GEC 43 blade rap?

[UseitorLoseit]

I've seen multiple comments about individual GEC 43s having blade rap. Is this pretty common with this model? I've been thinking about picking one up but I won't if it's a common issue. Also, any comments on the pull would be appreciated.

 

[draggat]

This thread should have all the answers.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/gec-new-43-pattern-who’s-excited.1533756/

Close the knife gently and you’ll never have problems with blade rap. The pull is fairly light compared to some other GEC knives but the walk and talk is great.

 

[jimmyd1982]

Don't have that problem with mine.

 

[mugwump867]

I have three 43s that I snap shut with a vengeance and haven't noticed any blade rap using the old eyeball and thumbnail tests. Not saying there isn't any but not enough to cause me any issues on mine. That being said, the other thread certainly shows some 43s had it bad.

 

[JohnDF]

My #43 Beaver Tail doesn't have any blade rap.

 

[Jsega51]

Even if it does rap the spring a little bit, with a name like UseitorLoseit, you’ll get past the point the blade will do it after just a couple of sharpenings.

 

[UseitorLoseit]

Excellent, thank you for your responses. Guess I'll have to pick one up and check it out for myself.

 

[TheFactor]

No blade wrap on 4 that I’ve owned .
Currently have just a Brazilian cherry thats a safe queen and just a fondler
Personally If I had one that was a slapper I just wouldn’t let it slam shut !
There that nice and worth the extra love and wouldnt see that it’s a issue .

 

[Old Engineer]

Excellent, thank you for your responses. Guess I'll have to pick one up and check it out for myself.

I am glad that made up your mind to go ahead and get one . I have a couple and neither one has Blade Rap and they are impressive knives to carry . They are a handful but not a Pocketful . I like them a lot and good luck with your's .

Harry

 

[Jsega51]

Old Engineer I’m still back and forth on getting one Harry but that summation is pretty convincing

 

[JTB_5]

Mine had blade rap but I don’t care. It is a sweet knife and great slicer.

 

[Old Engineer]

Old Engineer I’m still back and forth on getting one Harry but that summation is pretty convincing

Maybe these pictures will enable you Jake .





Harry

 

[Jsega51]

That stag is a beaut!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Stunning Harry Sir.

 

[Lostball]

Here's alittle more encouraging!!! I really really like this pattern. The Cocobolo had a slight amount of rap but nothing that wouldn't disappear with a couple of sharpenings. My advice is to get one.

 

[joeradza]

Here's alittle more encouraging!!! I really really like this pattern. The Cocobolo had a slight amount of rap but nothing that wouldn't disappear with a couple of sharpenings. My advice is to get one. View attachment 932530 View attachment 932531

Ok you convinced me. I'll take the top stag. Hahaha, seriously that's some excellent stag.

 

[TheChunk91]

I have a micarta 43 that had a tiny bit of rap but was eliminated after one sharpening so it was trivial.

 

[Lostball]

Ok you convinced me. I'll take the top stag. Hahaha, seriously that's some excellent stag.

Thanks Alan!!!!! That is my " Always " carry. I am sure Harry feels as fortunate as I do to have landed a stag from this run.