2019 GEC 29 Humpback/Stockyard Whittler Thread

The mock up shows a clip but the schedule says ramfoot. This “what’s happening” picture makes me think it’s a ramfoot/sheepfoot combo but who knows.

 

I'm down for that acrylic with hotdog for sure!

 

I'm all about interesting acrylics (and especially snakewood,) but I don't particularly care for a punch, nor a three springed knive. And I surely won't put down the money these will probably cost for a three springed knife WITH a punch.

 

Bring it on! Osage or Tidioute bone would be my choice.

If I can just go online and buy one, I'll be very pleased. I hope there'll be no lolly-scrambling - I just don't have the time or energy for that.

Misprint? I assume the ram/lamb picture is in reference to the #93 that just came out. Maybe the sheepfoot on the #29 will be a larger ramfoot.

 

I agree... Take away the punch and one of the springs... Or make it a split back.

 

The punch version looks interesting. I like having a punch option.

 

Assuming it has the blade complement shown in the drawings, I think this is a very compelling knife. I agree with @r8shell about not being down for a lollyscramble, but I'll definitely be keeping my eye on them.

 

Since we got adequate numbers on the 97s, we can hope that there will be plenty of these to go around.

Generally, folks hate the hotdog and acrylic, so I should be able to nab my choice, knock on wood!

I just noticed there is a M&G SFO! I bet that will be sweet!

 

Clip, sheep, punch is a really nice combination. Sure wish it was on the 53/54 frame, though.

 

I wonder how many non-sfo will be made?

I love that combination, and I have a few Case Stockman with punch instead of spey.
I wish this was a Whittler configuration, or at least on two springs, but I still want one even with the three springs.

 

or, keep the punch blade, krink it thereby using one spring for two blades. If needed, GEC could use a second liner and sandwich it like they did with the early #66 Cattle Ropers.



Three blades - two springs - extra sandwiched liner..

 

Where is the reference about this being a 3 spring knife?.... I looked at GEC website and didn't see any info on the springs...

 

Hoping the TKC will be micarta. If not I'm going for the ebony.

 

Excited for this one with the blade trio in the illustration, the punch is the lure for me

 

I thought this was going to be a splitback?

 

Grits w/butter & milk sounds rather tasty!

Plus, I'm looking forward to the punch.

 

While things can (and often do at GEC) change, I had a chance to catch up with Bill in November. He told me then that this would be a three spring knife.

 

Thanks Sabercat....