G.E.C., Hogan vs. Riverboat Gambler

[Bob W]

By any chance, does anyone have a side-by-side comparison photo of an #89 Gambler and a #65 Ben Hogan? Any #89 next to any #65 will do. Even a quick flatbed scan would be great.

I think I want a spear point #89 but am not convinced yet.

 

[22-rimfire]

I have a burnt stag #65 with the spear point. It rides easy in the pocket even at 4.5" closed length. The #89 is similar with an extra blade but at 4" closed length. The 4" Gambler would work for me as you aren't really using a knife like this hard typically. The #65 is actually longer than my closed fist is wide.

 

[Bob W]

I have a #65 Ben Hogan already, love it, and was hoping to compare it to the #89.

 

[Bob W]

Well I couldn't stand it any longer and ordered this.

 

[22-rimfire]

I love it. It really seems like a good sized pocket knife. I like the Ben Hogan, but it is a bit long for many. I may have to give one of these some thought.

I have been carrying a two-blade #42 of late at 4.25" closed length. But I know I could be comfortable with a full 4" length as well.

 

[Bob W]

I was really torn between the red bone in 440C and the Ebony in 1095 that a couple dealers have in stock.

I love it. It really seems like a good sized pocket knife. I like the Ben Hogan, but it is a bit long for many. I may have to give one of these some thought.

I have been carrying a two-blade #42 of late at 4.25" closed length. But I know I could be comfortable with a full 4" length as well.

Oh, I'm not buying this for carrying. It's for lookin' at only.