GEC #77 Medium Barlow Impressions

The way the two posts split up and went to a new page...that was not intentional, but it worked out perfectly! :D



Denim Micarta and Amber Soup would have me buying one each of whatever is made.
 
OK guys. We love kids here! We also love two bladed slip joints so let's get back on topic! Thanks!
 
Back on topic, here are my three new ones... I think the autumn gold bone is my favorite, there is just so much depth to the coloration. :thumbup: The stag has some weird differences in finish on the blade, almost like it didn't completely get done being buffed. Oh well, the patina will eventually hide it anyway.

 
I am limiting myself on new knife purchases, so I had to be content with just one of these, so I chose the 2-blade spear/coping in the Autumn Bone. It's really just a spectacular knife and a perfect blade combination. Grats to those of you who were able to pick up multiples. There are no bad choices with this knife.
 
Very nice selection, Erik. The stag on this run of 77s looks as great as the stag on previous runs... some of the best looking stag on a production knife, to my eyes.
 
OK it's most noticeable to me that my 2B Spear/Coping all-steel 77 (in bone) is heavier than my AB single blade sheepfoot in nickle-silver.

Would someone here who has a scale able to weigh such things make a comparison? I actually like the extra heft of the 2B all-steel #77, but am curious the difference. In fact while you're at it if you would compare two 77's - one steel and one nickle-silver - with same blade configuration (1 or 2 blade) to see the difference between the materials themselves.

In particular though I'd like to know the weight of an all-steel 2B spear/coping in bone compared to a nickle-silver single sheepfoot in AB if anyone actually has those exact two to weigh.

Thanks!
 
arizonaranchman said:
OK it's most noticeable to me that my 2B Spear/Coping all-steel 77 (in bone) is heavier than my AB single blade sheepfoot in nickle-silver.

Would someone here who has a scale able to weigh such things make a comparison? I actually like the extra heft of the 2B all-steel #77, but am curious the difference. In fact while you're at it if you would compare two 77's - one steel and one nickle-silver - with same blade configuration (1 or 2 blade) to see the difference between the materials themselves.

In particular though I'd like to know the weight of an all-steel 2B spear/coping in bone compared to a nickle-silver single sheepfoot in AB if anyone actually has those exact two to weigh.

Thanks!
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I too like the additional weight of the 2 blade. I can't access collectorknives.net on my work computer, but if I recall they had the weight posted in the description. If you didn't save them to your wish list you might not be able to access the description/weight. If no one replies with the weight I will check later tonight.
 
arizonaranchman said:
OK it's most noticeable to me that my 2B Spear/Coping all-steel 77 (in bone) is heavier than my AB single blade sheepfoot in nickle-silver.

Would someone here who has a scale able to weigh such things make a comparison? I actually like the extra heft of the 2B all-steel #77, but am curious the difference. In fact while you're at it if you would compare two 77's - one steel and one nickle-silver - with same blade configuration (1 or 2 blade) to see the difference between the materials themselves.

In particular though I'd like to know the weight of an all-steel 2B spear/coping in bone compared to a nickle-silver single sheepfoot in AB if anyone actually has those exact two to weigh.

Thanks!
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Not the exact 2, but until then:

All steel 2B Autumn Gold Bone = 3 1/4 ounces

Nickel silver African Blackwood Single "Clip" = 2 3/8 ounces
 
Erik You got hold of a decent piece of antler on your 77, mind you, the other options don't look too disreputable either:D

Thanks, Will
 
I think the micarta versions look better after giving the blade the same treatment that the bolsters got...I used 320 grit wet/dry paper going nice and easy with minimum pressure.

I'll have to get some pics of my stag when it stops raining. Inside pictures don't turn out well for me.

 
It has to feel good to have so many glowing reviews of a knife like this. Cheers to you and your company Mike, and to GEC as well. A dang fine product :thumbup:
 
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