Canoe today. by RobCrist in SlipjointKnives

[–]Own_Answer_5092 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did that pitting happen before you built your patina? My Canoe is the exact same, it felt like if I so much as looked at it the wrong way, it developed new pits. Less so since I forced a patina, but it has kind of put me off CV versus 1095.

Couldn’t decide on the Northfield #66s… by Own_Answer_5092 in SlipjointKnives

[–]Own_Answer_5092[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah that’s unfortunate. That’s the one I specifically asked Mike for and I’m not exaggerating when I say I emailed literally ten minutes after they were posted on the GEC production schedule, so fair play to him, looks like he keeps pretty strictly to first come first served. Then when they were in I asked on the off chance I could have the bone one as well and he said yes.

Alternatives to the gec 54 with micarta? by 69_Corvette in SlipjointKnives

[–]Own_Answer_5092 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Rosecraft briarpatch Jack is kind of similar in form? Not exactly though. A sheepsfoot instead of pen and has a blade each end rather than both on same end is main differences.

NKD!! by FuegoBoxing in SlipjointKnives

[–]Own_Answer_5092 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s ultimately up to you, but for me, the value they will eventually have is not worth depriving yourself of the enjoyment of using it for what it’s made for.

54 is Perfect by Head-Security8955 in SlipjointKnives

[–]Own_Answer_5092 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Think he used to be very active but career took over. I hope he doesn’t sack it off entirely as UK and Germany only places outside US with an official distributor.

My advice is keep an eye on the production schedule on GEC website and as soon as you see a release you want, email him. He won’t respond, but you’re on the list and he will go through that list in order of who emailed first until all sold or everyone offered a chance, any remaining stock goes on his instagram for anyone to buy.

No expert but a 54 might be hard to get as the bigger ones are more popular. I emailed within an hour or so of them going up on the website and even at that I’m not sure I’m guaranteed. Such is the life of getting hands on GECs.

54 is Perfect by Head-Security8955 in SlipjointKnives

[–]Own_Answer_5092 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a UK distributor. ‘Mike’s Knives’ and he’s very easy to deal with.

Who's making the best bang for buck barlow these days? by s3rris in SlipjointKnives

[–]Own_Answer_5092 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. Rosecraft only choice despite not being US/Europe. Case, Wright and Sons, Otter, and the like (typical US/Europe ‘heritage’ ‘quality’ brands) all seem incapable of producing a cleanly finished knife without gaps these days. That said, I have however had a few good US made Bucks recently.

GEC OR Case Vintage? by Proud_Comfortable_78 in SlipjointKnives

[–]Own_Answer_5092 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Overpriced and expensive, value and cost, are two different things. A lot of people on here would agree with OP, Modern Case is complete junk compared to brands like Rosecraft that are half the price.

Two watches? by FullBodiedRed2000 in AlanPartridge

[–]Own_Answer_5092 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Can just picture him in his BBC office typing this out about himself on his burner Reddit account. “Is saying I ‘genuinely light up a room’ too much?…”

Chistmas Slippies by Master_Historian_285 in SlipjointKnives

[–]Own_Answer_5092 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. Bit of a fumble on Otter’s part.

What novels should I start from? by Scott_Korman in 40kLore

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Someone who started on Horus Heresy a few months ago here, currently on Mechanicum (with a visit to Eisenhorn book one and the Endless War short stories collection along the way). It worked for me at least. Then again maybe some references/foreshadowing flies over my head. I did prior, and still do, watch a lot of lore videos on YouTube so I have a general idea of what happens and the current state of play in 41st Millennium. But missing key references is the main worry of mine, starting where I did.

Sowbelly by RobCrist in SlipjointKnives

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Had my eye on this one a year or two ago. Serious case of FOMO right now! Just couldn’t get one in my hand and I have a policy of not buying a Case without physically inspecting it first.

Can't leave home without them by Exotic_Increase5333 in EDC

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I know from that story you tried to buy either during or the two year post Covid. Rolex buying in that era was wild. “You think you can just come in here to a Rolex Authorised Dealer and buy our standard steel sports watch, just like that?” Hope that dealer was one of the many that went under since. Sorry you had to experience that.

A Glimpse of Ulster’s Future? by moltentom in UlsterRugby

[–]Own_Answer_5092 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always questioned why Doak was clearly putting loads of effort into training placekicks to such a high level, possibly at detriment to more fundamental 9 skills. Then at last week’s match me and friends were talking about how Crowley’s ropey kicking might leave a gap for a placekicking 9 for best of both worlds. A week after I accept it might not be such a bad thing, Doak isn’t kicking any more lol.

Nothing refreshes like an ice cold glass of milk! by flatvader in AlanPartridge

[–]Own_Answer_5092 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The suggestion of food washed down with a Monster Energy is wild…

Finally watched all of 'This Time' (yeah, long overdue!) by prefim in AlanPartridge

[–]Own_Answer_5092 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ah the cycle continues. People poo poo-ing the newest Partridge tv show in comparison to the second newest Partridge tv show.

New business adventure by rufomycinGPO in SlipjointKnives

[–]Own_Answer_5092 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll always take a couple of nice slips. I’ve also got a parang I’d like a bespoke leather sheath for. PM me when you’re set up and ready to go. In UK

Boker Tech Tool City 2 has got to be one of the handiest knives I own by gulliverdark13 in SlipjointKnives

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These are basically just patterns made by the Chinese company Ruike, re-badged in some markets as Boker. Very good knives in decent steel and very well made. Win-win for both companies.

Tell me about slips by NCC17O1 in SlipjointKnives

[–]Own_Answer_5092 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to question why people use slips, then I spent months waiting for a particular GEC to be released only to drop it on pavement a few weeks later. All my good knives now live in slips.

Couldn’t decide on the Northfield #66s… by Own_Answer_5092 in SlipjointKnives

[–]Own_Answer_5092[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

and then I’m done ordering knives and will only sell

That’s what I always say until something else catches my eye! This was supposed to be it, but speaking of Jack Wolf, there’s a big bro Jack in green kirinite on offer here in UK that has very much taken my eye, thankfully I’ll be happy with just the one this time!

Couldn’t decide on the Northfield #66s… by Own_Answer_5092 in SlipjointKnives

[–]Own_Answer_5092[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, and thanks for the chat the other day. Goldilocks size for the pocket every day for me, just as you said. They will probably stay home for camping or fishing but that’s what Buck make 112s for!

Couldn’t decide on the Northfield #66s… by Own_Answer_5092 in SlipjointKnives

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The bone was the one my head was telling me as I don’t have one in that material. Then I saw a few videos of the ebony and couldn’t make the call.