2021 GEC 83 Tascosa Lock Back

[bigfish64]

You guys are killing me with these pictures. I love it, but making be really antsy to get mine!

 

[natchezz]

I was interpreting it as this gap which looks like the lock spring is not wide enough where the curved cutout for lock is located.

Chief Thanks for your pictures. I was referring to Viper’s circled area in your picture. It is kinda surprising to me to see the inconsistencies in the gap of the various lockback patterns mentioned. Maybe it’s not too late for GEC to adjust the cutout on the upcoming bone and stag to hide the gap? (wishful thinking that GEC reads this)

 

[Chief]

natchezz you are welcome. My old man eyes hadn't noticed it before but now I can't unsee it! LOL Jumps out in pictures but in person it's nearly invisible. Presbyopia can be a good thing.

 

[black mamba]

The cutout on the frame has to be low enough to depress the lock bar enough to release. Maybe Eric (ea42) could comment on this, but they probably make sure there is enough room before they're done with the knife, and deepen the notch if it needs it. The depth of the lock bar is always the same, but the engagement of the lock is not, therefore some fitting is needed.

 

[bigfish64]

The cutout on the frame has to be low enough to depress the lock bar enough to release. Maybe Eric (ea42) could comment on this, but they probably make sure there is enough room before they're done with the knife, and deepen the notch if it needs it. The depth of the lock bar is always the same, but the engagement of the lock is not, therefore some fitting is needed.

I was wondering about that too black mamba, thanks. This will be my first GEC lock back so I’m really interested to see how they compare to a Case, although, the only Case I have are the tribal and mini copperlock. Maybe a silly question, but it won’t be my first or likely my last, but does the position off the lock release affect these issues?
Todd

 

[BeaverTail_Hunter]

 

[SnackPack]

This is the first of these I’ve had, shocked by the size but I love it. A question for others here, when disengaging the lock, my knife seems to stick pretty hard then *pop* loose at which point I can close it. Do others have the same either with this version or earlier?

 

[black mamba]

All of these so far shown have been the straight grained variety, and they are great looking. But I haven't received mine yet, and the more shown without the curly burl makes it more likely that I might get one, because there are definitely some out there (or will be). Come on, curly burl!!!

 

[Alpha556]

 

[HEMI 49]

This is the first of these I’ve had, shocked by the size but I love it. A question for others here, when disengaging the lock, my knife seems to stick pretty hard then *pop* loose at which point I can close it. Do others have the same either with this version or earlier?

The latch needs broken in..... When the tab on the lockbar drops into the notch on the blade tang there is minimal clearance...... The contact areas need burnished through use to make the operation more fluid..... If you want to accelerate the process you can put valve grinding compound in the notch area when you are cycling the lockbar...... Just be sure to flush the compound out when you are satisfied that the action is to your liking.......... Just be careful you don't over do the break in to the point that you have a loose knife....

 

[SnackPack]

The latch needs broken in..... When the tab on the lockbar drops into the notch on the blade tang there is minimal clearance...... The contact areas need burnished through use to make the operation more fluid..... If you want to accelerate the process you can put valve grinding compound in the notch area when you are cycling the lockbar...... Just be sure to flush the compound out when you are satisfied that the action is to your liking.......... Just be careful you don't over do the break in to the point that you have a loose knife....

Thanks Hemi, I’ll just use it and it’ll get there in time.

 

[Jon0385]

Thanks Hemi, I’ll just use it and it’ll get there in time.

I’ll second the need to break it in through use. Mine was much like how you described, but carrying and using it all week it is much smoother now.

 

[jakemex]

Oooooohhhh, not perfect out of the box.

 

[SnackPack]

Oooooohhhh, not perfect out of the box.

No need for that nonsense here, just a question about a mechanism new to me

 

[jakemex]

No need for that nonsense here, just a question about a mechanism new to me

Actually there’s a definite design flaw, not that it requires broken in ; that’s normal. The gap at the cutout for the back spring is something that should have been avoided. That‘s not nonsense. No, not perfect out of the box.

 

[JohnDF]

They are all defective... please send it to me at a reasonable retail price.

 

[Mass1632]

Its been nice getting to see these knives, it helps build the anticipation. Lets see…. Invoice coming maybe midweek, in the mail for a week… hopefully we get to see more of these in the meantime!

(With all mike has going on, im glad he was able to get to the rendezvous. Us having to wait a little extra doesnt matter)

 

[Hyesouljah]

Its been nice getting to see these knives, it helps build the anticipation. Lets see…. Invoice coming maybe midweek, in the mail for a week… hopefully we get to see more of these in the meantime!

(With all mike has going on, im glad he was able to get to the rendezvous. Us having to wait a little extra doesnt matter)

Really hope we get our invoices soon, or I need to take some time off from the internet because these Bocote’s are

 

[mcc850]

The jig bone 83's must be done. GEC updated the cover photo on their site. They look awesome!

 

[untytled]

These are jaw dropping good looking.