#35 AAPK Churchill
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Re: #35 AAPK Churchill
Thanks Railsplitter. I'll keep checking my favorite dealers and see what turns up. Not too concerned if I miss out though...
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Re: #35 AAPK Churchill
Looks like we can't escape flippers even here on AAPK...
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... ket-knife-
$175 plus shipping for a knife that retails right now at ~$100, and not even with a "Make Offer" option?
I guess people are betting on this latest run of smooth yellow rose being the last?
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... ket-knife-
$175 plus shipping for a knife that retails right now at ~$100, and not even with a "Make Offer" option?
I guess people are betting on this latest run of smooth yellow rose being the last?
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Re: #35 AAPK Churchill
I don't know, Tony. That same seller has an Ebony Churchill for listed for $150. None of my business really but it is interesting.
I can't wait to get my AAPK Churchill. I'm pretty excited about it.
I can't wait to get my AAPK Churchill. I'm pretty excited about it.
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Re: #35 AAPK Churchill
Railsplitter wrote:I can't wait to get my AAPK Churchill. I'm pretty excited about it.
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Might have been smarter to wait until they were no longer available from dealers.Railsplitter wrote:I don't know, Tony. That same seller has an Ebony Churchill for listed for $150.
Same here. Having carried the ebony 35 a few times already I am enamored with how much knife it is in such a slim package. And for an equal-ender it snaps just fine for me, though I have seen reports here of the yellow rose bone having no snap at all (hoping mine snaps acceptably).Railsplitter wrote:I can't wait to get my AAPK Churchill. I'm pretty excited about it.
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Re: #35 AAPK Churchill
My yellow rose 35 primary blade had very little snap, if any, when going from the half stop to closure. Cleaned with dawn, blew out with a air compressor, worked open several times and it is still improving. Still not up to par yet as my other GEC's. The secondary blade on my yellow rose has perfect walk and talk. I think the primary blade will get better with time. It sure is a beauty though.Tsar Bomba wrote:Might have been smarter to wait until they were no longer available from dealers.Railsplitter wrote:I don't know, Tony. That same seller has an Ebony Churchill for listed for $150.
Same here. Having carried the ebony 35 a few times already I am enamored with how much knife it is in such a slim package. And for an equal-ender it snaps just fine for me, though I have seen reports here of the yellow rose bone having no snap at all (hoping mine snaps acceptably).Railsplitter wrote:I can't wait to get my AAPK Churchill. I'm pretty excited about it.
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Re: #35 AAPK Churchill
Here is a 14 second video of the closing snap of a GEC 35 Churchill Yellow Rose clip blade. You can see that it is not a bear trap, but it does close by itself. It has to be almost closed before it will snap closed.
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Re: #35 AAPK Churchill
About the same as mine.
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Re: #35 AAPK Churchill
Neat video . My yellow 35 is there now; however, when I initially received it i had to actually push the clip blade closed. No worries though because with the initial cleaning and working it open and closed, it's getting better every day. Unfortunately I made the mistake of showing it to my wife and she doesn't want me to use it much like I do my other knives. She isn't a fan of patina. Never had a non-user before. It is a beauty and I can understand why it is my wife's favorite. The Churchill feels great in the hand also.RalphAlsip wrote:Here is a 14 second video of the closing snap of a GEC 35 Churchill Yellow Rose clip blade. You can see that it is not a bear trap, but it does close by itself. It has to be almost closed before it will snap closed.
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Re: #35 AAPK Churchill
T.V., that your wife likes it so much she does not want you to use it, i see as a very strong endorsement of this knife.
So far i have not seen a single post on the 35 that has not been 100% positive. Not many patterns get 100% 'likes'.
kj
So far i have not seen a single post on the 35 that has not been 100% positive. Not many patterns get 100% 'likes'.
kj
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Totally agree KJ. So much so that I think I may have to grab another Churchill with a different scale material. I really like the slimness of this design, and in my opinion it is a lot of knife in a small package. Great aesthetics, great ergonomics, and two very useful blade shapes in a trim package. Maybe I will not show this one to the wife this time .kootenay joe wrote:T.V., that your wife likes it so much she does not want you to use it, i see as a very strong endorsement of this knife.
So far i have not seen a single post on the 35 that has not been 100% positive. Not many patterns get 100% 'likes'.
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Re: #35 AAPK Churchill
I've read more than one comment on this forum and others about very weak snap. Some folks have even had to push one of the blades closed. Cleaning and lubing has helped in some case but not in all cases.kootenay joe wrote:T.V., that your wife likes it so much she does not want you to use it, i see as a very strong endorsement of this knife.
So far i have not seen a single post on the 35 that has not been 100% positive. Not many patterns get 100% 'likes'.
kj
My Churchill has satisfactory snap on both blades. I wish I could agree with the 100% positive comment but that is not the case judging by what I have read.
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Re: #35 AAPK Churchill
I've already told y'all mine (Yellow Rose) needed a little Quick Release worked into it before the main had any snap. I just ordered a 35 Churchill Green Banana Bone this morning. It will be interesting to compare it to the Yellow Rose, snap-wise. Should be here by Friday.
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I should have been more specific with my "100% like" comment. I mean that people really like the pattern: looks and in hand feel. The weak snap is not 'perfect' but it seems to be improved with flushing, and it did not bring anyone to the point of saying "i don't like this knife".
So far i have only read of this issue with the Yellow Rose ones. How is snap with the Ebony ? Soon the AAPK knives will be in hand and we will learn how blade action is on these.
Question about 'crud in joints' with a new knife: how does it get there ? i.e. what stage of the assembly gets crud into joint ?
Is there a step in which joints should be cleaned before final assembly ?
I have quite a few GEC knives and so far no weak snap so only some knives get crud in joints. Why ?
kj
So far i have only read of this issue with the Yellow Rose ones. How is snap with the Ebony ? Soon the AAPK knives will be in hand and we will learn how blade action is on these.
Question about 'crud in joints' with a new knife: how does it get there ? i.e. what stage of the assembly gets crud into joint ?
Is there a step in which joints should be cleaned before final assembly ?
I have quite a few GEC knives and so far no weak snap so only some knives get crud in joints. Why ?
kj
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Re: #35 AAPK Churchill
My AAPK knife arrived today, and it is just gorgeous! The snap is just fine. I am more than happy with it. This is my 5th 35 pattern including the Blade Forum and the Ebony Harness Jack of last year. I have the yellow Rose and Cougar Claw. Just ordered the Hummingbird. All of them have an easy pull and good snap, all the same. Now 35s comprise 1/2 of my knife collection. I'll buy another knife when there is another run of 35s, probably not before.kootenay joe wrote:I should have been more specific with my "100% like" comment. I mean that people really like the pattern: looks and in hand feel. The weak snap is not 'perfect' but it seems to be improved with flushing, and it did not bring anyone to the point of saying "i don't like this knife".
So far i have only read of this issue with the Yellow Rose ones. How is snap with the Ebony ? Soon the AAPK knives will be in hand and we will learn how blade action is on these.
Question about 'crud in joints' with a new knife: how does it get there ? i.e. what stage of the assembly gets crud into joint ?
Is there a step in which joints should be cleaned before final assembly ?
I have quite a few GEC knives and so far no weak snap so only some knives get crud in joints. Why ?
kj
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Re: #35 AAPK Churchill
What is the Hummingbird É
why does my keyboard type the above odd letter when i pressed the question mark key É
kj
why does my keyboard type the above odd letter when i pressed the question mark key É
kj
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I don't know about your keyboard issue but the Hummingbird is GEC's name for the new Green Acrylic.kootenay joe wrote:What is the Hummingbird É
why does my keyboard type the above odd letter when i pressed the question mark key É
kj
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I have to hold down the 'Alt' key and type 0201 on the ten key pad to get an É. I know there's a way to designate special characters for a given keystroke but I don't recall how to do it. You might try your friend Google.kootenay joe wrote: why does my keyboard type the above odd letter when i pressed the question mark key É
kj
Edit: Or just for kicks and giggles, try your old buddy 'power on reset' (sometimes called reboot) to see if that resolves your issue.
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Turned computer off and now on again: here is character from question mark key: ?
It works !
I received an email from a knife maker in Czech Republic and then the odd characters began to occur.
Can a received email affect the font, etc. on the receiving computer ?
kj
It works !
I received an email from a knife maker in Czech Republic and then the odd characters began to occur.
Can a received email affect the font, etc. on the receiving computer ?
kj
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What do you think?kootenay joe wrote: Can a received email affect the font, etc. on the receiving computer ?
kj
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
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It seems unlikely but this same thing has happened previously with an email from Bulgaria, both being countries with a different alphabet from ours.
To be more specific the problem arose after i replied to their email.
kj
To be more specific the problem arose after i replied to their email.
kj
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What is the porpoise of that funny looking E?
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Install, and run Malware Bytes. It is free.kootenay joe wrote:It seems unlikely but this same thing has happened previously with an email from Bulgaria, both being countries with a different alphabet from ours.
To be more specific the problem arose after i replied to their email.
kj
The email(s) may have installed a Key Logger.
Did you click on any links or simply use your reply button? If they sent a link to return the email as in another address, NEVER USE THEM!
Malware Bytes first, and then Anti Logger free. Anti logger encrypts every keystroke, and makes it impossible to record anything you type. I use them both.
PM me if you need more info/help.
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THOSE are some great looking GEC-s. I haven't seen one yet that I wanted but those are special.Railsplitter wrote:I don't know about your keyboard issue but the Hummingbird is GEC's name for the new Green Acrylic.kootenay joe wrote:What is the Hummingbird É
why does my keyboard type the above odd letter when i pressed the question mark key É
kj
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Thanks for the help & offer of more assistance. I don't think i pressed Alt and 0201.
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