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Wolf did you get one of the rosewood ones? Looks mighty pretty from what I can tell :thumbup:. You've inspired me to dig out my Grand P and carry her tomorrow.
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Trestle Pines Grand Portage
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Yes...Honduran Rosewood.
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This isn't old enough to be a zombie so I'm going to put in my .02 about the screwdriver tip. Years ago I had a SAK, that I used real hard on a tight screw. I couldn't get the screw loosened but I put a twist in the screwdriver tip and added a little side to side play. Lesson learned, pocket knife screwdrivers are a better than nothing resort. With the Grand Portage screwdriver tip being angled like it is, it will be hard to twist it so hard as to possibly loosen it up. The screwdriver tip is fine, it insures it's position as the better than nothing resort while protecting the knife from being used too hard. I'm leaving mine as is. I just got this knife today and I just think it's great. It feels good in hand and will be my constant EDC.
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Enjoy it BT... i carry the snot out of mine. And it goes a very long time without needing sharpening. I will dissagree with you about the screwdriver. It needs to be fixed to be useful at all in any sort of last-resort situation. It's not hard to do if you have any sort of belt sander or metal file.
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I get what your saying and won't disagree that it'll have limitations, I'm going to leave it alone for now and I'll let experience decide if I change it. It does feel good in the pocket and in hand.
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After reading this thread I decided to order one. My favorite thing about this design is TP created something of their own. It's not a copy and I thinks that's really cool. I enjoy different styles new and old alike. I think the steel choice is awesome and I like my copper dog, so this should turn out really nice after patina kicks in.
I decided to go with the Lacewood. Almost looks like a pinecone. Pics from the sale page.
I decided to go with the Lacewood. Almost looks like a pinecone. Pics from the sale page.
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Congrats on that knife, pretty sure you'll like it. For me it's my first knife with a steel better than 420hc, so I'll probably be awed by it's cutting performance for awhile. Just something about how smooth it cuts compared to my Case and Vic and Buck knives.
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It arrived today. Overall I like the knife. Minor marks on the bolster. Other than that I think it's a great product. Went right in my pocket so I'll test it out this week. The weak halfstop is kinda nice in some aspects. When opening the bottle opener it doesn't snap back hard at the halfstop point and kill my nail. Snaps open hard at the open position though.
I like the information that comes with the knife and the pouch that comes with it as well.
Some pics...
I like the information that comes with the knife and the pouch that comes with it as well.
Some pics...
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Yes indeed. Great knife so far [emoji106]. The edge is really something on these.
I just read through this entire thread, and I have to agree with TsarBomba....really?
Many of the perceived faults mentioned about TP knives are precisely things I like in a handmade item, they are most definitely not a mass production knife. Though I have some nice knives, I like best the ones that don't look like they were stamped out by robots and assembled by economic slaves. I haven't gotten a Grand Portage yet, but I do have a Portage in old growth ash and I love it dearly; carry it every single day, (in an old Buck 501 sheath, fits perfectly). I like that I can put the blade under a light, turn it back and forth, and see the evidence of hand finishing. I can see where a craftsman held it his hand that same way and turned it back and forth to judge his progress, I like being able to see that, (NOT a finishing fault in my book). I also am a huge fan of Greg using old growth recycled wood for handle material, makes it even more special, and it's a really good conversation starter. Does it look like a traditional Barlow, maybe not, but I'm not very traditional either, so that suits me just fine.
I'm not fortunate enough to own a GEC knife, (yet), so I can't comment on their quality, but I see nothing wrong with my Trestle Pines by Queen.
Many of the perceived faults mentioned about TP knives are precisely things I like in a handmade item, they are most definitely not a mass production knife. Though I have some nice knives, I like best the ones that don't look like they were stamped out by robots and assembled by economic slaves. I haven't gotten a Grand Portage yet, but I do have a Portage in old growth ash and I love it dearly; carry it every single day, (in an old Buck 501 sheath, fits perfectly). I like that I can put the blade under a light, turn it back and forth, and see the evidence of hand finishing. I can see where a craftsman held it his hand that same way and turned it back and forth to judge his progress, I like being able to see that, (NOT a finishing fault in my book). I also am a huge fan of Greg using old growth recycled wood for handle material, makes it even more special, and it's a really good conversation starter. Does it look like a traditional Barlow, maybe not, but I'm not very traditional either, so that suits me just fine.
I'm not fortunate enough to own a GEC knife, (yet), so I can't comment on their quality, but I see nothing wrong with my Trestle Pines by Queen.
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Hey Sonny, thinks for bringing the not quite zombie back.
I've had quite the love-hate relationship with my Grand Portage. After screwing around with it and finally getting it dull, I couldn't get it sharp. I like to free hand and really don't want to invest in an expensive set up.
Anyway after much investigating and googling, I finally adjusted my technique and finally I have the ability to get a very good edge on my Grand Portage. It'll cut most the hairs on my arm, so I still can't get it as sharp as my less expensive knives. However in consideration as to how long it'll hold the edge and the job it does in turning a page of yellow tablet into strips, I'm happy with it and so it is undisputedly my sole pocket carry. The thing just seems to have soul. I mean just holding it there seems something special about it. I've got a few scratches on the blade from my frustration when I was working on my sharpening technique. That course Smith's stone won't take any guff I guess. I just know that long after a Beer Scout has rusted away, my Grand Portage will still serve me well.
I've had quite the love-hate relationship with my Grand Portage. After screwing around with it and finally getting it dull, I couldn't get it sharp. I like to free hand and really don't want to invest in an expensive set up.
Anyway after much investigating and googling, I finally adjusted my technique and finally I have the ability to get a very good edge on my Grand Portage. It'll cut most the hairs on my arm, so I still can't get it as sharp as my less expensive knives. However in consideration as to how long it'll hold the edge and the job it does in turning a page of yellow tablet into strips, I'm happy with it and so it is undisputedly my sole pocket carry. The thing just seems to have soul. I mean just holding it there seems something special about it. I've got a few scratches on the blade from my frustration when I was working on my sharpening technique. That course Smith's stone won't take any guff I guess. I just know that long after a Beer Scout has rusted away, my Grand Portage will still serve me well.