GEC 86’s for 2023

[pat9198]

The 86 pattern is such a wonderful canvas to make all sorts of cool knives on. It's been a treat to see everyone's acquisitions. I haven't heard much a a whisper regarding anywhere these are getting released but sometimes lightning strikes in my favor so I managed to land the one out of the bunch that I was really keen on.

This CC Rider is my first GEC-made Harness Jack and I couldn't have asked for a better made GEC. The Ebony is the nicest I have seen in a good long while, the pulls on both blades are quite stout, and that punch is very much a thing of beauty.

Nicely done, Charlie and GEC, this is an exquisite knife. I can't wait to put it to use.

I don't have an exhaustive collection of 86s but I am pretty pleased with the examples I do have.

That is a very tastefully put together collection, and impressive.

 

[Heynowwww]

 

[JTB_5]

Mesmerizing and beautiful.

 

[cudgee]

They sold pretty slowly though . . .

. You had better lift your game my friend.

 

[sf fanatic]

I’d rather have a @waynorth HJ than any other HJ. Congratulations and I hope I can score one from somewhere!

What a difference a month makes .

 

[CuzDoug85]

What.a.knife

 

[Hyesouljah]

What a difference a month makes .

What a difference indeed my friend

 

[pat9198]

Congrats to everyone that landed a way cool Waynorth HJ. I’m living vicariously through all these gorgeous photos, keep them coming please!

 

[RICK RYAN]

As I had hoped, I was able to acquire the ebony on the secondary market. I paid a premium for it, but it will be well worth it. Monday can't come soon enough to see it.

 

[sf fanatic]

As I had hoped, I was able to acquire the ebony on the secondary market. I paid a premium for it, but it will be well worth it. Monday can't come soon enough to see it.

Well, here’s both of them. Just ignore the smooth white bone one. Th ebony they used on this run is stunning. You won’t be disappointed.
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[Chief]

Too hot for pics, these will have to do until it cools off. The white (yellowish) bone on the right is off the hook, but the ebony is dark and dense. Pull on the punch is stiff ... great for functionality but not so great for my thumbnail.

Sheepfoot next to the clip. Am normally a clip fan but for a leatherworking tool a sheepfoot makes sense. Fine pair.

 

[Your Name Goes Here]

Amazing pics and examples of American craftsmanship !

I've noticed in the 1 bull hide carver I have and in almost every picture I've seen online (actual knives for sale), that the punch is finished "roughly". Black marks in the curved area above the model numbers and also at various areas along the same side of the punch.

Is there a historical reason for this or manufacturing reason ?

 

[mrknife]

i wonder if that has more to do with the difficulty of cleaning or buffing that portion of the punch out. ive seen that on the many of the knife pictures so far and have wondered about that myself.

 

[JTB_5]

Too hot for pics, these will have to do until it cools off. The white (yellowish) bone on the right is off the hook, but the ebony is dark and dense. Pull on the punch is stiff ... great for functionality but not so great for my thumbnail.

Sheepfoot next to the clip. Am normally a clip fan but for a leatherworking tool a sheepfoot makes sense. Fine pair.

That soup bone looks out of place. I’ll take the hit and take it for you so your collection isn’t tarnished.

Seriously though, what a sweet lineup.

 

[HEMI 49]

Amazing pics and examples of American craftsmanship !

I've noticed in the 1 bull hide carver I have and in almost every picture I've seen online (actual knives for sale), that the punch is finished "roughly". Black marks in the curved area above the model numbers and also at various areas along the same side of the punch.

Is there a historical reason for this or manufacturing reason ?

It's likely schmootz from the polishing operation that collects in that corner pocket....

 

[Your Name Goes Here]

It's likely schmootz from the polishing operation that collects in that corner pocket....

I can only comment on the knife I have. Not schmootz, discoloration. If by schmootz you mean leftover polishing compound that can be easily wiped away, then no. Black marks won’t just wipe away.

 

[mrknife]

suppose it gives it character!

 

[Nature Boy]

Amazing pics and examples of American craftsmanship !

I've noticed in the 1 bull hide carver I have and in almost every picture I've seen online (actual knives for sale), that the punch is finished "roughly". Black marks in the curved area above the model numbers and also at various areas along the same side of the punch.

Is there a historical reason for this or manufacturing reason ?

Heat treat scale, if my memory is correct.

 

[Your Name Goes Here]

Heat treat scale, if my memory is correct.

Thank you for the info. I did a little reading on heat treat scale, makes sense.

 

[Your Name Goes Here]

suppose it gives it character!

It does highlight the curved area above the model numbers and gives a "toughness" look when seen on the other areas of the punch blade. I kinda sorta like it VS a totally clean looking punch blade.