GEC 85 and a big thank you to knifeswapper

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I was the lucky winner of knifeswapper's giveaway in mid March. I had the choice between a GEC congress or $70 in store credit. I had been lusting after a 15 or 85 for a few weeks so I decided on the store credit. I'm very happy with my decision. I chose to use the store credit towards a GEC SFO 85 liner lock with buffalo horn covers.

I received the 85 a few days ago. I absolutely love the 85! It fits perfectly in my hand. I admittedly don't have a lot of experience with slip joints but I would guess the pull around a 8. The cloud shield is fit nicely in the covers with only a smidge of gap between the cover and shield. The buffalo horn covers have a little gray color which I like. I really like the easy open and long pull. I didn't know if I would like the spear point blade but after using it for a few days I'm quite fond of it. The blade has a fine tip for detail work and nice belly for slicing. The blade is perfectly centered.

The only thing about this knife that I don't like is the liner lock. In my opinion this style of knife doesn't need a lock. With that said the lock up is perfect and very secure. The half stop very pronounced which is a big benefit when your thumb is disengaging the lock. I can live with the lock because I like everything else about this knife.

This is my second Great Eastern knife. My critique comes with limited experience. My other GEC knife is a 48 Improved Trapper which blew my mind when I received it. I think they are a great value for fit and finish and materials used. I couldn't be happier with either knife.

A huge thank you to knifeswapper (aka Collector Knives) for his very generous giveaway.





 
Lovely knife! I've been wanting to get an 85 easy opener for a while, bit I just can't seem to pull the trigger... I imagine if they do another run I probably will! :D
 
Congrats on a great knife! You chose well. I too am very fond of the über spear! The 85 is the pattern I carry most now. Enjoy that beautiful piece of cutlery.

Peter
 
It used to be my number one. Then I got the outlaw and didn't want to travel with my 85 so I took along the gunstock. I got attached to it but the 85 is probably the better knife. It has a very thin and gradual grind with the full spear.

Just get one of these razor sharp and hook any size rope onto the edge and pull. That angle down from the handle makes it hold the rope and it pulls through it like its not there.

I miss my 85, sadly resting on my EDC tray.

Pjake said:
Congrats on a great knife! You chose well. I too am very fond of the über spear! The 85 is the pattern I carry most now. Enjoy that beautiful piece of cutlery.

Peter
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Congrats! Looks like you picked up a nice one - I'm a big fan of the 85 pattern. Kudos again to Knifeswapper again on a great GAW.
 
Nice knife. The 85 pattern is one GEC that I always plan on purchasing but there always seems to be another knife that gets ordered first. I have to put the 85 at the top of my list before they're all gone.
 
Thanks for all of the responses. I certainly have no regrets about picking the 85. I have been a fan of buffalo horn since my Himalayan Imports khukuri buying days.
 
Congrats on the new knife and a big Thank You to Mike Latham.
 
Congrats on winning a beautiful #85! And I have to say that Mike and his website, Collectorknives.net are top drawer!!
 
Very nice! I love my #85 in natural stag that I purchased from collectorknives.net. It's a nice size and a really handy knife.
 
Very good choice. I have one in Ivory Bone that I got on the Exchange, it's a much prized item.
 
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