Pet Snakes (GEC Snakewood)

That's sad to see Dennis. I was excited for a Ben Hogan in Snakewood as well but I'm glad I held off. I had heard that most of them have similar scales to the one you have posted with only a couple having the snakewood we are used to from GEC.

I was able to find and pick up a #53 Cuban Stockman in Snakewood to make up for it though :)
 
The range in every run I have seen has been from highly figured down to simply wood. Thus, you can look at all the pictures you want; and still may get one without figure.

Best thing to do is contact the seller to inquire if any are in stock with high figure.

I didn't see a Hogan with great figure; hopefully that was a fluke.
 
Yes, that Hogan is rather dull, varnished/stained pine by the looks of it. Yet I hear Snakewood prices are going to rise, can't see many buyers in that case. Hope the Ebony stays decent though, a Barehead Hogan in that ought to look a treat!
 
I like the snakewood on my latest GEC but the picture above looks just like a typical wood. Not sure I would pick up another in snakewood if they look like that moving forward.

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Dennis,

Your Snake wood collection is, as usual, a stunning eye opener. The additional photos by other members are also wonderful. This forum is always inspiring and informative.

I have never owned snake wood, but you have definitely prompted my interest.

The Dobson Paring knife is spectacular. Is it, as it looks, almost a Wharncliffe with the handle angled (45 degree, in an extension of the blade spine) to keep your fingers off the Board when cutting?

Seeing some of the Dobson work you have shown prompted me to order a beautiful box that my wife loves, and some beautiful cutting things (knives) from Mr. Dobson.
 
Here are both sides of my Cuban snake. I think the best stuff is getting harder to come by as this one is from "08.

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I think the Dogleg Jacks and Sunfish from 2010 had some of the best Snakewood. The Easy Pocket congresses were fair. I got a number of the Hogans, but skipped the snakewood because of the lack of snakiness.

I don't hate the Glitter Golds like Dennis does, and have a somehow ended up with about 5 of them in varying patterns, mainly because they were the first to come out of the certain pattern.

But, yeah, I would definitely not buy snakewood sight unseen, if you can help it.
 
There has been a decree that the snakewood knives were going to be getting much more expensive. Perhaps the wood is getting harder to get, or...it's getting more popular and the demand has increased considerably.
 
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mike i know your penchant for wharnies but the dobson in m4 does have a slight down curve to the stiletto blade. [standard paring] some cooks love to make little flowers & animals with fruit & veges so a straight wharnie is not the best blade shape. for 100% peeling the wharnie is supreme.---dennis.
 
not a fan of woods but gec has some awesome ones
got a snakey 'fish for a friend couple months back and it really looks good, awesome smooth feel too
Maxx
 
Another great set as usual Dennis.:thumbup: It's nice to see a Toenail next to some of their other knives. It shows just how massive they are.
 
Dennis,

Thanks again for another eye-popping and inspiring show.

I had never thought of snake wood handles before seeing this set. I will now be looking for this beautifully figured snake wood.

They are all sweet, but the Phillip Dobson paring knife is the stunner that you have often said it was. Dobson's loving care, understanding and appreciation of subtleties in wood is remarkable and informs his many beautiful creations.

Aside from the outstanding character of the snake wood, the Dobson paring knife has an elegant, unusual, and highly useful profile. Please correct me if I am wrong. The Wharncliffe looks like it will work flat to the cutting surface and the handle extends the spine at about 30 to 45 degrees, keeping your fingers well away from the cutting surface during use.

I will have to ask Mr. Dobson to revisit that Paring knife pattern for me in the future.
 
the dobson parer is 7.75 in overall length. gets daily use & is of strong enough construction to double as a small field knife. certainly a great fish gutter & camp knife.---dennis
 
I just received a snakewood #48 slim today. I have to say that I like the wood a lot better in person than I did just looking at it's picture. It's not as nice as the wood in Dennis' collection but it may have been the last one available. :eek: I suspect that the best examples are photographed first and sold first. I am glad that GEC made it as I wanted a seconded 48 slim and did not want one as thick as the stag versions.

- David
 
Here is the pic of my new #48. I am still working on taking good knife photos, sorry. It looks beautiful in bright, natural sunlight, it makes the wood "pop"; and I love how the smooth scales feel in the pocket. Again, it was probably the last snakewood 48 left on the internet so I am assuming all the really good ones went first. Still, I like it alot.

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- David
 
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Here's what I just got. Not pleased with the shield as it came all scratched up along with some small specks of stuff poking out of the side of the shield, but she'll be a user starting this weekend. The contrast on the pile side(not pictured) isn't as good.
 
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Personally...i'd return it to GEC, I'd be a little ticked with that user or not. I'm sure they'll make it right for you.
 
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