The Bison Belly!!

waynorth said:
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!!!!🎁🎄🎁🎁
🎄🎅🤶🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌:cool::cool:
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Charlie they still look great! Just remind our friend in Oregon to not forget about me 😜!
 
I am surprised they managed to produce the whole lot before noticing the issue, unless there was some unexpected shrinkage (or something similar) after they were finished.
Bill Owes Charlie a new and improved SFO very soon, I think :)
 
calm said:
I am surprised they managed to produce the whole lot before noticing the issue, unless there was some unexpected shrinkage (or something similar) after they were finished.
Bill Owes Charlie a new and improved SFO very soon, I think :)
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You just have to convince Bill!! I've agonized for weeks over that darn thing!! (It is a subtle issue though)!!
 
danno50 said:
Those are looking great, Charlie! That minuscule flaw on the bolster is nothing for concern in my opinion. Looking forward to seeing one in person.
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Ya I don't find it that big of a deal,now if the blade was put in upside down I may take issue with it.but than again that may start a trend amongst the lesser educated.
 
waynorth said:
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!!!!🎁🎄🎁🎁
🎄🎅🤶🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌:cool::cool:
(edited for spelling)
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The attention to detail and concern you both show in producing a quality product is highly commendable and shows true character.

To me a slight flaw makes the knife yours and encourages them to be used as they should be.

Even with a declared flaw it’s better than most manufacturers idea of perfect.

To all who get one, use and enjoy and post photos. 😎
 
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