The Only 23 Two Blade Northfield for 2008???
I just got some new Northfield 235208LP today with Red Wine Bone handles. Both blades feature the long pull and top swedge for a classy, traditional look. Very nice looking!! I pulled a couple knives out and they've got some really nice variation in the dye, going from a very light pink on the ends to a deep red on the top of the jigging. I've tried to give you a couple different angles on 2 knives to give you an idea what I'm talking about.
An interesting point to consider is the fact that this is the only 'production' two bladed Northfield that GEC has produced this year.
An interesting point to consider is the fact that this is the only 'production' two bladed Northfield that GEC has produced this year.
I ordered one of these today. I can't wait to get it in.
I've been wanting an NF 2 bl. Pioneer for a while and this one has a couple of the features I like, the long pull, and the swedged blades.
Plus, I get entered to win the giveaway. Got my fingers crossed; makes it a bear to type though.
BTW -- a few months Greg said he would explain the swedged and non-swedged blades deal. Any news on that?
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Your knife is on it's way. And since it's close to Halloween, you're getting serial #13!! Hope it brings you good luck!!
Can't remember exactly what my comment was regarding the top swedge but I got another email a while back asking if there was a purpose to the swedge or was it strictly a cosmetic issue. Here's my personal opinion, observation, thought...whatever... remember, these are my words so be careful on giving them too much credibility if you quote me!!!!
I think the top swedge does a couple of things. It's sometimes referred to as a false edge as well as a swedge. The false edge is nothing more then a double edge blade with one side unsharpened. The double edged blade is particularly useful in a combat situation allowing a cutting blow with either side of the blade, but in addition, makes a piercing or stabbing strike more effective. Since both sides of the blade are sharpened, both sides are cutting as they penetrate. You're minimizing 'drag'.
Now, if you take the double edge and only sharpen one side, you're accomplishing 2 things. Number one, a slip joint knife, having both edges sharpened, pose a real carry problem in most conventional designs. You sure as hell don't want the top edge sharpened if your carrying it in your pocket do you. And, think about reaching into a pocket to get a hold of it. Not a good situation. So, the safety issue is addressed. The second issue your addressing is improving the effectiveness of the blade to pierce an object, be it a starting cut on a cardboard box, piercing flesh if you're skinning a critter, etc. By reducing the thickness of the top edge of the blade, you're cutting down on the drag or resistance and making that piercing cut easier.
Finally, I think it adds immensely to the aesthetic look of some knives. So many of the older patterns used the top swedge for the practical issues above, that the 'look' lends itself well to the newer old pattern knives. So, agree, disagree, that's my story and I'm sticking with it!!! Hope this answers your question.
greg
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Well, I always thought it was just for looks. I think it adds a touch of class.
Thanks Greg.
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Mine came in the mail today. What a nice knife! It's beautiful. I have only seen the single blade models before and this is a big knife. GEC is doing a good job on these.
BTW -- These things sure do come dirty, be careful when you first handle them.
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