2020 GEC #23 Trapper Thread

GaiusJulius · Jul 8, 2020

rpstrimple said:
Should’ve saved the blue camel bone for a short run of Thomas the tank engine 33s. Complete with a railroad spike shield.

I’d buy it. My son is obsessed with Thomas.

Matt_WY · Jul 8, 2020

My first 23 arrived today, what a beauty and boy is it humongous, couldn’t believe the heft when I pulled the tube out of the box. Fit and finish is superb. Well centered blades, strong pull, around an 8 on the drop point, and 7 on the spey. Noticed the jigging isn’t that “exotic”, thought to myself, guess I just got the India jigged bone. Noticed another post with similar jigging, where it was referred to as similar to Queen Winterbottom? Be interesting to see if the jigging was changed up during production.

tmd_87 · Jul 8, 2020

I don't need a jigged Brazilian single blade. I don't need a jigged Brazilian single blade. I don't need a jigged Brazilian single blade!!!!

AnW · Jul 8, 2020

tmd_87 said:
I don't need a jigged Brazilian single blade. I don't need a jigged Brazilian single blade. I don't need a jigged Brazilian single blade!!!!

They are looking pretty sweet! Er, I mean they look like crap and are probably dull to boot

JohnDF · Jul 8, 2020

Matt_WY said:

That looks way better than the "exotic" if you ask me.

tmd_87 said:
I don't need a jigged Brazilian single blade.

I keep telling myself the same thing!

tmd_87 · Jul 8, 2020

AnW said:
They are looking pretty sweet! Er, I mean they look like crap and are probably dull to boot

JohnDF said:
That looks way better than the "exotic" if you ask me.

I keep telling myself the same thing!

They look horrible, have side to side play, dull and they have blade rap. All bad....

They look fantastic though!!!!

22-rimfire · Jul 9, 2020

The 23's are just too large for me now. At one time, I loved them.

blademan 13 · Jul 9, 2020

tmd_87 said:
I don't need a jigged Brazilian single blade. I don't need a jigged Brazilian single blade. I don't need a jigged Brazilian single blade!!!!

Me neither. This is fortunate as I have had zero luck in tracking one down.....

el gigantor · Jul 9, 2020

I know the "Traditionals" section of BF is a well-established community, and so I apologize if I'm treading where I shouldn't be. I received my GEC 23 Trapper in Antique Autumn Natural Bone yesterday, and I'm beyond impressed. It's a thing of beauty! It fits my hand perfectly, and I'm more excited than I should be about the spey blade.

I get the impression most GEC customers are collectors before they are users, but I was wondering if anyone is planning on EDCing their 23 like I am? It's a little on the heavy side, but I'm thinking it's going to serve me well!

JTB_5 · Jul 9, 2020

el gigantor said:
I know the "Traditionals" section of BF is a well-established community, and so I apologize if I'm treading where I shouldn't be. I received my GEC 23 Trapper in Antique Autumn Natural Bone yesterday, and I'm beyond impressed. It's a thing of beauty! It fits my hand perfectly, and I'm more excited than I should be about the spey blade.

I get the impression most GEC customers are collectors before they are users, but I was wondering if anyone is planning on EDCing their 23 like I am? It's a little on the heavy side, but I'm thinking it's going to serve me well!

Just look for

tmd_87 's posts. He's using his all the time it seems.

wildmike · Jul 9, 2020

I'm using mine as well.
All of my knives are users.

Scott J. · Jul 9, 2020

I definitely bought mine to use as well.
Might even use that spey blade to skin my next deer. I'll report back in October

GaiusJulius · Jul 9, 2020

I am in for a 23 LL, specifically as a user. This pattern of all of them, really cries out to do some work. There are others that make a good dress knife and might end up getting coddled or carried only occasionally, but the 23s are beasts.

blademan 13 · Jul 9, 2020

The spey blade is a slicing beast, quite broad and very thinly ground.

Mitt · Jul 9, 2020

el gigantor said:
I know the "Traditionals" section of BF is a well-established community, and so I apologize if I'm treading where I shouldn't be. I received my GEC 23 Trapper in Antique Autumn Natural Bone yesterday, and I'm beyond impressed. It's a thing of beauty! It fits my hand perfectly, and I'm more excited than I should be about the spey blade.

I get the impression most GEC customers are collectors before they are users, but I was wondering if anyone is planning on EDCing their 23 like I am? It's a little on the heavy side, but I'm thinking it's going to serve me well!

My 23LL will be a user. I have plans for it to be a camp knife/EDC. When I do get it I will transition my 43 out of the rotation some but they will make a great pair.

tmd_87 · Jul 9, 2020

These are great carry knives. I also have been using my micarta version a lot. I only have the two blade version but they are fine in jean pockets. I wouldn't say they are good to throw in gym shorts pockets though....I can't wait to get my hands on a single blade. These Brazilian single blades are getting hard to resist!!!

tmd_87 · Jul 9, 2020

el gigantor said:
I know the "Traditionals" section of BF is a well-established community, and so I apologize if I'm treading where I shouldn't be. I received my GEC 23 Trapper in Antique Autumn Natural Bone yesterday, and I'm beyond impressed. It's a thing of beauty! It fits my hand perfectly, and I'm more excited than I should be about the spey blade.

I get the impression most GEC customers are collectors before they are users, but I was wondering if anyone is planning on EDCing their 23 like I am? It's a little on the heavy side, but I'm thinking it's going to serve me well!

Use it!! I use a bunch of my knives for what they are made to do. Cut things. Don't get me wrong I have a handful of safe queens. But 90% of my collection I use and enjoy. Use that 23, it's a slicer.

rpstrimple · Jul 9, 2020

The first of my three 23s arrived today. The bullet. Built like a tank, feels like a tank, strong pulls like a tank. Love it. Might just grab another one.

redsparrow · Jul 9, 2020

tmd_87 said:
I don't need a jigged Brazilian single blade. I don't need a jigged Brazilian single blade. I don't need a jigged Brazilian single blade!!!!

Sorry Taylor! This knife is a thing of flawless beauty. A perfectly executed piece of cutlery that was so urgently needed in today's world. A knife that may actually have the ability to replace every other knife. Something akin to the Unified Field Theory but for cutlery.

Elgatodeacero · Jul 9, 2020

Imagine that beauty with a stainless blade!
Probably better they don’t make it, because then no one would have an excuse to buy another knife.