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

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singin50 said:
I also noticed no PPP on the pen blade of the Northfields, apparently.
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My guess is that it was just one piece of flair too many :) With the long pull, Northfield stamp, Un-X-LD stamp, rat tail, bullet shield AND brass...already the deluxe version if you ask me.
The PPP would be pretty sweet on the stag version though.
 
FSUwelder1212 said:
I preordered the cocobolo and am now second guessing my choice. I’m not sure how I feel about the brass and imo the bullet shield is so large it looks like a caricature and takes away from the beauty of the wood.
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It's probably just as garish on the bone version? Usually these types of things work themselves out once the knife is in hand. ;)

I like the way brass tarnishes, so I'm looking forward to that aspect of the knife. :)

The #44 is built like a tank and feels great in hand. :D

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PPP only on the first runs (Tidioutes) and not on the Northfields (at least that was how it was on the 43s)
 
waverave said:
My guess is that it was just one piece of flair too many :) With the long pull, Northfield stamp, Un-X-LD stamp, rat tail, bullet shield AND brass...already the deluxe version if you ask me.
The PPP would be pretty sweet on the stag version though.
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Personally, I'm drawn to the Northfield's like stink on a monkey (especially with satin blades). :D

Did you notice the Un-X-LD stamped on both sides of the lower bolster? Never seen that before? :eek: :D

Not exactly wild about the size of the shield, but everything else is as good as it gets! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
DelOro said:
Personally, I'm drawn to the Northfield's like stink on a monkey (especially with satin blades). :D

Did you notice the Un-X-LD stamped on both sides of the lower bolster? Never seen that before? :eek: :D

Not exactly wild about the size of the shield, but everything else is as good as it gets! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
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The stamped bolster is one of my favorite design features of the Northgield 44's. I know it was used on the 77 Washington Jacks.
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Those cocobolo Northfields are sporting some pretty sweet grain. A brass cartridge headstamp with a silver primer center and a "GEC 44" or "Buffalo Jack" legend would be a pretty amazing alternative shield, but I like the bullet shield just fine.
 
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