Anyone else looking forward to the GEC #83?

To move the discussion away from politics ... I just ordered this:

Northfield_83-NaturalStag_11.jpg


It's always a tad scary to invest that much money in a unique natural product that you couldn't touch before ... :eek:

gunstockjack said:
The Autumn Leaf Jig is very pretty!
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And yes, I'm still very much tempted ...
 
Yes 555, I'm very pleased.

burningcrow, from the looks of that mark side you won't be disappointed. NICE!:thumbup::thumbup:
Regarding being tempted...for me there's the Autumn Leaf, Tortoise Shell, Micarta, Stag, Cocobolo etc... all calling me by name.:eek::);)
 
I just picked up my # 83 LB in Gabon Ebony. The wood on the back side has an odd grain that looks like a bar code running along the middle of the handle. Not an issue, just different.
This is very much like my # 77 SFO in African Blackwood: smooth, slender, Perfect ! I suggest you get one. As soon as you have it in hand you will be so pleased that you bought it and likely will regret that you did not buy 2 or 3 of them as they would be a superb gift to a special friend or family member.
This # 83 is truly a Great knife.
kj
 
I think these knives are just plain cool. The size is not much different than a GEC 15 but they feel better in hand than I was expecting. So far I have the Northfield Cocobolo and Autumn Feathered bone. OD Green Tidioute, Northfield natural stag and a Yellow Rose bone are on the way.

I might have to get a couple more in the drop point blade, my personal favorite blade shape of the two. :)
 
Thanks Bob. And thanks for posting the picture because that's exactly what my knife looks like too.
Every now and then a knife comes along in which the design, meaning proportions & size, is 'just right', and is instantly appealing to the majority of people. This GEC #83 is one of these knives.
kj
 
It just instantly feels right for days when a big knife is not needed or a secondary watch pocket knife is wanted. As soon as I took it out of the packaging, I said wow! That's a big little knife. :thumbup:
 
The model 83 really is a great office knife. Large enough to be useful but not large enough to scare anyone.
 
Agree with statements above. The 83 is a surprise winner in my mind. I just handles so nicely. It's easy to pocket and darn good looking. I have been carrying mine since the day it arrived.
 
I knew this one would be a winner. Lockbacks are so useful and the size is perfect for a watch pocket in jeans. I ordered a stag.
 
Have you guys found these to have enough blade profile to pinch open? Anyone have a clip yet?
 
Drew, there's just enough blade to pinch open without any real trouble. I haven't seen any clips released yet. You probably wouldn't have enough blade profile on the clip blade to pinch open. Just a guess though.
 
burningcrow said:
To move the discussion away from politics ... I just ordered this:

Northfield_83-NaturalStag_11.jpg


It's always a tad scary to invest that much money in a unique natural product that you couldn't touch before ... :eek:


And yes, I'm still very much tempted ...
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Is that your knife? Some real nice looking stag on that one. :thumbup:
 
2 Stags and 1 Autumn Leaf to be shipped tomorrow. Still waiting for the Stag with Clip to be built.


Harry
 
I'm holding out in the clip blades just to see what looks/feels better. Just hoping some drop points are still around in case I opt for one. The Ebony or the (basically white) black camel bone are calling to me hard.
 
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