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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on May 26, 2011 at 20:02

Max,

What do you think...will the spring be heavy duty?

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Dave Taylor on May 26, 2011 at 20:36

Aha!  Just as I thought. 

I'm with Max on this one.  Right on Max!

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on May 26, 2011 at 20:40

This is the style knife I had when I was a little boy. I heard that there gonna make a few in 440c stainless, is that right?

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on May 26, 2011 at 20:48

Robert,

I would think so.  Next version out should be Northfield and then GEC in stainless Robert.  This is the production schedule so far

#72 Northfield Lockback with new Lumber Jack Spear Blade, Jigged Bone, Primitive Bone, Burnt Stag

Permalink Reply by biglmbass on May 27, 2011 at 7:26

Looks much like the spear used on the barehead 56 doglegs.  Perhaps wider in profile...

Permalink Reply by Morrie Mayfield on May 27, 2011 at 13:32

Boy that brings back some memories!!!!!!!!!!

Robert Burris said:

This is the style knife I had when I was a little boy. I heard that there gonna make a few in 440c stainless, is that right?

Permalink Reply by Jean-François on May 27, 2011 at 15:01

Elegant knife. I like it very much although my ideal blade shape would be slightly different (I can't see if it features a - purely cosmetic but nice - false edge):

 

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Dave Taylor on May 27, 2011 at 16:43

I'm with you Jean.  I would even go a bit farther on the blade shape and begin my edge bevel at about the position of the Tidioute "E" and extend it in a gradual and gentle curve up to mid-point on the blade.  I just happen to like a long and gradual "belly" to my blades.

I do believe there will be a nice swedge on the top of the blade, and I would expect the Northfield knives will have the long, French style, nail pull and perhaps threaded bolsters as well.

I think this is going to be another popular #72 pattern.  The wide blade should make it an easy opening knife even without using the nail nick.  The precisely fitted lock and the unique coil spring actuating the locking bar make this one fine Lockback. 

 

Permalink Reply by Jean-François on May 27, 2011 at 21:19

Dave, I think that I see what you mean. Yes, that would be fine.

Permalink Reply by Chris Stookey on May 28, 2011 at 2:49

I definitely like it. I hope that it comes in a variety of configurations.

Permalink Reply by Bob Andrews on May 28, 2011 at 5:46

I have this knife in hand and,#1 the spring,as in most GEC lockbacks,is very light. # 2,the 440c 72's  that are coming,will be made with a clip blade,and another run with the wharncliffe blade. The Northfield 72's with Lumberjack Spear Blade are coming in Jigged Bone[color to be determined],Primitive Bone,Snakewood,and Burnt Stag.As far as I know at this time.LOL.

Bob

Old Hundred Collectibles

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Dave Taylor on May 28, 2011 at 9:14

Thanks Bob! 

Any word as to when those #72's in 440-C might show up?

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