Cheers! GEC Sudbuster 715222

[hollywoodhefner]

I missed out on the olive to complete the set darn it

 

[btb01]

I missed out on the olive to complete the set darn it

Same. Not that I really care about completing the set, but I think OD might have been the nicest looking of the three, so of course it’s the one they only made 100 of.

 

[RECIII87]

Been carrying mine everyday since I got it. I went with the ck natural. Still havent decided whether to delete the lifter or not

 

[btb01]

Still havent decided whether to delete the lifter or not

Maybe just trade for a Bull Nose…

 

[JohnDF]

Still havent decided whether to delete the lifter or not

Unless you're doing the work yourself, that will cost a lot and double the price of the knife.
Even if you're doing the work yourself, I'm not sure it's worth the time just to devalue the knife.
Like Barrett said, somebody would trade you for a Bullnose and probably kick a few bucks in as well.

 

[BigKurtHaze]

Of course, a blade deleted Sudbuster would be a lot slimmer than a standard Bullnose.

 

[JohnDF]

Of course, a blade deleted Sudbuster would be a lot slimmer than a standard Bullnose.

Ooooooo... I completely forgot about that.

 

[RECIII87]

Maybe just trade for a Bull Nose…

Good point

 

[RECIII87]

Unless you're doing the work yourself, that will cost a lot and double the price of the knife.
Even if you're doing the work yourself, I'm not sure it's worth the time just to devalue the knife.
Like Barrett said, somebody would trade you for a Bullnose and probably kick a few bucks in as well.

This is true and a good point

 

[Johnnythefox]

Well a very nice man in the USA (on this forum) has contacted me out of the blue and is sending me his new black sudbuster at cost price.

I had no chance of getting one in the UK,black was also the colour I liked best.

I cant help feeling that this is a nice place to hang around and chat.

I will get some quality bottles of Cider in ready to use that bottle opener,I cant wait.

 

[thepapercut]

 

[JTB_5]

If any Porch member missed out on these and would like one, please shoot me a PM.

 

[Pàdruig]

I have owned several #71s but I have rarely kept them as they have made for excellent gifts, being one of the more budget friendly GECs out there (well, they used to be...). I think I will hang on to this one though.

 

[rishma]

Until this morning I had totally missed that GEC issued a 71 with a cap lifter!!! Brilliant. Hard days work can end with a cold one

 

[ManOfSteel89]

I’ve been off bladeforums for a while (knife addiction was getting ridiculously expensive). Came back when I saw this 71 with a cap lifter. If anybody has one that would be willing to hook me up and sell one in good shape (not at eBay price) please shoot me a PM. I moved from NJ to Texas and get weird looks when I flip my Shiro out to cut things when working on ranches. Would love to have one of these as a work knife. I think this would offer the utility and cool factor I need for a daily knife on my belt here.

 

[btb01]

Finally found an OD Canvas for a decent enough price, rounded out the set.