My Very First WLST!

Jack Black

Jack Black

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It was my birthday last week, and yesterday, slightly delayed by the Easter post, I received a lovely surprise from PMEW, our man on the Isle of Harris. Together with a handwritten letter, and a beautiful card of the house by the loch (which I’ll definitely be framing), was a tube containing my very first WLST! :eek: :) :) :)





I must say that I have been intrigued by the GEC #25 pattern, mainly because people I respect here, good friends, such as Paul (PMEW) and Pertinux are enthralled by it. I’ve always been a bit unsure about it though, not quite able to work out its size, and suspecting that it might be too small for me.





On opening the tube, and finding the lovely Buffalo Horn Barlow #25 within, I could instantly see the appeal of the pattern. It’s small, but chunky, filling the hand, with plenty to hold on to, and the blades are a useful size, with the meaty spearpoint of this model having good width and belly. I was smitten right away, and think it’s going to be a very useful EDC. I really do get it (at last)! :cool: :thumbup:



The Barlow went straight into my watch pocket, and ten minutes later I stopped to admire an exhibition of stunning aerial photographs outside Leeds art gallery. By one of life’s coincidences, one of the first photos I came to was this one of Harris, the paradise where Paul and his wife and young son live. (To see more of these amazing photographs, just do an image search on ‘Britain From The Air’)



Paul, many thanks for your generosity my friend, and for opening my eyes to this great little pattern. I’m glad to have my very own WLST! :thumbup:

Jack
 
Jack Black said:
It was my birthday last week, and yesterday, slightly delayed by the Easter post, I received a lovely surprise from PMEW, our man on the Isle of Harris. Together with a handwritten letter, and a beautiful card of the house by the loch (which I’ll definitely be framing), was a tube containing my very first WLST! :eek: :) :) :)
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I must say that I have been intrigued by the GEC #25 pattern, mainly because people I respect here, good friends, such as Paul (PMEW) and Pertinux are enthralled by it. I’ve always been a bit unsure about it though, not quite able to work out its size, and suspecting that it might be too small for me.
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On opening the tube, and finding the lovely Buffalo Horn Barlow #25 within, I could instantly see the appeal of the pattern. It’s small, but chunky, filling the hand, with plenty to hold on to, and the blades are a useful size, with the meaty spearpoint of this model having good width and belly. I was smitten right away, and think it’s going to be a very useful EDC. I really do get it (at last)! :cool: :thumbup:
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The Barlow went straight into my watch pocket, and ten minutes later I stopped to admire an exhibition of stunning aerial photographs outside Leeds art gallery. By one of life’s coincidences, one of the first photos I came to was this one of Harris, the paradise where Paul and his wife and young son live. (To see more of these amazing photographs, just do an image search on ‘Britain From The Air’)
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Paul, many thanks for your generosity my friend, and for opening my eyes to this great little pattern. I’m glad to have my very own WLST! :thumbup:

Jack
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Congratulations, Jack! You're certainly a deserving recipient of such a fine knife. :thumbup::thumbup:
It's a fine knife, indeed. The triple-threaded bolster against the dark horn looks great, and the horn itself is stunning. I really love that picture with the ground reflecting in the handle! :cool::):cool:

A few months ago, I was seriously infatuated with the #25s, and Cory Hess was kind enough to send me one to let me handle it in person. But eventually I was able to overcome my WLuST, decided that my budget and philosophy were not yet in GEC territory, and purchased a Rough Rider lockback canittler that I thought was an acceptable substitute for a #25. But the tug on my heartstrings is still there each time someone posts a WLST photo. :o:(:o

A very generous and thoughtful gesture, Paul!! :thumbup::thumbup: Well done!

Wishing you many happy days with that beautiful Barlow, Jack!

- GT
 
Congratulations Jack!!!

And a classy move from our favorite Constable North of Hadrian's wall. Two outstanding gentlemen!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
 
Weird, Little, Stubby and Thing!!
Now tell me; how does all that add up to a great knife??

Short answer (heh) it does!! I have toted one around in my pocket many times, and enjoyed the Mightiness of the Mite!!
A watchpocket Wonder, exchanged deservedly, heartily and worthily!
Nice going, Paul.
Congrats to you, Jack!
 
Excellent gesture, pmew. I didn't "get it" until I had a #25 in hand myself. (Also, happy belated birthday, JB.)
 
They are indeed a lovely little stubbs!

I have one in all steel and stag.

I bought one in boccote for my dad.

They carry and use well.

Congrats!
 
Paul is a great guy, indeed. Thanks for sharing your pics and the story behind it. :)

I gave the same knife to Paul, but a more used one. That pattern was never my real favorite. I don´t know why - but it is just not my beer.
 
I could not say it better. A great gesture between two great men.

jackknife said:
Congratulations Jack!!!

And a classy move from our favorite Constable North of Hadrian's wall. Two outstanding gentlemen!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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Thanks a lot for the very kind words guys :) Paul is still off touring his extended family I think - and probably having to pry young Rory away from cooing relatives so they can embark on the next leg of the journey! :D I hope he'll get a chance to poke his head in here at some point :thumbup:

waynorth said:
Weird, Little, Stubby and Thing!!
Now tell me; how does all that add up to a great knife??

Short answer (heh) it does!!
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Yes, quite a revelation :)

Humppa said:
I gave the same knife to Paul, but a more used one. That pattern was never my real favorite. I don´t know why - but it is just not my beer.
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Paul told me about your generosity in his letter Andi. I like that we have the same knife :)
 
By the way, for the uninitiated, I don't recommend Googling "wierd little stubby thing."

Use it's proper name for all searches pertaining to this fine little piece of cutlery, for what has been seen cannot be unseen.

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This is the very kind of act that makes this forum so awesome! It's like one big happy family. You guys are the best.:thumbup:
 
Nice gesture, Paul. :thumbup: Enjoy it in good health, Jack. :)
 
Paul,
You have very good taste in gifts and You sent it to the right person. :thumbup:

Jack,
Thank You for keeping us entertained and improving our education. ;)
 
It was my pleasure Jack! Happy birthday!

25s... I love them. I've a couple dozen now, I'm an addict but I'm trying to cut down my accumulation rate.

I was gifted my second by Sarah, and it was this one that really kick started the obsession.

Andi gave me the same model that I gave you, but mine has more feathering in the covers.

25s evidently make great gifts.

:)

Edit: travelling indeed Jack, posting from County Down, Norn Irn.
 
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