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36 Easy Open

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 11:07 pm
by 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! ::tu:: ::tu:: It is naturally shaped on the exterior, and every piece is different; there are ridges and natural 'canals' included in this beautiful product.
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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! :lol: 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! ::super_happy::

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 11:23 pm
by Robert
Very nice ::tu:: Anything great eastern makes is great ::tu::

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:39 pm
by 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. ::dang:: ::mdm:: ::undecided:: ::teary_eyes::

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 12:31 pm
by bonehead
Barry,

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

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 3:33 pm
by biglmbass
bonehead wrote:Do you know what NACB stands for on the Bull Shield? BH
I asked that on another forum recently. North American Cow Bone :)

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:32 pm
by Gunstock Jack
Actually, it stands for "North American Cattle Bone" according to GEC. (Not to be a smart-az) :)

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:00 pm
by paulsvintage
::tu:: ver y nice Barry

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:05 pm
by 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" ::ds::

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:01 pm
by paulsvintage
had to get me a couple :) was going to pass on them till i seen the pictures

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:53 pm
by Gunstock Jack
SWEEEET !!!!! ::nod::

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:08 pm
by paulsvintage
thanks Barry

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:45 pm
by 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 ::tu::

Bonehead

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 12:35 pm
by paulsvintage
bonehead wrote: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 ::tu::

Bonehead
::nod:: very happy with them. enjoy a hand full of knife

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 1:08 pm
by Robert
Very nice paul I bet they are a handful ::tu::

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 1:09 pm
by knifeswapper
Gunstock Jack wrote: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 :D

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 2:10 pm
by biglmbass
I'm good with whatever they want to call it. ::nod:: :) 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.

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:26 pm
by Gunstock Jack
I'm goin' with what the box reads. ::shrug::
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Whatever they call it, I am really impressed with the jigging on these big boys!!! The Pioneer bone is also a killer handle material. ::tu:: ::tu::

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:42 pm
by HiPower
really a great bunch of new fatties ,thanks for showing guys.---HiPower

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 12:18 pm
by Wood-Guy
#36 eo sunfish in bloodwood. My EDC ::paranoid::

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 12:48 pm
by TripleF
I have the 36EO Antique Yellow Jigged Bone.....................that I love and use! ::nod::

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 12:54 am
by bonehead
Hey Guys,

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

Re: 36 Easy Open

Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 12:24 pm
by Wood-Guy
My collection of #36s. :D