Some Questions on a GEC #23 (pics included)

[Pink Guy]

I finally bought my first GEC knife. There are some gaps that just formed between the ebony scales and the liner. I think it's because the knife got wet when I sharpened it. Also, the point is only barely concealed by the handle. I'm worried that if I continue to use and sharpen the knife, the point will be exposed.

 

[Tyler.Bachman]

I finally bought my first GEC knife. There are some gaps that just formed between the ebony scales and the liner. I think it's because the knife got wet when I sharpened it. Also, the point is only barely concealed by the handle. I'm worried that if I continue to use and sharpen the knife, the point will be exposed.

The point problem can be solved by filing the kick down as for the scale problem why do you use water while sharpening try oil instead

 

[rma100]

Actually, what you describe, on a user knife are not problems at all. The gap you show in your close up is totally inconsequential on a user knife. It will not affect the way the blade cuts one iota. As for the point of the blade "I'm worried that if I continue to use and sharpen the knife, the point will be exposed." The point is NOT exposed now. Don't borrow trouble. Any knife if used and sharpened enough will expose the point. It's not something to worry about. If and when it happens, file the kick a little bit and put it back in your pocket. It's called maintainence.

 

[GaiusJulius]

No worries, these are not big issues. Wood is a natural material, so it does have a tendency to warp, expand, and contract when exposed to moisture, as do bone and horn. We use them because they're beautiful, not because they're perfect.

It's very possible that after the knife dries out thoroughly, the wood will return to normal. I'd give it a week. The gap is pretty small and I wouldn't let it bother me, but if it bothers you, I can't say you're wrong. Maybe Micarta is a better handle material for your personal usage.

The point of the blade is likewise something not to fret about. As the gentlemen above have said, if the point is eventually exposed in normal sharpening, it's really easy to file down the kick a smidgen, which is the pointy part of the tang, right below the sharpened edge of the blade. GEC gives you as much blade as they can squeeze into the knife, which gives you the greatest longevity -more sharpenings. But that does mean you might have to file the kick sooner than on some other brands, where the tip is more deeply recessed.

You got a beautiful knife, congratulations! I really like the drop/pen blade combination.