Now we're talkin' (GEC "Courthouse" Whittler Photos - go to the last page)

Chris, the grey/cream colored one is what GEC calls Primitive Bone. It's from a stash of decades old cow bone that was buried, giving it that weathered look. It should be available in a variety of GEC patterns.
 
Rick said:
Howzabout a pic of the blackened bolster threads, Gary?
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Here's a couple quick shots showing how the blackend grooves stand out when you apply some black magic marker

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G2
 
I think a rams horn #62 is going to be my next purchase. Despite my earlier statement that I wouldn't get one unless they made one with a pen blade. I'm liking coping blades more and more, and since I also EDC a SAK, I've cot curved blades covered anyway. I tend to prefer straight edges as "working" blades.
 
Thanks again for the comments.

Gary, I appreciate the photo - looks good. I may try that.
 
I still haven't bit the bullet on a Wharncliffe, guess it'll be a while before I do but the only straight edge I've used is a hobby scalpel for trimming balsa...when I got the cash I might need to spring for one of these, the stag looks great, so does the old bone.
 
Picked up a new camera, a Canon Elph 300 HS, pretty cool point and shoot
moved my Canon SD1400 along to the wife to use, both cameras are about
the same size, slips into the front pocket easily so you have it with all the time.

Here are a couple of quick shots in pretty low light,

This one was shot at ISO 1250
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and this one at ISO 1600
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Setting the camera for Auto ISO, it selects it pretty well, hand held but I do use
the 2 second self timer to allow me to brace the camera before the photo is taken
to help keep the image as sharp as I can...

Still lovin' this model too, just the right size and boy is she sharp!
G2
 
This seems like a good thread to review GEC knives that are new to the collection.

I've been waiting restlessly for a postal delivery from the USA (er, may I ask why Michigan seems to takes ages to deliver to Europe??? Seen this before from 3 or 4 sources...) But today at last:D

Tidioute 33 Conductor in faux Tortoiseshell. very lucky to get this as there weren't many released. It's a truly outstanding knife in appearance, action and build quality. I can't actually FIND a fault it's that good. I particularly like single-spring knives and this is Best in Show by a long chalk.

No gaps, no rough edges anywhere, no hint of blade play, sublime walk&talk, monstrously sharp:D Despite compact dimensions it's sturdy.Comparing to CASE's Pen knife (another firm favourite) it's about the same length but weightier.The Master blade is a good bit bigger than the CASE version and the Secondary very good too.Both blades open out with no droop and the match between spring and tang edge very good. The acrylic rendering of Tortoise is really something.On a small knife like this, I feel the plain Tidioute bolsters work better than ornate versions, the nail nick is satisfyingly deep.

Nicest knife in my collection? That could be...the next one:thumbup: It's such a pleasure to get a knife that pleases all round.
 
willgoy said:
This seems like a good thread to review GEC knives that are new to the collection.

I've been waiting restlessly for a postal delivery from the USA (er, may I ask why Michigan seems to takes ages to deliver to Europe??? Seen this before from 3 or 4 sources...) But today at last:D

Tidioute 33 Conductor in faux Tortoiseshell. very lucky to get this as there weren't many released. It's a truly outstanding knife in appearance, action and build quality. I can't actually FIND a fault it's that good. I particularly like single-spring knives and this is Best in Show by a long chalk.

No gaps, no rough edges anywhere, no hint of blade play, sublime walk&talk, monstrously sharp:D Despite compact dimensions it's sturdy.Comparing to CASE's Pen knife (another firm favourite) it's about the same length but weightier.The Master blade is a good bit bigger than the CASE version and the Secondary very good too.Both blades open out with no droop and the match between spring and tang edge very good. The acrylic rendering of Tortoise is really something.On a small knife like this, I feel the plain Tidioute bolsters work better than ornate versions, the nail nick is satisfyingly deep.

Nicest knife in my collection? That could be...the next one:thumbup: It's such a pleasure to get a knife that pleases all round.
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REALLY?! Including any customs you might own?! ;)
 
I just said could be....aint we all promiscuous sometimes:D

Anyway, I said collection, the one you allude to is in the pantheon:thumbup:
 
dang..I had to look up "pantheon" :D but it sounded special so it's all good.
 
KnifeHead said:
dang..I had to look up "pantheon" :D but it sounded special so it's all good.
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pantheon: usage-vernacular:..."Kerry's trousers were drooping from all the knives in his pockets." "Yeah?...What pantheon?"





Ducking and running...
 
The only word I'd heard about GEC's new "Courthouse" whittler was that it would probably be based on an existing GEC frame. Lucky for me, it turned out to be my fave; the #62. I'll definitely pick up a few of these. :thumbup:

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And everyone seemed to think it would be on the #33 equal end balloon frame . . . GEC surprises us again!
 
Looks nice! My guess was that the courthouse whittler would be a whittler based on the 33 frame; the 62 makes sense too, though.

I would like to compare this one to the executive whittler.

My initial thought is that this one would not replace the 89 for my uses. However, the slightly smaller size of the 62 is appealing to me... And if a certain handle material calls my name... :D

Does anyone have a current 62 and an 89 that would like to post comparison pics or share their thoughts on these 2 patterns?
 
way to go rick , you're fast on your feet. graley is a great photo cat also i've seen some of his insects in another section.this whitt is not too small for my thick hands. 3& 3/8ths is too petite.--dennis
 
OK, I think I know what my first GEC is going to be. Just going to have to wait for all the handle options to be announced.
 
My two cents, and that's all it's worth, if that much is that the secondary needs to be a pen blade instead of a coping blade. That wharncliffe main should handle any coping chores just fine and the pen would be a more useful secondary. Having said that it is a fine looking piece of cutlery. Hmmm...., I don't think it'd take very much work to hone some belly in that coping blade and maybe reshape the spine appropriately. - Ed J
 
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