...And a large Coke. GEC 97 Thread!

I have the Ebony on pre-order with CK. Hopefully Mike will pick one with consistent oily black covers for me. Not a fan of the brown sugar streaks in my Ebony. Just my preference.
 
I'm not sure if I'll get one of these 97s or not. I just bought a Case CV 5 1/4" 3165 Folding Hunter with Yellow Delrin covers and Saber Ground blade from knifeswapper knifeswapper last month. However, I do like the looks and size of it.

As to some of you guys/gals talking about carrying such a large knife, my thoughts have always been "don't carry a knife that you are not prepared to lose for whatever reason".
 
knifeswapper said:
There was a day when I like the old gator drop on a #23; especially the Schrade models. But now is just seems like somebody is trying to compensate for something... :p

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Hard snap is much easier to attain that a smooth flow. And sometimes that sound you hear is the blade over-travelling into the backspring. If you don't want a knife to close with less that 7 pounds pressure, get a lockback. 2 - 2.5 pounds is plenty good for me. But everyone is allowed their opinion, regardless of how wrong it is...
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OUCH!!:eek:
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Well now I know how you get away with pushing open your knifes by pressing on the edge, Mike!!:)
 
I ordered my reserved beavertail today. This'll be my first beaver, and will likely be my new favorite GEC that I own.
 
I recieved my 97 in maroon linen micarta yesterday.
The fit and finish is fantastic, probably the best I've seen.
The only issue I found was when I recieved it and opened the knife it had nigh zero walk, talk probably a three.
I cleaned it twice with lighter fluid, lubed it with break free. Worked it, lubed it, and now the issue is resolved.
I only mention it so that if others encounter the same issue, they don't panic.
Thank you Mike at CK!
I will likely buy a few more of these.
I was surprisedsurprisedasurprisedsurprisedas well by its thickness. It is nearly as thick as my 98 cattle knife. I have really larfe hands and shy away from most single spring knives due to their being too thin in hand. This one is great!
 
Mine will be deliveted today. Filled with anticipation, but pretty relaxed due to all the great feedback from everyone who has already received their 97s.
 
Looks like bone to me. Wood wouldn't have the two tone effect on all of them. :)
 
archertl said:


I like my 97 maroon micarta version. Fit and finish is very good. Spring pressure is a 6 out of 10. like someone else mentioned walk and talk gets louder if you clean out the pivot. I took a picture of the 97 next to the madison barlow to show how big the 97 is.
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In all reality, compared to most modern folders, it really isn't that big. Seems like this would fit in between a #65 Ben Hogan and Queen #29 English jack in terms of bulk in pocket, and I carry both of those on occasion with very little issue.
 
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The queen number #29 is shorter length frame than the gec 97. This is by no means a unmanageable knife, however it is a rather large slipjoint.
Ajd3530 said:
I'm all reality compared to most modern folders, it really isn't that big. Seems like this would fit in between a #65 Ben Hogan and Queen #29 English jack in terms of bulk in pocket, and I carry both of those on occasion with very little issue.
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Marneaus said:
Seriously, I find it interesting that so many people consider this to be a "big" or "too big" knife. (I don't mean that in any condescending way). Maybe I have big hands, but I prefer big knives in general. In folders, both modern and traditional, I seriously dislike most anything that is at or under 3". I only have 1 traditional that is under the 3" mark as far as the cutting edge, and that's a GEC #99. Even then, the full blade length is 3".

I look for folding knives with blades right around the 4" mark, but regularly carry larger knives. A single blade folder even when that long, still carries easily to me, flat and long doesnt make for difficult or uncomfortable carry.
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I find 23's (even two spring) and two blade grandad barlows fine for pocket carry. I carry a lot of sharp objects. Usually up to 4 slipjoints and often two fixed blades (A matched set of Japanese kwaken one bigger than the other). So I realize my carry habits are not the norm.

Some times I go with only 3 traditionals.......if I really need to cut back......
 
I guess I'd give it a 6 pull, nice long blade so it feels light.
 
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