2021 GEC #68 White Owl

Got my second GEC 68 stag...I like it but I like my previous version better for some reason...

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Previous one
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Thank you JW225 JW225

I have mixed feelings but I'm for some reason leaning to the lighter/less gnarly stag...
 
Nothing like the SMELL of a new GEC :cool: Oily newness.

Big shout of thanks goes out to btb01 btb01 for letting this one go, I like the light colour ones and it's fantastically finished- no rub or any annoyances to grieve over :) Great work Barrett. So pleased with the bone that I prefer it to the Stag versions, many of which are alright but far from astonishing. GEC's Stag source must be diluting it seems.

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sf fanatic said:
Mine came today and I believe they deserve a separate thread. Like others I’ve wanted an White Owl for a long time. Imho this one does not disappoint. Fit and finish is typical GEC quality and the Cowhide Jigged Bone is beautiful. Both blades are nice and snappy and centered. Pull is a little stronger than the blades on my Pony Jack. I noticed on pics on a different thread there is a little blade rub at the tip of the clip on one side. Mine does as well. No big deal to me. 😃
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Trying to decide if blade rub will bother me. Does that last for the life of the knife?
 
Leslie Tomville said:
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Well, I have finally bagged the elusive White Owl. It is a pattern that has intrigued me from the beginning. I have always been drawn to Winterbottom Jigged Bone, so this was an easy choice for me. Plus, I just cannot abide by Stag minus the shield. (I do realize that many of you prefer unblemished Stag, and I can understand why. It is just not for me.)

The White Owl is a nice size, not too small. It fits in there with the 15’s, 25’s, and 83’s. I will not carry anything smaller than those. They are handy when you are going to the office, church, or wearing shorts. In other words, anytime a larger knife would not be preferred. I am glad this run does not have a bail. I believe a bail would annoy me on a small knife like this with a blade on the same end as the bail.

Single spring equal end knives without half stops are a favorite of mine. The Churchill 35 is one of the all time greats. The White Owl compliments it well. However, I much prefer the Churchill.

Thanks, @mcc850 , you should be able to find a Churchill. They are not cheap on the secondary market, but they have not reached the stupid level yet. I will keep an eye out for you. You are correct, the Churchill's coping blade and slightly larger size make it perfect!

Thanks @JohnDF !

untytled untytled , you nailed it. Nothing is better than a coping secondary in my opinion. I usually steer away from pen blades, but I could not resist the opportunity to get a White Owl.

@Rhinofly , the White Owl is a rare knife that a lot of people have been hunting for quite a while.
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Is blade rub a big deal. Seems like this run has it a lot. Does that get better or worse with time. I like the knife just deciding if should pull the trigger for first keeper GEC. Sent the 71 packing. Pull was too frustrating for me.
 
Kvk09 said:
Trying to decide if blade rub will bother me. Does that last for the life of the knife?
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Kvk09 said:
Is blade rub a big deal. Seems like this run has it a lot. Does that get better or worse with time. I like the knife just deciding if should pull the trigger for first keeper GEC. Sent the 71 packing. Pull was too frustrating for me.
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The blade rub is purely cosmetic.... Doesn't adversely affect the knife usage..
 
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