GEC #46 Whaler

The picture used on the auction site was the home page from GEC showing the Iron Wood Whaler.
 
Camillus said:
those abalones look amazing - too bad not for general release
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I'm super excited for them. They're for the Allegheny Mountain Knife Club. Paid for mine at today's meeting!

I think I'm gonna get a muscle bone to use also... As long as they're not too difficult to open.
 
I just got mine guys! This thing is unlike any other GEC or any other knife I own for that matter. Here's a little size comparison ;)...
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Just received the 46 Whaler and snapped a quick photo next to the #78 DI for size comparison. Love the main blade...ground thin/sharp with with fantastic walk/talk:thumbsup:...gonna say ~8 pull. The DI handles are exquisite with the satin bolster finish and standard cutting grip fits me like a glove!

The pen secondary is nicely done too but make sure you get out your chisel and hammer:eek:...took several tries with my thumb nail to get it open...Watch the snap-back and don't get your digits too close;)....gonna say ~9.5 pull, yikes!

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Elgatodeacero said:
I do not understand the appeal of this model, but the ironwood is very good looking and the knife looks well made.
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I think it's a novelty. And I don't mean that in a negative or dismissive way. It's a historical pattern, but one that's just so odd and different compared to the others in your knife drawer that it's a wonderful part of anyone's collection (if you're a collector). If you're purely a user, there might be less appeal, sure. But even then, some folks seem to use them!

I've wanted one for years. I never know for sure until I get a knife in-hand, but I'm pretty certain I'll keep one in my drawer for many, many years.
 
MCar said:
I think it's a novelty. And I don't mean that in a negative or dismissive way. It's a historical pattern, but one that's just so odd and different compared to the others in your knife drawer that it's a wonderful part of anyone's collection (if you're a collector). If you're purely a user, there might be less appeal, sure. But even then, some folks seem to use them!

I've wanted one for years. I never know for sure until I get a knife in-hand, but I'm pretty certain I'll keep one in my drawer for many, many years.
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I think "oddity" is a good term. Something historical and odd that stands out in a collection. Other than that, I really have no idea what I will do with mine when it arrives.
 
Thanks for posting some size comparison pictures. Anyone have an in hand picture? Trying to get an idea of size on this thing, sometimes it looks like it would actually be pocket-able and other times it looks like it would require a large suitcase to transport it.
 
MCar said:
I think it's a novelty. And I don't mean that in a negative or dismissive way. It's a historical pattern, but one that's just so odd and different compared to the others in your knife drawer that it's a wonderful part of anyone's collection (if you're a collector). If you're purely a user, there might be less appeal, sure. But even then, some folks seem to use them!

I've wanted one for years. I never know for sure until I get a knife in-hand, but I'm pretty certain I'll keep one in my drawer for many, many years.
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I just got my shipping notice and I'm really looking forward to this one.

I agree that it's a novelty in a positive way. However, at least in the not-so-near past, I don't think working knives were generally made as novelty items. So I'm thinking that, as a historical pattern, it must have had some specific use that it was intended for. Unless I missed it, I haven't seen anyone speak with authority on this point.

Anyone know what the Whaler pattern was historically used for?
 
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