GEC #74 Mustang

[JTB_5]

Awesome! Thanks for the reply. I didn’t realize that the Mustang would always have the drop point blade. That’s what Im looking for!
Any of you USA guys wanna “proxy” (For lack of a better word) for me?
And thank you again. How you find out this info is puzzling for me. Haha. Google didnt help me at all.

EDIT: I think proxy was the wrong word.
Was hoping to have someone who is watching when they drop snag one for me as well. Hahaha. Sorry for the confusion.

Send me a PM if you haven't already heard from someone. I'll see what I can do if you find yourself in a situation where you cannot get one.

 

[JohnDF]

It's too similar to the #73.

Which is why I'm not going to purchase one of the new #74's.
It's just too close to my beloved #73 and I know it won't replace it.
Now if they do produce a Clip Point, that'll be different enough for me to grab one.

 

[kamagong]

Which is why I'm not going to purchase one of the new #74's.
It's just too close to my beloved #73 and I know it won't replace it.
Now if they do produce a Clip Point, that'll be different enough for me to grab one.

Too right. It's exactly the same with me. That's why I have a #74 Stallion to go with my #73 Scout.

 

[GE Jr]

I like the 74 Stallions...likely the closest I'll get to owning a Lanny's Clip. I'd also like to own a 73 or two, as I don't yet have one. Who know when will they'll be run again? I may have to "suffer" with a Mustang until then.

Edited to make sense

 

[mrknife]

Mustangs! Stainless!! Smooth Stag and Gnarly!!View attachment 1406655 View attachment 1406656

nice and even!!! @wlfryjr grabbed one for me during that rendezvous as I didn't get to the factory in time all three days

 

[mrknife]

I love the #74. Perfect size, with excellent blade styles.

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if these were a nonswayed handle pattern, id definitely be more interested

 

[AnW]

I too would prefer a 74 Stallion or a 73 Scout but since I have neither I will be looking closely at the Mustangs. Hoping for some interesting cover choices.

 

[waynorth]

Here is some size comparison for the #71s, #72s, #73s and #74s!
Very close!! All 3 7/8"

 

[Wharn]

You guys are right. Stay away from the 74s since they are too close to the 73s. (That way I can actually buy one ).

 

[waynorth]

You guys are right. Stay away from the 74s since they are too close to the 73s. (That way I can actually buy one ).

Ha Ha!!

I hope they make the #74 backsprings firm and snappy, like the earlier #74s!!

 

[kamagong]

I like the 74 Stallions...likely the closest I'll get to owning a Lanny's Clip. I'd also like to own a 73 or two, as I don't yet have one. Who know when will they'll be run again? I may have to "suffer" with a Mustang until then.

Edited to make sense

I like the Stallion's better than the LC. Sacrilege I know, but I have no use for saber ground blades, especially on something as small as a pocketknife.

 

[JTB_5]

I've never had a 72 or a 73, but I've really enjoyed the feel of the 74 in hand. Very slim, but with enough depth in the handle not to feel too small.

 

[hamsco]

Great working knife. This is one of my main EDCs. Had it with me the other day, working the bush hog on my Ford 2000 tractor (1974).

 

[cbr1000]

... or we could look into the GEC 74 thread from 2016
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https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/lets-see-your-gec-74-mustangs.1405307/
and posted in as recently as 4:05 today

Good point

 

[KellyGlanzer]

 

[Texoma]

I’m excited Ironwood is on the 74 schedule and hope to get multiple but I’ll be happy with one

 

[joeradza]

Great working knife. This is one of my main EDCs. Had it with me the other day, working the bush hog on my Ford 2000 tractor (1974).

Just because it needs to be seen twice

 

[cbr1000]

Curious to see what the brown burlap looks like. Wonder if it will be along the line of CK's last SFO with brown burlap or Northwoods... something different..

 

[Texoma]

I’m also curious about the brown burlap. I wasn’t to excited about the 54 single blade pics I’ve seen but in hand I’m sure it will be nice.

 

[Texoma]

I wonder what jigged bone color GEC will decide on, the Chocolate Almond Peach Seed was a nice lighter color on the 86 but I also liked M&G's 35 Antique yellow