2022 GEC Liberty/Freedom #94/#49 Thread

I am interested in trying the 94 garnet. I had a 14 and thought it too small but I like my 15 and my 68, so we’ll see if this 94 hits a sweet spot or falls short (pun intended).
 
Love the patriotic motif on both sides. Great size, slim enough to hide in the pocket but big enough for most cutting chores. Prefer the clip over the sheepfoot blade as the sheep extends too high when closed. Both are pinchable and could use a little more snap, my clip is a 3-4 would rate the sheep a 4-5. Pretty sharp out of the tube. Acrylics covers are slick feeling, exacerbated by my oiling the joints to try and improve the pull. Haven't gotten a bone version yet but they will have better texture in hand. Love the etches ... Freedom! Liberty! Don't tread on me! Our founding fathers were much smarter than we are today. Made in the USA! Don't buy knives made by our enemies.

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Mine arrived yesterday but couldn't find the time to post till now. I really like both but the sheepfoot is the one I favor more. I agree with others that like the size, an inbetweener kinda knife, for me at least. I'd like to pursue either bone version but these patriotic acrylics are nice :cool: :thumbsup:
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paulhilborn said:
Mine arrived yesterday but couldn't find the time to post till now. I really like both but the sheepfoot is the one I favor more. I agree with others that like the size, an inbetweener kinda knife, for me at least. I'd like to pursue either bone version but these patriotic acrylics are nice :cool: :thumbsup:
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I too prefer my sheep foot to the clip. Had the chance to pick up a red one today but decided to wait for the blue camel bone instead. 😃
 
Just received my 94 Garnet. Very nice for a knife in it's size class. The clip is easily pinchable. I'm considering a 49 but it looks like the sheepfoot sits awfully high for a frame this size, especially for pocket carry. Any input from anyone who already has one? Thanks.
 
stagmeister said:
Just received my 94 Garnet. Very nice for a knife in it's size class. The clip is easily pinchable. I'm considering a 49 but it looks like the sheepfoot sits awfully high for a frame this size, especially for pocket carry. Any input from anyone who already has one? Thanks.
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I can tell you that my #49 acrylic has a very proud tip. Gonna have to attempt filing the kick.
 
stagmeister said:
Hmmm, I didn't even think about the tip. I was just looking at the spine height. I wonder if the tip issue is common? Thanks for your input.
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The spines of sheepsfoot main blades always sit really high on GEC's patterns. The 86 angus jack is the same, and it's a much larger frame.
 
Viper84 said:
The spines of sheepsfoot main blades always sit really high on GEC's patterns. The 86 angus jack is the same, and it's a much larger frame.
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Oh, I know they do. I have an Angus but wouldn't carry that in my pocket. I have a 93 Ramsfoot I carry sometimes, and even though pronounced, it carries well in that frame. It just seems the 49 is exaggerated in that little frame and wouldn't ride well in the pocket. I guess I'd just have to try one to know if my suspicions hold true. Thanks for your feedback.
 
I got my 94 today! I sharpened it and put it into my watch pocket:)
Great little knife, thinner than I was picturing and easy to forget you have in you pocket.
 
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