2024 GEC 78 Bullet End Barlow

[Old Engineer]

Absolute beauty! An instant classic no doubt, congratulations, sir!

Interesting approach! I am curious, is that because they appeal to you most with all the details such as long pulls, threaded bolsters and such? Or you collect the exact Northfield brand, both new and original old ones?

It all goes back to 2014 & 2015 when I first got back into Barlows and discovered the TC Barlows and I Could Not get one . I was able to get some Northfield Barlows and I could get knives with Stag Handles only in Northfield versions . I decided that I could not buy everything that GEC makes so I stayed with Northfield and the Stag had a lot to do with that decision . I do have some other GEC knives but not many . I do however like a little Bling on some knives . My EDC how ever is a pretty plain knife . I have been able to get One old original Northfield .

Harry

 

[Old Engineer]

Very good, Harry. I've been able to get most of GEC's bullet shielded knives - I think it's a great series. I think I am missing this current 78 and if we're counting GEC made Remingtons, I have not gotten the recent one built on the 47 frame either.

When I get a little time , I will post my MEAGER collection of GEC Bullet knives . I will never use the 47 , but what the hey . I would like to know more about the GEC Bullet Shielded Series though Dylan .

Harry

 

[echoscout]

Lucked out on some interesting Cocobolo on my 78

Glad you got a good one buddy

 

[Pàdruig]

When I get a little time , I will post my MEAGER collection of GEC Bullet knives . I will never use the 47 , but what the hey . I would like to know more about the GEC Bullet Shielded Series though Dylan .

Harry

I should probably make it clear that I don't know that GEC's bullet shields comprise any specific series. I call it that for lack of a better term. I am not sure if I am missing others (aside from what I mentioned above and the jigged bone version of the 44), perhaps a more studious collector might chime in.

Hasty pic in the shade

 

[SteveC]

Glad you got a good one buddy

Thanks David !

 

[Angry Angus]

Lucked out on some interesting Cocobolo on my 78

That one is cool! It looks bent. Lol. Love it.

 

[SteveC]

That one is cool! It looks bent. Lol. Love it.

Thanks Angus !

 

[Angry Angus]

Thanks Angus !

Would you like to trade for a blah one! Lol. Just kidding. Just got mine about an hour ago. Typical straight grain but beautiful. Yours is definitely a keeper though. Enjoy.

 

[Alex.Y.]

I decided that I could not buy everything that GEC makes so I stayed with Northfield and the Stag had a lot to do with that decision .

And there could be no regrets in that decision! You got the best of the best!

I have been able to get One old original Northfield .

Would love to see a picture. I've seen very few pics original Northfields, most of them from the old catalog shown in David Anthony's book about GEC.

 

[GaiusJulius]

Of all these I like the bullet shield the best. I’ve missed out so far but am hopeful I can find one. The whiskey barrel are neat but somehow the bullet really appeals to me on this frame… more so than the usual trappers and others they’ve used it on. Nice score, Harry!

 

[Viper84]

Finally got around to taking pics of my marrow bone.

 

[Shaggy]

Finally got around to taking pics of my marrow bone.

Looks like you won the lottery. Amazing scales.

 

[TheFactor]

Lucked out on some interesting Cocobolo on my 78

I bet they had to close one eye when they were fitting those covers
Congrats on some very unique cocobolo

 

[Bobby Dylberg]

Charred barrel oak...

 

[Old Engineer]

And there could be no regrets in that decision! You got the best of the best!

Would love to see a picture. I've seen very few pics original Northfields, most of them from the old catalog shown in David Anthony's book about GEC.

Per your request : I am sorry but this gets away from 78 Bullet End knife .
Original Northfield Congress and GEC Northfield Congress
Some of the photos are from when I got it in 2020

Closer photo of the old Tang Stamp

Harry

 

[Old Engineer]

I should probably make it clear that I don't know that GEC's bullet shields comprise any specific series. I call it that for lack of a better term. I am not sure if I am missing others (aside from what I mentioned above and the jigged bone version of the 44), perhaps a more studious collector might chime in.

Hasty pic in the shade

I do have a few of those but I gifted the 44 to a nephew .

Harry

 

[Oldy]

Lucked out on some interesting Cocobolo on my 78

That has very distinct quality that I haven't seen before,nice find,not sure how it works with dealer drops but we're you able to pick.

 

[Oldy]

Anyone have a side by side of the 2017 and this latest 78,or even all 3 including the one from 2014.

 

[SteveC]

That has very distinct quality that I haven't seen before,nice find,not sure how it works with dealer drops but we're you able to pick.

Thanks, It was the luck of the draw.

 

[Alex.Y.]

Per your request : I am sorry but this gets away from 78 Bullet End knife .
Original Northfield Congress and GEC Northfield Congress
Some of the photos are from when I got it in 2020

Closer photo of the old Tang Stamp

Harry

Thank you, sir! Remarkable piece! With so few original Northfields and Tidioutes out there it is priceless to have a chance to see and admire them.

Sorry for the offtopic, everyone!