GEC 73. The perfect pocket knife?

[ISKRA]

I'm probably in the minority, but I prefer the two blade version. I feel naked with just one blade. The 73 jack I have fills the hand nicely yet still isn't too much of a brick in the pocket.

 

[Magizm7]

I am not sure that a 73 is the Perfect Knife , but it will do until one I like better comes along .







Harry

I think I could "make do" with those two Harry

Norcaldude would love to get my hands on one of those autos - just to use around the house obviously

I am not sure if it is the perfect pocket knife but it is a contender. I would say it is probably one of my two favorite Great Eastern patterns along with the 74. Here are my two, old pic. I would prefer to carry the single blade but wouldn't take the risk of carrying a lock knife in the UK so I just carry the two blade.

 

[btb01]

I only have one #73, and someone put it together backwards!

 

[Norcaldude]

Norcaldude would love to get my hands on one of those autos - just to use around the house obviously

They are pretty neat. Every time I posted a picture of it in a FB group I would be inundated by messages from people that wanted to buy it or trade for it.

 

[tmd_87]

Well, at least you have it narrowed down.....

Hahahahha maybe that's my problem

 

[Highlander]

Yeah, the 73 is pretty special, beautiful shape.

 

[Old Engineer]

I only have one #73, and someone put it together backwards!

They goofed up on more than one Barrett .


Harry

 

[joeradza]

I always thought my stag 73 was ideal. I stupidly sold it and was lucky to replace it with a 74 which has a more rounded end but is missing the beautiful swedge of the 73.

 

[lambertiana]

I really like the 73 pattern. I used to have a number of them but had sold all but these two.

 

[Will Power]

Long term servant

 

[Cooter Brown]

I really like the 73 pattern. I used to have a number of them but had sold all but these two.

Few 73s I'd like to have more than an ebony Northfield!

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Un-Chained]

Thanks for bringin’ this one back P-L
Always lookin’ for a user, this is my ‘07 Ruby Red Scout...
It’s one of the best Red’s I’ve got.

 

[Easyrider]

I really wish GEC would do another run of 73s. A large run please so I have the chance to buy one. I suspect it would be very popular.

 

[Un-Chained]

I really wish GEC would do another run of 73s. A large run please so I have the chance to buy one. I suspect it would be very popular.

Definitely and yes indeed, it's been a long while.

 

[CelloDan]

Can the 73 be easily pinched open ?
If not, any other similar GEC pattern or blade offering that would allow you to pinch it open or use a gloved hand to deploy ?

 

[kamagong]

Can the 73 be easily pinched open ?
If not, any other similar GEC pattern or blade offering that would allow you to pinch it open or use a gloved hand to deploy ?

Not mine. The cut swedge reduces the purchase area too much. It's the only single blade slipjoint I own that I can't pinch open. That's quite a feat considering that I can pinch open other, more strongly sprung knives such as recently made Wright lambfoots.

If you want a drop point blade that you can pinch open, find one with a drawn swedge.

 

[btb01]

Can the 73 be easily pinched open ?
If not, any other similar GEC pattern or blade offering that would allow you to pinch it open or use a gloved hand to deploy ?

My #73 liner lock isn't really pinchable (certainly not with gloves). The #74 I posted next to it earlier on this page (I’ll quote it here, too) is pinchable thanks to its high clip point.

Other than that, I’d say that the #71 Bull Nose is similar in size and shape (but not style) and is also pinchable.

 

[CelloDan]

Not mine. The cut swedge reduces the purchase area too much. It's the only single blade slipjoint I own that I can't pinch open. That's quite a feat considering that I can pinch open other, more strongly sprung knives such as recently made Wright lambfoots.

If you want a drop point blade that you can pinch open, find one with a drawn swedge.

My #73 liner lock isn't really pinchable (certainly not with gloves). The #74 I posted next to it earlier on this page (I’ll quote it here, too) is pinchable thanks to its high clip point.



Other than that, I’d say that the #71 Bull Nose is similar in size and shape (but not style) and is also pinchable.

Thank you
For smaller knives I do not mind it too much only been able to use the nail nick, after all I' am here because I really like traditional slipjoints

For the larger ones is a big plus in practical terms to have a "pinchable" blade for me.
The 74 with a clip looks very nice

Gracias amigos

 

[fishface5]

I would kill for a stag liner lock 72, with a 73 clip blade!!!!!