gec big boys

[DennisStrickland]

major gec players

closer handle look
the three sunfish have the 2010 steel in middle flanked by 2009 models with n.s. bolsters. the pioneer is a locker with the largest example of primitive bone yet. i believe gec is only company with this handle material.--dennis

 

[dispatch 510]

I love that pioneer.

 

[Planterz]

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the intended purpose of the sunfish/elephant toenail pattern? I don't really see the appeal of these either, but that's just my personal taste. I see these, and all I can think of is "why?"

 

[Campbellclanman]

Lovin' that Locker Dennis :thumbup:

 

[texasflyfisher]

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the intended purpose of the sunfish/elephant toenail pattern? I don't really see the appeal of these either, but that's just my personal taste. I see these, and all I can think of is "why?"

I seem to recall I read somewhere that the pattern was intended for heavy rope cutting use? I have to check ...

 

[Will Power]

I too believe they were rope cutters for sailors of tall ships. Broad handle,broad blade, relatively slim in pocket.

 

[hoopster]

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the intended purpose of the sunfish/elephant toenail pattern? I don't really see the appeal of these either, but that's just my personal taste. I see these, and all I can think of is "why?"

This video may shed some light if you're interested.

[Youtube]0uJ9TaMKvoA[/youtube]

 

[texasflyfisher]

Cool video! And he didn't put on white gloves to handle those old knives! :thumbup:

 

[hoopster]

Cool video! And he didn't put on white gloves to handle those old knives! :thumbup:

. He's trying to make them look even older.

BTW, nice stag Dennis. My snakewood sunfish should be in the mail when I get home!

 

[grapesofbaath]

I love sunfish/elephant toenails.

According to this site, the original use conceived for the knife shape isn't entirely clear, as there have been a number of old advertisements detailing different uses through its early history.
http://www.elephanttoenails.com/home/TheKnife.php

 

[dirtpig67]

I carry a GEC Northfield Stag Sunfish all the time. It serves its intended purpose, just like any knife, as it cuts everything I use it for.

My only desire is that GEC produce one with a sheepsfoot secondary blade.

 

[hoopster]

My only desire is that GEC produce one with a sheepsfoot secondary blade.

That would be GREAT.

 

[DennisStrickland]

hoopster thanks for the video referance was great info, also thanks for looking guys---dennis