Spey blades!

hoppes no9

hoppes no9

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OK, I'm new to this knife thing, but I'm developing a real appreciation for spey blades. They have both straight and curved sections, kind of the best of both worlds, and they sit so close to the handle when closed -- I love it!

Anybody else?

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The knife I carry when I'll be eating lunch at work is this GEC trapper. The spey works great for food prep, spreading condiments, etc., and the stainless blades always look clean and presentable to the uninitiated. Pretty elk stag as well.

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I don't care for them much as I prefer single blade slipjoints and want a more useful point. On multi-blade knives I don't mind them.



- Christian
 
This is why I love the trapper pattern so much. I find a blade with a good point is very useful in day to day tasks. I'm also in the group that prefers a Spey blade for food chores so with a trapper I have the best of both worlds!

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A Mike Latham (collectorknives.net) 3 3/4" SFO Farmer Jack manufactured by GEC with a GEC bail added. Unique and useful.

 
perchjerk said:
This is why I love the trapper pattern so much. I find a blade with a good point is very useful in day to day tasks. I'm also in the group that prefers a Spey blade for food chores so with a trapper I have the best of both worlds!

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Is that yellow or indian paintbrush? How do you like the flat bolsters?
 
Agree with you there Ed. I just sold one of the two ebony Farmers and kept the other as a user.
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I must admit I rarely use them. The spey blades I have are on stockman patterns and they tend to get used for scraping, gouging and other non edge friendly chores.

I'm a sheepfoot man, I like the strength above the point and find they fit the bill with me.

Paul
 
hoppes no9 said:
Is that yellow or indian paintbrush? How do you like the flat bolsters?
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It's actually burnt orange bone made in 2009. I just happened to run across it on a dealers site and had to have it. As far as the flat bolsters go, I actually like them more than I thought I would. The corners are alittle sharp but it's really a non issue.
 
pmew said:
I must admit I rarely use them. The spey blades I have are on stockman patterns and they tend to get used for scraping, gouging and other non edge friendly chores.

I'm a sheepfoot man, I like the strength above the point and find they fit the bill with me.

Paul
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+1 this is how I feel as well. I have really considered giving one of the single spey blade Charlows a chance as I do like the way they look but I'm a sucker for a good sheepsfoot. I like how the sheepsfoot blades can typically be pinched open, they are easier to sharpen and seem to excel at opening boxes which is what my pocket knives realistically do 90% of the time.
 
perchjerk said:
It's actually burnt orange bone made in 2009. I just happened to run across it on a dealers site and had to have it. As far as the flat bolsters go, I actually like them more than I thought I would. The corners are alittle sharp but it's really a non issue.
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Seriously, if you ever decide to part with that one, drop me a line.


Hey -- look at what the post-lady just delivered! Another spey!

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hoppes no9 said:
Seriously, if you ever decide to part with that one, drop me a line.


Hey -- look at what the post-lady just delivered! Another spey!

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That is the exact version I like! The spey blade and yellow bone look great together. Congrats on that one. :)
 
I must say I LOVE the spey blade. Also the Spear, but the spey does just fine for my daily tasks. My single spey Charlow in AB has been my constant companion for about 4 months now, with no end in sight. It just prepped some chicken for the grill in fact. Opening mail, dinner knife for meat, etc I've found it to do just fine.

I do like the sheepfoot blade but it rides WAY too proud for my taste when in the pocket. The spey is just the opposite, in fact it's about the lowest riding blade there is in the closed position.

My 48 Trapper is the best of both worlds though :)

 
There isn't much I can't do with a spey but I'm not a huge fan of them on a single blade knife (although I do have the single spey charlow). Personally a main blade spey along with a pen is a perfect combination.
 
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