Favorite traditional pattern

jmgruber said:
It’s interesting to me that for some, GECs numbering system has come to define traditional patterns.
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GEC often uses the same "numbering" for different patterns.

For example, the very first knife produced by GEC in 2006 (but not released for sale until 2007) was a Jumbo Trapper ... #23 Pioneer Trapper. Subsequently, GEC has released the #23 as not only a Trapper, but a Jack and one with a liner lock they call a Bull Lock.

The second knife GEC produced was a Large Frame Trapper ... #73 Square End Trapper. Subsequently, GEC has released the #73 as a single blade "Scout" and a liner lock version. They've even used the same number 73 for a fixed blade version (H73210) and called it a Hunter.

There are many examples of GEC using the same numbering but employing different patterns. The #15 has been mentioned in this thread and we have seen GEC release this Harness Jack as a Boy's Knife, a Barlow, E-Z Opener, a Scout (with bottle opener) and maybe something else.

I'd say GEC numbering system perhaps more closely reveals approximate knife shape and size, than a particular pattern (in some cases as pointed out) to those familiar with the numbers. At least that's my amateur observation.
 
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Another one of my favorites, but not sure if it can be called a 'traditional' since the pattern was authored by the late Tony Bose.

I suppose it will go down in history as one of the best traditionals but not sure if I'm the right one to call it a traditional pattern.
 
BrotherJim said:
GEC often uses the same "numbering" for different patterns.

For example, the very first knife produced by GEC in 2006 (but not released for sale until 2007) was a Jumbo Trapper ... #23 Pioneer Trapper. Subsequently, GEC has released the #23 as not only a Trapper, but a Jack and one with a liner lock they call a Bull Lock.

The second knife GEC produced was a Large Frame Trapper ... #73 Square End Trapper. Subsequently, GEC has released the #73 as a single blade "Scout" and a liner lock version.

There are many examples of GEC using the same numbering but employing different patterns. The #15 has been mentioned in this thread and we have seen GEC release this Harness Jack as a Boy's Knife, a Barlow, a Scout (with bottle opener) and maybe something else.

I'd say GEC numbering systems perhaps more closely reveal knife size more than a particular pattern to those familiar with the numbers. At least that's my amateur observation.
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I've always thought that the term "pattern" referred to the frame. Number and type of blades can vary. So can the locking mechanism.
 
mbkr said:
I've always thought that the term "pattern" referred to the frame. Number and type of blades can vary. So can the locking mechanism.
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... and to cover all those options would be difficult to cover with a single number ... and every number with a single pattern apparently.
My #73 Cody Scout sure doesn't look like nor could be called a Trapper, but that is what the frame is ... a Square End Trapper Frame
A trapper this is not (not as I understand a Trapper), not with this "number and type of blade" ... put a liner lock on it and it's still not a Trapper LOL
Interestingly, the #72 looks exactly like a smaller #73 but GEC calls the #72 a Lockback. So which is it, a Square End Trapper Frame ... or something else?
Maybe it does depend on the number and type of blades ... among other things perhaps, in order to call it a particular pattern.

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EDIT: And make that same #73 into a fixed blade ... and call it a Hunter ... not a fixed blade Trapper
My H73210

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You may well be right. I think the pattern I compared the GEC #73 to is the Remington R1178 Mini Trapper Bullet Knife (and earlier versions)
 
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For simple aesthetics, I like barlows. In use and for carry however, I've really been liking a small stockman lately. I haven't handled all of the patterns yet but those 2 are my favorites from what I've tried so far.
 
jmgruber said:
It’s interesting to me that for some, GECs numbering system has come to define traditional patterns.
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Also interesting that everyone doing it assumes everyone else knows what that # means... could at least say #whatever stockman, or #whatever jack to give the rest of us a clue.

Only GEC # I know is the 73, believe its considered a trapper, because after those I gave up on the company.
 
Ice Tigre said:
Also interesting that everyone doing it assumes everyone else knows what that # means... could at least say #whatever stockman, or #whatever jack to give the rest of us a clue.
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Good to know I’m not the only one left clueless by these discussions. I tend to tune out completely once talk turns to GECs and model numbers.

My favorite, by the way - the 907E 😁
 
The Op asked for my Favorite Pattern :
I have a favorite pattern for Appearance which is a GEC 73 with a Drop Point or a Clip blade . I also really like the GEC 23 , 72 , 74 , 43 , and 83s which are all a version of a GEC trapper .


But none of them is my Favorite User . That title goes to a single bladed old Taylors Eye Witness Lambfoot which I have retired , but I still have a hard time leaving it retired . Shown here with a Waynorth Lambfoot .


Now I just carry this old pruner much of the time when I am going to do some work and mix in any number of other knives . I just like to carry the old pruner because I like it so much .


Harry
 
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