GEC 39 Old Sheffield Jack

If you ask me, then ugh. No rival to the camel bone absolutely, even the white one.
 
I like the Pioneer Bone, might be the one I try for. The potential for added thickness from that kind of bone will make it feel a bit more substantial than a 3 1/2" knife.
 
Yes , just yes. This will be an amazing pattern, I’ve got a bunny knife coming my way but I will probably try to buy duplicates of this one…. Love it
 
JTB_5 said:
If they would have used a zulu spear instead of the straight one this knife would have broken the internet. A 3.5” zulu spear with a curved handle? The GEC 39 could have been the biggest news since the 93 lambsfoot.
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Now we're getting somewhere. Another missed opportunity, much like 222222.
 
JTB_5 said:
If they would have used a zulu spear instead of the straight one this knife would have broken the internet. A 3.5” zulu spear with a curved handle? The GEC 39 could have been the biggest news since the 93 lambsfoot.
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Well, just for you opportunists, I have seen commented on several occasions by people close to the man. That Bill Howard is not a fan of the Zulu spear. Hear say, second hand conversation, whatever just what I have seen. They could make it on the next pattern, who knows.🤔🤷
 
Jiki said:
Well, just for you opportunists, I have seen commented on several occasions by people close to the man. That Bill Howard is not a fan of the Zulu spear. Hear say, second hand conversation, whatever just what I have seen. They could make it on the next pattern, who knows.🤔🤷
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I've seen that rumor reported a few times around these parts. It's fine. I don't think the zulu spear is the epitome of spear points, but it is (so far) a one-off blade shape from GEC. The fact that the #39 has the same profile as the #74 in a smaller package just seems to me like the perfect opportunity to revive the "esky zulu" in a smaller knife. I think the regular spear looks fine on the #39.
 
I love the way the oval shield plays with the rounded barehead end of the knife, and rounded pattern to the color of the pioneer bone when it was sanded and fitted. It feels like a knife to carry to a classy steakhouse.
 
Alex.Y. said:
Outstanding knife! Might have been even better with a clip blade, but shouldn't there be some major difference between forum knife and public release? They'll make a public knife with a clip blade, eventually. I guess... Funny thing is, more patterns - more joy, but also the more patterns they make the less appearances of each we would see.

Why camel bone paintjob always differs drastically?
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Even that sloppy?..
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I also remember the blue 94's being almost white.
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This has always been my complaint with dyed camel bone. It comes out looking splotchy more often than not. Not my cup of tea, but I know some people love it. With Christmas presents and travel expenses, I’m grateful to GEC for the (continued) break for my wallet. Other than the forum knife, I haven’t bought a new GEC in months. Might be a record for me. 😁

Travman said:
It is misleading when their promotional picture shows such pretty examples, but 95% of the knives will be pink. GEC really should stop with the elderberry knives. Nobody really wants a pink knife with white edges. Everyone is hoping for one of the darker ones.

Instead of Elderberry, they should be trying for a deep & dark red. Like Case’s classic red bone knives.
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Agreed.

Pàdruig said:
"Elderberry" 😏

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More like “Pink Lady.” 🤣 Great apple, but not my favorite bone color.
 
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