GEC Cattle Rancher

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.41Dude

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After seeing the very fine Sunfish pictures from our friend across the Atlantic
I wanted to post these pictures again.
Cattle Rancher is second knife down.
The Sunfish thread had many comments about what a heavy duty pattern it is. (Now I want one) :D
My GEC Cattle Rancher is also a VERY stout work ready pattern The main blade measures a little over 2.5mm thick. 4 1/8" closed.
I do not have an in hand picture yet. Maybe another member can help with one.
I sharpened the three blades yesterday and am now ready to do
some cutting

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

And thanks again+++ for the sweet Sunfish pictures.

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41 dude hope this pic helps give an idea of in hand.
it's hard to imagine anyone needing a more robust stockman.
dennis
 
That's a nice lookin' knife in both stag and yellow bone.
Does it come in smooth yellow as well?
 
elliott i have'nt seen it in smooth yellow yet. black mamba & joe bob surf all sites & may have seen one. however gec has brought out a new "rotten banana" bone that i ordered in the small jack. this might be some real exciting bone & if offered in larger models should be very desirable.
dennis
 
Blues said:
That's a nice lookin' knife in both stag and yellow bone.
Does it come in smooth yellow as well?
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Elliott, the only smooth scales I've seen on the Rancher are the pearl looking glass. They have both regular white, and black lip.

They also made a smooth, natural bone, but it has a laser etch on the bone of a cattle drive scene, so not completely smooth.
 
DennisStrickland said:
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41 dude hope this pic helps give an idea of in hand.
it's hard to imagine anyone needing a more robust stockman.
dennis
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Thank you Dennis+++ Beautiful stag :thumbup: :D

Elliott, I have not seen it in smooth yellow yet. I think the smooth Yellow

Rose has a deeper richer look (to me) but the jigged Yellow Rose feels like

it will be just right in rain/snow/gloved hands It is now in my jacket pocket

waiting for adventure. Now if they would just put a can opener on it and

call it the Cattle Scout ;)
 
Glad to be of service! :D :thumbup:
That yellow looks really good, and nice patterns! Also that stag, wow!
 
Thanks for the info, guys. I have a weakness for that pattern so I'm gonna give this one a little thought...:thumbup::cool:
 
I've been searching the web for this one and can't find it:(

I just got the Scagel Barehead Jack made by GEC and while it is very nice the shorter handle feels a little off to me compared to my GEC 3 Spring Whittler. This one might be what i'm looking for with a combo of long and short blades. So if someone could PM me with the pertinent info on where to look before i break down and put the Scagel to use voiding my return:D it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
 
These look like a pattern with authority, be nice to see it come out in their natural smooth white bone/Almond/Primitive.
 
thanks everybody. You guys came through in a big way for me. You have enabled me to spend more money:)
 
About that Cattle Rancher ;)

I have used it at my work for about a week. Mostly used for cutting

cardboard, plastic freight straps, shrink wrap and one apple :eek:

The knife is a TANK. No flex, no wiggle, very solid.

I like the jigged Yellow Rose also. A no nonsense no slip grip.

Hope this helps ;) you spend more money. (I need more money)
 
Mighty kind of you to think of me, 'dude. I appreciate it. ;):cool:

I did reach out to a favorite vendor about this knife the other day, and while I haven't yet pulled the trigger, the matter is still on the table. :thumbup:

Thanks again for the thoughts and the update.
 
No problem, glad to help :D ;)

I will give it a couple more weeks of use then will check back to let folks know how the edges are holding up.

I use a Lanksy diamond sharpening kit. The Rancher "felt" harder to me than my other GEC's A different enough feel to make me think hmmmm, harder steel?

I like it :thumbup:

And the very stout sheepsfoot blade goes through double thick cardboard like butter.
 
.41Dude said:
About that Cattle Rancher ;)

I have used it at my work for about a week. Mostly used for cutting

cardboard, plastic freight straps, shrink wrap and one apple :eek:

The knife is a TANK. No flex, no wiggle, very solid.

I like the jigged Yellow Rose also. A no nonsense no slip grip.

Hope this helps ;) you spend more money. (I need more money)
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I just ordered one in stag like Dennis showed in his pic:thumbup:

I was very tempted by the Cattle Baron too so i think i need more money myself:foot: These GEC are addicting.

Thanks
 
Got the cattle rancher today.

Like my 3 spring whittler this one is a hand filling stout pocket knife. It is actually a little heavier than the whittler despite only having two back springs. I think this is due to both springs being thick and has four brass liners as opposed to two. The fit and finish is superb and the blades came hair scraping sharp with a mirror finish. The front and back stag slabs are nicely matched to each other. Mine is A-Rod #13 of 25:D

My dislikes about it are the pinched bolsters. They detract from the appearance of it imo but i can live with it. I also don't like how the sheepsfoot blade digs into your hand when using the master or spey blades. This will take some getting used to and time will tell if it will be a deal breaker for me on the pattern. The plus is the sheepsfoot looks like it will be a perfect blade for many tasks. I've heard this is a common problem with many stockmen though. My last gripe is this one has no half stops. I have come to really like them on my Whittler so again an adjustment for me since it has been in the pocket edc for over 6 months now.

Overall i like it better than the whittler. The combo of long and short blades should handle my day to day needs and shine as a bushcraft knife. The whittler had 3 long blades so i felt actual "whittling" was harder to do ironically enough.

I think i'm going to commit sin and look for a pocket purse for this one as the stag is perfect and i want to keep it that way for the time being:foot:
 
the stockman has always been & remains the most used pattern in west tex.we still have many working ranches & the tasks associated with feed sacks, hay bales , mineral blocks, & everyday jobs certainly make the stock the predominant user. in the winter when working on tractors & the tasks in cooler wheather make a hefty folder more desirsble. many of the men are wearing carhartts or heavy overalls & the slim trapper or tooth pattern is harder to dig out of deep pockets. also larger knives are easier to grasp when hands are cold.
dennis
 
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