The Queen Vs The Dean

[Corn Fed]

You've got the valley queen and you've got the James Dean
Both sides of the isle and all those between
Which one is dirty and which one is clean?
Opinions will vary but all will be seen

 

[Alex.Y.]

I don't get the context, but knives are beautiful and that 77 is coolest knife from GEC by my taste. Only 7711 with a sepia bone could beat it, and it doesn't exist so far, only 7722 with that cover if I recall correctly.

 

[Corn Fed]

Thanks, Alex. The context is safe queens vs users. The pristine vs rough edges. Thanks.

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks, Alex. The context is safe queens vs users. The pristine vs rough edges. Thanks.

You probably think you're dealing with a bunch of smart folks! Thanks for the explanation

 

[Alex.Y.]

Thanks, Alex. The context is safe queens vs users. The pristine vs rough edges. Thanks.

Got it! Well, I prefer them to be like new as long as possible and never force a patina or anything, but if there is a need then I use them, and if they need to be sharpened I sharpen them, which of course gives my knives a character (slowly) and I am okay with that. Life gives all of us a character.

 

[Jack Black]

 

[Corn Fed]

Yep. I'm with you. I like both. An awesome blade in use and beat to hell, and one just like it preserved. I'm on both sides.

 

[Jack Black]

Have to say, I don't think I own a single knife I wouldn't use. Some just get used more than others

 

[Corn Fed]

I hear you, man. But I keep some pristine. That's the point. But, I totally respect your view. Thanks, man.

 

[ephsea]

Both! I use all my knives, and if I can't bring myself to (only one so far) I sell them to one of ya'll, so you can keep it purdy and maybe show me pictures now and then. So while I myself do not enjoy owning safe queens, I love looking at other people's. Best of both worlds, cost of only one!

 

[Old Engineer]

I have a lot that I keep like new that I will carry in the left pocket with a user in the right pocket
1 that I use and 2 that I have never used .

I am original owner of both . Two Northfield 73s and the Liner Lock has been carried but never used .

Only this 77 has been used .

Only the Jigged Bone has been used

Only the 73 has been used .

Only the Clip Blade one has been used

 

[Hickory n steel]

No safe queens for me, I don't even own a safe.
This sign goes for knives too as they're also tools, but I plan to get one specific to signs.