Show off your 15's

GlennH said:
Pardon my ignorance, but I've owned a few different knives and they all had pretty standard main clip blade, spey and sheepsfoot combinations. I've seen this type of blade on a few different knives, and it looks similar to the shape of a straight razor. What exactly is the purpose of this shape, and what is it properly called? I see lots of the GEC number 15's with this blade, and to be honest, it will keep me from even thinking about buying one, if it's equipped with one of those. Just a standard clip for me, thanks.
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It's a 'one arm blade'. You catch the hook on your boot heel, or something firm and you can lever the knife open with one hand. At first, I felt as you do, because they look odd, but I've grown to love it..... doubles as a fork too! I have that exact knife in Mr Bad Examples photo.... probably one of my favorite #15's. To my knowledge, it's the only caplifter GEC made with the one arm blade. Great for drinking beer and eating snacks! :D GEC denotes this blade with an A on the stamp.
 
Thanks draggat! That makes sense now, but still doesn't change how I feel about them;). I'm not sure they'd make it through customs into Australia anyway. I think any one-handed open is a big no-no. Not sure why. A fixed blade doesn't even need to be opened, and they're ok. Anyway, I love the look of the 15s with the caplifter and big regular clip or drop point/skinner. One day I'll have one (or more).
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I'm not usually one for acrylics, but I sure do love me some SunBrite.

Put it on a #15 with a caplifter?

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I'm there.

~ P.
 
Great buy, Sarah! I have come close to buying this one many times. However there are many others that are beckoning at this time, maybe I can find one in the not so distant future.
 
pertinux said:
I'm not usually one for acrylics, but I sure do love me some SunBrite.

Put it on a #15 with a caplifter?

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I'm there.

~ P.
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Wow Pertinux! that one is really nice. I have one ordered but unfortunately the USPS took it in the wrong direction completely and now its just sitting somewhere in Lubbock, Texas... :mad:
 
singin50 said:
Great buy, Sarah! I have come close to buying this one many times. However there are many others that are beckoning at this time, maybe I can find one in the not so distant future.
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Thanks, and-- I know the feeling. I can't believe I (evidently) blinked and missed the micarta-clad #15s sporting one-armed blades and caplifters, but given one cannot catch them All? I am well-pleased with this one.

~ P.
 
That Sunbrite cheers me up in the eternal night of the Arctic (about 4 hours 'light' now but it was sunny for 2 hours today, crazed laughter :D:D ) It really looks appealing.

On another note, am I the only one who would like a Wharncliffe on a Barehead 15?? Could pinch that open nicely I believe.

Thanks, Will
 
Love the new run of crownlifters, especially the canvas covers:D The sunbrite is great as well, would love to see that on a Bullnose.


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I just got two Crown Lifters sunbrite and antique yellow jig bone and I agree with you guys about the quality. They are tight no gaps in the liners at all, perfect blade centering, smooth transitions between materials and the bolster, no overly deep recessed pin heads, pretty sharp out of the box and just about perfect pulls. GEC is at the top of their game! Nice photos guys and gals
 
Got this in a trade, was pleasantly surprised when I realized it was smooth ivory bone, instead of nifebrite lol.
 
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