natchezz Gold Member Joined Jan 6, 2006 Messages 621 Nov 6, 2018 #1 Is there a larger version of the GEC #18 with the single wharnie blade?
Ramrodmb Joined Jun 9, 2010 Messages 4,333 Nov 6, 2018 #2 Yes. The 55 pattern. It is 3 1/2" if I remember right. I don't have a picture handy but will edit one in unless someone posts one first. Edit: Here is a great pic of one by @singin50 Last edited: Nov 6, 2018
Yes. The 55 pattern. It is 3 1/2" if I remember right. I don't have a picture handy but will edit one in unless someone posts one first. Edit: Here is a great pic of one by @singin50
HeathH Joined Dec 3, 2013 Messages 590 Nov 6, 2018 #4 Here's a thread on the #55 houndstooth https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/your-thoughts-on-the-gec-55-hound-tooth.1037748/
Here's a thread on the #55 houndstooth https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/your-thoughts-on-the-gec-55-hound-tooth.1037748/
Stropping Young Lad Joined Dec 11, 2012 Messages 2,149 Nov 6, 2018 #5 I’ve got a lockback version with the spear point. Great little knife.
Nature Boy Gold Member Joined Jan 15, 2016 Messages 2,623 Nov 6, 2018 #6 The 55 is one of my favorites!
A Ajd3530 Joined Jan 20, 2017 Messages 367 Nov 6, 2018 #9 Personally, I think there would be a market for GEC to make a dogleg jack between the 2 5/8" (?) #18 and the 3 1/2" #55 & 56.
Personally, I think there would be a market for GEC to make a dogleg jack between the 2 5/8" (?) #18 and the 3 1/2" #55 & 56.
natchezz Gold Member Joined Jan 6, 2006 Messages 621 Nov 7, 2018 #10 Thanks for the education on these fine GECs. I'll be looking for a 55 wharnie.
I ISKRA Joined Sep 19, 2016 Messages 1,299 Nov 7, 2018 #11 There might still be some 56s around but they have a spear main blade, which probably isn't the optimal option for you.
There might still be some 56s around but they have a spear main blade, which probably isn't the optimal option for you.