2024 GEC 811224

[black mamba]

I like how on the Tidioutes they use a drawn swedge on the clip's mark side to accomodate the nail nick, but use a cut swedge on the pile side. Looks great!

 

[waynorth]

It reminds me of this Winchester, which I've also never known what to call (other than awesome). Due to better handling and blade angles, the City Stock will likely be carried instead of the mighty 3907 most of the time. High praise!

Does that Winchester have a split spring, FC??

 

[waynorth]

I like how on the Tidioutes they use a drawn swedge on the clip's mark side to accomodate the nail nick, but use a cut swedge on the pile side. Looks great!

Traditionally, a more radical swedge was often cut on the "secondary" side to ensure smooth blade passage !! Seen on many older single spring knives!!!

 

[black mamba]

Yes, Charlie, a classic touch! I've even seen knives with no swedge at all on the mark side, but one on the pile.

 

[ephsea]

Does that Winchester have a split spring, FC??

And two great secondaries, all at 2.4oz. I thought maybe you all were thinking of these when you came up with this 81? Bill seems to like to revisit the Black Box series, probably because he's smart. The main on the GEC is clearly better though, the blade edge is tangential with finger centerline. The Winchester recedes, making the rear of the blade not very useful for hard work.

 

[waynorth]

And two great secondaries, all at 2.4oz. I thought maybe you all were thinking of these when you came up with this 81? Bill seems to like to revisit the Black Box series, probably because he's smart. The main on the GEC is clearly better though, the blade edge is tangential with finger centerline. The Winchester recedes, making the rear of the blade not very useful for hard work.

Thanks for the pics!! It's true, Bill has some built-in Queen DNA!!! With Improvements!!!
Interesting knife comparison!! True Dat!!!

 

[Hoffmajo89]

The new #81 is actually a double-end premium jack because of the short spey. With a long spey the same config is called a moose, which could also have a full length spear blade in place of the long spey.

Another plus for this naming is it sounds fancy! I like it.

 

[Signalprick]

I would like to get my hands in one for research purposes.

 

[black mamba]

. . . it sounds fancy! I like it.

It's definitely Premium and Fancy as done by Bill and Charlie!

 

[Will Power]

I very much like them streaked Ebony ones Character

 

[Enactive]

I'm quite pleased with my streaked ebony 81. It could easily become my favorite GEC to carry. I certainly have other amazing GEC and Waynorth knives, but I love the simplicity of the Tidioute and appreciate the satin finishes and minimal embellishments.

Looking forward to some violet bone.

 

[doulos]

The Ironwood 81's are still available at am online retailer. I'm surprised they're still there after being dropped over 6 hours ago. I can't wait to get one in hand!

 

[Jacques Mi]

My 81 Riverbottom came today. I'm not loving it but I can see that I can warm up to it.
The Richlite is a bit so-so but otherwise the build quality is top notch. The clip came with noticeable scratches on the show side only.
Let's see, this is definetly not gonna be a safe -QUEEN ;-)
Plus, the 81 KING will soon be stampeding here and I'm really excited for that one.

 

[Viper84]

The purple has landed. This one has the best fit and finish of my 81s and no catch bit issues.

 

[echoscout]

 

[Alex.Y.]

The clip came with noticeable scratches

That occures quite often within, I would say, last dozen of models. Maybe someone who does final polishing or wiping have some abrasive grains in their polishin/wiping cloth or something...

 

[Elgatodeacero]

 

[waynorth]

That occures quite often within, I would say, last dozen of models. Maybe someone who does final polishing or wiping have some abrasive grains in their polishin/wiping cloth or something...

Modern Cutlers don't have either the patience, or the technology to do a full mirror polish!! It used to be called a "crocus" finish; a bright, mirror polish, done on hard wheels!! Not possible on the soft "rag" wheels of today!! It would add a lot of cost!!

 

[Enactive]

My purple landed Friday and it is delicious too. This was a really nice run, aside from some loose catch bits.

I'm super appreciative and pumped that I got the three I wanted. Waynorth, streaked ebony and violet bone! Each one is excellent!

I had thought last year was my best year for GEC acquisitions, but this year has been incredible too!

It's an embarrassment of riches!

 

[cudgee]

Modern Cutlers don't have either the patience, or the technology to do a full mirror polish!! It used to be called a "crocus" finish; a bright, mirror polish, done on hard wheels!! Not possible on the soft "rag" wheels of today!! It would add a lot of cost!!

Interesting fact to know.