Brass is back on the menu... GEC #44

[knifeswapper]

 

[zolthar]

Wow, that's a good looking knife and what a shield

 

[Signalprick]

Forget the #77. The #44 is at the top of my GEC list. Not sure if I like the brass for sure or not. I really wish they wouldn't stamp UN-X-LD on the rear bolster for the Northfields either. Any update when these will hit production Mike?

 

[Mingecutter]

I'll be in for one of these, especially since they're in clip, for sure.

Lookin' forward to these, Mike!

 

[knifeswapper]

Forget the #77. The #44 is at the top of my GEC list. Not sure if I like the brass for sure or not. I really wish they wouldn't stamp UN-X-LD on the rear bolster for the Northfields either. Any update when these will hit production Mike?

No, they haven't released a schedule yet - just found them on the site.

 

[Boggs]

Mike....


A little reminiscent of the Bradford Bullet...

 

[Will Power]

That's too much brass...not a fan at all I'm afraid And I thought Northfield aspired at premium? Brass is not it...

But, the Tidioute is looking tempting

 

[Wharn]

Nice! I plan on getting one brass/wood and one micarta. I wonder if there will be any SFOs?

 

[Signalprick]

Those Tidioute would be killer with long pull drawn swedge

 

[knifeswapper]

A little reminiscent of the Bradford Bullet...

Wish I had a drawer full of those....

 

[Old Engineer]

Liked the original picture on their site better . I was not a big fan of Polishing my brass buckle when in the U.S. Army 57 to 59 years ago . I do like the stamping on the end bolster though . But it does not show it for the Stag but just on the brass . At least they do not show the Stag with the brass . That would be a catastrophe . I am looking forward to these . Like the pattern a lot . Thanks for bringing to our attention Mike .

Harry

 

[sitflyer]

I don't currently have a gun stock in my collection, I think one of these will be coming my way when they hit the shelves, leaning toward the Tidioute versions myself. Thanks for showing these

 

[Postlapsaria]

I can totally see how all that brass can be polarizing, but I absolutely love it. Looks amazing. GEC needs to pump the brakes on all the awesome releases...my wallet is hurting

 

[cbr1000]

I wonder what the cover material is on the far right Northfield - cocobolo maybe? I like the Tidioute - dislike the hot dog shield

 

[Sometimes a Great Notion]

That's too much brass...not a fan at all I'm afraid And I thought Northfield aspired at premium? Brass is not it...

But, the Tidioute is looking tempting

What did copper and zinc ever do to you? Kidding, of course. And I get the concept of the brass casing homage. But I'm with you; not my aesthetic cup 'o tea on a traditional.

 

[5K Qs]

Love the thread title, Mike!

But I don't have any experience with the gunstock pattern, and to me, it looks VERY weird. What's the "functional rationale" for the gunstock pattern? Is it pure aesthetics? Is there an ergonomic advantage? Inquiring minds want to know!

- GT

 

[Sometimes a Great Notion]

Love the thread title, Mike!

But I don't have any experience with the gunstock pattern, and to me, it looks VERY weird. What's the "functional rationale" for the gunstock pattern? Is it pure aesthetics? Is there an ergonomic advantage? Inquiring minds want to know!

- GT

Just as an aside. And this is neither here nor there, but if I imposed a "functional rationale" criterion on my acquisitions, I'd own about 10 knives and be over on some other forum right now. Just sayin'

 

[Rockon75]

Keep the brass please, I'll take my 44 in NS.

 

[5K Qs]

Just as an aside. And this is neither here nor there, but if I imposed a "functional rationale" criterion on my acquisitions, I'd own about 10 knives and be over on some other forum right now. Just sayin'

I know exactly what you mean SaGN! But I'm asking just to try to learn some "history of the pattern".
(BTW, your Leadbelly (not Jimmie Rodgers ) signature and username are fantastic! )

- GT

 

[paulhilborn]

Like em all, brass will be great with patina it's the buck 110 factor I grew up with