GEC #77 Medium Barlow Impressions

[Old Engineer]

As I've never seen a 77 in the flesh, may I ask:
On smooth bone options, is it customary for the butt end to be rounded? The gods smiled upon me and I lucked up on an elderberry camel bone reservation.
I like how the sawcut ones have a square-er end.

I think that the easiest thing to do is let you see the Jigged , Smooth , and Stag all together and judge for yourself . They all look rounded to me .
But a big Congrats to you for getting aReservation .


Harry

 

[mrknife]

I think that the easiest thing to do is let you see the Jigged , Smooth , and Stag all together and judge for yourself . They all look rounded to me .
But a big Congrats to you for getting aReservation .


Harry

now thats a treat! smooth bone!

 

[Babalu32]

Good golly
Thanks for the picture, you must sleep well at night

 

[Old Engineer]

Good golly
Thanks for the picture, you must sleep well at night

If you are speaking to me , the answer is " Usually " . Thank you my friend .

Harry

 

[Squidman24]

What a fantastic collection Harry - thanks for sharing!

 

[Elgatodeacero]

This 77 Barlow might be one of th few knives that looks better without stag than with?!

The stag is awesome but almost detracts from the other cool features and look.

I did not get drawn so if anyone’s “stairway to heaven” of Barlow’s is all filled up please sell the extras!

 

[JaxBaron]

Well I ended up being 0-5 on the draws. Excited to see the micarta, camel bone ironwood nevertheless. This should be a great looking bunch.

 

[TheFactor]

Well I ended up being 0-5 on the draws. Excited to see the micarta, camel bone ironwood nevertheless. This should be a great looking bunch.

X2 But the deepest deepest condolences email I received after really made me feel much better lol

 

[rdave]

Well I ended up being 0-5 on the draws. Excited to see the micarta, camel bone ironwood nevertheless. This should be a great looking bunch.

i'm a loser...win some, lose some...better luck next time...LOL

 

[hamsco]

I am with you gentleman ! I might not get a new 77 Barlow, but I had fun trying and will play with the other Barlow’s that I own and have a big smile on my face.

 

[traumkommode]

Boo-ya!

 

[Squidman24]

Those are looking good - congrats to all who receive them!

 

[traumkommode]

Golden beautiful. I love linen micarta.

 

[mb>]

Those are sure 'nuff some sexy blades. Wonder which one is up next? They're already going out of order.

 

[Buzzbait]

Does knifeswapper know if the new run will have the strong pull of the older models, or the new lighter pull that GEC seems to be moving to?

 

[knifeswapper]

Does knifeswapper know if the new run will have the strong pull of the older models, or the new lighter pull that GEC seems to be moving to?

I told Bill I thought a run that clanked like a school bell when you shook them would be nice. So I think he is leaving the backspring out completely.

 

[Buzzbait]

I told Bill I thought a run that clanked like a school bell when you shook them would be nice. So I think he is leaving the backspring out completely.

Excellent news. The backsprings make the two-blade models too heavy anyway.

 

[knifeswapper]

We didn't have the conversation, but typically if something is not mentioned - he assumes change is not requested.

 

[dispatch184]

I told Bill I thought a run that clanked like a school bell when you shook them would be nice. So I think he is leaving the backspring out completely.

This made me actually laugh out loud ha ha

 

[B.F.U]

I'm curious how many of you guys prefer the two bladed 77s to the single blade 77s.

I prefer them. I really wish I had gotten and kept one of the double main #77s with the big wharncliffe. Especially in stag or abalone.

This blade combination is about the best though, clip main and coping secondary. Super utilitarian.

Boo-ya!

Those look great, can't wait to see the elderberry.