Ben Hogan lockbacks are out!

[Gunstock Jack]

These are simply a locking version of the previously well received Ben Hogan. The acrylic Tidioute came today and is something different from GEC. It is translucent and really lights up when the sun hits it. Check it out:

Whatcha think guys????

edit: I should've wiped the dust specks off; they are a little oily from the factory and crap just sticks to 'em.

[HiPower]

txs gunstock ,i have that one ordered & was curious how it lookes.--HiPower

[Gunstock Jack]

You'll like it Dennis. The lock-up is very secure on this model; the few I've handled have zero play when open. My only gripe with it, and it's a petty one, is that you can see daylight under the lock button when open/closed. I think it is due to the thin profile frame, but there may be other clearance issues. That's why I don't build 'em, just use 'em.

[biglmbass]

My only gripe with it, and it's a petty one, is that you can see daylight under the lock button when open/closed.

I don't care for that either. It just doesn't look right to my eye. Though I'm not sure yet if it'll keep me from getting one or more.

[jerryd6818]

I think the Ben Hogan frame would make a great English Jack with a long spear and add an oversized pen blade.

[Gunstock Jack]

My only gripe with it, and it's a petty one, is that you can see daylight under the lock button when open/closed.

I don't care for that either. It just doesn't look right to my eye. Though I'm not sure yet if it'll keep me from getting one or more.

Well I said it was a petty gripe, and it definitely wouldn't keep me from buying one (or more). I've noticed this same thing one some other makers knives in similar patterns. I believe it is a clearance issue, but I'm not sure.

I've got a Coffee House Acrylic on my desk that I've been playing with; it opens and closes with authority and locks up super tight. I'm really liking the pattern.

[WelderBob]

I'll try to wait till the Northfields come out...but thats a nice looking acrylic...

Seeing daylight under the lock lever is not uncommon, I've several knives from different makers that are the same.
Like Barry said it has to do with the function of the lock and tolerance's.

[paulsvintage]

real sweet Barry

[Gunstock Jack]

I'm excited about the Northfields, especially anxious to see the Pheasant Feather acrylic, but GEC will have the usual gambit of handle materials. I'd like to have MM do one in mammoth ivory for me!

[Earl]

Looks good Barry. Glad it doesn't carry the Tidioute etch

[Gunstock Jack]

I'm with you Earl; I like the Ben Hogan etch on the Tidioute.

I'm lovin' playin' with this knife. I put a little "Quick Release" oil on one and MAN!!! It opens easily with a solid click, and closes like a slip joint when unlocked. These knives lock up SOLID and they walk and talk! I can't put it down!!!!

[WelderBob]

Barry you are right...I can't put it down. These are really slick knives.. ..looks like beans and cornbread for the rest of the month....

[Earl]

I dig those NF's Bob,great look'n knives......congrats!!

[boggs]

Bob...those are looking really nice, simply love the new Copperhead jig bone........and Jerry I'm with you, could you see this pattern (change the bolster) as a English Jack

[big monk]

Great Looking Knives guys !!!!!! __________got this pair of mules ,today !!!!! Copperhead Bone scales,with Ol' Jack Shield*** said I wasn't gona' buy more Hogans' what can I say

[Corvus]

Great knives, everyone, and Monk, those Ole Mules are schweet!

[IMBand]

Great knives in one of my favorite patterns.......good stuff!!

IM

[Earl]

carmel popcorn.......

[Corvus]

Wow - that's some gnarly antler. Nice!!

[big monk]

WOW !!!!!! EXTRA KOOL, Earl !!!!!!!!!! eye poppin' stag on that baby !!!!!!!!__________CONGRATS !!!!

[IMBand]

WHOA!!!


Congrats Earl!!

IM

[Corvus]

[IMBand]

Killer Pics, Killer Knife, WAY beyond WOW Corvus!!


IM

[paulsvintage]

very nice guys..

[Quick Steel]

That stag is off the chain Earl. (That's a high complement.)

Corvus that is a shockingly beautiful knife. Congratulations.