2020 GEC #74 Mustang Thread

Stag look so good on the 74, I haven't purchased a stag folder in a long time for many negative reasons, I decided today to try and get one. I had the stag I wanted and it was gone at check out in seconds, I couldn't believe it but fortunately I was able to get another chance. I have no idea what it looks like, I sure hope it's close to my stag taste and not to fat, I'll post pics when it comes in.
 
redsparrow said:
Allow me to introduce to you the newest members of my Mustang String;
Ms. Irene Ironwood and Mr. Sebastian Stag. ;) Two first rate Northfield 74s from GEC. :cool:
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They have zero flaws, beautiful covers and excellent fit. Their pull is a bit lighter than expected, about a four. The lighter pull could become one of their better attributes as my hands age. :eek: One other thing, I think GEC could do better when breaking their liner's edges, at least on the blade-well entrance. The aforementioned comments are not nearly troublesome enough to be considered complaints but simply observations. Overall I am extremely pleased and pleasantly surprised to have been able to received both the Mustangs I had wanted the very most. :thumbsup::thumbsup: One of the two is almost certain to become an all-round favorite within the next few years. :)
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Verrrrry nice my friend . I like the Solid Stag Features all the way to the Bolster . Now that you have our attention , do they have a Pile Side ????

Harry
 
redsparrow said:
Allow me to introduce to you the newest members of my Mustang String;
Ms. Irene Ironwood and Mr. Sebastian Stag. ;) Two first rate Northfield 74s from GEC. :cool:
LgAGlHs.jpg

They have zero flaws, beautiful covers and excellent fit. Their pull is a bit lighter than expected, about a four. The lighter pull could become one of their better attributes as my hands age. :eek: One other thing, I think GEC could do better when breaking their liner's edges, at least on the blade-well entrance. The aforementioned comments are not nearly troublesome enough to be considered complaints but simply observations. Overall I am extremely pleased and pleasantly surprised to have been able to received both the Mustangs I had wanted the very most. :thumbsup::thumbsup: One of the two is almost certain to become an all-round favorite within the next few years. :)
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Two Beauties...congrats! :thumbsup::cool: Hoping my stag is anywhere near as nice. The pulls on my Ironwood and Plum are noticeably easier than both of my Stallions from the 2017 run. I find that I am able to pinch either one open. Might not be the case with the stag though, with it's polished blade. Hoping to find out soon. :D
 
Half/Stop said:
Congratulations! Very nice examples James! :thumbsup: I found my Ironwood to be around a five and my Stag to be a solid six. Definitely a noticeable difference. I prefer the six, but the five is also very smooth and crisp at all three positions. :)
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Thanks Ron. Mine are the opposite with the Ironwood's pull a bit more stout than the stag's. Both have smooth action with good snap at half stop, full open and closed... very satisfying.

Old Engineer said:
Verrrrry nice my friend . I like the Solid Stag Features all the way to the Bolster . Now that you have our attention , do they have a Pile Side ???? Harry
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Thank you Harry, I like the stag's features to run end to end also. :thumbsup::thumbsup: Still looking for the Ironwood's pile side ;) but this stag's pile side pic is for you my friend.
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I'll be sure to get some better pics soon, including the Ironwood's pile side. BTW it is a great match. :)

GE Jr said:
Two Beauties...congrats! :thumbsup::cool: Hoping my stag is anywhere near as nice. The pulls on my Ironwood and Plum are noticeably easier than both of my Stallions from the 2017 run. I find that I am able to pinch either one open. Might not be the case with the stag though, with it's polished blade. Hoping to find out soon. :D
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Thanks. To say that I'm well pleased with mine could actually be an understatement but it's a might early to say "delighted"... yet. So I'll leave it at very pleased for now. :) Hope you get the stag that you'll be thrilled with. -James
 
Well I got stupid lucky on a dlt drop and scored these two. After almost a week of being lost in transit they were finally delivered.

The stags shown here are incredible!



Upon close inspection both have the blade length scratches/bolster scuff that seem to be common to most, and a couple pins are either proud or sunk too; however neither of those are issues of any concern. The plum bolsters are a bit crimped at the slabs.



Regardless, I'm happy as heck!
 
knifethetank said:
Stag look so good on the 74, I haven't purchased a stag folder in a long time for many negative reasons, I decided today to try and get one. I had the stag I wanted and it was gone at check out in seconds, I couldn't believe it but fortunately I was able to get another chance. I have no idea what it looks like, I sure hope it's close to my stag taste and not to fat, I'll post pics when it comes in.
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i hear you,same happened to me i did not even looked to slect the stag 74 i just picked one and went to check ouy as i was inputi g my info it was gone . they all sold in 5 seconds ir less. unbelievalble
 
SteveC said:
Just delivered, both are very nice. Good solid pulls, centered blade, minor gaps on the liners.

One for me and one for my buddy. I put some mineral oil on the wood to show the grain better. GEC should have polished these out IMO.

It's going to be hard to choose. :D

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My vote is on the top one.
 
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