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[birdsbeaks]

Mine came today, #181. It's a nice knife, but I sincerely wish that GEC could build a knife without the bear-trap springs. I know they can do it, I have a few that have good spring tension. But in all seriousness, the pen blade on this thing cannot be opened with a thumbnail.

Odd - I'd say the Smoked Amber Texcrylic one I've got has a 5 main/6 secondary, and the Unicorn Ivory Acrylic is just slightly stiffer on both blades, say 6 main/6.5 secondary.

I don't have a forum knife to compare them to yet; maybe my thumb needs calibrating - I have been opening a Tuna Valley Phoenix Jack pretty frequently lately, which, could be considered thumb exercises I guess.

 

[Frank Morris]

# 182 checking in. Beautiful knife, thin, and the Wharncliffe main blade is awesome!

Im no expert to say what the pull strength is but I will guess a 5 on each blade.

Thanks again all involved making this happen!

 

[btb01]

The whole crew (the ones I have anyway).

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Impressive! I started in 2015, when I first became active here, and I’ve bought each year’s knife since, but I’ve also let a couple of them go (the 2015, which I regret, and the Buck, which I really don’t).

 

[Daniel W]

number 225 landed in UT and will soon be a world traveler. Fit and finish is a solid 9, pull on both blades are a 6-7 right where I like them. Thanks Spark for setting this up. View attachment 2346933View attachment 2346934

 

[sbh06]

number 225 landed in UT and will soon be a world traveler. Fit and finish is a solid 9, pull on both blades are a 6-7 right where I like them. Thanks Spark for setting this up. View attachment 2346932View attachment 2346933View attachment 2346934View attachment 2346935View attachment 2346936

Glad it got there in time to go on your “trip” with you.

 

[FranklinG]

But in all seriousness, the pen blade on this thing cannot be opened with a thumbnail.

No kidding! I used the screwdriver end of the file on my Vic Rambler to open the pen blade. It was a struggle. After doing that about 10-12 times, I was able to open it with my thumb. Once. After many tries.

The main has gotten slightly easier to open, though. Yesterday, I wasn't sure if I'd ever really carry this knife, but after futzing around with it today I think I can reliably open the main when I need to. I love the shape of the knife in my hand.

I actually tore my finger nail on trying to open the pen blade. Still love it though

I came pretty close to tearing a nail.

 

[flatblackcapo]

I got a surprise on my porch yesterday. A big thank you to Spark for making this one happen and congratulations on 25 years of Bladeforums.

 

[dsutton24]

No kidding! I used the screwdriver end of the file on my Vic Rambler to open the pen blade. It was a struggle. After doing that about 10-12 times, I was able to open it with my thumb.

Here's a tip. You know those Tyvek mailers that Amazon and the like use, the ones that are so hard to open? Cut a strip about an inch wide and a couple of inches long. Fold it in half to make a sling, slip it over the blade, and use the sling to open the blade. It's easy, and you're less likely to injure yourself or scratch the blade if it slips.

 

[GaiusJulius]

Mine arrived yesterday -160! It’s a really, really nice knife. I’d go so far as to say it might be a favorite. At the least I’m going to give it a very good trial by carrying it daily. There’s literally nothing about this knife I don’t like. From the beefy wharncliffe to the satisfying half stops, the pulls on mine are perfect, 6 on the main and 7 on the pen. Not really something I care about, but I was impressed that the backsprings were very close to flush at half stop.

 

[sf fanatic]

Mine arrived yesterday -160! It’s a really, really nice knife. I’d go so far as to say it might be a favorite. At the least I’m going to give it a very good trial by carrying it daily. There’s literally nothing about this knife I don’t like. From the beefy wharncliffe to the satisfying half stops, the pulls on mine are perfect, 6 on the main and 7 on the pen. Not really something I care about, but I was impressed that the backsprings were very close to flush at half stop.

Pic?

 

[Modoc ED]

the pulls on mine are perfect, 6 on the main and 7 on the pen

I found that to be the case with mine. What I just said is true but the real reason for this reply to your post is another shameless opportunity to show off another picture of my new knife.

 

[FranklinG]

Here's a tip. You know those Tyvek mailers that Amazon and the like use, the ones that are so hard to open? Cut a strip about an inch wide and a couple of inches long. Fold it in half to make a sling, slip it over the blade, and use the sling to open the blade. It's easy, and you're less likely to injure yourself or scratch the blade if it slips.

Nice! I never would have thought of that. Thanks dsutton24 !

 

[cudgee]

Here's a tip. You know those Tyvek mailers that Amazon and the like use, the ones that are so hard to open? Cut a strip about an inch wide and a couple of inches long. Fold it in half to make a sling, slip it over the blade, and use the sling to open the blade. It's easy, and you're less likely to injure yourself or scratch the blade if it slips.

Another great thing about the Porch, the amount of knowledge and ideas are invaluable. Who would have thunk.

 

[norcalAF]

Okay so we are all in agreement that next year we are doing a mushroom knife, right?

I'm thinking we need a ZT/Jens anso collab slip joint

 

[FranklinG]

Here's a tip. You know those Tyvek mailers that Amazon and the like use, the ones that are so hard to open? Cut a strip about an inch wide and a couple of inches long. Fold it in half to make a sling, slip it over the blade, and use the sling to open the blade. It's easy, and you're less likely to injure yourself or scratch the blade if it slips.

I just spent a little more time than I planned in the garage trying this out. It works beautifully! I have two other nail-breakers that I never carry and need to do something about. First, a Schrade contract Buck 303. The spey/pen and sheepsfoot blades are nearly impossible to get open with just a thumbnail. No problem with the Amazon mailer. Second, a Camillus Barlow from the 80's (?) with a very stiff pen blade. No biggie for the Amazon mailer. It was super easy.

Another great thing about the Porch, the amount of knowledge and ideas are invaluable. Who would have thunk.

No kidding! I feel like I just got a couple new knives, and they're my favorite patterns! Thanks again dsutton24 !

 

[norcalAF]

I just spent a little more time than I planned in the garage trying this out. It works beautifully! I have two other nail-breakers that I never carry and need to do something about. First, a Schrade contract Buck 303. The spey/pen and sheepsfoot blades are nearly impossible to get open with just a thumbnail. No problem with the Amazon mailer. Second, a Camillus Barlow from the 80's (?) with a very stiff pen blade. No biggie for the Amazon mailer. It was super easy.


No kidding! I feel like I just got a couple new knives, and they're my favorite patterns! Thanks again dsutton24 !

Aren't most the Amazon mailers perforated....









I love ripping into them with a knife as well I won't deny!

 

[Wild Ben]

Aaarrgh! Mine was delivered at 4:01 today, but, of course I’m out of town until tomorrow night! Oh well, something to look forward to. Good to all of yours!

 

[meako]

Another great thing about the Porch, the amount of knowledge and ideas are invaluable. Who would have thunk.

Is it packing tape? Y'know like what you use to break into cars wi....errhumm secure parcels with.

 

[eveled]

 

[Angry Waiter]

Mine came today, #181. It's a nice knife, but I sincerely wish that GEC could build a knife without the bear-trap springs. I know they can do it, I have a few that have good spring tension. But in all seriousness, the pen blade on this thing cannot be opened with a thumbnail.

I actually tore my finger nail on trying to open the pen blade. Still love it though

Mine came this way as well. I opened with a flat head screw driver and added some oil to the joint. Worked it a bit, added more oil and let it sit for a few days.

It’s now a comfortable 8 pull