GEC 215124 Farm & Field Bull Buster

Heynowwww said:
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They're all very nice, and the Richlite is an interesting material both visually and tactilely - but for me, these Natural Linen Micarta options are the highlights!

IMO, they really start coming into their own when that blade starts to patina a bit!

How's the action on the LB?
 
Got these two in the mail yesterday. I’ve always been a fan of GEC’s Farm & Field line, especially the #71 (I think I have like 15 of ’em 🤣). I didn’t get my first #21 until they ran them a few years ago for the first time since I had started accumulating GECs. They’re definitely big, but still pretty pocketable in my opinion.

I like that they did the lock back this time around, just for something different, but I have to say I think I prefer the action on the non-locking version. I love the look of the natural linen micarta.

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btb01 said:
Got these two in the mail yesterday. I’ve always been a fan of GEC’s Farm & Field line, especially the #71 (I think I have like 15 of ’em 🤣). I didn’t get my first #21 until they ran them a few years ago for the first time since I had started accumulating GECs. They’re definitely big, but still pretty pocketable in my opinion.

I like that they did the lock back this time around, just for something different, but I have to say I think I prefer the action on the non-locking version. I love the look of the natural linen micarta.

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The naturals are beautiful. I also have one of each and they are both different.
 
spittle8 said:
Man, I just found one for $129 on ebay and dude took my $120 offer. On the one hand, I feel a heavy karmic debt of sin heaped on my head by rewarding an industrial-scale scalper. On the other, this is my post-deployment gift to myself and I had such a bizarre emotional attachment to my original Bull Buster, which is the knife I learned to sharpen and process game on, that I haven't been able to fill with any other knife. Pretty pumped right now, there's something about these knives with a slipjoint that just feels right. I got a two-bladed GEC off the exchange here sometime back but it just isn't a practical work knife. A buddy sold me his unused locking Bull Buster (the Mud Bug) out of pity, but it wasn't the same, just didn't have the same mojo the slipjoint had. These are amazing practical knives if you intend to actually work them, they take a fine edge and are pretty tough, but easy to clean up if you nick or roll the edge. The size is perfect in my opinion for general use, and they're probably at the limit of practical comfortable daily carry if you just toss it in your jeans pocket like I do.

I like to think that by paying the scalpers their markup, I am figuratively heaping hot coals on their head as God is always watching LOL. I don't begrudge guys who collect the knives and don't use them, GEC makes enough that that shouldn't screw over the rest of us. I just really have a hard time stomaching the flagrant scalping, people buy multiple knives with the implicit intent to resell them at cruel markup. These F&F knives are not show knives, they are working knives and after searching high and low, I am certain nobody else on earth makes their equal at this price point. The Case is fine, but the fit and finish isn't the same, the attention to detail is lacking. This is a very GOOD knife at a price point where you won't feel bad using the knife in its intended role. It's such a shame that selfish people have to ruin that for the rest of us.
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I am with you all the way,well said Bud.
 
spittle8 said:
Man, I just found one for $129 on ebay and dude took my $120 offer. On the one hand, I feel a heavy karmic debt of sin heaped on my head by rewarding an industrial-scale scalper. On the other, this is my post-deployment gift to myself and I had such a bizarre emotional attachment to my original Bull Buster, which is the knife I learned to sharpen and process game on, that I haven't been able to fill with any other knife. Pretty pumped right now, there's something about these knives with a slipjoint that just feels right. I got a two-bladed GEC off the exchange here sometime back but it just isn't a practical work knife. A buddy sold me his unused locking Bull Buster (the Mud Bug) out of pity, but it wasn't the same, just didn't have the same mojo the slipjoint had. These are amazing practical knives if you intend to actually work them, they take a fine edge and are pretty tough, but easy to clean up if you nick or roll the edge. The size is perfect in my opinion for general use, and they're probably at the limit of practical comfortable daily carry if you just toss it in your jeans pocket like I do.

I like to think that by paying the scalpers their markup, I am figuratively heaping hot coals on their head as God is always watching LOL. I don't begrudge guys who collect the knives and don't use them, GEC makes enough that that shouldn't screw over the rest of us. I just really have a hard time stomaching the flagrant scalping, people buy multiple knives with the implicit intent to resell them at cruel markup. These F&F knives are not show knives, they are working knives and after searching high and low, I am certain nobody else on earth makes their equal at this price point. The Case is fine, but the fit and finish isn't the same, the attention to detail is lacking. This is a very GOOD knife at a price point where you won't feel bad using the knife in its intended role. It's such a shame that selfish people have to ruin that for the rest of us.
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Don't blame the scalpers, blame the dealers that promise them x amount of knives every release. There is a reason about 50% of dealers don't ever sell knives to the public/don't do drops. At 120 they aren't making much after fees. Heck thats cheaper than some dealers.

How has everyone's lockbacks been? Any issues with lock rock?

I have an orange one to match my little orange fixed blade. Would be cool to make a leather double sheath with a sharpening stone holder as a field knife kit.
 
Received my natural linen lockback today. I definitely prefer this over the non-locking. Easy to get open and the lock up is very good. There is a teensy bit of wiggle if you try for it, but no problem.

Still kinda huge.
 
spittle8 said:
Man, I just found one for $129 on ebay and dude took my $120 offer. On the one hand, I feel a heavy karmic debt of sin heaped on my head by rewarding an industrial-scale scalper. On the other, this is my post-deployment gift to myself and I had such a bizarre emotional attachment to my original Bull Buster, which is the knife I learned to sharpen and process game on, that I haven't been able to fill with any other knife. Pretty pumped right now, there's something about these knives with a slipjoint that just feels right. I got a two-bladed GEC off the exchange here sometime back but it just isn't a practical work knife. A buddy sold me his unused locking Bull Buster (the Mud Bug) out of pity, but it wasn't the same, just didn't have the same mojo the slipjoint had. These are amazing practical knives if you intend to actually work them, they take a fine edge and are pretty tough, but easy to clean up if you nick or roll the edge. The size is perfect in my opinion for general use, and they're probably at the limit of practical comfortable daily carry if you just toss it in your jeans pocket like I do.

I like to think that by paying the scalpers their markup, I am figuratively heaping hot coals on their head as God is always watching LOL. I don't begrudge guys who collect the knives and don't use them, GEC makes enough that that shouldn't screw over the rest of us. I just really have a hard time stomaching the flagrant scalping, people buy multiple knives with the implicit intent to resell them at cruel markup. These F&F knives are not show knives, they are working knives and after searching high and low, I am certain nobody else on earth makes their equal at this price point. The Case is fine, but the fit and finish isn't the same, the attention to detail is lacking. This is a very GOOD knife at a price point where you won't feel bad using the knife in its intended role. It's such a shame that selfish people have to ruin that for the rest of us.
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$120 isn’t really scalper pricing, especially after they have to pay eBay fees. But I hear what you are saying.
 
GPO MAN said:
$120 isn’t really scalper pricing, especially after they have to pay eBay fees. But I hear what you are saying.
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Yeah, I guess retail went up on these so I got a reasonable deal afterall. I can't imagine paying close to $200 for a Bull Buster, though. That is real niche knife territory and for a 1095 slipjoint or lockback.... yeah, sorry, no... A huge part of the appeal is that they are built tough for hard use and priced so that you don't feel bad using them.
 
I won't have it until Tuesday, but I am thrilled that I got one on the Exchange here for $120 shipped. Probably a little more than the rockbottom price, but actually a few bucks less than what i was expecting to have to pay.
 
Waiting on black micarta slip version. It's been held at Vancouver customs since 29th. On reddit somone mentioned max they can hold onto things before having to make a decision is 30 days. Hopefully will update you all with pictures soon.
 
Sergeua said:
Waiting on black micarta slip version. It's been held at Vancouver customs since 29th. On reddit somone mentioned max they can hold onto things before having to make a decision is 30 days. Hopefully will update you all with pictures soon.
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That's ridiculous, it's a work knife!

Is this a regular occurrence getting things into Canada?
 
Hatchet_Jack said:
That's ridiculous, it's a work knife!

Is this a regular occurrence getting things into Canada?
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I’ve stopped shipping knives to Canada. The last one was delivered to the wrong province and address. It was insured but USPS wouldn’t pay me unless Canada Post said it was lost which of course they wouldn’t do because they claimed it had been delivered 😡.
 
Hatchet_Jack said:
That's ridiculous, it's a work knife!

Is this a regular occurrence getting things into Canada?
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They probably saw knife instead of camping tools written on there somewhere and it has to be further inspected. Maybe they are busy, don't know. It's 2hands open so should be getting through eventually. Will have to pay extra duty fees for sure.
 
My parcel is still held. Gave CBSA (customs) a call and they provided an e-mail to contact the place.
They also told me there is no deadline by which they have to act, that it usually takes 15 days afterwhich they provide the email like they did for me.
Emailed them about knowing their folding knives policy and that my order reflects it and that it's non locking 2h open.
Got a response back next day asking for pictures or links. Then replied:
"We have made note of your knife details. We will have our weapons unit conduct a search for your parcel to have it examined. "
Also said 3 to 5 business days.
Been waiting this long already so I'm happy. They been pretty nice saying good morning back to me :)
Hopefully they don't marvel at the feast for too long and once in my possession it will get proper picture footage taken.
 
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