92 Antique Calico Jigged Bone

[Onearmbladejunkie]

The Antique Calico #92 jigged bone does not look right to me at this stage.

[Tsar Bomba]

One left ---► https://www.oldetownecutlery.com/produc ... -jig-bone/

Tue. Sept. 17th @ 10:11 PM CDT

Tried purchasing it last night around 9:30pm EDT. Gets stuck in cart and won't let you check out...

[Onearmbladejunkie]

GEC released some krazy camel bone color.

[kootenay joe]

Regarding the 'antique calico jigged bone', i thought 'calico' meant spotted or mottled but this bone is just dark.
kj

[Greenman]

Regarding the 'antique calico jigged bone', i thought 'calico' meant spotted or mottled but this bone is just dark.
kj

Bone almost always lightens up during the final hafting and polishing processes. The finished knives should look much different than the unfinished handle assemblies shown in Onearmbladejunkie’s post. The amount of mottling will depend upon the consistency of the dye penetration.

[kootenay joe]

Thanks Greenman. I look forward to seeing how they turn out. I have a #92 from 2013 with 'smooth calico bone' and it is a light straw color.
kj

[Sabercat]

Very impressive #92 display Sabercat ! Are the master blades all Warncliffe style ? Or are some a Spear Point ?
I think the upcoming 92's will be a hot seller.
kj

Sorry for such a delay to respond...while the wharncliffe or single spear 92s are fine knives...I'm only after the 2 blade Eureka Jack. Spear and coping.

I am mildly disappointed that they've placed the coping blade on the pile side, rather than on the mark side as it used to be. I probably use the coping more than the main blade, and prefer having it "up front". I also think it looks better on the mark side.

I was hoping to ask Bill the reason for the change, but didn't run into him at the factory when I was there last week. My speculation is that on some of the 2013 Northfields, the coping blade obscured a large portion of the long pull...placing the 2ndary on the backside obviously remedies that problem.

[Onearmbladejunkie]

The #92 TSA SFO Antique Calico jigged bone is similar to the 2010 #56 Antique Weave jigged bone .

[kootenay joe]

Here is my 92 from 2013 with "Smooth Calico Bone" handles ( shown with 2014 #92 with Che Chen Rosewood). The "Antique Calico Bone" has no resemblance at all to the 2013 Calico bone. I do not understand why GEC uses the same word "calico" for both. There are other instances in which the name for bone has been re-used for bone that looks different. It would be easy to think of a new name for bone with a new jigging or color so there must be a reason for GEC re-using names for bone handles, but i cannot think of what it might be.
kj

[Onearmbladejunkie]

The #92 Eureka Jack OD Green micarta knife has been released.

[kootenay joe]

So far i have avoided GEC knives with Micarta handles, preferring those with natural handle material. Am i missing out ? Do you like your Micarta GEC's every bit as much as those with bone, wood or stag ?
Micarta is not a 'low end' knife handle. Many top custom knife makers regularly use Micarta. For example, Bob Dozier often uses Micarta and his knives sell for ~ $900.
I don't know why i don't buy GEC knives with Micarta.
kj

[edge213]

My 92

[Onearmbladejunkie]

TSA SFO #92 has just been released !

[Rotten]

So far i have avoided GEC knives with Micarta handles, preferring those with natural handle material. Am i missing out ? Do you like your Micarta GEC's every bit as much as those with bone, wood or stag ?
Micarta is not a 'low end' knife handle. Many top custom knife makers regularly use Micarta. For example, Bob Dozier often uses Micarta and his knives sell for ~ $900.
I don't know why i don't buy GEC knives with Micarta.
kj

kj I'll take a shot at this. I have three micarta GEC knives and I really like them. I'd probably have more but I prefer the Northfield trim better than the Tidioute trim and haven't seen micarta on any Northfields. I really think that micarta fits well on a traditional slip joint especially as it ages with use. I do like the canvas micarta that they used on the Dixie 82's more than the linen because the canvas is more of an open weave and to me more visually appealing. One nice thing about the cloth based micarta is that it is smooth without being slick. I do feel that all the knife companies are missing out by not running some micarta through their jigging machines which would bring out a ton of character in the material, some of the pictures I've seen of jigged micarta shows me that it has a lot more potential for a more premium handle material than just for basic/work knives. Anyway that's my .02, hopes that helps some.

[kootenay joe]

Thank you Trace. I can see that the Micarta with it's smooth even surface does suit the Tidioute which is also fairly 'plain', or essential. If i see a pattern i 'need' with Micarta i will go for it. Micartas are a favorite of the custom knife makers.
kj

[Onearmbladejunkie]

The #92 Eureka Jack Antique autumn gold camel bone knives have just been released.

[Onearmbladejunkie]

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[Onearmbladejunkie]

I ordered my #92 Eureka Jack antique goldenrod knife today.

[kootenay joe]

Good for you ! I did not even see any at the dealers today.
kj

[Onearmbladejunkie]

The Sambar Stag #92s will be at the dealers soon.

[Drukai]

That is a most attractive knife. I think for those of us with slow internet connection will find it difficult to get one.
kj

KJ I got one of the 92’s in the Antique Calico bone it is serial #99 which 1-99 were serial#’d I am not super attached to it. If you didn’t end up getting one I would be up for some horse trading possibly!?

[kootenay joe]

Dr. i will send you a PM. thanks.
kj

[Drukai]

Sounds good KJ