Thanks Jan!

Jan, Where is the "Whats Happening today" link?

Here ya Go Dana,

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/information/whats-happening-jan...

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/information/whats-happening-jan...

What's at the end of the Hall? Looks Like Paul  Bunyan to me....

Thanks Alan and Jan. Got it and bookmarked it.

Yep, I've seen those 66's what's up with them spear blades.

I'd like to see nail nicks added to those

I got excited when I got the news of a Moose in production until I realized, I just got one that size in stag. What I'm really looking for is a 54 Moose in Primitive Bone.

That would be very nice, the #54 would look great with some beautiful age old primitive bone. 

I can't find out, are they making some #66 Moose patterns and if they are, then in what handle materials. I'm looking to get a small moose for a user in wood or bone. I'm fired up, finally, a Moose!

Robert,

This is what I see from one of the distributors:

#66 – Moose – Big Clip and Big Spear

Tidioute – Smooth Bolsters
Spring Green Bone
Ebony Wood
Tomato

Northfield – Lined Slanted Dimpled Bolsters
Southwest Turquoise Acrylic
Cocobolo Wood

Northfield – Straight Lined Dimpled Bolsters
Blood Red Bone
Burnt Stag
Genuine Stag
Primitive Bone

Jan, I see the Primitive Bone Calf Ropers are up on GEC's new release page!

That will do just fine, I'd like one in Cocobolo. After all this time and all the knives I've been through, I don't have one in Cocobolo. I have a bunch in wood just not that one. I wanted another small moose to use when I wear shorts in the summer. Thanks Tom.

Dark%20Front.JPGLight%20back.JPG I just received this Northfield #36 in burnt stag . The handles are different shades. What do y'all think?

I LOVE-EM!

Thanks Clint. I was considering returning it, thinking it was mismatched. But I really do like each piece.

Dana,

I really like them also, gorgeous scales.

Robert,

Still crossing my fingers for a 54 moose for you

Tom,

Already on the way (LOL) 

Lets see if I can get this picture layout right this time. Nice or mismatched?

Miss Jan, are they gonna make some 66 moose patterns?

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/information/whats-happening-jan...

According to the What Happening today, they are building parts for one

I saw that today but that doesn't tell me exactly what their making. I did see the name Moose, so thats got me hanging on...lol

Sorry Robert,

Go look at these 66 Mooses

http://www.shop.tsaknives.com/66BJM_c88.htm

Robert,

The post that I put up earlier was from Collector Knives early reservation page. Seems pretty clear what Mooses will be made.

Yeah, we have a Moose on the way. I wouldn't mind picking one up, but I keep looking at the #66 jacks and I don't know, they look really good.

A few Knife pics.

One more. The Buffalo Horn duo.

Dana,

In the pic of the knives on the blue and white towels (below) that Spyderco stands out like a guy eating a cheeseburger at a vegetarian convention!

You have some very drool-worthy knives, my friend!

Cheers!

Ron, Good analogy. I do have a more appropriate drawer for that Spyderco Military.

But the Spyderco is enjoying the company

Dana, you got a nice collection for sure. I don't buy as many Case knives as I once did, but they still make a better pocket knife than I do. : )

Those Backpockets interest me, but don't tell GEC. LOL

Well Johnny, Case was my 1st love

Also Johnny, those back pockets have that abrupt half stop. It will suprise you if your not expecting it.

Dana, I have a good friend who has one and I got to play with it for a while. I really do like the knife, I may end up with one someday.

Dana, looks to me like you got yourself a beauty from the #36 Buffalo Horn Sunfish run we did last year, lucky you. I hope you enjoy it's infinite wonders. I know it's just a knife, but the possibilities are endless, right?

Luca, I agree totally. There is something infinite about an edge.

Dana,

Nice looking #36 & #26!

Ron,

Look on GEC's web site & look under patterns. Click on the picture of the first one and it will have a date. Some of the really old patterns don't have the date on the picture though.

or look at the production total lists under information

Hi all, I have a repair question. Is it possible to raise the kick of a knife that closes to low in the frame?

It sounds like maybe your blade is bumping the backspring? This is a common thing when knives have a little too much snap, there is no real way to lengthen the backspring, but if you send it to GEC they will sharpen the blade down some till it doesn't bump the backspring. If it's gonna be a user I would just sharpen the blade down myself.

Hi Johnny, Does the kick point on the tang wear down over time

I suppose it could Dana, but I don't see it getting worn down to heavily. That is unless you grind it down. 

What is the problem with your knife?

Johnny, I was actually considering a build up, probably on the spring where the kick rests. A small piece of steel welded to the spring. This would most likely require disasembly of the knife. Is that ever done?

I have heard of some folks "peening" the kick to make it slightly longer or wider.  It's not something that I would attempt but it can be done if you are good at that type of thing.

I agree with Johnny's recommendation to sharpen the edge until it no lomger contacts the backspring.  Probably the most practical option aside from sending it to GEC.

I really don't see that as a viable option, but I am not very handy, so I wouldn't attempt something like that myself. 

If you problem is indeed blade contact on the spring, I think sending it to GEC is the best option. They are just gonna sharpen the blade down so they don't touch anymore. They will do it in a more professional manor and have the equipment to polish it up and make it as good as new.

 

 I was actually considering a build up, probably on the spring where the kick rests. A small piece of steel welded to the spring

Not possible. Any sort of welding would ruin the heat treatment of the spring. You would  end up with a broken spring in short order. In addition, metal used in the rod is not the same as the spring.  Once welded you can not retemper because of the diference in material. Even if you did retemper the spring it would break at the weld.

The problem will go away after a few sharpening sessions. Its not really an issue anyway if you intend to use the knife.

I have never taken a knife apart then put it back together.  As a kid I took apart about everything I could and still not be sold to Gypsy's by my parents.  I am going along with Johnny 2shoes.  If you love this knife, have a pro repair it.  If you don't want to spend the money then place it somewhere you can't find it, something I do on a regular basis, so you will not see it and fret about the defect.

I know there are sellers on ebay who buy broken knives for the parts then rebuild Case and other collectables and sell them as used without telling the buyers they have been repaired.  This is why I always ask if the knife had been repaired.  It can be done...just if you want to pay the do-ra-me.

Quick fix -

Use a piece of stiif leather, the sort that moccasin laces are made of. Cut a small bit of it to size and stuff it down on top of the spring where the blade hits. This will keep the blade off the spring until it gets worn enough so as not to hit the high points.

David, Fabulous idea.

Dana,

I have to go with the majority on this, send it back and let GEC fix it.  What knife are you having this issue with?