Very nice but....

mendezj

mendezj

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This is a perfect GEC knife. The blade rests smack between the liners, it opens and closes so smoothly you want to do it all day long, the way the lock on the back fits between the scales is awesome, it was delivered suitably sharp from the factory (and now it cuts like laser ;)), the shield fits wonderfully flush with the bone, there isn't one flaw I can find with the knife. But, but, but I just asked for bone handles, but didn't say anything about the color...!! :o

The knife is so well made, though, that the color isn't really an issue, but, how do you guys feel about a traditional with flashy colors...??

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I like it! If it's that well made, it deserves to be a show-off! There's plenty of old traditionals with flashy colors (see celluloid).
 
I prefer traditional coloring on bone, but a little variety isn't a bad thing.
I like the pattern, and it sounds like you got a good one, so enjoy.

I can't let my son see that. He likes any knife that is blue :D
 
I couldn't live with that color regardless of how nice the knife might be otherwise.
(But it'd make a great giveaway.)
 
mendezj said:
..... but, how do you guys feel about a traditional with flashy colors...??
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Probably about the same way it sounds like you feel ..... not really my cup of tea, but if the knife is so well made otherwise, it will still be a pleasure to own and use. And who knows - maybe the color will grow on you after a while! :)
 
This was the my first slipjoint!
I have to admit I also had some doubts about the color. That changed in an instant after I first held it. And yes, it grows on you even more after a while, at least in my case.
 
I probably wouldn't order that color, but that's just me.

Otherwise it looks like a great knife!
 
Looks like it would match nicely w/ your favorite pair of Levis/Wranglers. I dig it! :thumbup:
 
I prefer traditional colors. Someone colored their bone knife in here with leather die. it looked good. I wonder how black die would cover it? Just a thought.Or, if you don't like it send it back as another option.
 
There are only a few colors I don't like on traditional knives. Bright baby blue being one of them. :D However, I think I could make an exception for that particular knife. I don't think I'd ever order one like that, but if a family member gave it to me as a gift, I'd use and enjoy it. If the color is too bright, you could always try staining it darker, as has been suggested above. Clean it up with soap & water, then alcohol, and try some some ink, oil paint, fabric or leather dye on it. I don't think you can make the color any worse! :p

I do like some bright colors on traditional knives- bright yellow especially. :thumbup:

I have a couple Rough Riders I've been thinking about playing with the color on, I'll give it a shot and see how it works. Although that might be more appropriate for the Maintenance & Tinkering forum.
 
It wouldn't be my choice, but hey, at least you don't have to worry about loosing it !!
 
Hey Juan,soak it in blood & see what happens.
Like a school science project,ya' know ??
Nice knife,I like blue :thumbup:.
-Vince
 
Here's something to ponder....As traditional knives came along in this country,there are alot of things tried,that now,somehow,are not deemed traditional. Metal handles,interframe handles,and weird celluloid colors,composite shields,in colors,too,all tried thru the years.
I bet,if a Co. 80 or 90 years ago,could have dyed bone like that,they'd be bringing big bucks on the bay now,yeah,they'd be "rare"

Anyhow,just something to consider,sorry for the ramble
-Vince :)
 
nice color, if you like it keep it, don't let a term stop you from liking something, you could call that a modern knife by a cavemans standards :D plus you'll not lose it as easily.
 
I think it's a great looking color.
I get tired of black and brown all the time.
Doc
 
Well here's some good news. I just took a Rough Rider doctor's knife from putrid, obnoxious, fluorescent green down to a nice deep hunter green in about ten minutes.

I tried natural chestnut ink and india ink first, which worked a little, but not as dramatically as I'd hoped. Then I used a Sharpie. I covered the entire scales with sharpie marker, and let it dry. Then I wiped everything off with Purell (alcohol) and repeated. I repeated this process three times, and now the scales are several shades darker, and have been "permanently" dyed. (I think)

The "ink" in Sharpie markers is basically an analine dye, like fabric dye. It is suspended in alcohol (or something like tolulene) which is thinner than water, and can penetrate a bit into the bone. When you clean it off of the surface, the stuff that has been worked into the bone should be there to stay. Sharpie ink does fade eventually, but it should take several years if not left out in the light all the time.
 
a bit bright but im a big fan of yeller so what do i know:)
Carry it it will age up a bit or maybe experiment with dyeing it if its bothering you... as was posted knives used to come in all manner of wacky celluloid patterns, so yours is nothing:D
Enjoy it!
gene
 
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