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Also with the Forum knife came these 2 tickets 
It's been a great week so far.
It's been a great week so far.
Important Info! Bladeforums Knife for 2017 - 6/26 Update!
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YES!
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That looks knice with the polished bolsters like that. My other Forum Barlow has polished NS bolsters IIRC and every time I put it in my pocket I'd have to polish it up with my Mothers Mag polish. I looks so good with that deep polish and the way it reflects but I'm lookin' forward to seein' how the satin finish holds up on the bolsters as they are. Nice buff job BTW
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I have my Pearl William Henry in a leather slip case and my custom slipjoints of a few of my nicer more expensive traditionals but my work knives, like my Case Camper, or even my forum knives get tossed in pocket after the honeymoon period. That space in time when I try to take as many pictures of it while brand spankin' new. After it's first scratch or ding it rides with the rest of the detritus in my pocket bottom.
I have been makin' slip sheaths for many more of my knives than normal, not so much to baby them but make them easier to find in my pocket bottom. Here's the 2015 Traditional forum's knife, the CSC Serpentine Shadow Jack with Birdseye pivots I carry in a double carry slip sheath with my Lone Wolf/Loveless City knife.
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I totally get where you're coming from. BUT I like the slips because they keep my knife upright in my pocket. I can't stand it when they go sideways! I'm a big fan of the slips @knifeswapper has made/sells, personally. Don't take up much room and are super nice. And durable.
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I have had a lot of traditional knives come and go in my collection in the past few years, but this one isn't going anywhere. This blade is one that I will cherish for a long time to come. I truly appreciate the amount of work that was put into this knife. Logistically my mind is blown at how one man got all these shipped so fast! THANKS again to @gunstockjack! It was also awesome to find out that @gunstockjack lived in the same small California town that I grew up in. A huge thanks to
waynorth
for letting us, use his mythical TC Barlow as a pattern for the forum knife. Yesterday, when my 7 year old son saw the forum knife he said, "OHHHHH I want that one!" I told him one day you can have this one...He has already claimed dibs on a couple of my traditional blades!
waynorth
for letting us, use his mythical TC Barlow as a pattern for the forum knife. Yesterday, when my 7 year old son saw the forum knife he said, "OHHHHH I want that one!" I told him one day you can have this one...He has already claimed dibs on a couple of my traditional blades!
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View attachment 756453 I got mine today. What a great knife! Thank you Charlie and Barry.
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I have had a lot of traditional knives come and go in my collection in the past few years, but this one isn't going anywhere. This blade is one that I will cherish for a long time to come. I truly appreciate the amount of work that was put into this knife. Logistically my mind is blown at how one man got all these shipped so fast! THANKS again to @gunstockjack! It was also awesome to find out that @gunstockjack lived in the same small California town that I grew up in. A huge thanks to
Barry has a stash of elves locked in his basement to help with quality checks and label application.
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Sweet!!! Love me a quality, thin, and pinchable blade. Wasn't exactly sure how I would feel about covers. But now in-hand, I absolutely love them. My first TC, and it's simply amazing. Thank you to everyone that had their hand in making this happen.
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Mine got here a couple of days ago. Was thinking I'd probably give it away, but since it is smaller (thinner and shorter) than I imagined it would be, which, for me is a very good thing, this will be a keeper. As far as I can tell it is flawless.
My resolution this year was been to off load slip joints and only procure fixed blades, scout patterns, and the BF knife of the Year. This is the only pocket knife I've bought this year, and I can't think of as better purchase I could have made.
My resolution this year was been to off load slip joints and only procure fixed blades, scout patterns, and the BF knife of the Year. This is the only pocket knife I've bought this year, and I can't think of as better purchase I could have made.
Wish I'd gotten in on these, I think the nail nick and micarta make it a very practical (and therefore traditional) barlow. However, it is the forum knife and I was not active on the forum when it was being set up, so I am alright with not getting one. Even the dealer price was a little much, considering it was more than the normal run of TCs. I do think it will calm down, considering it was such a big run.
Is the "Limited Production Run" on the label a bit tongue in cheek, being that it is by far the largest TC run and one of the top probably 5 largest runs GEC has done in general?
They've all looked great, I think everyone who contributed helped put together a great product. GEC and
waynorth
always are a superb duo!
Is the "Limited Production Run" on the label a bit tongue in cheek, being that it is by far the largest TC run and one of the top probably 5 largest runs GEC has done in general?
They've all looked great, I think everyone who contributed helped put together a great product. GEC and
waynorth
always are a superb duo!