2020 GEC #23 Trapper Thread

[dave308ek]

On the "What's Happening" link of GreatEasternCutlery.net site it lists "#23 Northfield UN-X-LD Bullet, Retail Jigged Bone (Brownish Jigged bone)" instead of "REDTAIL JIGGED BONE"
Typo I guess since April has passed.

 

[P.R.]

 

[thepapercut]

Looks exactly as I imagined, But still trying to decide to pull the trigger or not.

 

[Lander boy Matt]

Dont wait too long

Looks exactly as I imagined, But still trying to decide to pull the trigger or not.

 

[redsparrow]

Yeaaaaa!!! Pretty excited about this one!

dealer's photo

 

[Will Power]

If it's any consolation to those of you inside America experiencing postal delays, then spare me a thought. My knife was last seen by USPS on 29th MARCH at Chicago airport waiting to go out to Europe. It's still waiting...lost in Covid Space

 

[Camillus]

Similar experiences here in Australia Will. I’ve put in a missing parcel form but I shouldn’t have bothered as it showed up, it’s just delays. GECs are getting harder to come by!

 

[redsparrow]

One has to be patience when dealing with federal organizations.
edited to post a different message

 

[minimize]

YES!!!! I need this in my life. Thanks for posting this. Thanks to user redsparrow for turning me onto this.

 

[BigKurtHaze]

And into the watch pocket it goes.

 

[Quiet]

Just got mine in! The pulls on this one are far better than my Beaver #23:

 

[Scott J.]

And into the watch pocket it goes.

You, sir, have a GIANT watch pocket!

 

[JohnDF]

That's the winner right there.
Really makes me wish I'd reserved one of those instead of the Micarta.

 

[JohnDF]

I've got to be honest, this shield is a big disappointment to me.
The short blob of a shield just doesn't fit with that super long knife handle.

I know, everybody has different opinions.

 

[P.R.]

Did they get rid of the lined bolsters? An earlier photo showed the woodland micarta with northfield style lines

 

[redsparrow]

ME TOO! Where can I get it?? GEC's dealers don't show it or a preorder.

Forum rules don't allow discussions about the ordering process. The only contact method I can think of is; if you post your email address in this thread I'll contact you with the info. You can then come back and delete your address.

 

[redsparrow]

That's the winner right there.
Really makes me wish I'd reserved one of those instead of the Micarta.

That's the problem with pre-order, it's a crap shoot but so is hoping they don't sell out before you've gotten a look at 'em. What are ya gonna do?

 

[nyrico]

I've got to be honest, this shield is a big disappointment to me.
The short blob of a shield just doesn't fit with that super long knife handle.
So many shields they could have used that would have been better, even the Hot Dog.
I was very excited about the jigged Micarta for an Outdoors knife, but the shield is really ruining it for me.

I know, everybody has different opinions.

I have to agree, I really like this knife and I am getting one, but,I hoped that they would put a different shield on for the single blade. The shield itself is not bad but I agree that it doesn't match the lines of this knife, especially because of the line in the covers. I was hoping for a spear or hounds tooth, but, I always wish for a houndstooth. Love this pattern

 

[GaiusJulius]

I feel like if they used a narrower shield it might clash with the deep trough jigging and make me OCD about how the shield is or is not centered. Don’t love this shield but also can’t think of another I’d rather have. And I’m not a fan of no-shield knives either.

 

[nyrico]

I grabbed my current 23s for a group shot. I was determined to skip the 2 blade knives , need the funds for all of the single blades, but, could not resist the Redtail bullet knife. I received it Friday and wow has GEC stepped up the game. First off what beautiful covers, fit and finish is near perfect and I think that they got the pulls just right. Now bring on the liner locks!!!