New 14 run

[Elgatodeacero]

 

[315]

For all of you that have your 14’s already. What does the cutting edge measure for length?

 

[extrastout]

For all of you that have your 14’s already. What does the cutting edge measure for length?

2.1"
2.1 x 25.4 = 53.34mm

 

[Fodderwing]

For all of you that have your 14’s already. What does the cutting edge measure for length?

I measure just shy of 2 1/8".

 

[Hkjay]

 

[singin50]

It’s a good one, ain’t it, Hkjay?

 

[singin50]

Got my Blackwood today and really like it. Probably my favorite from the current run. Mr. Kifer moved quickly to iron out what he called the "hiccups" (see post #1043) in his ordering system and shipped incredibly quickly.

One thing I have noticed on all five of my examples: if you run your finger up along the curve of the clip point toward the spine, there is a fairly substantial burr where the swedge transitions into the squared off spine. You don't feel it if you run your finger the other way. I also noticed this on my clip blade 77 but it's not as pronounced. It feels as if these knives will be pretty substantial pocket shredders because of the burr so I'll be carrying them in leather slips.

Also, this Blackwood is my first serialized GEC. I got #28. Anyone hereabouts get a lower number?

Very true, but I would rather have this burr than a weak or lazy spring. I’ve learned that if you get a strong spring, with great walk and talk, the other stuff I can live with.

 

[JB in SC]

@WoodManGM the cut swedge is at a very acute angle, a chamfer would have made it more pocket friendly.

 

[r8shell]

@WoodManGM the cut swedge is at a very acute angle, a chamfer would have made it more pocket friendly.

Maybe you can do a few passes on it with a ceramic rod?

 

[JB in SC]

Maybe you can do a few passes on it with a ceramic rod?

It's going to require more than a few passes with a diamond file. I'm not willing to try it

 

[r8shell]

It's going to require more than a few passes with a diamond file. I'm not willing to try it

I meant just enough to break the sharpness of the corner. Are you guys talking about removing more metal than that? I might be misunderstanding. At any rate they look like great little knives, congrats to everyone who's scored one.

 

[JB in SC]

I meant just enough to break the sharpness of the corner. Are you guys talking about removing more metal than that? I might be misunderstanding. At any rate they look like great little knives, congrats to everyone who's scored one.

It's going to take quite a bit and I'm not sure doing it won't ruin the looks of the swedge.

 

[mb>]

Grabbed a burlap. Poof. I really like GEC's synthetic covers. And wood. And bone. lol

 

[akaMatt]

Grabbed a burlap. Poof. I really like GEC's synthetic covers. And wood. And bone. lol

Congrats! I kept wondering when these were going to show up.

 

[mrknife]

missed that one, busy with patients. at least the black micartas had a shield

 

[Chief]

 

[mrknife]

thats gotta be the most unique shield theyve done to date!

 

[singin50]

Wow John, beautiful knife! One of the best I’ve seen course none have been dogs.

 

[JohnDF]

course none have been dogs.

Thank goodness.
If they had made an ebony with a hotdog shield, I would have been forced to buy another one.

 

[Ramrodmb]

Very true, but I would rather have this burr than a weak or lazy spring. I’ve learned that if you get a strong spring, with great walk and talk, the other stuff I can live with.

Same here buddy!!