Just how much bigger is a GEC 73 than a Case Mini Trapper? I can't get a good idea of the size of the GEC's from their website. I have a Mini Trapper, Medium Stockman, Small Texas Jack, Sodbuster, Peanut from Case but I don't recall seeing a picture of a GEC with other knives for scale. I've seen a 25 vs. a Peanut, but I'm looking for a 73. Anybody got a picture?
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GEC 73 vs. Case Mini Trapper Pic Request
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I don't have a Case Mini Trapper(3 1/2" closed) but, here's my GEC #73 with a few Case knives that are 3 1/2" - 3 3/4" closed length.
From the top in all pictures:
CASE - Doctor's knife - Antique Jigged Bone - SS - Closed: 3 3/4"
CASE - Small Saddlehorn - Russell Jigged Antique Bone - SS - Closed: 3 1/2"
GEC - #73 Scout - Grizzly Cut Bone - 1095 - Closed: 3 3/4"
CASE - Small Texas Jack - Amber Jigged Bone(at first) - CV - Closed: 3 5/8" This knife started out as an amber bone knife, but I made it "antique green" with some Fiebing's leather dye. Just not crazy about the plastic look of the amber bone.
Hope this helps.
From the top in all pictures:
CASE - Doctor's knife - Antique Jigged Bone - SS - Closed: 3 3/4"
CASE - Small Saddlehorn - Russell Jigged Antique Bone - SS - Closed: 3 1/2"
GEC - #73 Scout - Grizzly Cut Bone - 1095 - Closed: 3 3/4"
CASE - Small Texas Jack - Amber Jigged Bone(at first) - CV - Closed: 3 5/8" This knife started out as an amber bone knife, but I made it "antique green" with some Fiebing's leather dye. Just not crazy about the plastic look of the amber bone.
Hope this helps.
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The #73 is a bit longer, and quite a bit chunkier than the Case mini trapper. The blades on the GEC have a good deal more belly, and are thicker than the long, skinny blades on the Case. They are very different knives, IMO. (Both are nice, however!) I greatly prefer Case's mini trapper over their regular trapper- it's a much better pattern for me.
The Case is more of a "gentleman's folder", and will fit in most watch pockets. The GEC is stouter, heavier, and more of a hard-working knife- although it is made with tighter tolerances and is better finished in most cases.
The Case is more of a "gentleman's folder", and will fit in most watch pockets. The GEC is stouter, heavier, and more of a hard-working knife- although it is made with tighter tolerances and is better finished in most cases.
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Agreed! I like the way the color of the Texas Jack came out. Very nice! :thumbup:
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The "antique green" was a combination of Fiebing's Cordovan and Dark brown dyes applied to different areas. I warmed the knife up in a mug of almost boiling water. This allows the bone to absorb the dye. After drying with a paper towel, I applied the dye with a Q-tip. Much to my surprise the Cordovan(red-brown) and Dark Brown looked brown when applied, but turned olive green when wiped away quickly.
Now......back to the GEC #73 size comparison.
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Are the case mini trappers around 3 1/2 inches closed? I've got a queen city mini trapper and should be getting my 73 back in a couple of days. If no one posts a pic by then I can probably get one in.
The 73 is substantially bigger. That queen is super slim with majorly thin blades.
The 73 is substantially bigger. That queen is super slim with majorly thin blades.