36 Easy Open

[Gunstock Jack]

Got a few of these in to check out, and they're pretty sweet! I especially like the Pioneer Bone version, as this handle material is a knock-out! It is naturally shaped on the exterior, and every piece is different; there are ridges and natural 'canals' included in this beautiful product.

Although it is an 'easy opener', the backspring is quite stiff, and it took a little working and some oil to make it function a little easier. I'll have to check it again after my thumbnail heals up! You can actually open the knife without using your nail, however, so I think the spring tension is about right for a knife of this size. Brass liners and NS smooth bolsters complete the package. Overall, I like this pattern and am adding one to my edc line up!

[Robert]

Very nice Anything great eastern makes is great

[Gunstock Jack]

Guys, if you like the 36 Easy Open but haven't got yours yet, be advised that per a conversation w/ Chris at GEC, they probably will not be making this pattern again... ever. I guess there were a lot of production problems associated with the rather large EO notch that made for some headaches. Anyway, if this pattern is on your "must have" list, don't wait too long, or you'll be sorry.

[bonehead]

Barry,

Do you know what NACB stands for on the Bull Shield? BH

[biglmbass]

Do you know what NACB stands for on the Bull Shield? BH

I asked that on another forum recently. North American Cow Bone

[Gunstock Jack]

Actually, it stands for "North American Cattle Bone" according to GEC. (Not to be a smart-az)

[paulsvintage]

ver y nice Barry

[bonehead]

Thanks Guys,

I picked up another EO from Barry this morning, may even be the one he posted in a few posts earlier, I never noticed it until then. I thought it meant "Bonehead"

[paulsvintage]

had to get me a couple was going to pass on them till i seen the pictures

[Gunstock Jack]

SWEEEET !!!!!

[paulsvintage]

thanks Barry

[bonehead]

Paul,

Those are beauties! One has to have in hand to really appreciate... I like all knives but the sunfish will always be my favorite

Bonehead

[paulsvintage]

Paul,

Those are beauties! One has to have in hand to really appreciate... I like all knives but the sunfish will always be my favorite

Bonehead

very happy with them. enjoy a hand full of knife

[Robert]

Very nice paul I bet they are a handful

[knifeswapper]

Actually, it stands for "North American Cattle Bone" according to GEC. (Not to be a smart-az)

Couple weeks ago I asked Chris what it "officially" stood for; she says "North American Cow Bone". I said just the cows? You sure it is not "cattle". She said "No, it officially stands for -North American Cow Bone-". So, either they decided to include a little bull, steer, heifer bone in the mix - or they have put out conflicting information

[biglmbass]

I'm good with whatever they want to call it. I just wish they'd have put some of that deeply jigged blood red bone (as seen in Barry's 36 above) on the 85 clip blades.

[Gunstock Jack]

I'm goin' with what the box reads.

Whatever they call it, I am really impressed with the jigging on these big boys!!! The Pioneer bone is also a killer handle material.

[HiPower]

really a great bunch of new fatties ,thanks for showing guys.---HiPower

[Wood-Guy]

#36 eo sunfish in bloodwood. My EDC

[TripleF]

I have the 36EO Antique Yellow Jigged Bone.....................that I love and use!

[bonehead]

Hey Guys,

Can't go wrong with a sunfish. Nice ones you guys have....Congrats!

[Wood-Guy]

My collection of #36s.