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Sabercat

Sabercat

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So I was doing some digging a couple of weeks ago, trying to find someone who may have a particular Eureka I'm really trying to acquire.

I noticed that Rockon75 Rockon75 had purchased a eureka that may be the one (I couldn't tell from the closed thread what the handles were), and I contacted him to see if it was the one I sought, and more importantly - if he was willing to sell.

I've chatted with Rockon75 in the past a fair amount, and as always he was friendly and receptive to my inquiry. He sadly informed me that he didn't have the specific #92 that I wanted, but did have a couple of others. Of course, being a great pattern regardless, I told him that if he'd ever decide to sell, to let me know. He indicated that may be a possibility one day, and asked if I was wanting one to use or safekeep...

A handful of days later (about a week ago), I received a package in the mail that I wasn't expecting, and low and behold it contained a well loved eureka Jack with ebony handles. Rockon75 utilized Charlie to obtain my address (thank you @waynorth !) and very generously gifted me his user #92!

What a wonderful knife! It has such simple beauty that I don't think I would have noticed had it not been for this thoughtful gesture. I decided I wanted to carry it for a week at least to truly appreciate it before posting my "thank you thread" to Rockon75. I've had it hiking, cutting hot dog sticks, cutting up hoagies at our picnic, & performing mundane package opening over the past 7 days, and it's such a great performer. Mostly though, I just sit and look at it, and think of how lucky I am, how great "the porch" is, and how Rockon75 is a super guy!

It's with the utmost and sincere gratitude that I say THANK YOU Rockon75!20180830_203738.jpg
 
The generosity and fellowship never ceases to amaze me, here on the porch.

It is a heartwarming pleasure to witness, truly.

What a great gift, Sabercat..use it well...and right on, Rockon75.

Outstanding
 
Should rename this place The Sea of Tranquility :) An oasis of decency and altruism in contrast to the often cynical and boorish world :eek:

I'll go out on a limb and say the Eureka is GEC's best Jack pattern: revival of an old and difficult to find pattern, grand blade choice and best enjoyed Barehead (like most knives ;)) I treasure mine and just wonder why GEC won't make another run. The Galvanic SFOs were deeply impressive too.

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I've been lucky enough to receive presents from members, help in finding stuff and positive responses on enquiring about the availability of knives too. I hope I have been able to return some of this too.

I'd just like to add that the Eureka's sister knife the Talon is also a remarkable pattern. Its Spear is slightly different from the Eureka's. I was wanting one for ages with no success and I contacted Ken Krol in Canada with enquiries about if he would sell or trade his NIT one. I was intending to use it and have done so with great pleasure. He simply sent it to me out of kindness, I was moved but we don't hear from him lately on the Forum. I hope he is well.

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