My first GT Knurl and Executive Pens to try them out

[jjjaworski]

I wanted to try out the Gt Knurl and Executive pen kits so I made one of each with some leftover Lava Explosion blank shorts I had.
The Executive is using a Symphony blank. The GT Knurl is using a Snowy Christmas blank. Those are the BearToothWoods designations for these blanks.
I like the GT Knurl much more and will probably not use an Executive again. I found it to be a bit too slender for my personal tastes. I like the heft of the GT Knurl much better. I also prefer the blank I used on it as well.

 

[carlmorrell]

I really like the GT Knurl, however I seem really good at bending the clip. I wish it had a better clip.

 

[mark james]

Two of my favorite kits, and you have some nice blanks. Well done.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[qquake]

I love the Knurl GT, and have made quite a few. Never had a problem with the clips. Nice finish on your pens, by the way.

 

[jjjaworski]

I realized I had the name wrong after posting and cleaning up things in the shop.
Knurl GT --I will try to remember that in the future.
I will probably turn some more of these in the future. ( I have a lot of other kits I need to work on first *G*)

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

 

[Fred Bruche]

I went the same path a few years ago and reached the same conclusion, so the Knurl GT has been my go-to kit for a while. Until I tested the Blade, almost as beefy in diameter and 30% more blank.

 

[sorcerertd]

Nice looking pens. I haven't tried the knurl, but the executives have sold well for me and there are quite a few choices of finish.

 

[turnit2020]

I prefer the GT Knurl over the executive my self. The metal nib is better for me and is a bit like the larger Dura click by PSI. Just my opinion.

 

[johncrane]

both look good, i am yet too try the GT what i like about it is the grip.

 

[KenB259]

GT knurl is my absolute favorite. Love making them and one is my edc. I bought one executive kit about a year ago but I haven't made it yet.


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[rjmarc]

Very nice looking pens. I had made a few executives but wasn't that enchanted with the chrome tops. So I tried to make something different for the top. Discovered a 10mm tube fit nicely onto the twist mechanism so I fashioned a top out of the same material. I had recently done this for a slimline pen I saw modified with cap on Youtube.

 

[TonyL]

Well...done! I make plenty of both kits. I find them to be inexpensive and reliable. I give some as gifts and sell some at the $40 to $50 range.