2021 GEC #71 Bull Nose

DavidV81 said:
Just picked up a green 71 to go with my red one.
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Ditto me on that too. Just wish as has been mentioned that it’s unfortunate there are vendors that are now charging a premium for new drops compared with others ones. Can’t complain too much since it’s still less than fleabay. 😃
 
Took my new 71 out for a test drive in the garden after sharpening, opened and closed it a few times outside and when I got back in realized there was some blade rap. Womp womp, back to the sharpener.
 
I’d love one of these but not going to hold my breath. Maybe I should say a prayer tonight.
 
Got the green today. Pics compared with 2015 nifebrite version. The nifebrite scales feel different - slimmer, slightly more rounded…but that’s not to say the green linen is a square block. Both feel great, but I’m a little surprised at the palpable difference in feel in hand between the two versions is. For my hand I prefer the nifebrite. Others opinions will certainly differ.

The fit and finish on the green linen is exquisite. I know it’s advertised as a working knife, and it is - but there were no shortcuts on the construction of the knife. Flush back springs in all positions. No gaps. Solid action - maybe a 6-7 pull. Action is actually stronger on the green linen vs the 2015 nifebrite. Fantastic knives…

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JOELSM said:
Got the green today. Pics compared with 2015 nifebrite version. The nifebrite scales feel different - slimmer, slightly more rounded…but that’s not to say the green linen is a square block. Both feel great, but I’m a little surprised at the palpable difference in feel in hand between the two versions is. For my hand I prefer the nifebrite. Others opinions will certainly differ.

The fit and finish on the green linen is exquisite. I know it’s advertised as a working knife, and it is - but there were no shortcuts on the construction of the knife. Flush back springs in all positions. No gaps. Solid action - maybe a 6-7 pull. Action is actually stronger on the green linen vs the 2015 nifebrite. Fantastic knives…

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I noticed that, even comparing Micarta to Micarta, the scales on this run are a little more squared off.
 
I had the chance to get a green via KSF drop today (and another chance at DLT a little later), but decided against it after my second experience with blade rap on my red linen. It was a challenge to watch them stay in stock for three or four minutes and not pull the trigger, but I wouldn't even be able to gift one of these if just closing it risks damaging the blade this way. How do I explain _that_ to a non-knife person?

Hoping I luck out with a pretty Bocote 83; maybe I'll luck into a stag.
 
I snagged a green 71 today on one of the drops. So far I've gotten one of each of this wave of releases: a 38 of each type and now a 71 of each type. Only thing I'll probably miss out on is the 83 in stag.
 
No blade rap on my red 71. Really strong pull which I like. Think #23 pull but a bit lighter/more manageable. Snaps closed like an alligator. Really a nice knife.
 
CallMeDave said:
I had the chance to get a green via KSF drop today (and another chance at DLT a little later), but decided against it after my second experience with blade rap on my red linen. It was a challenge to watch them stay in stock for three or four minutes and not pull the trigger, but I wouldn't even be able to gift one of these if just closing it risks damaging the blade this way. How do I explain _that_ to a non-knife person?

Hoping I luck out with a pretty Bocote 83; maybe I'll luck into a stag.
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If you were to gift that great knife to a non knife person would they know what blade rap is? Maybe get them a case sodbuster.
 
I got the red and green and they are very nicely made. The green version has a very good action for a micarta, nearly as good as my acrylic and delrin models, shes a keeper. The red has good action but is a little less refined.
 
I remember passing on the last run of 71s and they stayed in stock for awhile at various shops. After getting these I see what the hype is about. My red is going straight to the work bench but the fit and finish is so much nicer than I expected. Handle scales are immaculate
 
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