2025 GEC 42 Lockbacks

[waynorth]

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What year is that nice wood-handled example, Steve??

 

[SteveC]

What year is that nice wood-handled example, Steve??

I had to look it up as the bolster covers the year stamp.

2014

 

[waynorth]

I had to look it up as the bolster covers the year stamp.

2014

Thanks!!!!

 

[SteveC]

Thanks!!!!

You bet !

 

[Chief]

Are these 42s comparable in size to a 72/74?

L - R 83, 72, 42. Of a dozen or so GEC lockbacks my 42 has the best lock. Only have one 42 so might have just got lucky.

 

[MarbReds]

I really like the bone and the double bomb. I’ve stayed away from the last few drops but I guess they hooked me back in.

 

[hooman_m]

A bit too big but that jigged bone is tempting. If these have a good lockup might need to grab one

 

[sf fanatic]

Mine came today and it is beauty. Fit and finish is typical GEC quality and it locks up tight as a drum. Opens with a solid thunk and is nice and snappy closing. It is a big knife and I prefer ones a bit smaller. I’m probably going to let this one go so anyone looking for one at my cost shoot me a PM.

 

[GPO MAN]

Both of these are great and have zero blade play.

 

[pat9198]

Both of these are great and have zero blade play.

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Beautiful examples! I like how they polished the burlap on these. I’m anxious to see the Remingtons.

 

[Elgatodeacero]

I am very excited for these. Glad to hear lock up is solid. I would guess the larger knife is easier to make lock up tight.

If someone can post one of these open and closed next to a Buck 110 the same way it would be appreciated.

I wish there was a Northfield version, but it looks like a very short run.

 

[pat9198]

If someone can post one of these open and closed next to a Buck 110 the same way it would be appreciated.

I meant to take that comparison pic for you. I really did but I forgot. I will say, though, that the handle is the same size as a 112 with the 42 having a slightly longer blade. I compared them when I first received this since I had a 112 on me at the time.

Here's today's pic. I really like this knife!

 

[Elgatodeacero]

My burlap 42 has very tight lock up. The 42 is a little smaller and a lot thinner than a Buck 110.

 

[Alex.Y.]

Come on, people, show more love for those #42s. They are mighty fine!

 

[GPO MAN]

This is my favorite of the 42s. Excellent lockup.