GEC Abilene...did someone's wishes just come true?

[fatcorgi]

looks good, though looks as though they are going for a broad fat clip blade rather than the muskrat blade of the #81, I think I would prefer the latter, though that is just quibbling, I've been looking forward to this one.

 

[Will Power]

OK - I get it. I kind of thought when the new site was launched they would incorporate everything into it eventually. I don't see the reason for both, but understand which is which now - thanks!

I agree, I think it's a ridiculous idea having two websites, leads to dilution...

Anyway, the knife could be spot on for Stockman enthusiasts, will be popular.

 

[gruntmedik]

I know I said an Antique Yellow Jigged Bone would be mine, but I'd be just as happy with the Autumn Jigged Bone.

 

[Old Boy]

I know I said an Antique Yellow Jigged Bone would be mine, but I'd be just as happy with the Autumn Jigged Bone.

I second you... my preferred scales!
Now it's not longer necessary, to search for an NOS Schrade 8OT. I will wait, what GEC will bring us in the next months, basing on the brandnew Abilene pattern Hope, they will bring us stainless blades as an alternate choice!

 

[Woodrow F Call]

I'm not even sure what scales I want. I've really wanted the 81 Coon Skinner in Ebony..... maybe this one, but I love bone.... especially the newer antique ones. A new some type of red antique (hint, hint, GEC) would be really cool. Of course, I don't have any stag. Decisions, decisions.

 

[thedaver8]

Can't wait!! <3

 

[jth250]

I really hope GEC offers this one with 440c that would make it the perfect knife. I will get 3 or 4 if they use 440c but if they only use 1095 I will have to pass on it because I already have several old timer 8OTs.

 

[Woodrow F Call]

I really hope GEC offers this one with 440c that would make it the perfect knife. I will get 3 or 4 if they use 440c but if they only use 1095 I will have to pass on it because I already have several old timer 8OTs.

I'd definitely only be interested in 1095, but this might be a good pattern to do some of each.

 

[thedaver8]

oh boy! this is going to sell out quick i bet. i guess i better be quick with this one.

 

[Peruna1998]

I am hoping that they do this with steel liners and a matchstrike pull on the Northfields.

 

[Woodrow F Call]

Ebony Tidioute? :xfings:

 

[Woodrow F Call]

Ebony Tidioute? :xfings:

Denied?

#81 Abilene Stockman
Tidioute &#8211; Smooth bolsters
Jigged Bone &#8211; color to be determined
Osage Orange Wood
Mahogany Acrylic &#8211; will probably be re-named once it is on the knife &#8211; reddish/brown color

Northfield &#8211; Lined bolsters
Jigged Bone &#8211; color to be determined
Smooth Yellow Rose
African Blackwood
Burnt Stag
Natural Stag

 

[oldrifleman]

I know that I want the Natural Stag. Steven

 

[Mink]

Thinking a yeller rose might be nice.

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Man that looks good! I've been trying so hard to not buy anything, too. Not that I have been able to hold off of any knives, but I have made the effort .

 

[dog boy]

I'm waitin' for a Fart Worth GEC

 

[Woodrow F Call]

dog boy, did autocorrect get you?

 

[Woodrow F Call]

 

[pistonsandgears]

I like that osage orange wood, nice to see GEC use something new, don't think I have seen them use osage before.

 

[Sonnemann]

They had it on an 85 SFO before. But it is a rare one, and a great choice I think.