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avoidspam said:
Thanks Barry

How are the pull's, walk n talk on the slim, both main and pen?

Sam
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He no doubt has a much larger group to sample from but if you are interested I can tell you about my sample of one. The resistance to opening on both the clip and pen is a solid 5. Not hard to pull but not lazy soft either. Right down the middle. Both snap open energetically. On closing both snap shut crisply. The walk and talk are just about perfect for my tastes. This was all after a good oil bath and cleaning for the joints.

I've got safe queens from GEC in the pen style that have very soft snap and/or almost lazy springs. At least on this one they got it just about perfect. Can't say whether this is the rule or the exception for this model though.

Will
 
I was interested to see how the saw-cut bone handles would turn out on these, with bolsters on both ends. They look great!
 
eschwebach said:
Brett, I have a #55 and am interested in your opinion on why you prefer the #92?
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Hi Erik! It's certainly a close call between the #92 and #55! The Talon just feels a little more nimble in hand. It's a shade longer than the Hound Tooth in both bade and handle, but seems lighter (probably because it's a barehead--which really shows off the fantastic jigging too, btw!) I also like its narrow throat and pinched bolster. A very comfortable little folder! :)

Cheers!

-Brett
 
timberweasel said:
Hi Erik! It's certainly a close call between the #92 and #55! The Talon just feels a little more nimble in hand. It's a shade longer than the Hound Tooth in both bade and handle, but seems lighter (probably because it's a barehead.) I also like its narrow throat and pinched bolster. A very comfortable little folder!

Cheers!

-Brett
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Thank you sir! I have been intrigued by the #92, I thought maybe the "bump" on the top of the handle might cause some discomfort. Just me over analyzing things... :rolleyes:
 
DrPenguin said:
He no doubt has a much larger group to sample from but if you are interested I can tell you about my sample of one. The resistance to opening on both the clip and pen is a solid 5. Not hard to pull but not lazy soft either. Right down the middle. Both snap open energetically. On closing both snap shut crisply. The walk and talk are just about perfect for my tastes. This was all after a good oil bath and cleaning for the joints.

I've got safe queens from GEC in the pen style that have very soft snap and/or almost lazy springs. At least on this one they got it just about perfect. Can't say whether this is the rule or the exception for this model though.

Will
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Exactly, Will. Thanks. I might add that the tangs are rounded and so have no 'pause' at the half way open point. (no half-stops)

Someone asked me about weight, and my postal scale weighs the bone jack at 2.5 Oz. where the slim is a scant 2 Oz.

I just compared the 66 slim to the 68 white owl pen, and they are extremely close in weight and size.
 
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timberweasel said:
You won't even notice it. Get one, you'll love it!

-Brett
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The #92 is one of my favorite folder handles going and the wharnie easily beats out my #47 & #72. These latest releases are very nice, nearly perfect execution IMO. By far the best ground spearpoint I have seen as the tip was very nearly as fine as the wharnie which is a true needle. I own a lot of GEC's and these are as impressive as any I've seen.

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blademan 13 - beautiful green bone.

eschwebach - I'd wondered the same thing when I ordered my #92 Eureka Jack. Feels fine in my hand.

Only reason I've not gotten a single blade #92 is I already have my Ebony #92 Eureka Jack. I like that it is bareheaded with no shield. That said, I do like the new reground spear and the green jigged bone is very nice.
 
gunstockjack said:
Couple updates on the 66's:

Acrylic Tidioutes will be in Red River and Smokey Pearl;

Annnd... looks like the Northfield will be in Garnet Jig Bone and is gonna be a stunner! :eek:
(also the usual wood and stag versions, but I forgot to ask what wood... doh!)
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Welp, looks like I'm making another purchase. I love the red river acrylic, but have been waiting for the right knife.
 
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