#78 American Jack

You guys are coming up with some fantastic stag!


HWF said:
Fantastic pics and trio you have there!
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Thank you!

strokednbored said:
Seems like fitting colors for the "American Jack"

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Excellent lineup!
 
Well my Stags arrived and couldn’t be happier . Amazingly these add up to nine total Variety and everyone has exceptional fit and finish topped with walk and talk .
What a run these 78’s are and Gec should be commended for such a remarkable job !
Probably going to let one go but man I want them both lol .
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Pàdruig said:
I finally have a moment to gather my little trio of 78s together for some pictures and some thoughts. This is the first GEC run that I have purchased more than just one knife and though I still lament not getting one in Ironwood, I am extremely happy with the three that I was able to acquire.

I will first start with my thoughts on the pattern/frame itself. The #78 American Jack is an excellent knife. In terms of its size, it is just about perfect, providing ample grip length and a good solid blade. The 2 blade variant fills the hand nicely and though the added bulk is not as pocket friendly, I could see this knife being a robust candidate to accompany me on my many outdoor hikes. The single blade versions are just a pleasure to have in hand and in pocket. Slim enough not to be obtrusive and noticeable while residing in a pocket, but still large and rugged enough to handle just about any cutting chore.

I think the spear blade to be an excellent match to this frame. Not only does it provide classic good looks but the spear provides immense utility and versatility as a blade design. Though I like the Northfield trim, with its long pull, etch, and lined bolsters, my nod will have to go to the simpler Tidioute trim for its no-nonsense, no frills utilitarian design. My Smooth White Bone has already become a good daily user, the Cocobolo might get saved for my outdoor adventures, and the Ebony will simply be a special occasion sort of knife.

GEC did an excellent job on this run and I think the variety of cover options, numerous SFOs, and classic pattern will see these knives being sought after for years to come. Though I don't feel they supersede my #35 Churchill as GEC's 2017 Knife of the YEar, they certainly come pretty close.

Here are a couple of my favorite shots of the individual knives, followed by a group photo:

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Amazing knives and photography Dylan:cool::thumbsup:
 
TheFactor said:
Well my Stags arrived and couldn’t be happier . Amazingly these add up to nine total Variety and everyone has exceptional fit and finish topped with walk and talk .
What a run these 78’s are and Gec should be commended for such a remarkable job !
Probably going to let one go but man I want them both lol .
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Your just gonna have to keep them both as it would be to difficult to pick one over the other my friend:thumbsup:
 
Bigbluefish said:
Not a happy camper today.
Picked up a very nice single blade #78 with the smooth white bone covers from the pre-order when they came out. Quickly became my favorite GEC. Just starting to get a nice patina from cutting food.
Fell out of my pocket yesterday, and is now long gone.
Looks like the only smooth bone covered #78s still around are the two-blades, which seem to have been met with less favor than the single blade versions. Worth replacing? I'm a sucker for smooth bone, but other than the 2 blade being a little thicker, which is not really a deal breaker for me as I have large hands, and I just don't really need 2 blades, did the 2 blade version come out any worse than the single blade #78s? I thought the workmanship on this run was just stellar, and I'd hate to get disappointed twice with a two blade that isn't up to the same fit & finish as my single blade #78.
I'm going to go back to sulking with my coffee now. :(
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As I posted earlier in this thread, I have both single and two blade 78s, and I much prefer the two blade version. But I realize that I'm in the minority.
 
Bigbluefish said:
Thanks, guys. I think I will try one of the two blade 78s with the smooth bone. If I do miraculously find the other knife, then I will just have to live with a pair of them.
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Sucks so bad you lost that one! I hope you find it. If you order a two blade and don’t like it you could also do a pen blade delete. Good luck!
 
Pàdruig said:
Though I like the Northfield trim, with its long pull, etch, and lined bolsters, my nod will have to go to the simpler Tidioute trim for its no-nonsense, no frills utilitarian design. My Smooth White Bone has already become a good daily user, the Cocobolo might get saved for my outdoor adventures, and the Ebony will simply be a special occasion sort of knife.
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I'll have to agree here, even though I chose the unxld jigged bone over the smoothe white bone. I had a really tough time choosing between those two and yeah, the nail nick looks really good...
 
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My single blade Northfield Golden Brown Jig Bone American Jack arrived today in only 9 days and after washing , oiling and a coat of Ren polish I am just going to enjoy looking at it while its Smooth White Bone cousin that has an EO notch and forced patina does all the work, although I daresay it is only a matter of time before it is begging to be used. Meanwhile I am going crazy trying to figure out how to post pictures ok I know it is simple but I came to computers late in life and I do not understand computer English and I have no one to teach me, one or two have tried but it did not stick.:(
 
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Pàdruig said:
Though I like the Northfield trim, with its long pull, etch, and lined bolsters, my nod will have to go to the simpler Tidioute trim for its no-nonsense, no frills utilitarian design.
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I agree. That's why my favorite Northfield was @knifeswapper 's SFO. Has the swedge, long pull and Northfield bolster but skips the etch and goes with a satin finish and micarta covers.
 
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