I'm not sure how I feel about those covers. I might be swayed one way or the other if I had one in hand. Pictures, no matter how good, just don't tell the whole story.
As you see in my earlier post, the only choice I had was with Cocobolo covers. I'm not a wood handle guy but I bought it anyway because I was enthralled with the knife. In hand, I find the Cocobolo diminishes the knife and it's very pedestrian. I think different handles (maybe the right jigged bone or abalone, not India Stag though) would make it spectacular. JMO
77 washington jack question
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Re: 77 washington jack question
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
Re: 77 washington jack question
Course I wanted the Autumn bone but they went quick. So my second choice was the polished stag which is basically bone, plain and simple. But it has some character to it and I'm very happy with it. I figure it will gain some interesting patina over time.
Love all Jacks
Re: 77 washington jack question
You may find one for sale on BF but they are gone in minutes. I managed to snag 4 of them. Would post a pic but they are oiled and put up for storage. If you want to make a comparison to an old knife look up the Schrade 2OT. It is amazing how Charlie and GEC brought these back to life. I have also seen them on the bay but pricey.
Re: 77 washington jack question
Yep they're still going for what I consider big money on eBay right now. Originally a
little over a hundred but crazy money on the secondary auction sites now. If you still want one, be patient and in time you might snag one for close to original money.
little over a hundred but crazy money on the secondary auction sites now. If you still want one, be patient and in time you might snag one for close to original money.
Love all Jacks
Re: 77 washington jack question
Here isthe Grand Daddy of the Schrade 2OT...The Schrade Cut Co 2203 3/4 at 3-1/2" it's 1/4" shorter than the Washington Jack
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Acorn, a better friend than I deserved, gone but never forgotten...run fast and free 11-5-2018 I'll see you soon
Acorn, a better friend than I deserved, gone but never forgotten...run fast and free 11-5-2018 I'll see you soon