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Well said. I'm sure I'll buy a #14 or two. But my interest declined A LOT with the end cap. Oh well.I'm certainly in the Barehead is Best Camp
IF all of the 14s are going to be end-capped then my interest ends.Well, others will gain.
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I think we saw this with the first run of #14s. I also think we saw this with the recent run of #66 calf ropers and #78 American Jacks.
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For me, the 14 is a small Swell End pattern and that lends it to Barehead. Also, when you have really nice Stag, Bone or Wood why chop off the end and put some bolster there as well? Ruins the proportions and the beauty of the scales in my opinion.
Of course, bolsters are good on EE or Serp patterns but how about an End Cap on a Barlow?
No, I thought not....
Regards, Will
Of course, bolsters are good on EE or Serp patterns but how about an End Cap on a Barlow?
No, I thought not....Regards, Will
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yep, almost "elegant"For me, the 14 is a small Swell End pattern and that lends it to Barehead. Also, when you have really nice Stag, Bone or Wood why chop off the end and put some bolster there as well? Ruins the proportions and the beauty of the scales in my opinion.
Of course, bolsters are good on EE or Serp patterns but how about an End Cap on a Barlow?
Regards, Will
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For me, the 14 is a small Swell End pattern and that lends it to Barehead. Also, when you have really nice Stag, Bone or Wood why chop off the end and put some bolster there as well? Ruins the proportions and the beauty of the scales in my opinion.
Of course, bolsters are good on EE or Serp patterns but how about an End Cap on a Barlow?
Regards, Will
Will Power
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Thank you! Er, is that the herb that you put with onion ...
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I guess that's why they make bolstered knives and barehead knives, because everybody has different likes and dislikes.
I have barehead 14s and 15s, so it will be nice to have those patterns with bolsters on both ends eventually. I think both ways look good.
I have barehead 14s and 15s, so it will be nice to have those patterns with bolsters on both ends eventually. I think both ways look good.
Indeed. Also they did a #66 slim in red sawcut. It was great, too. Not an end cap, exactly, but a double bolster.
That #66 Slim was a real winner. I felt mine had better slicing than other GEC knives, like it was ground thinner. Really nice handles too. Very classic pen knife. Now I'm thinking about trying to find one to replace the one I sold
The Ebony #44 looks really nice. My fiancee even seemed to think so. Makes my regret of selling my ebony #22 more present. But I think the cocobolo with brass will be the real winner!
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I did not see SMKW on the list. Were they added later? Thanks.
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It's my understanding that they are doing the Cripple Creek version.
So I got my Allegheny Mountain Knife Collector's Association 2018 Club Knife #46 Whaler in LVS Abalone...
I patiently waited for 2 or 3 months after paying for the knife because I missed a meeting when the knives were actually passed out (out of town for fiancee's birthday). I was really looking forward to it, as I got one of the Muscle Bone Whalers to have as a user alongside my Muscle Bone #45 from the 2016 Rendezvous but ended up getting rid of it because the pull on the secondary was just too strong for me to use it (and now my #45 is stuck at GEC!!!
). I knew it was going to be a big slab of Abalone, but I was still blown away by how impressive it looks. Thankfully, this one has a much lighter and more manageable pull on the secondary (not that I plan to use it..... even though I desperately want to, I feel like it would almost be sacrilege). The etch and shield look great.
It does have a slight imperfection where the acrylic of the covers and a bit of the lower mark side bolster are scuffed like they got hit with some sandpaper or something, but I'll get that fixed at the Rendezvous hopefully. Not that it's a huge deal, but on a knife this special that I plan to display I'd like it to look pristine.
More important than the knife, I'm very happy that I decided to take the step and go to the knife club. I had actually met several of the members at previous GEC Rendezvous gatherings, but it's been really great getting to discuss and coon finger and chicken eye the myriad of awesome knives at each meeting and learn from such knowledgeable collectors. It always inspires me to keep my knives well oiled and learn more about the great tradition of knifemaking.
I patiently waited for 2 or 3 months after paying for the knife because I missed a meeting when the knives were actually passed out (out of town for fiancee's birthday). I was really looking forward to it, as I got one of the Muscle Bone Whalers to have as a user alongside my Muscle Bone #45 from the 2016 Rendezvous but ended up getting rid of it because the pull on the secondary was just too strong for me to use it (and now my #45 is stuck at GEC!!!
). I knew it was going to be a big slab of Abalone, but I was still blown away by how impressive it looks. Thankfully, this one has a much lighter and more manageable pull on the secondary (not that I plan to use it..... even though I desperately want to, I feel like it would almost be sacrilege). The etch and shield look great.
It does have a slight imperfection where the acrylic of the covers and a bit of the lower mark side bolster are scuffed like they got hit with some sandpaper or something, but I'll get that fixed at the Rendezvous hopefully. Not that it's a huge deal, but on a knife this special that I plan to display I'd like it to look pristine.
More important than the knife, I'm very happy that I decided to take the step and go to the knife club. I had actually met several of the members at previous GEC Rendezvous gatherings, but it's been really great getting to discuss and coon finger and chicken eye the myriad of awesome knives at each meeting and learn from such knowledgeable collectors. It always inspires me to keep my knives well oiled and learn more about the great tradition of knifemaking.
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That's a Big Knife in all ways! 
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That's the one model that I reserved.
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same here - good choice! a real beauty
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That is a very special one there. I've been waiting to see one. Thanks for unveiling that beauty.
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I think the double bolster on the short #14 looks pretty slick. I like it!
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So I got my Allegheny Mountain Knife Collector's Association 2018 Club Knife #46 Whaler in LVS Abalone...
I patiently waited for 2 or 3 months after paying for the knife because I missed a meeting when the knives were actually passed out (out of town for fiancee's birthday). I was really looking forward to it, as I got one of the Muscle Bone Whalers to have as a user alongside my Muscle Bone #45 from the 2016 Rendezvous but ended up getting rid of it because the pull on the secondary was just too strong for me to use it (and now my #45 is stuck at GEC!!!
It does have a slight imperfection where the acrylic of the covers and a bit of the lower mark side bolster are scuffed like they got hit with some sandpaper or something, but I'll get that fixed at the Rendezvous hopefully. Not that it's a huge deal, but on a knife this special that I plan to display I'd like it to look pristine.
More important than the knife, I'm very happy that I decided to take the step and go to the knife club. I had actually met several of the members at previous GEC Rendezvous gatherings, but it's been really great getting to discuss and coon finger and chicken eye the myriad of awesome knives at each meeting and learn from such knowledgeable collectors. It always inspires me to keep my knives well oiled and learn more about the great tradition of knifemaking.
That is very special. Would love to see it in person