2022 GEC #36 ElephantToenail/Elephant Toe/Sunfish Thread

[stagmeister]

I am generally a fan of more traditional shield variants but I don't hate the elephant shield. GEC has a history of applying interesting shields on these broad knives - wrenches, pipe wrenches, and saws on the 45s and a big ol' whale on the 46 (which was a Rendezvous knife if memory serves).

It's nice to see GEC doing something tastefully unique - though I am a bit more weirded out by the bareheaded configuration.

I'm not big on gimmicky shields but I think the Elephant fits this one well.

 

[stagmeister]

Any thoughts on the alligator and the bull/steer?

Jiki assumed the Bull was the India bone on the 36's and I'm sure the alligator is the Bayou 88.

 

[Fixall]

Yep, I inquired about the bone being from India too. So actually cows are sacred in India and that bone is protected. Ironically, bulls are not sacred or protected. According to the distributor, it's bull bone from india.

You'd think we'd have plenty of shin bone here, but maybe the color is different?

How interesting, I had no idea. Thanks for the info.

That ebony is looking even nicer than I expected… But man, that smooth white bone is calling me. I bet r8shell could do some awesome scrimshaw work on a canvas that large!

 

[abbydaddy]

Silly me for thinking I could navigate the modern GEC lolly scramble. I couldn't even figure out where to look to buy one! You know what, that's okay. I should save my money anyway.

 

[Wharn]

Looks like cocobolo with a banner shield is being thrown into the mix.

 

[Matt_WY]

Nice, the banner shield is perfect for this size knife.

 

[stagmeister]

I wish they would've used something upgraded on the NF instead of cocobolo. Snakewood perhaps.

 

[Matt_WY]

Banner looks great, wish they would have done something with the bolster to decorate it up a bit, threaded or rat tail would have been nice.

 

[bbfish]

Just got my ebony in hand today, these things are BEASTS. I would have preferred no etch and a more traditional shield but I'm still very happy with mine.

 

[JOELSM]

Weight comparison between the 2 blade double capped vs single blade bareheaded.

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[fishin1635]

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Looks like cocobolo with a banner shield is being thrown into the mix.

Based on some of the production pics appears only 50 of the coco.

 

[fishin1635]

Weight comparison between the 2 blade double capped vs single blade bareheaded.

Oz:

gm

Almost a 2 ounce difference doesn’t seem like a lot but I bet feels like night and day difference in the pocket.

 

[JOELSM]

Almost a 2 ounce difference doesn’t seem like a lot but I bet feels like night and day difference in the pocket.

It is a obvious difference when holding the two in hand. Same in pocket

 

[Bubber]

I really like that banner shield.

 

[nyrico]

Wow, I absolutely love this knife, its on my list of best knives of 2022 already, I know its early.

 

[echoscout]

This is an excellent knife!

 

[Nebrasketball]

I’m really hoping for a cocobolo. That shield is calling to me.

 

[bbfish]

One more added to the big boys club.

 

[HEMI 49]

 

[Old Engineer]

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What do you think about it Brent ??? Are you going to use it or keep it like new ??? I like them well enough to try to reserve one .

Harry