GEC 73. The perfect pocket knife?

[kamagong]

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

Has GEC made a #73 with a clip blade?

 

[CelloDan]

The cut swedge reduces the purchase area too much

find one with a drawn swedge

In need of a bit of enlightenment.

What's the difference between a "cut" and a "drawn" swedge ?

 

[kamagong]

Some educational reading for you.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/a-brief-study-on-swedges.503503/

This jack has a cut swedge.

This HJ, a drawn swedge.

The problem with the Northfield #73 is that the nail nick is located within the swedge. Not conducive to pinching a blade open.

 

[kamagong]

The dreaded double post!

 

[Un-Chained]

Well done kamagong...
Those are also sweet expls

Gus

 

[CelloDan]

Some educational reading for you.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/a-brief-study-on-swedges.503503/

This jack has a cut swedge.

This HJ, a drawn swedge.

The problem with the Northfield #73 is that the nail nick is located within the swedge. Not conducive to pinching a blade open.

Thank you

 

[fishface5]

Has GEC made a #73 with a clip blade?

Oops reverse that : stag liner lock 73, with a 72 clip blade

 

[kamagong]

Oops reverse that : stag liner lock 73, with a 72 clip blade

That is theoretically possible.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Will Power]

Drop-Point is very suited to this frame and a versatile blade.

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

 

[JohnDF]

 

[hank_rearden]

The frustrating thing with more than one blade is when you hold it, even when the handle looks pretty and ergonomic, the closed blade gives you a horrible grip.

 

[Modoc ED]

This knife carries the name Schrade and was labeled Fire & Ice but was made as an SFO by GEC in 2007 and is the exact same thing as a GEC #73 two blade version.

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The two blade versions are heavy knives and I think that is one reason some people are put off by them. Just cinch your belt up a notch when you carry one.

 

[Johnnythefox]

They goofed up on more than one Barrett .

Harry

Are these for left handed people?

I would love to see more photos of single blade trappers.

 

[black mamba]

The #72 long pull clip blade is my favorite of all GEC blades, combining practicality and beauty in this lockback red stag version.

But, the #73 drop point comes very close, and takes the prize if you prefer a slipjoint or linerlock.

 

[Old Engineer]

Are these for left handed people?

I would love to see more photos of single blade trappers.

I have to say Yes to that . I think they are for Left Handed people . I am not left handed and neither was the guy I traded to to get it . It was a GEC 73 which I did not have .

Harry

 

[mnblade]

GEC ought to have the 73 in constant production!

 

[kamagong]

GEC ought to have the 73 in constant production!

Agreed. GEC really should make at least 1 signature pattern readily available.

 

[Old Engineer]

GEC ought to have the 73 in constant production!

That is my favorite pattern and I agree with you , but I expect that the TC and 77 Barlows should also be in constant production and the List could go on and on .
Harry