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waverave waverave while you're on a roll, I've found a mistake in the 2018 production totals. For the Maher & Grosh SFO, they have it as a #151118, when in fact it was a #152218.. Unless there is a secret batch of clip b&c knifes hiding somewhere o_O
 
Ajd3530 said:
waverave waverave while your on a roll, I've found a mistake in the 2018 production totals. For the Maher & Grosh SFO, they have it as a #151118, when it was actually #152218.. Unless there is a secret batch of clip b&c knifes hiding somewhere o_O
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Thanks there were a handful of discrepancies in the 2018 totals (missed a few SFO 14's for example).
 
Scott Free said:
I wonder if it would have been named something other than "Little Indian Girl" if it would have been more popular?
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I passed on the GEC canoes at the time and would pass on them again if built the same way. The handle/bolster proportions are off to my eyes and the tang edges are exposed which is odd and negates the benefit of extended bolsters.
 
MerryMadMonk said:
I passed on the GEC canoes at the time and would pass on them again if built the same way. The handle/bolster proportions are off to my eyes and the tang edges are exposed which is odd and negates the benefit of extended bolsters.
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I agree, especially with the Tidioute versions. The Northfield trim with the triple lined bolsters on both sides did a lot to make the proportions right to my eye though.
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Newb question, is there something that makes a knife a “boys knife” or is it just a name?
 
bbfish said:
Newb question, is there something that makes a knife a “boys knife” or is it just a name?
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It’s really a class of knife. They are typically a one- or two-bladed bareheaded jack pattern with a closed length of 3”, give or take.

They were originally designed to be a boy’s (or girl’s) first knife, simple in design and relatively inexpensive. Most examples had a spear point main blade, but clip points weren’t uncommon. If there was a secondary blade, it was typically a pen. Some had “shell” scales, and a few were all-metal. A web search will show you some beautiful historical examples.

I *love* them. They take me back to the day when a knife in your pocket meant you had been accepted (at least provisionally) into a fraternity that was ready to face whatever challenges the world may present.
 
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waverave said:
I have such a thing but lengths are not specific...hope this helps.

Sizing is as follows:
1 - < or = 3 1/4"
2 - > 3 1/4" < or equal to 3 3/4"
3 - > 3 3/4" < or equal to 4 1/4"
4 - > 4 1/4"

Sizing by Pattern #
_06 1
_09 1
12 3
13 2
14 1
15 2
16 2
18 1
21 4
22 1
23 4
25 1
26 1
28 2
33 2
35 2
36 3
38 3
42 3
44 2
45 4
46 4
47 3
47 4
48 3
53 3
54 3
55 2
56 2
57 2
61 2
62 2
63 4
64 4
65 4
66 2
68 2
71 3
72 3
73 2
74 3
76 2
77 2
78 2
79 2
81 3
82 3
83 2
85 2
89 3
92 2
97 4
98 4
99 2

Pattern # by Sizing
_06 1
_09 1
14 1
18 1
22 1
25 1
26 1
13 2
15 2
16 2
28 2
33 2
35 2
44 2
55 2
56 2
57 2
61 2
62 2
66 2
68 2
73 2
76 2
77 2
78 2
79 2
83 2
85 2
92 2
99 2
12 3
36 3
38 3
42 3
47 3
48 3
53 3
54 3
71 3
72 3
74 3
81 3
82 3
89 3
21 4
23 4
45 4
46 4
47 4
63 4
64 4
65 4
97 4
98 4
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Thank you Sir!

Very helpfull as anything over 3,5 " is IMO banned from beeing a pocket knife.
 
Matt_WY said:
interesting, any speculation on handle materials?
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Unfortunately no...or blade type. I am only aware of the material and blade type of one of the two SFOs scheduled for that run and I haven't been given the ok to spill those beans yet :)
 
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