GEC #77 Medium Barlow Impressions

clutchcarter · Feb 20, 2015

Great pics and a nice set Luger1952. GEC did a really nice job on those pins! to steal a line from Ford Motor Co. "At G.E.C. Q is J one". Only, G.E.C. really means it!:thumbup:

Luger1952 said:
I got mine today and they are gorgeous! I went ALL sheepfoot--all five available handle materials. I think this is among some of the best work GEC has turned out it terms of F and F. All five of these are very sharp out of the box. The blades are centered, the walk and talk is just about perfect in my view, the scale material in every case is nicely fitted and the material transitions are near flawless. And finally they are pinchable which someone else said, I too like. Here are a couple of quick pictures

Primble · Feb 20, 2015

arizonaranchman said:
All I can say is I can't stop admiring it. It's been in my pocket since I unwrapped it at the Post Office. It's truly a beautiful knife.

Well done GEC!!! :thumbup:

Always love your enthusiasm Jeff !!! :thumbup:

Nice pictures everyone !

dan1876 · Feb 20, 2015

Love the new 77.

addylo · Feb 20, 2015

Received my African Blackwood clip blade yesterday and love it. Slim, elegant, and feels great in the hand. My only gripe is typical of many of my GEC's: the pull is about an 8+ and difficult for my hands. As much as I like the look of the long pull and swedge I wish the pull were further down the blade to give it a bit more leverage.

Shaggy · Feb 20, 2015

Finally got around to snapping some pix of mine:

I don't like the bone scales as much as I thought I would (construction is still first-rate). However, I'm blown away by the depth and character of the Blackwood scales! Well-done, GEC!:thumbup:

Soulrack223 · Feb 20, 2015

Shaggy said:
Finally got around to snapping some pix of mine:

I don't like the bone scales as much as I thought I would (construction is still first-rate). However, I'm blown away by the depth and character of the Blackwood scales! Well-done, GEC!:thumbup:

The blackwood is stunning. I'm so glad I ordered one.

Shaggy · Feb 20, 2015

Thanks! I hope you receive one with as much depth and variation.

joeymoey · Feb 20, 2015

I got mine yesterday. I originally intended to carry the blackwood and keep the old tan new but I love the sawcut old tan more than I thought I would. I am going to carry that one instead. I suppose I'll either keep the blackwood new in tube or use it as tradebait.

TX_planes · Feb 20, 2015

joeymoey said:
I got mine yesterday. I originally intended to carry the blackwood and keep the old tan new but I love the sawcut old tan more than I thought I would. I am going to carry that one instead. I suppose I'll either keep the blackwood new in tube or use it as tradebait.

Everyone is posting excellent photos. They all look very nice. I've carried my Old Tan sheepfoot since I opened the box yesterday! The slimmer form factor is perfect. I keep regretting I didn't buy into the blackwood. I don't know what I was thinking!

Mink · Feb 20, 2015

Mail lady was very good to me today. Two beautiful 77 Barlows and a VERY elusive little 25.

pearl2291 · Feb 20, 2015

Awesome pics everyone. Keep em' coming. I got on the brass liner list so I will not have mine until the very end. Cannot wait.

fairhaven · Feb 20, 2015

I got lucky and was able to score all 3 of the smooth autumn gold barlows.

Soulrack223 · Feb 20, 2015

Filed down the kick, gaining much needed room for a good sharpening and stropping. This was the sharpest GEC I've gotten out of the tube but now it's mirror edged and can push cut paper.

These are sweet. Now I need one with a cap lifter, please? :foot:

bleh · Feb 20, 2015

Soulrack223 said:
Filed down the kick, gaining much needed room for a good sharpening and stropping. This was the sharpest GEC I've gotten out of the tube but now it's mirror edged and can push cut paper. These are sweet. Now I need one with a cap lifter, please? :foot:

Can you post a pic of the knife closed after you filed the kick? I'm still deciding whether or not to file mine down and a pic would help sway me, I think.

Soulrack223 · Feb 20, 2015

bleh said:
Can you post a pic of the knife closed after you filed the kick? I'm still deciding whether or not to file mine down and a pic would help sway me, I think.

It sits right at 3/32" deeper now. Makes all the difference IMO.

Stand Straight · Feb 20, 2015

I thank Mike & GEC for this fabulous SFO run. My first Barlows!

These are my favorite.

WARNING: Not for wimps!

A strong snap...don't get bitten.

blademan 13 · Feb 20, 2015

Really liking these knives. First rate construction with a firm pull with great snap. Trying to decide who is going in the pocket??

tstaut · Feb 20, 2015

This one is still my favorite... I made it a point to cut something last night just to get it over with... GOTTA carry this one!

arizonaranchman · Feb 20, 2015

tstaut said:
This one is still my favorite... I made it a point to cut something last night just to get it over with... GOTTA carry this one!

That red saw-cut bone is AWESOME! Tell you what if I knew it would be that dark burgundy color like that I'd have gone for the red. I love this 77 Sheepfoot, it's been with me since the moment it arrived. This one's gonna see lots of pocket time :thumbup:

cairndude · Feb 20, 2015

My three clippies: