GEC 68 Pony Jack 2021

Matt_WY said:
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I had to go search out your work, was curious how this would work. Looks like just enough room to squeeze in the caplifter, well done! I hope you don’t mind me sharing your picture, but was sure others would want to see.
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S spyderg that's cool! I couldn't quite picture there being enough material for a caplifter, but that looks like a nifty little tool. Well done!

I think these Pony Jacks are great knives for creative modifications. Fancy shields and bolsters are nice, but there's something just plain fun about taking a simple platform and making it yours, then using the heck out of it.
 
r8shell said:
S spyderg that's cool! I couldn't quite picture there being enough material for a caplifter, but that looks like a nifty little tool. Well done!

I think these Pony Jacks are great knives for creative modifications. Fancy shields and bolsters are nice, but there's something just plain fun about taking a simple platform and making it yours, then using the heck out of it.
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I agree. Love a simple design. I use caplifters all the time, usually not even lifting caps, lol! Just light duty prying jobs, opening battery compartments on kids toys, as a spatula for wood filer or glue, as a scraper and so many other things. Just ten minutes ago I needed to fish the drawstring out on a pair of pjs.
 
r8shell said:
😆 I did it!!!😝

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Awesome job Rachel, very impressive!
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Matt_WY said:
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I had to go search out your work, was curious how this would work. Looks like just enough room to squeeze in the caplifter, well done! I hope you don’t mind me sharing your picture, but was sure others would want to see.
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That is a clever and well executed solution. I did not realize until I saw this that I needed to make one too.
 
My Pony Jack has grown on me, as I mentioned in my first post about it a few days ago. When I first received it I was very “meh” on it. Now I think it has the potential to become one of my favorites. A few new observations:

1. If you quickly pull the knife out and need a blade, the “default” due to nail nick positioning is the pen blade. Your thumbnail just kind of finds the crescent nick. You have to make a very small conscious effort to angle your nail to select the main blade. This is interesting and different. Most of my two blade knives end up having secondaries that hardly get used.

2. F&F on my example is perfect. Really, there is not a single thing to fault anywhere in terms of construction. Snap is crisp once I flushed the joints with oil. I like the cam tangs and mild pull weights a lot. It makes for a less “fun” but more practical knife.

3. My only serious gripe is that this design really needs a shield. Not only for aesthetics but for practical purposes. There is no quick way to visually differentiate between mark and pile side, or between the “business” end and the endcap end. When you pull the knife from your pocket and need a blade, you find yourself pulling at nonexistent nicks or rolling the knife around in your hand a bit more than you otherwise might, as you hunt for the right orientation. This, coupled with the first point about nail nick placement, does make the knife a little more cumbersome to open than most. I’m seriously considering having the knife modded to add a shield.




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GaiusJulius said:
My Pony Jack has grown on me, as I mentioned in my first post about it a few days ago. When I first received it I was very “meh” on it. Now I think it has the potential to become one of my favorites. A few new observations:

1. If you quickly pull the knife out and need a blade, the “default” due to nail nick positioning is the pen blade. Your thumbnail just kind of finds the crescent nick. You have to make a very small conscious effort to angle your nail to select the main blade. This is interesting and different. Most of my two blade knives end up having secondaries that hardly get used.

2. F&F on my example is perfect. Really, there is not a single thing to fault anywhere in terms of construction. Snap is crisp once I flushed the joints with oil. I like the cam tangs and mild pull weights a lot. It makes for a less “fun” but more practical knife.

3. My only serious gripe is that this design really needs a shield. Not only for aesthetics but for practical purposes. There is no quick way to visually differentiate between mark and pile side, or between the “business” end and the endcap end. When you pull the knife from your pocket and need a blade, you find yourself pulling at nonexistent nicks or rolling the knife around in your hand a bit more than you otherwise might, as you hunt for the right orientation. This, coupled with the first point about nail nick placement, does make the knife a little more cumbersome to open than most. I’m seriously considering having the knife modded to add a shield.




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I do think this knife would look better with a shield, but I don't have any trouble orienting it in my hand without one. The joints are low, but not fully sunken, so I just feel for the backs of the blade tangs with my thumb while getting it out of my pocket. 👍
 
I've received a couple of the 2021 68 frame GEC knives...... Although they share common sizes in many areas, they are very different insofar as to construction......

The Pony Jack has both blades swinging from the main bolster and is all steel construction with double main springs..... The White Owl has it's blades on opposite ends and is composed of brass and steel construction with one main spring....

To me they are perfect Gentleman's or Ladies knives...... Easy to carry, easy to open and have the versatility to perform most tasks requiring a knife.... Fit, finish, etc are all spot on..... GEC did an excellent job of manufacturing the knives I received.....
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HEMI 49 said:
I've received a couple of the 2021 68 frame GEC knives...... Although they share common sizes in many areas, they are very different insofar as to construction......

The Pony Jack has both blades swinging from the main bolster and is all steel construction with double main springs..... The White Owl has it's blades on opposite ends and is composed of brass and steel construction with one main spring....

To me they are perfect Gentleman's or Ladies knives...... Easy to carry, easy to open and have the versatility to perform most tasks requiring a knife.... Fit, finish, etc are all spot on..... GEC did an excellent job of manufacturing the knives I received.....
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Those are some great comparison pictures. I don't have my White Owl yet and was curious as to the thickness difference. Does one feel better in the hand to you? Thanks.
 
stagmeister said:
Those are some great comparison pictures. I don't have my White Owl yet and was curious as to the thickness difference. Does one feel better in the hand to you? Thanks.
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The two are very close to each other insofar as feel in hand, which is very good, BTW..... I would say if one feels right, the other will too....
 
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