Drop + Ferrum Forge Gent Select Pocket Knife Discussions | Drop

joelellis

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Jun 20, 2018

Made these today for my first Gent. I’m gonna get a couple stonewashed anyway. Lol

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joelellis

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Jun 20, 2018

joelellis

Did I mention I like options? Nice work, Massdrop. This is an epic quality knife for the price.

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Bflying

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Jun 20, 2018

joelellisVery nice!

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bsastor

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Jun 21, 2018

joelelliswow you are the boss!

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RayF

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Jun 21, 2018

joelellisWhat you gonna do with all the wood?

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joelellis

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Jun 21, 2018

RayFMake more scales, of course!

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RayF

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Jun 21, 2018

joelellisLet's see 'em! Especially that cool purple color, forth from the end. Wondering how durable you can make them with finishes (wax, polymers?)

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joelellis

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Jun 21, 2018

RayFHere‘s some walnut for your viewing pleasure. Haven’t had any requests for the purpleheart yet...

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RayF

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Jun 21, 2018

joelellisNice, but are you are leaving them Au naturel? Aren't you concerned about moisture damage? Isn't there a preservative or wax that would protect them against mud, sweat, rain and Pizza?

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joelellis

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Jun 21, 2018

RayFOn my own set I used a food grade mineral oil, like you would use on a butcher block.
The sets I’ve sold so far have been requested as unfinished. People can apply wax/varnish/oil as they see fit!

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RayF

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Jun 21, 2018

joelellisOkay, but pepperoni stains will not reflect well on your work. Just say'n...

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joelellis

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Jun 22, 2018

RayFYou getting pepperoni on a set of wood scales isn’t a reflection on my work. I suggest G10 or perhaps CF if you’re going to be cutting pizza.
Some friends asked for wood scales, so I machined some wood scales. I do recommend the mineral oil but they obviously have something better in mind, and it sounds you do as well.

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RayF

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Jun 22, 2018

joelellisNot, only pizza—but what about fish guts, or the odd Kodiak Bear in Alaska? That’s messy stuff too!

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Illinois_knife_guy

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Jun 22, 2018

joelellisAre you selling wood scales? cause I'm in the buying mood

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RayF

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Jun 22, 2018

Illinois_knife_guyHow 'bout a nice pizza to go along with those unfinished wood scales?

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joelellis

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Jun 22, 2018

RayFDo you hunt or fish, Ray? I do... the Gent is not appropriate for either 😆

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joelellis

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Jun 22, 2018

RayFI can’t bake your frozen pizza for you... just like finishing the scales, you have to do some things for yourself.

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joelellis

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Jun 22, 2018

Illinois_knife_guyI am

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RayF

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Jun 22, 2018

joelellisNeither, but I do like pizza. Most knives are appropriate for pizza.

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RayF

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Jun 22, 2018

joelellisHmm...gift with purchase? Works for cosmetics...

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Illinois_knife_guy

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Jun 22, 2018

joelellissamsonw27@gmail

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weinwolf

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Jun 22, 2018

joelellisHi. Would you please contact me regarding wood scales for the Gent. weinwolf@gmx.at Thanks.

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joelellis

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Jun 22, 2018

Illinois_knife_guyEmail sent!

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joelellis

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Jun 22, 2018

weinwolfEmail sent!

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Buzzbird

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Jun 22, 2018

joelellisWould you send me info re: wood scales for the Gent? kkealey@gmail.com

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joelellis

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Jun 22, 2018

BuzzbirdSent! Cheers

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joelellis

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Jun 27, 2018

RayFI finished these bloodwood scales (this is my personal set) with some beeswax/mineral oil/carnuba wax (food safe). Water beads off. I’m pretty sure these are now (mostly) safe for pizza.
I would still recommend (actually encourage) that folks maintain their scales like they do their knife... keep it clean and lubricated for maximum life and enjoyment. :)
Video of the water beading on Pointy Precisions Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pointyprecision/

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RayF

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Jun 27, 2018

joelellisI agree, those look really nice—too nice for Pizza! Like your choice of finishes too.

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clone13

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Jul 3, 2018

joelellisPlease email me about wood scales. dlbarber@gmail.com

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joelellis

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Jul 3, 2018

clone13Will do!

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bsastor

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Jul 8, 2018

joelellisThese look exquisite! They should be carried outside your pocket in this case. Like hanging off your backpack or something, just danglin' ya know? Keep up the good work!

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drewestes2010

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Aug 9, 2018

joelellisHello, I am interested in a few pairs of scales for my Gent knife. My email is: drewestes2010@gmail.com so I will be expecting to talk soon.

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joelellis

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Aug 12, 2018

drewestes2010Message sent! Cheers

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GaleForce

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Aug 21, 2018

joelellisHey do you think I could get an info email as well? I was speaking with user @eksuen on the keybar thread since he had posted a picture of his Gent for size comparison. I realized after that you were the same person selling the wooden scales on eBay but they're not there anymore. I took a look at some of your recent work on Facebook and I love it. Would definitely like to get some info on scales, been looking all over the place for someone making them.

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joelellis

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Aug 21, 2018

GaleForceI’m on vacation for 10 days visiting my family on the other side of the country, so I took the listings down. I’ll be reposting them and making more stock when I return Aug 31st.
https://www.facebook.com/pointyprecision/
If you’d like something other than what I usually list, you can also find my email on www.ellisprecision.ca
Cheers

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GaleForce

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Aug 21, 2018

joelellisThanks for the info, enjoy your vacation!

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drewestes2010

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Aug 28, 2018

joelellisThose are beautiful scales. I am going to get some but I think I want the frame anodized first.

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Notsurewhyibother

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Dec 15, 2018

joelellisWood scales look so much better with the original satin finish! I was thinking about caving and buying a rosewood and swapping scales with my satin/g10, but this looks like a better and cheaper option. Thanks for posting.

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drewestes2010

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Dec 19, 2018

joelellisVery sleek and very 007 looking covert style of look. Is it a 3d milled carbon fiber jammie?

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drewestes2010

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Dec 19, 2018

joelellisVery nice and beautiful and definitely a good gentlemen carry high end look. Keep up the great work my friend.

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drewestes2010

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Dec 19, 2018

joelellisYou are correct my friend. I hope this guy gets a little more attention to the fact that you are making high end jammies and not a beater piece. Come on...

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Warcleric

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Dec 24, 2018

joelellisI really want a couple of these sets for my gent. Also interested in other knives, maybe sending knives to you to make your templates with. Email me at 678rwhp@gmail.com your Facebook page doesn't come up for some reason

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Jonnyz67

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Dec 24, 2018

joelellis

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joelellis

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Dec 26, 2018

WarclericSorry about that! I’m about to move so I can’t take any new work on until I get my new shop up and running (probably early February). I’ve taken the Facebook page down until then

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DrBlazer

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Jan 3, 2019

joelellisAre you still making these? Do you have Macassar Ebony? I definitely need to buy some, they look amazing.

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joelellis

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Jan 3, 2019

DrBlazerAfter I get my new shop setup, I will be. I’m moving right now

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DrBlazer

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Jan 4, 2019

joelellisOkay, thank you. Let me know as soon as you are ready.

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GBOG

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Jan 15, 2019

joelellisAre you shipping in Europ ? If so, I'll be interessed too.

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joelellis

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Jan 15, 2019

GBOGShipping to Europe is no problem at all, but I’m completely out of stock until at least February as I’m moving and need to get my new shop setup

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ColbySmith

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Feb 27, 2019

joelellisCan't find your facebook but I LOVE these scales. Any way I could get ahold of them?

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bsastor

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Feb 28, 2019

joelellisThese scales looks exquisite. When i'm tired of these blue G10s i will look you up for some woody upgrade

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ColbySmith

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Mar 1, 2019

joelellisWhere can I buy these?

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joelellis

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Mar 2, 2019

ColbySmithI don’t have any available at the moment

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Mistman

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May 19, 2019

joelellisAre you back up and running yet? Interested in some wood for the Gent. Thanks

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bsastor

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May 20, 2019

MistmanAnyone who has Joel's woodwork done to their knives care to post them here for the community to see? That would be great.

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skeeedunt

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Nov 16, 2019

joelellis @joelellis Awesome scales. Might be buying a Gent soon, wondering if you’re still making them?

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nicobalth

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Oct 30, 2020

joelellisHi, daily user of my Gent, I would like to upgrade it to wood scales... and your work looks excellent. Are you still making those bloodwood or other wallnut scales? And shipping to France? Here is my @: nicobalth@gmail.com. Thanks

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dasman

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Dec 5, 2020

joelellisDo you have another method we can get in touch about custom scales? The facebook page comes up as "not available/broken/page removed"

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joelellis

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Dec 5, 2020

dasmanI took the page down because these were more popular than the time I have to make them. My website is listed above in this thread and it has my email address. As we get into the holiday season, I find myself pretty busy (as many others do), so I can’t say I’ll take on any more work this year. I do have some on eBay

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