This video is a review of the Great Eastern Cutlery 38, John Chapman’s. The video has discussion on the name, the design of the knives, and the execution of the model.
Really enjoying your videos, thanks for the info 🙃 As a farmer I had to get this model, also my first beaver GEC in the collection, should be home today 🦫
I bet that it's called a farmers jack also because of the spey/grafting blade. A farmer might possibly use it for grafting as well as stock castration? The hawkbill blade gave extra control cutting through branches because of it's hook- nosed shape, compared to say, a clip point blade. I've seen this pattern of knife in old horticulture books too. Just a couple thoughts. 😂😂😂
Great video. I really like the denim because it reminds me of worn overalls. This might be why they used the Star shield. “The star is often associated with Johnny Appleseed because it symbolizes his strong connection to nature and the act of planting apple seeds, which are seen as a symbol of growth, renewal, and spreading goodness across the land, much like a star spreading its light; this representation is often depicted in illustrations and stories about Johnny Appleseed, portraying him as a benevolent figure bringing positive change to the frontier”
How hard are these to track down? Ive been using an Opinel Garlic & Chestnut knife a ton lately, so this kinda seems like it would be a pretty reasonable choice for me to chase after as a first GEC.
This is doubtless what every orchard-gardener wants, but I'm struggling to appreciate how these two blades would adapt to general edc use, particularly with the obstructed grip on the Secondary. Cool knife though - I may land the Tractor Green version. To sharpen a hawkbill, I just fold a piece of emery paper around my kitchen rolling pin.
@@davids9549 so far, I’ve found the main pretty interesting for general use. It seems to excel at utility tasks and cutting an apple was different. The secondary is really just a pen sized Spey blade, so other than small tasks needing a pointed tip, I think it’ll be fine.
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Man! I love that pattern. I bought a Schrade 730 farmers jack a couple years ago. Such an awesome knife. You got some beauties there!
Really enjoying your videos, thanks for the info 🙃
As a farmer I had to get this model, also my first beaver GEC in the collection, should be home today 🦫
Super cool knives! 🔥🤘😎🤘🔥
I bet that it's called a farmers jack also because of the spey/grafting blade. A farmer might possibly use it for grafting as well as stock castration? The hawkbill blade gave extra control cutting through branches because of it's hook- nosed shape, compared to say, a clip point blade. I've seen this pattern of knife in old horticulture books too. Just a couple thoughts. 😂😂😂
@@Kneiltheknifeguy I’ve seen it before as well, and I’ve heard the Spey blade can be useful with animals.
Need! love the history lesson on Johnny Appleseed.
Great video. I really like the denim because it reminds me of worn overalls.
This might be why they used the Star shield. “The star is often associated with Johnny Appleseed because it symbolizes his strong connection to nature and the act of planting apple seeds, which are seen as a symbol of growth, renewal, and spreading goodness across the land, much like a star spreading its light; this representation is often depicted in illustrations and stories about Johnny Appleseed, portraying him as a benevolent figure bringing positive change to the frontier”
@@ImageLoX nice. I missed that bit of info.
I’ve heard that extra steel spacer is called a “catch bit”
@@michaelblanco2668 nice. I have to look that up. Thanks for the info.
How hard are these to track down?
Ive been using an Opinel Garlic & Chestnut knife a ton lately, so this kinda seems like it would be a pretty reasonable choice for me to chase after as a first GEC.
@@CNYKnifeNut I was lucky and got these early. They’re still releasing, so a lot of places haven’t put them up for sale yet.
This is doubtless what every orchard-gardener wants, but I'm struggling to appreciate how these two blades would adapt to general edc use, particularly with the obstructed grip on the Secondary. Cool knife though - I may land the Tractor Green version.
To sharpen a hawkbill, I just fold a piece of emery paper around my kitchen rolling pin.
@@davids9549 so far, I’ve found the main pretty interesting for general use. It seems to excel at utility tasks and cutting an apple was different. The secondary is really just a pen sized Spey blade, so other than small tasks needing a pointed tip, I think it’ll be fine.
I'm curious. My Schrade 730 was 4" long closed. Are your GEC's that big?
@@Kneiltheknifeguy I believe this 38 is about that size.
@@SlipjointDisplay sweet!
Where you bought them?
@@Pavlo_Kyslenko I bought these from Boss Steel Blades.