be of greater use to me in general.

This is just how GEC does it. Same on the 77 barlows and presidential. The secondaries could be much more full. I hope that it's something they change in the future. But don't get me wrong, their Eureka jack is a very nice knife.

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