Anyone else looking forward to the GEC #83?

burningcrow · Aug 28, 2015

Hey guys, I need your help!

I can afford one more #83, and so far I don't have a clip blade. So should I go for an ebony Tidioute or an Autumn Bone Northfield?

Thanks for your feedback!

Will Power · Aug 28, 2015

You already have STAG NF Drop-point, isn't that so? (I'm still waiting for mine.....)

Then I'd opt for the Tidioute Ebony. Why? Never seen a Tidioute knife in Ebony that didn't look a treat, goes well with the simple understated Tidioute lines and shield. It's very durable and can take a hardy life. The NF bone is very good but it's similar in finish, appearance and feel to the stag (but thinner) I'd want a contrast.

Here's my Ebony White Owl to help force your hand

Thanks, Will

blademan 13 · Aug 28, 2015

Camillus said:
The first picture of the purple sage jigged bone and a favourable comment!

I was beginning to think this thread should have been titled 'anyone else not looking forward to the GEC #83 (in purple sage jigged bone)? '

So true, but I think the purple sage might be the ugly duckling of the bunch. Not getting much notice initially but one who's beauty may become apparent down the road. I ordered one yesterday along with a Cocobolo.

chisumr · Aug 28, 2015

burningcrow said:
Hey guys, I need your help!

I can afford one more #83, and so far I don't have a clip blade. So should I go for an ebony Tidioute or an Autumn Bone Northfield?

Thanks for your feedback!

I would say the Autumn Bone......

navihawk · Aug 28, 2015

burningcrow said:
Hey guys, I need your help!

I can afford one more #83, and so far I don't have a clip blade. So should I go for an ebony Tidioute or an Autumn Bone Northfield?

Thanks for your feedback!

Ebony. Its a rock solid knife.

pertinux · Aug 28, 2015

blademan 13 said:
Camillus said:

dispatch184 said:

My trio. I was surprised by how much I loved the jigged sage clip in person, great F&F and coloring.

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The first picture of the purple sage jigged bone and a favourable comment!

I was beginning to think this thread should have been titled 'anyone else not looking forward to the GEC #83 (in purple sage jigged bone)? '

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So true, but I think the purple sage might be the ugly duckling of the bunch. Not getting much notice initially but one whose beauty may become apparent down the road. I ordered one yesterday along with a Cocobolo.

A drop point in purple sage was the first #83 I picked up-- literally. I didn't buy it, but did get to hold it in my hay-ands at the GEC factory, where it (and its brethren, revisited before Decision Time) was a strong rival for the ebony version that eventually won out.

Having seen purple sage #83s in person, I've had to look twice at the descriptions accompanying almost every vendor's pictures, because the covers almost invariably look very different (and less attractive) in photographs-- they seldom capture what I remember seeing and wanting.

In person, the coloration and variegation in the purple sage bone, subtle and compelling, makes the first impression, while the jigging-- which jumps out starkly in pictures-- does not seem as (over)pronounced in proportion to the knife's size and lines.

I look forward to more in-hand pictures and impressions.

Maybe my own.

~ P.

dispatch184 · Aug 28, 2015

Pertinux, well said. I would describe my findings (minus actually visiting GEC.. someday!!) in a similar way. I assumed I would grab an ebony or stag but then randomly asked to see the purple sage.. bazinga.. loved it. It is one you need to hold to appreciate. I will try and post up some better pics soon. Thanks all!

Markesharp · Aug 28, 2015

Nice collection Drew!

:thumbup:

dispatch184 · Aug 28, 2015

Thank you Mark

Old Engineer · Aug 28, 2015

burningcrow said:
Hey guys, I need your help!

I can afford one more #83, and so far I don't have a clip blade. So should I go for an ebony Tidioute or an Autumn Bone Northfield?

Thanks for your feedback!

I would go with the Autumn Leaf. The jigging pattern on it is I think very unique.

Harry

bleh · Aug 28, 2015

Well you guys finally wore me down... the cocobolo NF clips went live and I couldn't resist. Incoming.

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Dunhill · Aug 28, 2015

That's the one I was thinking of getting. Very nice.

bleh · Aug 28, 2015

Dunhill said:
That's the one I was thinking of getting. Very nice.

It's Mike's stock image, but I did ask for one of the darker ones.

dispatch184 · Aug 28, 2015

Couple more of the purple sage.. the underdog of the line up

Old Engineer · Aug 28, 2015

Drew : I don't know that I would call that an Under-dog. It looks pretty good to me.

Harry

Dunhill · Aug 28, 2015

bleh said:
It's Mike's stock image, but I did ask for one of the darker ones.

I like the shield on that one best too. Not sure why. Thx.

blademan 13 · Aug 28, 2015

Thanks, Drew. Great picture that really has me eagerly awaiting mine to arrive.

KBA · Aug 28, 2015

bleh said:
Well you guys finally wore me down... the cocobolo NF clips went live and I couldn't resist. Incoming.

Ordered one as well. :thumbup:

Easyrider · Aug 28, 2015

bleh said:
Well you guys finally wore me down... the cocobolo NF clips went live and I couldn't resist. Incoming.

I just received word today that my pre-ordered Cocobolo clip point Northfield is on its way.

Yaaaaaaaa!

blademan 13 · Aug 28, 2015

It appears that this may be GEC's biggest run yet? With all the various cover options coupled with the 2 blade styles these would have to be pushing nearly 1,000 production units? Personally I would welcome the change to larger production runs of a given pattern, gives more buyers a shot at one and gives a little more time between new releases to save pennies!