2022 GEC #81 Coon Skinner

I got the micarta one a few weeks ago and it hasn’t left my pocket. It’s the perfect size for me since I cut tape and cut fruit, I have a good size blade for each task. I didn’t expect to like it so much. I’ve since accumulated some backups, naturally, as they are so readily available.
 
Kiteman72 said:
I think that at least the S stagmeister will agree with me that it would have been great to see a nice bunch of stag on these.

Single spring with stag? Dee-lish!
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We know I'm all about stag, and I do feel stag with popcorn or some really nice bark would have made an excellent example. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll see premium stag on a 4" knife anytime soon, if ever again in the GEC lineup unless it is small production for something special. I hope I'm wrong, but this is the way it's trending due to current sambar availability.
 
Heathenhymnal said:
Wasn't going to go after any of these until I got the e-mail about the Elderberry one and I couldn't resist. Never tried a Muskrat pattern as I just don't think it will fit my uses, but I figured I can't knock it till I try it. Sure is a hansom knife either way!
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stagmeister said:
I haven't seen the elderberry model, but heard it's really nice. I do love elderberry bone. Congrats on getting one! Is that a club production issue?
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You can find it in a 2022 releases section on GEC's website.
 
The Elderberry model sure is pretty but it’s not one I’d buy. I’d feel odd buying a knife with a forum or logo on it that I don’t participate in. I think I’ve posted there 3 times. Same reason I don’t get the uproar over the BF models from people who aren’t member here or never visit.
 
Here's a couple quick shots of a 81 STANDARD Snakewood I received a few hours ago..... Although not wildly figured, the slabs have some figure and are dense and tight.... (Remember the highly figured Ironwood pin cracking debacle on the recent 59's)
Anyhoot, I'll get some better pics posted in a couple days.... I was a bit disappointed to get a STANDARD, but after seeing it I have no buyers remorse.....
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dundak said:
I think it reflects the shifting demographic of collectors. In “prehistoric” times the muskrat was a popular pattern. Single spring muskrats were a benchmark of quality makers.
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I always had a fondness for the muskrat pattern. Roughly speaking, when did this change in taste occur?

Best regards,
 
Pollack said:
I always had a fondness for the muskrat pattern. Roughly speaking, when did this change in taste occur?

Best regards,
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There are many reasons people put forth but I always thought Al Buck killed the slipjoint pocketknife as an everyday tool. Once locking folders became affordable and mainstream it was just a matter of time. Other events have helped it along, but that was the genesis.
 
Alex.Y. said:
Was that Buck who invented lockback? Or you mean he popularized it?
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The lockback has been around for a long time. Buck was the one that brought it out in mass production in an affordable package by using fine blanking. It was a game changer back in the 60s.
 
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