GEC American Elk / 440C

[black mamba]

Hamsco, I had that exact fixed blade, but sold it. They do exist.

 

[hamsco]

Hamsco, I had that exact fixed blade, but sold it. They do exist.

That is nice to know Jeff. Thanks for the confirmation.

 

[black mamba]

That is nice to know Jeff. Thanks for the confirmation.

Just rechecked my records, and they made 15 of them.

 

[r redden]

Beautiful knives everyone. 2 Dead awesome collection.

 

[2Dead]

That 42 makes me so very jealous.

John, the scales on this knife match up to any I've ever seen !! Again they remind me of the best Mammoth.

Spectacular..


Gary, That is some thick Stag on that skinner. I bet you can feel the weight.


Trand, Once again I can use your great collection as a reference. The #89 melon tester is so cool.


The only GEC folding pattern, made in Elk, that no one has posted is #63 Mako. (I think)

Thanks to all who have posted the lovely knives.

Beautiful knives everyone. 2 Dead awesome collection.

Thanks guys although the collection has shrunk a bit since taking that pic. The #42 and #89 among the departed. Unfortunately I took that pic after having let go a #12 too.

Another one missing is the #62 Easy Pocket Congress... One of the few with NS instead of brass for liners too.

 

[Ernie1980]

Elk is one of my favorite cover materials, I wish they were easier to find and came with the carbon steel! I don't have a picture right now, but I have one somewhere of my congress with the elk/440 combo and it's a winner:thumbup:

 

[RobertJ1]

Someday I hope to have some elk in my collection but the pattern/s I want are impossible to locate.

 

[pistonsandgears]

I like the elk, it looks something like mammoth to me at times

 

[smcclown05]

 

[johnny twoshoes]

How about some red stag and some 440C?

 

[Stand Straight]

I don't have any of those wonderful specimens yet myself, but I love the contrast of the light and dark elk. I agree with the comments that mentioned the similarity of the browner elk tone to mammoth.

 

[hamsco]

How about some red stag and some 440C?

The Red stag is glowing !!

Good looking acorn/ 440C

 

[hamsco]

 

[shootquinn]

I got bit by the elk bug 😁

This 42 pattern is amazing. The blade is every bit of 3.5" which is impressive on a 4.25" pattern. You can even catch your finger on the tip of the blade when it's closed.

Although I'm in love with the pattern, and the stag looks good, it's awfully thin.

Overall I'm very impressed. I do wish the slabs were a bit thicker though! Either way this baby is coming to work with me tomorrow!

 

[Dr-Mabuse]

The Elk and Acorn 42... I've been looking at buying one of those for some time now. Very nice catch shootquinn. I love my micarta and 440C 42

 

[hamsco]

I got bit by the elk bug 😁

This 42 pattern is amazing. The blade is every bit of 3.5" which is impressive on a 4.25" pattern. You can even catch your finger on the tip of the blade when it's closed.

Although I'm in love with the pattern, and the stag looks good, it's awfully thin.

Overall I'm very impressed. I do wish the slabs were a bit thicker though! Either way this baby is coming to work with me tomorrow!

That is on the thin side, but still a looker. How does it feel in your hand?

 

[shootquinn]

That is on the thin side, but still a looker. How does it feel in your hand?

If you put your thumb just above the acorn shield you can get a really nice pinch on it. But when you are just looking at it and feeling it, it bugs me. Once I find a good pocket clip sheath for it I think I will be happy, because the frame size is so prefect and it's lighter and less bulky so it will make a nice carry IMO. The slab on the back is incredible.

 

[Cory Hess]

Schatt & Morgan #69 Straight Jack in 1095 and Elk:

 

[hamsco]

Schatt & Morgan #69 Straight Jack in 1095 and Elk:

Very Nice !! Almost looks like some popcorn !!

If you put your thumb just above the acorn shield you can get a really nice pinch on it. But when you are just looking at it and feeling it, it bugs me. Once I find a good pocket clip sheath for it I think I will be happy, because the frame size is so prefect and it's lighter and less bulky so it will make a nice carry IMO. The slab on the back is incredible.

I'm sure it will be a proud carry.
I hope GEC will use Elk in the future.

 

[Cory Hess]

Very Nice !! Almost looks like some popcorn !!

Thanks. Queen did a great job with these covers. The pile side is just as good!!