2023 GEC Cody Scout #721123LB

[marcus52AR]

Even though I have a Sienna on the way l, I'm still on the lookout for a burlap or a Che Chen.

Now I have to add chicken nuggies and horse nuggies to the list.

 

[Tuna]

Great looking bone on this one.

 

[Erik Hansen]

I ordered a Rosewood 72 today. I like the deep red tones I’ve seen in these so far. If GEC hadn’t used the cloud/keyhole shield on all of the recent Che Chen releases, people may not have griped about the wood. They seem to use that particular shield on a lot of the Northfield wood-cover releases…maybe time to add a new badge to the group.

 

[birdsbeaks]

I ordered a Rosewood 72 today. I like the deep red tones I’ve seen in these so far. If GEC hadn’t used the cloud/keyhole shield on all of the recent Che Chen releases, people may not have griped about the wood. They seem to use that particular shield on a lot of the Northfield wood-cover releases…maybe time to add a new badge to the group.

The #47 Northfield Harvester in Che Chen from earlier this year got the houndstooth shield.

 

[.577NE]

Gorgeous I say

 

[Alex.Y.]

I'm perfectly ok with GEC running covers that people aren't into.

More for me.

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Fantastic grain on your example, congrats!

 

[lithicus]

Gorgeous I say

Thank you very much!

 

[pat9198]

This is my first Che Chen Rosewood knife, I think the wood is beautiful.

 

[tmd_87]

First GEC knives I have picked up this year. Super solid. I really like the bone handles. Probably gonna keep it over the burlap. Great springs. Way stiffer than my older 72. Idk if the bubble wrap helps much to curb the scratches on satin bolsters and shield on the burlap . Overall super good run and great improvement on the spring!

 

[.577NE]

This is my first Che Chen Rosewood knife, I think the wood is beautiful.

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That wood is beautiful indeed

 

[MessieurRick]

This is my first Che Chen Rosewood knife, I think the wood is beautiful.

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There's a lot to be said for straight-grained, warmly colored wood. And your knife has it!

 

[AxF]

The che chen came in today. Both of these 72's have superb lockup, fit and finish. But now that I have both, I've gotta say, the che chen has me won over.

 

[Pàdruig]

I feel like Natural Bone is like Stag, albeit far more forgiving, you either love what you got or hate it.

I'm pretty pleased with mine. Great color/texture, no play whatsoever, and after a good flush (action was very "gummy"), it's nice and smooth and ready to go in the pocket. I think the lock will require some breaking in but otherwise, it's a pretty stellar knife. I'm grateful that I could add this one to the collection.

 

[Chief]

Chechen rosewood arrived with solid lockup. Nice long pull, beautiful swedge, high polish finish. Nice grain that matches side to side. 3 of the 4 have perfect locks, one of my burlaps is solid side to side but has ever so slight amount of play up and down. While on this subject, I am extremely happy with the improved lock. After carrying an 83 for years, came to the conclusion that even though it has slight play, it has never failed or hinted at failure. Even with a slight amount of play, the locks on GECs are sufficient for their designed function. They provide enough security that I feel confident it won't close on my hand. Easy to open, easy to close. The lock on my first 72 from years ago was so bad I sold it but these are vastly improved. In a perfect world they would be stainless with steel liners ... however, these are keepers. If you are looking for a knife to carry, try one in the pocket. Three down, one to go!

 

[Alex.Y.]

How do they burn the "burnt" bone or "burnt" stag? Do they really? Or is it just a name for the colour, same as "avocado bone", "dark brewed bone" etc.?

 

[Jiki]

How do they burn the "burnt" bone or "burnt" stag? Do they really? Or is it just a name for the colour, same as "avocado bone", "dark brewed bone" etc.?

Lets talk GEC!

Well, I'm just sitting here thinking about what the Oak Leaf on the sign could mean. Making some wood chips and look what came out of the wood.😲

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[Kvk09]

Interesting. I just received my 72 Burlap Micarta and my smooth Sienna bone in the mail an hour ago. The Micarta is has satin bolsters, back spring, and shield. The bone has much more polished everything like a Northfield, even though it's a Titioute . I will wait to get the Northfield's to do an overall assessment. Nice knives though with very nice F&F.

Which one did you like better?

 

[Alex.Y.]

Lets talk GEC!

Well, I'm just sitting here thinking about what the Oak Leaf on the sign could mean. Making some wood chips and look what came out of the wood.😲

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Thanks. But how does it happen? Maybe in a special owen? Apparently, fire from a simple lighter is not enough to "burn" the bone, I tried on my testing piece of bone, no colour change at all.

 

[Jiki]

Thanks. But how does it happen? Maybe in a special owen? Apparently, fire from a simple lighter is not enough to "burn" the bone, I tried on my testing piece of bone, no colour change at all.

I don't recall seeing the phrase burnt bone myself. The post I referenced referred to burnt stag. The post referred to a torch not a lighter. I don't believe it is baked in an oven.

 

[Jiki]

Have you searched the internet or the forums?

Burnt Stag - How To ?

There is no reference at all on BF that I could find , Google didnt even come up with anything except steering me towards knifes with burnt stag scales. So my question is about burnt stag. Is it just a name for a style of stag or is it actually burnt for color ? If so , then how does...

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