GEC 23, 73, and 42 Size Comparison

[jeffbird]

For those with GEC collections, could someone please post a photo of a 23, 73, and 42 next to each other for size comparison?

I'm new to GEC's and their website is not particularly helpful in showing size specs, at least not that I am able to find.

Thanks.

 

[Old Engineer]

You can go to GEC website and then go into Knife Releases By Pattern and find the closed lengths of each .
73 is 3 & 3/4
42 is 4 & 1/4
23 is 4 & 1/2
You also will be able to see the slight variations in the handles and the different handle covers and blades that they have made
Well worth the effort to see
I have the 23 and 73 and a 43 but not a 42

Harry

 

[jeffbird]

Thank you sir.

 

[Modoc ED]

Although these knives carry the Schrade name, they are made by and on the GEC #23 (top knife) and #73 (bottom two knives) frames. I don't have a #42 for comparison.

 

[black mamba]

Here you go! From top to bottom we have patterns 83, 15, 73, 74, 86, 42, 23.

 

[JW225]

Top to bottom: 23, 43, 42, 73...

 

[jeffbird]

Those photos are very helpful.

Quite beautiful knives, thank you gentlemen.

 

[jeffbird]

Although these knives carry the Schrade name, they are made by and on the GEC #23 (top knife) and #73 (bottom two knives) frames. I don't have a #42 for comparison.

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What marks identify GEC’s rebranded as Schrade?

 

[runninmike]

What marks identify GEC’s rebranded as Schrade?

The shield has Schrade embossed in it and, the name Schrade is etched lengthwise on the blade.

 

[jeffbird]

The shield has Schrade embossed in it and, the name Schrade is etched lengthwise on the blade.

Does it also have a GEC stamp or say Titusville or something similar?

 

[runninmike]

Does it also have a GEC stamp or say Titusville or something similar?

I believe it says on the tang …

Schrade cut. Co.
—Walden—
made in USA