GEC 39 Old Sheffield Jack

[Alex.Y.]

And yes, camel bone is very dense which effects the dyeing process

Im sure how long they sit in the dye bath, and the concentration matters too, but ive never made handle scales except silver ones and that was mostly trimming

I wonder why wouldn't they modify the painting process in such case, so they'll get darker covers occasionally but at least they won't be almost white...

I have also seen cattle bone runs with similar variation.

By GEC or someone else?

 

[Alex.Y.]

As a side note, fat spear could be interesting on that pattern.

 

[Quiet]

I wonder why wouldn't they modify the painting process in such case, so they'll get darker covers occasionally but at least they won't be almost white...


By GEC or someone else?

Both by GEC as well as others. Again, dye consistency is a result of multiple factors. There are no makers that I'm aware of who produce an entire run of a bone handled knife where every single knife is consistently colored. I know GEC sure doesn't. I have an extensive GEC collection, and I've moved knives along that I received because I didn't like the dye job, only to purchase the same knife with a better dye job afterward. I'm understanding of what they have to deal with, so it is what it is.

 

[SteveC]

I wonder if Oil the Joints will be on this one

 

[Matt_WY]

I wonder why wouldn't they modify the painting process in such case, so they'll get darker covers occasionally but at least they won't be almost white...


By GEC or someone else?

I believe this look is exactly what GEC and many knife collectors are looking for with camel bone. It’s luck of the draw but produces some unique and desirable handles.

 

[Alex.Y.]

it is what it is

Sad but true, as they say. Still might try and go for that one.

It’s luck of the draw

And requires even more luck than a stag!


Another funny thing is that you most likely can't gift such knives to non-knife people, because they'll most definitely think that they're flawed, haha.

 

[EngrSorenson]

awwww dammit...
... I'm going to have to work hard to resist this one.

 

[Snodgrass]

I wonder if Oil the Joints will be on this one

It's a regular run, not a CC involved knife, so I doubt it. I believe Charlie has 'dibs' on that tang stamp

 

[waverave]

GEC posted early today!

 

[waynorth]

A lot more Sheffield knives were made with spear blades, than any other blade! The knife has a nice antique look - I definitely must get one!! (And hope it's not "pink"!!)

 

[LastRodeo]

Maybe a 3.5" lambsfoot is also in the works?

 

[PoleMonkey13]

You’re not kidding. The clip vs. the spear is like night and day. IMHO.

Fact.

 

[Erik Hansen]

 

[Alex.Y.]

Could anyone please remind what is pioneer bone?

 

[FranklinG]

I would like one please.

 

[Modoc ED]

Could anyone please remind what is pioneer bone?

Pioneer bone is bone taken from the Santa Fe Trail and Oregon Trail from the horses and oxen that died along the way as the Pioneers of the 1800s moved Westward.

Sorry - couldn't help myself

 

[Alex.Y.]

Pioneer bone is bone taken from the Santa Fe Trail and Oregon Trail from the horses and oxen that died along the way as the Pioneers of the 1800s moved Westward.

Sorry - couldn't help myself

I suppose that's a joke?

I mean, what's the difference between the pioneer bone and natural bone?

 

[dantzk8]

View attachment 2010042

Closed size: 3 1/2". Too small.
Sigh of relief.

Dan.

 

[mrknife]

Pioneer bone is bone taken from the Santa Fe Trail and Oregon Trail from the horses and oxen that died along the way as the Pioneers of the 1800s moved Westward.

Sorry - couldn't help myself

from all those people who died of dysentery

 

[Erik Hansen]

Pioneer Bone is often shaped like stag I believe…(convex, even, concave).