GEC #57 "Geppetto" Whittler - New Clip-Points

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The new clip-point #57s in burnt, "natural" and "genuine" (whew) stag, among other materials, have been rolling onto the dealer's shelves during the last week or so. Lot's of nice ones up for grabs out there. I passed on the stag Wharnie version 'cause I couldn't find one that appealed to me. Fortunately, the pickin's aren't as slim this time around.

I've noticed that the hafting on this latest run has been unusually good in terms of mark/pile-side matching, and especially in keeping the scales down to a manageable and uniform thickness. Nice job, GEC.

This burnt stag example looks much better in person. My pics fail to capture the gloss and depth of the stag figure.

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Already posted in the "Rare GECs" thread, but here's a scarce Kingwood version.

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Based on my two examples, the workmanship on these has been excellent. No blade rubs, wobbles or exposed tips; good blade centering and nice uniform pulls all around.

Anyone else have one to share?
 
Rick, I don't have a #57 to share but your pics are always superb. That Burnt Stag looks incredibly nice! I can only imagine how gorgeous it must be in person.
 
Both great looking knives Rick. The burnt stag on the first knife is very very nice. Ya know, sometimes, I wish GEC wouldn't put shields on any of their stag covers as they don't with their natural stag covers. Just include the shield loose in the box -- errrrrrrrrrr tube.
 
Rick,

Those pictures are awesome IMHO. That stag is really nice. I have also noticed the new offerings are very tempting. I grabbed a version with Ancient Kauri thanks to you!

I look forward to it this week. I think the idea of such a rare and beautiful wood is just amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Kevin
 
Thanks, guys. :)

I dunno, Ed. I've always been partial to shields on traditionals, but I know what you mean - sometimes a stag scale is too nice to warrant any distraction. GEC obviously feels the same way, hence no shields on their top-o'-line antler.

Kevin - please post a pic of that beauty when it arrives. I saw dealer photos of five different #57s in ancient kauri, and they were all knockouts. The stuff is hard to photograph, so I recommend breaking a basic rule and trying a pic in full sunlight to bring out the depth of the wood.
 
Rick,

I will for sure. I finally got back my PC with all my photo software so I am thinking about setting up for an HDR shot when it comes. Talking to Greg about them it can look similar to amber. Either way, I need to get my computer all set back up and I will give it my best shot to show what it looks like :)

Thanks again Rick for putting me onto it.

Kevin
 
Beautiful pictures!

I want one of those Gepettos some day!

best

mqqn
 
Here you go Rick,

This is not nearly as nice of a shot as you got of that Kingwood, but I did some direct sunlight to get the most out of the wood.

It really is very dark and subdued in normal light. Then in direct sunlight at certain angles it LIGHTS UP and you can see INTO the wood. Very cool with translucent properties. Most of the figuring and detail in this pic are below the surface.

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I will try and get some better shots later. I know this is not near my best work, but I wanted to get a shot for you since you helped me find it.

Its the nicest 57 I have btw :)
 
Your welcome and thank you Rick!

I just took this in hand with my cell phone in normal light. It kind of shows you how much the sun at the right angle brings out!!

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Its the opposite side but they are very similar :)
 
I agree. Now I'm trying to decide if I should make it an EDC. I really want to but my concern is how durable the wood will be.
 
Personally, I'd squirrel it away and use a more common example in bone or stag. It's a pretty rare knife for an EDC (1 of 12 made, as you know), but whatever makes you happy. My Kingwood version is definitely a safe-queen.

I've read that the wood is considered to be a stable softwood, about on par with Southern Yellow Pine, according to one on-line source. It's said to be "moderately durable in an outdoor environment," but I know some boat builders use it. I think it would hold up fine as a user, but it's not going to be as tough as a dense oily hardwood like ebony or cocobolo.
 
Thanks for talking it out with me Rick. I think I am going to keep it for very special ocassions. Its IMHO my nicest GEC.

Its going in the safe as soon as I get it all cleaned up. For now at least :)
 
Hey Rick,

Got a SWEET EDC! This one is by all means the best production knife I own PERIOD. The stag is what I am used to with customs, if not a little more appealing to myself. Took a quick snapshot for your thread.

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Both sides match perfectly and it just blew my mind in person.
 
Wow - Congrats. That's quite a catch. I see what you mean about custom-quality stag. Is that burnt, natural or genuine? It easily looks good enough to be the latter, and then some.
 
Its genuine and thanks Rick :)

I took a quick pic but in person its even better. Its my EDC starting today. I think I am going to do some kind of challenge with this one to see how long I can carry it.

Shouldn't be too hard :)
 
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