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No talk about the fixed blade on the cover?? My aging eyes can't quite make out what's on the snap for the sheath. Are they oak leaves? Looks really good.
 
Yeah, they actually had production pics up yesterday. I really like the marrow bone. The handle looks a bit small for my taste,Mobutu that's a fine knife.
 
supratentorial said:
No talk about the fixed blade on the cover?? My aging eyes can't quite make out what's on the snap for the sheath. Are they oak leaves? Looks really good.
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Unfortunately I don't need a fixed blade. But the Brown Marrow Bone has definite possibilities in something like a #47 or #85 or a #92. Oh heck, any folder just as long as it's large enough to showcase the channel.
 
I usually carry a traditional and a GEC, but I think all the smack talk about coated blades (which I personally don't like) and other modern knife trends, if funny coming from a group that intentionally patina their knives to make them look old and used. It's like the pre beat up hat and jeans guys vs the 5.11 tactical clothes guys.
 
tdkfm said:
I usually carry a traditional and a GEC, but I think all the smack talk about coated blades (which I personally don't like) and other modern knife trends, if funny coming from a group that intentionally patina their knives to make them look old and used. It's like the pre beat up hat and jeans guys vs the 5.11 tactical clothes guys.
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Is this posted in the right topic??

I don't intentionally make my knives look old. Never bought the Martha Stewart kit for antiquing new knives. ;)

Knives that are made the old way and resemble old patterns are of interest. But I don't want them pre worn.
 
Hows GEC's high polish blades wear over time? are they more resistant to the spots/patina and what not?
 
supratentorial said:
Is this posted in the right topic??

I don't intentionally make my knives look old. Never bought the Martha Stewart kit for antiquing new knives. ;)

Knives that are made the old way and resemble old patterns are of interest. But I don't want them pre worn.
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I probably wasn't talking about you then. Just pointing out something I find funny. I love GECs traditional patterns. I have far more of them than any traditional knives. I like both though.
 
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The high polish is supposed to be better for rust prevention - but it's still carbon steel.

If you haven't tried an H10 give them a go. The straight grip has its limitations but it is a traditional budget knife style (Sportsman's Knife). I find the straight grip is generally less noticeable on the smaller H10 than its bigger brothers. On the H10 it disappears into your hand.
 
tdkfm said:
I probably wasn't talking about you then. Just pointing out something I find funny. I love GECs traditional patterns. I have far more of them than any traditional knives. I like both though.
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There was a time when history and custom manufacturing of old patterns was a larger focus for discussion on the forum. But "aesthetics" seems to dominate discussion now. Aesthetics is not of much interest to me.

It does seem to be popular with some folks to make new knives look old. I've seen 1 year old GEC knives that have as much oxidation as some of the oldies that have been so heavily used that the bone has been worn smooth. Conversely, it seems popular to buff out old knives. That seems funny to me.

A "patina" is just oxidized metal... not that much unlike a black oxide coating. I've seen some folks take modern knives and bead blast the finishes. So there's some tinkering going on in modern knives as well.
 
Well the beauty of it all is that much like a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, there are rarely two alike. :D Everyone has varying tastes of what is appealing. I find that the most interesting aspect of our hobby. It doesn't matter to me if someone takes a brand new knife and make it look old, clean an old knife to make it look new, or just go natural. I like and find beauty in them all. :D Who am I to tell someone that they ruined the look of their knife based on what they like?
 
BigBiscuit said:
Well the beauty of it all is that much like a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, there are rarely two alike. :D Everyone has varying tastes of what is appealing. I find that the most interesting aspect of our hobby. It doesn't matter to me if someone takes a brand new knife and make it look old, clean an old knife to make it look new, or just go natural. I like and find beauty in them all. :D Who am I to tell someone that they ruined the look of their knife based on what they like?
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I would never tell someone they ruined the "look" of their knife. I would disagree with them if they called a buffed knife "mint" though. That would not be an accurate representation. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For me the history and tradition and utility is what is of interest though.
 
Jake, I wasn't implying that you would say that to anyone. And I know you respect the history and tradition of knives. I've always found you a wealth of knowledge. :D:thumbup:
 
BigBiscuit said:
Well the beauty of it all is that much like a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, there are rarely two alike. :D Everyone has varying tastes of what is appealing. I find that the most interesting aspect of our hobby. It doesn't matter to me if someone takes a brand new knife and make it look old, clean an old knife to make it look new, or just go natural. I like and find beauty in them all. :D Who am I to tell someone that they ruined the look of their knife based on what they like?
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Very well said. Hopefully everyone remembers that and just enjoys what they enjoy and leave the others for people who like them.
 
KSF is posting covers for the "next northwoods". Anybody know what it is? The posted covers are giraffe, cut and stained already.
 
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