GEC #77 Medium Barlow Impressions

[bleh]

Potato Patina

 

[joker354]

Nice to see those patinas forming. I got plenty on my 2b micarta. This model seems to take on a patina a little more aggressive than most other 1095 models I carry. Maybe it's just the finish on my 77 blade.

 

[mrknife]

got two of these on the way, african blackwood and stag, single clip. cant wait

 

[bozack]

I really like the two blade version better than the single. I have large hands and the thicker handle allows for a better and more comfortable hold of the knife. With that said, I do like the single blade version
for its smaller size in the pocket. I do like the size of the 77 better when compared to the 15.

 

[mrknife]

I really like the two blade version better than the single. I have large hands and the thicker handle allows for a better and more comfortable hold of the knife. With that said, I do like the single blade version
for its smaller size in the pocket. I do like the size of the 77 better when compared to the 15.

i agree, the 77 fits better i certainly enjoy mine that came in today.

thats not to say i dont like the 15s, i do have a bunch of em. its just sometimes its nice to have a bigger knife

 

[RobbW]

A few 77 Barlows:

Ivory Bone



Autumn Gold



Red Bone

 

[RobbW]

Two-blade Autumn Gold Bone

 

[mrknife]

those handles are gorgeous! having just got some in, i think i need more

 

[Stand Straight]

Great pics of those superb 77s RobbW

 

[Kitten Party]

I really like the two blade version better than the single. I have large hands and the thicker handle allows for a better and more comfortable hold of the knife. With that said, I do like the single blade version
for its smaller size in the pocket. I do like the size of the 77 better when compared to the 15.

I've had 2 of the single blades and would like a 2 blade. Generally, the consensus around here is single blades are where it is at but I like a thicker knife to hold onto, feels better in hand IMO and I dont mind feeling the other blades, not like im hard using my slippy for an dhour to dress a deer or something!

 

[spycycle]

My 77 dressed up like a kitchen knife for the potatoes and a steak knife for the main course tonight! Patina's coming along nicely on the main blade...

 

[RobbW]

Oh, great, now I'm hungry again! Welcome to the porch, spycycle.

 

[SadSappySucker]

I posted this one earlier. The bone is really starting to take on some character.

 

[MCar]

Thanks. I'm really taken aback by the gesture myself. She's usually just tolerated my knifely ways with a bemused smile. Proud to carry this one.

I can't really even imagine someone who would make such a gesture. You are, indeed, a lucky guy.

 

[mrknife]

man i love my 77 barlows, but boy that pull is tough! way tougher than the 15s

 

[Old Engineer]

I posted this one earlier. The bone is really starting to take on some character.

It is really looking good Erik . I really like that knife.I got a single blade and can't bring myself to carry it every day like you do. Please keep us up to date on the patina.

Harry

 

[RobbW]

those handles are gorgeous! having just got some in, i think i need more

Great pics of those superb 77s RobbW

Thanks mrknife and Stand Straight. I had fun photographing them, wiping them down with oil, then placing them back in tubes. I can't bring myself to use them yet, but maybe someday. The 2-blade Autumn Gold is especially nice. If I were Sarah the words "smitten" and "swoon" might come to mind. But I'm not, so I'll stick with "especially nice". :thumbup:

 

[mrknife]

Thanks mrknife and Stand Straight. I had fun photographing them, wiping them down with oil, then placing them back in tubes. I can't bring myself to use them yet, but maybe someday. The 2-blade Autumn Gold is especially nice. If I were Sarah the words "smitten" and "swoon" might come to mind. But I'm not, so I'll stick with "especially nice". :thumbup:

amen, i got one from bigbiscuit and one from jsega51, NIT and i cant bring myself to use them. well i cant bring myself to use any of my new gecs actually. the ones i bought used tho, those are ok

 

[Pokerface]

So what is this Oily Creek Bone that I got notification for? I'm not in, but I'm always curious to see what the new 77's are going to look like.

 

[Ryouchijtx]

So what is this Oily Creek Bone that I got notification for? I'm not in, but I'm always curious to see what the new 77's are going to look like.

Not a medium parlow, a parts knife of 19 knives with a long-pull sheepsfoot blade. Shall be on the 77 frame with Oily Creek Bone covers.