The Bison Belly!!

[waynorth]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone!!! As I carry this one through the end of the year, I'll bet the "ghostly" Bison etch will disappear pretty quickly!!

 

[mrknife]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone!!! As I carry this one through the end of the year, I'll bet the "ghostly" Bison etch will disappear pretty quickly!!View attachment 3035961

now if only it was a three legged buffalo! was surprised to see the hold up on these

 

[sf fanatic]

You all are probably wondering what happened to the Bison Belly!!!??? It is a bit of a tale, but I am happy to say, they are being shipped out tomorrow,
To your favorite dealer!! Here is the story behind the delay!!!
As you all know, Bill is a stickler for detail, and produces the best factory knives on the planet!! A cosmetic flaw turned up on virtually every knife, not seen until final finishing/polishing!! Oh Brother!!!
Bill sent me pictures, and while minimal, when I saw the blemish, I came very close to refusing the lot, with no replacement in sight!! We all want perfect GECs!!!
Bill sent me actual knives to view, and I had to agree that most gaps were "very minimal" to "minimal"!! After discussing it, and going back and forth with dealers, and Bill, and my wife(!!!), I decided to accept them and offer them!! They should come through a little less expensive than other GECs, and at least make very good using knives!!! The Ebony in some cases has silver grey streaks under strong light, and frankly I love the darn knife!!
The blemish is under the end of a bottom bolster - a slight gap - most too small for a cigarette paper!!
The whole run is marked "C" for cosmetic blemish!!! Most of you won't notice or care, but at least the knife is fully functional!!! Please don't ask for a knife to be "selected" - I am asking that they all get sent at random!! A big deal about a small thing, but I feel good about shipping them to you all!!View attachment 3035517View attachment 3035518View attachment 3035519View attachment 3035520
Here is my pic of the subject bolster!!View attachment 3035522
The gap only extends a small distance under one pile bolster!!

Sorry for the delay, and the "Wabi-Sabi" offering!! But I will carry this knife through Christmas, and open all presents as needed!!!!

(edited for spelling)

Charlie they still look great! Just remind our friend in Oregon to not forget about me !