GEC 68 Pony Jack 2021

[OldSoul]

Weak(er) pulls are a deal breaker for me.

For a knife this size it should be heavier IMO. I really compare everything to my 33 which is heavier than the 68 but perfect for a cam tang slipjoint.

 

[Kiteman72]

I like the tube art a bunch! No button?

 

[tmd_87]

I like the tube art a bunch! No button?

Tube art is nice. No button in my tube.

 

[tmd_87]

Weak(er) pulls are a deal breaker for me.

Yep. The action on mine has improved with a flush and just from fiddling with it (opening and closing it).

 

[Johnnythefox]

Not too bad. Pull is a little on the weak side for my taste. And action came much more gritty than a typical GEC. A good flush sorted most of it out.

https://imgur.com/a/zshIku4

How do you flush them?

 

[stagmeister]

Tube art is nice. No button in my tube.

That's strange. I got a button in mine. It's the same artwork that's on the label. I thought they were doing a button in all tubes or none now?

 

[Wharn]

Paid for mine last night. I am really hoping the pull and action will be on par with my 33. Fingers crossed. I’m looking forward more to the white owls anyways.

 

[Mingecutter]

How do you flush them?

I usually flush mine with mineral oil

 

[OldSoul]

I like the tube art a bunch! No button?

I got a button. And I agree the tube art is probably my favorite of the year.

 

[thepapercut]

forced to make a decisions and opted for jigged bone instead of stag. Only time will tell…

 

[stagmeister]

Tube art is nice. No button in my tube.

There are usually a few buttons leftover. At the end of this run, if you really want one, call Joan Mae and she will probably sell you one. Last I checked they were under a buck.

 

[TheJon]

This probably needs to go to the GEC inflation forum.

That's more about secondary prices. I'm curious about straight for a dealer. Just can't remember. I wanna say 85-90? I can't remember. Not important but just couldn't remember

 

[stagmeister]

That's more about secondary prices. I'm curious about straight for a dealer. Just can't remember. I wanna say 85-90? I can't remember. Not important but just couldn't remember

2012 jigged bone was $86.75 and ebony was $99 but it was also stainless. I've only seen one drop for the new one, and that was at a slightly escalated price. Do you know what the MAP is?

 

[btb01]

Weak(er) pulls are a deal breaker for me.

It’s certainly not my preference, either, but I’ve never had #68 before, so I’m going to try one out.

 

[stagmeister]

It’s certainly not my preference, either, but I’ve never had #68 before, so I’m going to try one out.

They may vary a bit from knife to knife. Mine is a little weaker than I prefer, but not like the run of 66's were. I would have preferred a half stop though. Some say a knife this size doesn't need one, but the latest 15 is the same length and has one.
Just adds a little more security in my mind.

 

[thepapercut]

Let the speculation begin

 

[Elgatodeacero]

It's almost like they are just making up color names!?!

 

[HEMI 49]

I just plucked my 68 from the mailbox..... To me the wood is very attractive with the annual growth rings well defined.......

I haven’t flushed it yet, but the pulls on both blades seem appropriate for this size knife.... Fit and finish is A+..... To me it is a perfect carry knife for for duties that don't require the ultimate working persons knife.... Color me very happy with the knife!

 

[jmgruber]

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Let the speculation begin

Maybe it's the same jigged bone from the AAPK 86

 

[stagmeister]

It's almost like they are just making up color names!?!

They did. One of the girls in the office told Bill "That looks like cowhide"and it stuck. No fooling.