I like white handle knives and should have picked one of those I guess but the one I picked has alot of apeal. Johnny, how did the fishing trip go?

I almost went to bed without sharing the Percheron Pair.  Shame on me!  This bone is every bit as exciting to me as the Primitive Bone and actually may have more character.  I know it appears to have "cracks" but everything is well stabilized, rock solid and it has the natural appearance of bark ivories (without the cost).  Take a look at them, ask any questions you may have. 

Jan....

Nice pictures.  I like these handles as well.  Beautiful knives.

Jan, I love that Bone. 

That single blade has my heart, it's wonderful. In the pics it looks like a great combination of ivory, stag and primitive bone. Great knives!!!

How did they come to get the Percheron bones?

Thanks everyone, I really am hooked on this bone.  These horses are used in the areas around Titusville.  Something that might make sense to you Robert, they are used to haul logs out so the skid don't tear up the property.  Pat had some great pics.  The day he went to look at this was the day of foaling.  While he was in the pasture about 8 colts were born.  Too awesome for words.  But if we think about nature, the same farm that breeds them also looses a few and when they are lost, we get great bones (many years later)

Speak of the man, there's Pat now

Okay...someone has been screaming the loudest here.....

2012 UPDATED SCHEDULE

#531212 Tidioute Cutlery
Moose
Jigged Bone
Ebony Wood
Tangerine Acrylic
Smooth Buffalo Horn

Here's a link

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/information/2011-production-sch...

Thanks Jim, Cant wait for Robert and the gang to see this :)

Well, Miss Jan, I have a gang coming Friday to eat fresh Sac au Lait. The knives will be put to the test, then. We love good fish and great knives...lol

Thanks for the link Jim.

I really kind of like the looks of this knife, I think it would fair well on a belt. Big, bold and ready for work. I like it!!!

This one looks good too.

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/762.jpg

Wonder why they're making this Moose on the 53 frame? I realize it's the same frame, but all their big moose up to this point have been designated as 54s. Perhaps it's a mistake.

Okay...someone has been screaming the loudest here.....
2012 UPDATED SCHEDULE

#531212 Tidioute Cutlery
Moose
Jigged Bone
Ebony Wood
Tangerine Acrylic
Smooth Buffalo Horn

A new handle seems to have made its way in.  I am a smooth bone fanatic and ya'll know I like the Appaloosa's.  Check out the Calico

Wow, these are so nice, I love the smooth bone and polished stag alot too Miss Jan. Keep them coming!

Hey IKC family, how have you all been?

I'm writing to let you all know I haven't gone AWOL. I've been busy with life and I haven't made time to comment or share anything, for that I apologize. 

Just wanted to let you know I still care. 

Great knife Jan, I see this one and think, "okay, put it on the wish list it's kinda cool". We'll see whats next for me, it's about time for a new knife. 

Go Johnny Go!

Okay guys, I'm sending three knives back to GEC for a tune up. We'll see how long it takes, I imagine a couple of them will be done in a week, but the other knife may take a little longer. 

We'll see I guess, they are off to great hands. 

What type of tuning up do they need Johnny?

One for Blade play, another for shield pinning and a third for pin crack and "wrapping". The blade contacts the spring. 

I bought the one knife with the pin crack for a great price and now GEC is going to fix it, so it'll just get even better. 

I was wondering what time of year would be best for most people to get our club knife. The holiday season just seems to me not the very best time. Some of our members may be in need of their loose cash for the holidays. The best I can remember we collected the money during the holidays and recieved the knife just after the last holiday. This is just a thought I had about the club knife, what do ya'll think? I see GEC making alot of other club knives right now.

Robert, to my knowledge it wasn't a 100% sure thing that GEc was going to make the knife. I could be mistaken though. I am all for GEC making the knife and I want to get it done ASAP as well. 

I'm for whatever is easiest on our fine friends in charge here at ICK. 

I was just saying it might be easier on some if it's not done during the holidays. I was also saying alot of clubs are having their knives done now. I know our people have their hands full, I was just making conversation...

Robert, I completely agree with you.

I am just not sure what is really going on here. I was think it was GEC, but I haven't heard anything in a while. 

I didn't mean to offend you my friend.

Oh no, I wasn't offended, I was just wondering and thought that we should do it before the holidays, might work better. Miss Jan has taken in alot of info on what the majority might want, I have no idea what has the most support. I just hope it's something special though. Hey Johnny, I'm cooking a pot of deer for supper, wish you could taste.

I understand Johnny.

Thanks guys, I seriously didn't mean to misconstrue what was said. 

I am really excited about this and I agree with Robert, I really have a hard time justifying a club knife when the holidays come up.

Robert, I just made a venison meal the other day. I bet it wasn't near as good as what you have in the pot though, wish I could try it.

Johnny, I'm sure your venison was great, just probably different from mine. I'll post the way I cook it in JJ.'Dinner, new recipes. I'd love to see how ya'll cook it too. It's very easy to miss understand what people are saying in a forum, no problem, lets just enjoy ourselves.

I'll have to do that Robert, I'll be looking for your recipe.

My knives have made it to Titusville and are out for delivery. 

They will be in good hands soon. 

YEA!!!!

They will be home in no time.  Gives you an opportunity Johnny to EDC some of those other knives that are calling out for your attention :)  What will you use next?

Right now it's Dogleg Jack, but I'm thinking about maybe trying a new knife. I've been through a few of my other knives in the last week, but nothing is sticking yet.

Well, I ordered a new one today!!!!

Ha Ha, well let us in on it. I know you probably picked a good one....

Well Robert, it's not a new to me pattern, but It's a knife I've wanted for a long time. I got another #72 on the way, this one with a 1095 carbon steel clip blade and frontier bone scales. 

A couple years ago they had one in the store at the rendezvous, I looked at it and decided not to go with it and I have kicked myself ever since. I finally found another one and it's coming home where it belongs. 

Good job Johnny.  Send pics when it is home and safe.

Good choice, Johnny, I waited a long time for the 72 lockback to come out. I had a genuine stag on oder for a long time and it finally came out. It's a great pattern.

Thanks guys, this is my 5th #72 and I'm excited to finally have a clip with carbon steel. It feels like it's been my knife forever, it's just been waiting to get home.

I looked at the stag ones and I passed on them, not sure why, but I just wanted to wait. Bob has one that I got to see at the Pittsburg show and if I get rollin' in the green, I may end up springing for it if it's still around. 

Good work Johnny.  Thats what I call a knife rescue.  Bring it home where it can be used and loved!!  I enjoy the frontier bone...It's a classic

It's headed home and headed for the pocket. 

sorry should have hoine dthis group long ago...just getting my IKC up to speed... thanx for having me ..

Peter...

Good to have you with us.  We get a little wild with our ideas but every opinion and idea is good to all of us.  We can learn a good deal from each other.

Okay guys, I just got word back that my Elk will not be repaired. It's a "S", or "store" knife, so it's not under warranty. 

Johnny, there is others that refurbish knives besides the factory where they were made. If you need some names let me know.

Johnny, glad to hear that you found yourself a Frontier bone #72. I need to start carrying mine again. I have crossed over to the dark side and have been carrying a Benchmade Mini-Barage lately because I like it's assisted opening - sorry guys for bringing up a non trad. J2S, will GEC not repair your Elk #72 knife at all or will they just charge you since it is not under warranty? What is wrong with it - too much vertical blade walk as usual? I have a Burnt Stag single blade GEC SS #73 that has some walk issues that I need to send back too.

Robert, I'll send you an e-mail buddy.

Tom, it has some good play in the blade vertically and horizontally. I could take the side to side out myself, I just don't know how to fix the rest. The knife is an "S" or "store" knife and GEC doesn't warrant these knives, which is not a problem, I completely understand why they wouldn't. I would live with it if it weren't for the fact that it wiggles when I'm cutting, even for the light chores. 

The new knife arrived and there is pictures and opinions to come later today.

I heard a Beavertail rumor.  YIPEEEE!