GEC IS MAKING TRAPPER KNIVES IN 2020.

L.H.S said:
I hope they do single blades.

I have 23 from the 06 run and recently traded into a 73 in Casein from the 07 run (should be here tomorrow!), Both two blades. But I had single blades of both in the past and I think they're a lot more pocket friendly.
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For sure. The single blade 73s are about perfect but I don't care for the two bladed versions at all.
 
joeradza said:
My interests are no longer in the direction of accumulating as it was when I first found BladeForums and GEC.
In those days a 23 bull lock was high on my list but it never materialized. I know I'm repeating myself but for all those who yearn for a 73 be careful what you wish for because after it's in hand you'll find you will have no need for another knife. I rest my case. See below:View attachment 1236645
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You are correct about that. The #74 Mustang is almost exactly the same... I think it's 1/8" longer than the #73. Beautifully balanced knives.
 
I the think GEC should make three different Trapper Northfields and three different Tidioute trappers. 200 each for the two blades and 400 each single blade liner lock trappers. Plus the SFO and club knives. I want to see an Oily Creek bone saw cut , smooth dark blue camel bone , smooth antique goldenrod camel bone , any rich color with wavy rogers style jigged bone , autumn leaf jigged bone , zebra wood , curly bloodwood , desert iron wood , and a rich blue 3 color blue acrylic.
 
Onearmbladenut said:
I the think GEC should make three different Trapper Northfields and three different Tidioute trappers. 200 each for the two blades and 400 each single blade liner lock trappers. Plus the SFO and club knives. I want to see an Oily Creek bone saw cut , smooth dark blue camel bone , smooth antique goldenrod camel bone , any rich color with wavy rogers style jigged bone , autumn leaf jigged bone , zebra wood , curly bloodwood , desert iron wood , and a rich blue 3 color blue acrylic.
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But on what frame? Why 400 two blade and 800 (if I'm counting right?) single blade trappers? I doubt you'll see a liner lock trapper made by GEC.
 
waynorth said:
GEC had some outstanding Stag back in '09! This was a "Get-Well-Gift" when I was in the hospital, unable to walk on my own!! I felt like getting up to dance!!:rolleyes: There are great friends in the knife community!! The knife worked like a charm!!:cool:
The #73 is a very usable size at 3 3/4"!!:)
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22-rimfire said:
But on what frame? Why 400 two blade and 800 (if I'm counting right?) single blade trappers? I doubt you'll see a liner lock trapper made by GEC.
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Well, I wouldn’t be so sure.
 
OKCA is having their small Oregon Winter blade show very soon this month. They will display the proto SFO trapper knife at the show. So we will find out the model number soon. (JUST GUESSING) If it is a new model trapper , GEC will make 6 different knives about 400 to 500 each. If this trapper is an old model trapper, GEC will make 4 different knives about 400 to 500 each. One blade , two blades , liner lock or not , I will being quite a few. I am on list for two different custom blade smiths. If I get disgusted with GEC , I know where to buy a great knife.
 
I still hope for a single blade model 73. I would prefer a non-locking blade but each to his or her own.
I would love to have stag but I am very fond of various wooden cover.
 
3 3/4" to 4 1/2" closed single blade liner-lock or bull lock is really cool with me. Saving up and watching my bones. I already went fool on the #86 Oil Field jack "cooter shell" acrylic knife pre-order and a CASE XX Trapper-lock kickstart Antique barnboard bone knife. Looks like the CASE XX knife is a pre-order too. The dealers and knife producers are busy this year.
 
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