2021 GEC 83 Tascosa Lock Back

[bigfish64]

I wanted more wood covers in my GEC collection. No regrets with this one and passing on the bone. Although those do look really nice.

Getting a nice patina there Jon. I actually thought I might see about trading my Bocote for a bone, but the more I mess around with it the more I realize how unique it looks. It’s definitely growing on me!

 

[Jon0385]

Getting a nice patina there Jon. I actually thought I might see about trading my Bocote for a bone, but the more I mess around with it the more I realize how unique it looks. It’s definitely growing on me!

Thanks. I strongly prefer a patina. It’s too stressful trying to keep a carbon blade looking pretty.
I handled a couple bone 83’s and I think they are “nicer”, but I don’t think you would be disappointed with which ever one you end up with.

 

[bigfish64]

Thanks. I strongly prefer a patina. It’s too stressful trying to keep a carbon blade looking pretty.
I handled a couple bone 83’s and I think they are “nicer”, but I don’t think you would be disappointed with which ever one you end up with.

I was thinking a satin finish on the bolster and shield for the Bocote would look good. Might be a cool mod to try sometime.

 

[stagmeister]

For those interested, I see there's a dealer in NW Ohio doing a stag drop at noon today. Good Luck!

 

[mcc850]

Thank you very much my friend .
Did you get Your Stag yet ????

Harry

Not yet! Tracking says it will be here Friday. When you get a chance, send me that map to where your dealer hid the bodies

 

[Hyesouljah]

Decided to do some newer photos


72
Above : In order going from Bottom Up
23 , 23 , 23 , 72 , 74 , 74 , 74 , and 83


Above : 43 , 72 , 73 , 73 , 74 , 83 , 83
Harry

Very impressive sir! Thank you for sharing, these are awesome. I have a stag 83 on the way and it will be my first time having stag in the collection. Hoping for a great example such as the ones you’ve shared. I really enjoy lockbacks, I need to get me some 72’s next.

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

Oh my gosh, I got one!
I've been trying so hard on the bocote/ jigged bone and had heard there were only about half as many stag made so wasn't really hoping to get one but got the last one from a dealer.

 

[sf fanatic]

If there’s anyone here that missed out on a jigged bone and wants one shoot me a PM, I can possibly help you out.

 

[Buckeye Sharp]

Etchless stag 83 arrived today. Overall pleased with this one.

 

[Wharn]

Etchless stag 83 arrived today. Overall pleased with this one.
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Nice stag on that one!

 

[Bubber]

You got a good one! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Jon0385]

Etchless stag 83 arrived today. Overall pleased with this one.
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I scored one on a drop today. I hope it comes looking as nice as yours

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

Stag is interesting, people have such different ideas of what's best. I'm hoping mine is thin and don't mind if it's like the one a ways back that was mostly smooth ivory colored.

 

[bigfish64]

I scored one on a drop today. I hope it comes looking as nice as yours

Congratulations Jon, can’t wait to see it!

 

[pmek5]

Stag is interesting, people have such different ideas of what's best. I'm hoping mine is thin and don't mind if it's like the one a ways back that was mostly smooth ivory colored.

You are very right. I tend to side with your idea of ideal stag - thin & even. Guess I will know hopefully by Saturday what I end up with.

 

[JohnDF]

I also like thin and even stag... doesn't have to be too textured as long as it's even and matching.

 

[mcc850]

I did not win stag lottery but I subscribe to all stag is good philosophy. Happy to have one.

verrrrry fat stag on mine

 

[Pàdruig]

I did not win stag lottery but I subscribe to all stag is good philosophy. Happy to have one.

verrrrry fat stag on mine

That is some rather fat Stag... I bet it feels good in the hand though.

I don't mind thickness in Stag, it usually makes it more comfortable in the hand - though it may not carry well in the pocket.

 

[Pàdruig]

I don't have great lighting at the moment but I did want to show off my 83s. I am pretty sure I am going to whiff on the Stag - which is a shame since that is the one I was really hoping to land. That said, I am very pleased with the other two.

The Dark Brewed jigged is an exceptional knife - the marriage of the richly colored bone and fancy bolsters/shield makes for an incredibly classy blade.

 

[rbeggs]