#48 Northwoods?? :D

thedaver8 · May 29, 2014

Hmmm, interesting! I just noticed this on GEC's page. Looks like a wharncliffe main blade and pen blade pair, if my eyes see correctly.

I'm sure Derrick doesn't have anything official to say yet...but still...pretty cool!

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/gallery/48-2/

hartlogan · May 29, 2014

I've been eyeing this as well. Looking forward to seeing where this goes.

2Dead · May 29, 2014

Me too. #48 frame? It looks like both big clip and wharncliffe blades. Are these going to be a Northwoods #48 Improved Trapper or Northwoods single blade knives like the original Scagel #48s?

Stencil Jr. · May 29, 2014

Just noticed this yesterday -- I recall Derrick saying we were due for another run of Fremont Jacks, but maybe he decided to switch things up a bit? I think the clip/wharnie blade combo is awesome.

I didn't plan on purchasing another slippie this year, but depending on how these turn out . . .

thedaver8 · May 29, 2014

I swear I saw "pen blade" somewhere, but who knows!

I can't wait to see what develops with this. I'll probably buy one regardless.

hartlogan · May 29, 2014

It said "pen spring" on one of the notes in the pictures, but I see clip and wharnie blades. Well, I did - it appears that they've removed it from our prying eyes, errr, from the site.

Stencil Jr. · May 29, 2014

I don't think they removed anything that was supposed to be there; a bunch of photos of 66 jack components made it into the 48 page by accident, and have since been relocated.

thedaver8 · May 29, 2014

yeah, it looks like they took it down. But I found some better pics on the "What's Happening" page. Seems you were right, 2dead and Hartlogan. Clip and wharncliffe blades!

joeymoey · May 30, 2014

Nice! I'll be keeping an eye on these. I'll definitely be getting one, depending on how they turn out I guess.

Kalsu · May 31, 2014

A improved trapper from Northwoods would be awesome! Right now my GEC #48 is my favorite pattern.

Stencil Jr. · Jun 11, 2014

Dredging this up because new photos are back on the GEC website!

It looks like we are indeed due for a Northwoods improved trapper. The swedge on the clip blade looks gorgeous. I'm eager to see what's in store handle-wise.

hartlogan · Jun 11, 2014

It looks like there will be Big Clip and Wharnie versions

#48 Northwoods
SFO – Knivesshipfree.com
BIG CLIP
Camel Bone
Green Linen Micarta
Smooth Ivory Bone
Mammoth Bark Ivory

WHARNCLIFFE
Camel Bone
Green Linen Micarta
Smooth Ivory Bone
Mammoth Bark Ivory

I really wish Derrick would stop making this camel and mammoth stuff, it's just crushing to my resolve

addylo · Jun 11, 2014

Having just made a fair-sized (for me) purchase there I can't look at his site for a while. It's too much like crack.

I'll not be tempted, I'll not be tempted...