2022 GEC Bayou Trapper #88 Thread

[sf fanatic]

I just ordered a black linen one from a vendor who charges less than fleabay but more than retail. I figure that my time is valuable so it’s worth a little extra. I will post pics and first impressions later this week. Have a great week all!

 

[Modoc ED]

I just ordered a black linen one from a vendor who charges less than fleabay but more than retail. I figure that my time is valuable so it’s worth a little extra

Yeah, a bit above retail isn't a bother. I'll post pics of mine too when it comes in.

 

[HullK]

Hopefully we find out this week about what colour the Jigged Bone will be.

 

[J.Mattson]

I'd jump at green bone. If nothing else it's different and I think it would look sweet on this pattern.

 

[sf fanatic]

The postal gods smiled upon me and this beauty came today! As always the fit and finish is excellent with nice walk and talk. Pulls seem to be in the 5-6 range.
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[Pàdruig]

The postal gods smiled upon me and this beauty came today! As always the fit and finish is excellent with nice walk and talk. Pulls seem to be in the 5-6 range.
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First pics I have seen of it in the wild - I was hoping they would start popping up. That shield is really sharp looking.

 

[euroken]

The postal gods smiled upon me and this beauty came today! As always the fit and finish is excellent with nice walk and talk. Pulls seem to be in the 5-6 range.
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Shield is one thing but I also love that blade etch!

 

[JohnDF]

Very nice looking.
I'd like to see a picture of one of these with the Lambsfoot blade opened fully.

 

[sf fanatic]

Here you go and for comparison.
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[Jack Black]

Nice-looking knife After all the years of arm-twisting by Charlie had to do, in order to get GEC to make a Lambsfoot, I was surprised when this thread first appeared. What do you think it says folks, that Bill H has been won over by the Lambsfoot blade, or that it is, at least, marketable?

 

[HullK]

Will other 88's in the run (ironwood, jigged bone, and white acrylic) have the same "PPP" etch?

 

[Pàdruig]

Will other 88's in the run (ironwood, jigged bone, and white acrylic) have the same "PPP" etch?

Though not a hard fast rule, traditionally it appears on GEC's Tidioute line.

 

[cigarrodog]

Looks great, Dan.

 

[HullK]

Though not a hard fast rule, traditionally it appears on GEC's Tidioute line.

Oh ok, thanks for that

 

[Shorev83]

Got my 88 in yesterday it's a nice knife. I have a friend on YouTube. His channel name is wartthog he did his video Monday. I'm a newbie here and can't find out how to post a picture smh , I'm getting old.

 

[JRRsix7]

The postal gods smiled upon me and this beauty came today! As always the fit and finish is excellent with nice walk and talk. Pulls seem to be in the 5-6 range.
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Gorgeous knife and photos, thank you for sharing!

 

[JohnDF]

Thanks for that.
It looks weird on that frame, but it looks good... I'm sure I'll get used to seeing it.

 

[stagmeister]

Will other 88's in the run (ironwood, jigged bone, and white acrylic) have the same "PPP" etch?

Acrylic probably will, NF's usually don't get it. Surprised they haven't posted the acrylic pics yet.

 

[HullK]

Acrylic probably will, NF's usually don't get it. Surprised they haven't posted the acrylic pics yet.

Ok thanks, I assume the acrylic will be made after the Ironwoods are done.

 

[JW225]

Here you go and for comparison.
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Congrats! So, how does it feel in hand?