2022 GEC #81 Coon Skinner

[waverave]

Super nice.
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The acrylic turned out pretty nice! It makes me think they could have easily called it Candy Apple Acrylic instead. That's what I think of when I see it anyway

 

[Jiki]

The acrylic turned out pretty nice! It makes me think they could have easily called it Candy Apple Acrylic instead. That's what I think of when I see it anyway

It looks like a piece of hard candy. The brass backing pulls it to the orange side of red.

 

[Jiki]

Match strike pulls

 

[sf fanatic]

This may be antidotal but it appears to me that this pattern is lasting longer on dealers sites. I’ve noticed both the micarta and acrylic are available. It may be their price point. I’ll be interested to see how the Northfields compare.

 

[HEMI 49]

I received the acrylic version today...... There is, IMO, nothing to carp about..... For my uses it is a perfect knife..... Lightweight, easy to palm, sensible design and great manufacturing.....

The acrylic is nice.....The grooves give it a good feel and enhance the grip..... I'm not a shield guy, but it looks nice....The inletting is precise, without gaps and the shield is level to the handle......
Great job GEC

 

[Nebuchadnezzar]

This may be antidotal but it appears to me that this pattern is lasting longer on dealers sites. I’ve noticed both the micarta and acrylic are available. It may be their price point. I’ll be interested to see how the Northfields compare.

Noticed the same thing. Wonder if it's the pattern, handle material, economic factors. At any rate it may mean things are cooling down which would be nice.

 

[Jiki]

Flippers and "collectors" that consider their collection as an investment don't feel there is a proper ROI based on the pattern's popularity. So anyone who enjoys knives should have a decent shot at one or two.

 

[Your Name Goes Here]

Flippers and "collectors" that consider their collection as an investment don't feel there is a proper ROI based on the pattern's popularity. So anyone who enjoys knives should have a decent shot at one or two.

Totally agree. From what I have seen over the years, "muskrat" (this is what I think of this pattern) knives like this from all manufacturers, are not the most popular and don't have a high resale value.

Personally, love the handle materials, hope to see them on other patterns I like.

 

[dundak]

This may be antidotal but it appears to me that this pattern is lasting longer on dealers sites. I’ve noticed both the micarta and acrylic are available. It may be their price point. I’ll be interested to see how the Northfields compare.

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.

 

[JohnDF]

Wake me up when I can buy them for well under $100.00 again.

 

[Jiki]

Sleep well.

 

[Viper84]

Texture subtle but nice. Shield looks good to go.
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Although this knife isn't my thing, the acrylic with that shield is the winner of this run. Looks very nice.

 

[sf fanatic]

My Coffee House Acrylic came today and I need your alls opinions. Does it look like there’s a crack near the pin in this pic?
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[Jiki]

My Coffee House Acrylic came today and I need your alls opinions. Does it look like there’s a crack near the pin in this pic?
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Hold a ligher up to it.

 

[sf fanatic]

Hold a ligher up to it.

After doing that it may just be a swirl in the acrylic. There is no edge that I can feel with my fingernail and it’s translucent down to the brass liner. Thanks Jim!

 

[sf fanatic]

After doing that it may just be a swirl in the acrylic. There is no edge that I can feel with my fingernail and it’s translucent down to the brass liner. Thanks Jim!

Sent a pic to my dealer and he told me to send it back. Luckily he has another.

 

[Kiteman72]

Killer acrylic? Check.
Cool shield? Check.
Unusual pattern (single spring muskrat)? Check.
Sweet button and tube art? Check.
Too much time to consider buying one from my top dealer? Check.
Order confirmation received? Check.

 

[HullK]

Killer acrylic? Check.
Cool shield? Check.
Unusual pattern (single spring muskrat)? Check.
Sweet button and tube art? Check.
Too much time to consider buying one from my top dealer? Check.
Order confirmation received? Check.

I’m waiting for the Snakewood version but I wish it would come with the tube art and button from the Tidioute versions.

 

[Kiteman72]

I’m waiting for the Snakewood version but I wish it would come with the tube art and button from the Tidioute versions.

I wonder if the Snakewood will have the matchstrike nicks and lined bolsters like the Yellow Rose. I imagine so.

 

[Let'er Buck]

I wonder if the Snakewood will have the matchstrike nicks and lined bolsters like the Yellow Rose. I imagine so.

They better