GEC Beagles

[johnny twoshoes]

I am not a fan of the acrylics in the least, but I actually like the look of the "runaway beagle" acrylic .... I just wish it called rolling rabbit, or blasted bunny, or killed cottontail... Anything other than beagle!!!

 

[zolthar]

This has a lot of potential to become my first knife with acrylic scales [emoji4]

 

[jprime84]

First look at some of the jigging for these knives. GEC says these are pics of the jigging for the coyote

 

[Dr-Mabuse]

Hmm, looks like a very dark brown similar to the Black Box brown bone on the 73's. Where'd you find that pic jprime?

 

[jprime84]

Hmm, looks like a very dark brown similar to the Black Box brown bone on the 73's. Where'd you find that pic jprime?

GEC's "Whats Happening" page among a bunch of pics of the 85s

 

[supratentorial]

It's a serpentine jack and under 3" so it fits the pattern description of a "peanut"....though like many GEC knives, it is blocky compared to similar patterns from other makers.

I like the combination of the spear and sheepfoot blade. It's great to see more sheepfoot/Wharncliffe secondaries being offered by GEC. The combination of a straight edge blade and a blade with some belly has a lot of utility but unfortunately it's not common on 2 blade knives. The only other peanut with a sheepfoot/Wharncliffe secondary is the AG Russell pinched peanut and that is an expensive knife. My one criticism is that GEC usually makes the sheepfoot narrower than necessary. As you can see by the huge kick on the sheepfoot, there was much more room inside the well. A pen blade benefits from being narrow but a sheepfoot doesn't.

The Beagle (2.81" closed) is a bit smaller but it resembles this old Valley Forge (3" closed)...

 

[ConBon]

Honestly guys, acrylic has become one of my favorite handle materials. It's smooth and warms up, looks nice, doesn't chip, and feels good in hand. No hotspots whatsoever, and if the knife is a natural shape, the acrylic just lets you hold that natural shape without changing its geometry.

Plus, this poorly named acrylic looks awesome. I think of a beagle chasing a wounded rabbit name wise.

Connor

 

[cbr1000]

I'm wondering if the #18 will kill off the #55? Both are the same shape and only a bit over 1/2 inch difference in size.

 

[supratentorial]

I'm wondering if the #18 will kill off the #55? Both are the same shape and only a bit over 1/2 inch difference in size.

I don't think so. Look at the 23, 72, 73 and 83 ... or the 53, 54, 68, and 98.

 

[cbr1000]

I don't think so. Look at the 23, 72, 73 and 83 ... or the 53, 54, 68, and 98.

Yup, I see that now. Thank you, what you're saying makes sense to me.

 

[jprime84]

Osage Orange handles coming along

Coyote with shield!

 

[Will Power]

Note the Hound's Tooth shield! Far more interesting than on the proto pictures, now I'm getting eager. Is that going to be the Northfields jigged bone or Tidioute? What will the finish differences be between the two on this run, any ideas?

 

[jprime84]

Note the Hound's Tooth shield! Far more interesting than on the proto pictures, now I'm getting eager. Is that going to be the Northfields jigged bone or Tidioute? What will the finish differences be between the two on this run, any ideas?

No idea. All my info just comes from their factory page. Once in a while you can see a slip laying with the inventory that gives more details but nothing so far.

 

[Ernie1980]

Looking good! I can't wait to get mine:thumbup:

 

[jprime84]

Note the Hound's Tooth shield! Far more interesting than on the proto pictures, now I'm getting eager. Is that going to be the Northfields jigged bone or Tidioute? What will the finish differences be between the two on this run, any ideas?

Actually when looking today it looks like its subtitled as the "tidioute jigged bone"

 

[supratentorial]

It makes sense that it's a Tidioute since they're always run before the Northfields. I like the trimmings on that knife and hope they do something similar with the Beagles: nice jigged bone, classic houndstooth shield, no pinching of the bolsters. The single blade Wharncliffe on the Coyote is a modern interpretation. I can see it being very useful and compact but as a fan of the oldies, I prefer the more traditional two blade Beagle. If the Beagle has the same trimmings then I'll be picking one up.

 

[jprime84]

More pics up

Tidioute Coyote jig bone

Coyote OD Green micarta

Coyote Osage Orange

I wonder if the beagles will have the same shield?

 

[r8shell]

Thanks for the pics, I really like that shield.
This is the first time I've reserved one, and I wonder how long til I have it in hand? Getting excited.

 

[Will Power]

Thanks for the pics, I really like that shield.
This is the first time I've reserved one, and I wonder how long til I have it in hand? Getting excited.

Yes that Tidioute Yote in Jigged Bone looks like a must have! I'm getting worried I can't get one....

Nice simple and attractive knife, a kind of Swayback competitor. I wasn't at all interested in this knife from the prelim drawings but seeing the WIP has certainly whetted my appetite. I hope the Northfield versions won't be overdone: as in pinched bolsters, non Barehead, exaggerated swedge with integrated nail-nick etc.

Regards, Will

 

[Bones13]

Just got a old 55 off the exchange....and love the knife but wouldn't mind it being more compact. Looks like my prayers have been heard! Really looking forward to seeing this run of coyotes!