I think the Chubby 2 Platinum synthetic is technically the better knot. I'm not sure how to explain it really but the way the knot acts when wet isnt like any other synthetic I've used (and I've used lots).
The problem with them however is they are set quite low as standard and have a LOT of backbone. This is fine if you bowl lather/paint your lather on but I found it virtually impossible to face lather with. If I was a bowl lather person I would definetly have kept my Simpson because they are clearly high quality, just comes down to your prefered technique.
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Cracking handle.Hi Guys, so I've just ordered myself a lovely handle from Chisel and Hound. My birthday is coming up so I thought I would treat myself. I need a little help on deciding what synthetic knot to get for it, any help would be greatly appreciated.
I will include a picture of the handle, as I want a knot that not only will perform well but will match well with the handle.
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I have been looking at the G5C knot as that was recommended to me a while back. Do you think the G5C would be a good match for this handle?
Thanks
Callum
Thanks, I couldn't resist that handle. I was just looking at the G5A, I think that's the one I will go with. Is fitting the knot relatively simple, or worth getting someone to do it for me? I've tried fitting a knot once before and it didn't turn out well at all.Cracking handle.
I fitted a G5A 26mm to my C&H, I had to open the socket to fit the knot. I set the loft as high a possible about 54mm to allow splay- The G5A is fairly stiff and has plenty of backbone
AP don't have them in stock nor G5C in 26mmAbsolutely. It’s fan shape and classy two band colouring would be sublime in that lovely handle.
Absolutely. It’s fan shape and classy two band colouring would be sublime in that lovely handle.
I hope that’s remedied soon as I’ll need to place an order in the near future. Thanks for the heads up. I wonder if they’re not restocking the 2BED given the similarity and superiority of the G5C?AP don't have them in stock nor G5C in 26mm
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