GEC 86’s for 2023

[Jiki]

These are from Waynorth Cutlery, GEC rules do not apply.

 

[stagmeister]

These are from Waynorth Cutlery, GEC rules do not apply.

I realize that. Travman said GEC doesn't impose MAP pricing and I said they do. It seems like there may have been some misunderstanding or confusion. I guess it really doesn't matter now.

 

[Viper84]

Marrow bone is massively popular based on what I see on the secondary market as well. I hope a future forum knife uses it. This year's forum knife may be the only other GEC I'm able to obtain this year.

 

[Jiki]

I realize that. Travman said GEC doesn't impose MAP pricing and I said they do. It seems like there may have been some misunderstanding or confusion. I guess it really doesn't matter now.

Just a general point noone was quoted.

Knife content.

 

[PoleMonkey13]

GPK for the yellow rose.

They didn’t get any.

 

[Kiteman72]

The marrow bone/soup bone has long been rumored to be difficult to source.

I wouldn't be too surprised to find the production numbers on the marrow bones to be fairly low in comparison to the other variants.

 

[mrknife]

im not too certain on that, its just cow femurs no? https://www.rastellis.com/products/marrow-bones

 

[Kiteman72]

im not too certain on that, its just cow femurs no? https://www.rastellis.com/products/marrow-bones

Well, yeah, you wouldn't think it would be rocket science, but they sure don't do the soup bone very often, given it's wild popularity.

When it comes to GEC bone, the mysteries are deep.

 

[Jiki]

Well, yeah, you wouldn't think it would be rocket science, but they sure don't do the soup bone very often, given it's wild popularity.

When it comes to GEC bone, the mysteries are deep.

Does anyone have have historical examples of soup bone cover? Looking at you Charlie . waynorth

 

[Kiteman72]

Does anyone have have historical examples of soup bone cover? Looking at you Charlie . waynorth

I have none, and only recall seeing it on vintage Case barlows. So, I imagine Mr. CC has a few left in the collection.

 

[waynorth]

Does anyone have have historical examples of soup bone cover? Looking at you Charlie . waynorth

Mostly inspired by Case Barlows, here are some Soup Bones; I first called them Marrow Bones, but Barry (GunstockJack) came up with the term "Soupbone"!!!

 

[Jiki]

Mostly inspired by Case Barlows, here are some Soup Bones; I first called them Marrow Bones, but Barry (GunstockJack) came up with the term "Soupbone"!!!View attachment 2268467

Thank you.
Do you think this was an effort to use all of the resource? This would have been the left over bone after the first cut?

 

[waynorth]

im not too certain on that, its just cow femurs no? https://www.rastellis.com/products/marrow-bones

Well, yeah, you wouldn't think it would be rocket science, but they sure don't do the soup bone very often, given it's wild popularity.

When it comes to GEC bone, the mysteries are deep.

Thank you.
Do you think this was an effort to use all of the resource? This would have been the left over bone after the first cut?

There is lots of Marrow bone in bone shipments. They tell me it is more tedious to select out pieces that are suitable for a handle, leaving enough strength, while getting the right texture! Bill's people have really gone deep into it with these Marrow Barlows!! I'm impressed!!

 

[Kiteman72]

There is lots of Marrow bone in bone shipments. They tell me it is more tedious to select out pieces that are suitable for a handle, leaving enough strength, while getting the right texture! Bill's people have really gone deep into it with these Marrow Barlows!! I'm impressed!!

Thanks very much for the peek behind the curtain!

And also for another top shelf SFO! The Rider is going to be as Legendary as the Black Jack!

 

[waynorth]

This knife inspired "Third Cut Stag"!! (below)
>First Cut = premium Stag/textured!
>Second Cut = Smoothed or rejigged, usually. "Non-showy" pieces are used for this!
>Third Cut = Showing some "pith" or core, for interest!

T.Ellin Jack;

 

[waynorth]

Thanks very much for the peek behind the curtain!

And also for another top shelf SFO! The Rider is going to be as Legendary as the Black Jack!

Thanks, Taylor!!!

 

[waynorth]

Thank you.
Do you think this was an effort to use all of the resource? This would have been the left over bone after the first cut?

Some would have been from leftovers, but on thinner areas of bone, it is the first Cut, just reversed!!!!!

 

[Kiteman72]

This knife inspired "Third Cut Stag"!! (below)
>First Cut = premium Stag/textured!
>Second Cut = Smoothed or rejigged, usually. "Non-showy" pieces are used for this!
>Third Cut = Showing some "pith" or core, for interest!

T.Ellin Jack;View attachment 2268485View attachment 2268487View attachment 2268494

What an interesting knife!

It looks like someone put their personal mark on that shield. AND on the bottom bolster and on the scale itself! Three hashmarks. What could they signify?

Super cool!

 

[waynorth]

What an interesting knife!

It looks like someone put their personal mark on that shield. AND on the bottom bolster and on the scale itself! Three hashmarks. What could they signify?

Super cool!

Good eye!!! We've determined they are marks for "Kosher" purposes, determining the correct use for the knife!!!

 

[Kiteman72]

Good eye!!! We've determined they are marks for "Kosher" purposes, determining the correct use for the knife!!!

That's amazing, thanks so much!

Although it does burst my fantasy bubble of "elk skinned/killed" or "fools shanked", haha.