GEC #89 Melon Whittler

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First picture released by the factory....

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What is your first impression?

Mike Latham
CollectorKnives.Net
 
It looks nice, however its not for me. I've never developed a fancy for the melon knives.

It is kinda nice to see a company bring back a pattern that hasn't gotten much attention in years though
 
Apart from Halloween, when do you whittle melons or pumkins???

Seriously?
I am sure this would make a wonderful picnic knife, the long blade for bread and fruit, and the smaller blades for food prep
 
First impression: "Eh, wut?"

Don't get me wrong. Could be a nice knife if ya dig the pattern and find it useful. For my tastes, I'd like something with a bit more curves and sturdier. But at least blades of proper carbon steel. :)
 
I'd buy it. Knife is listed 4" closed, not as long as it looks in the picture.. More of a tomato knife than melon tester or plug knife.. :)
 
I'm with Mike. Not my cup of tea but a nice looking knife nonetheless.
 
I'll consider one if it's a genuine whittler, as opposed to a three-springer, assuming I find one with a handle material that strikes my fancy. With the exception of their congress pattern - and who really needs two pairs of identical blades? - most GECs are just too ranch-hand heavy and bulky for my average EDC needs, but this one looks to be a bit more svelte, and I particularly like the inclusion of a coping blade. They'll most likely have a polished "Northfield" version, and that long thin spear blade would look good with a long pull and a cut swedge.
 
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Ugh.
I hope some engineer at GEC does not get a raise based on that lightbulb of an idea.
All those lovely old timey patterns to pick from and we get this? :(
Aside from classing up church picnics I don't see a huge demand. Oh well, I guess there is yet another pattern coming out even later.
Let's hope on that one.
 
It looks a little narrow, I expected something more wider/fatter. It doesn't really appeal to me.
 
Not bad, not bad. I hope it comes in under the estimated price point though. I would probably buy one if it comes in around $70-$80. $90-$100, no thanks.
 
My first impression is- hooray! I've been looking forward to images of that model for a while now. I'll be ordering one of those- soon! As soon as I see one with scales I really like. Banana peel bone, please! I've been wondering if GEC was ever going to do something thin and elegant. We already know they can do beefy and brutish. I really hope they don't go overboard with the springs on these. Tough springs on delicate knives is a bad idea.

As has been mentioned elsewhere- abalone slabs on this model will be gorgeous. Or pearl.
 
Dear GEC,

3 3/4" sowbelly stockman. I know y'all got it in you!

regards,
Luciano "texasflyfisher" Chavez

+1 to that. Also- let's see a peanut. A monster, GEC-ized peanut that eats Cases for breakfast. :D

I'm still holding my breath for their lobster pattern. C'mon GEC- if you want to prove that you're really the best- make a lobster. :thumbup:
 
My first impression is "That looks so stupid that I gotta have one!" :D If it is two-spring, either split or parallel, I'll take it. Three springs would just make it too thick for my taste.
 
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