Freemont Jack or GEC #47 Viper

I think they pretty different knives. I have both on my want list. The Freemont Jack seems pretty burly but has a short cutting edge. The Viper looks like a great slicer and very sleek but I'm not sure if I would like the swayback handle shape. They both look very pinchable but I wish the Freemont didn't have that huge swedge radius. Viper blade in Freemont handle would be a sweet knife.
 
dgebler said:
Thanks for the replies so far...I am starting to turn more towards the freemont, but not quite sold on the yellow camel bone. Can't afford the mammoth and not sure I feel right with micarta on a traditional.
Any thoughts...pictures of the yellow camel bone to sink the hook?
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I like the micarta OK. I was a little surprised at the micarta coming in at the same price point as the bone. That probably swayed me toward the yellow bone. I should have one in the mail tomorrow. I'll try to snap some pics. If there's a run in black micarta or ebony, I'll be all over it as well.
 
polymerhead said:
I should have one in the mail tomorrow.
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So after waiting all day today, I think USPS isn't meeting its expected delivery date. Guess I'll get it on Monday. I just polished up my GEC #42 blade & put it to the stone for a few swipes just to get some knife time while my Northfield is in transit.
 
I got the 47 a while back, and the Fremont just several weeks ago. I like how easily pinchable the blade is to open on the Fremont, but I like the 47 better in-hand and in-use.
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Then, I got the Hawthorne last week and I'm liking this a lot as well. Everything I like about the Fremont, with a longer blade and longer overall size, but with a slimmer profile.

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Hi im new at this, im interested on purchasing the viper from the Uk Does any one know a a link to a web?
 
Viper hands down. While the Fremont looks great, the blade is too thick and the grind to obtuse. The Fremont is like a pocket scandi knife. I actually ground mind to a zero edge and use it on wood, for day to day the viper is the better choice.
 
I recently grabbed an od green Fremont off the exchange and its a pretty cool knife. I've not handled a viper, but as you can tell from the posts, it's quite popular as well.

I like the blade grind on the a Fremont better myself. It's a good look.

I wouldn't be concerned about the micarta not being "traditional" enough. Knife makers have been using synthetics, etc., for years and years.

No wrong decision with either one. Or just get both. ;)
 
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