GEC Maverick???

This may very well be my first brand new from the factory GEC purchase. I really appreciate the explanation/examples Jake, thanks for those! As for a GEC peanut and Scout, hopefully they space those out a couple of months so my billfold has some recovery time between purchases :)
 
You're very welcome, iahunter3.

I'm looking forward to seeing a photo of this knife looking down into the well. I wonder how they'll squeeze in the blades. I'm guessing the sheepfoot blade will be crinked (bent)... it was something that was adjusted in later runs of the Calf Ropers. And I'm wondering about the length of the main blade --as SubSpace and confucius37 mention, the main blade looks shorter for the frame. GEC is usually very generous with the blade length. The tip of the main blade is exposed on the set up knife and although all the grinding and fitting hasn't taken place yet it, I sort of wonder if some compromise in blade length is necessary because of the shape of the handle. ... I asked a maker about putting a clip blade as a main blade in a Norfolk and he though clearance might be an issue. He said that the shape of the handle works best with sheepfoot or Wharncliffe blades. I agree and though this design might have similar obstacles, I think GEC will pull this off. ...how they'll do it, I haven't completely figured out though. Can't wait to see more photos!
 
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You're very welcome, iahunter3.

I'm looking forward to seeing a photo of this knife looking down into the well. I wonder how they'll squeeze in the blades. I'm guessing the sheepfoot blade will be crinked (bent)... it was something that was adjusted in later runs of the Calf Ropers. And I'm wondering about the length of the main blade --as SubSpace and confucius37 mention, the main blade looks shorter for the frame. GEC is usually very generous with the blade length. The tip of the main blade is exposed on the set up knife and although all the grinding and fitting hasn't taken place yet it, I sort of wonder if some compromise in blade length is necessary because of the shape of the handle. ... I asked a maker about putting a clip blade as a main blade in a Norfolk and he though clearance might be an issue. He said that the shape of the handle works best with sheepfoot or Wharncliffe blades. I agree and though this design might have similar obstacles, I think GEC will pull this off. ...how they'll do it, I haven't completely figured out though. Can't wait to see more photos!
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That's a very good point, perhaps a muskrat/california clip would have been an easier fit.
 
It looks like the wrap around spring is for the main blade --very strange! I think you might be right about the California clip... or a modified spearpoint like a Zulu Spear (Tribal Spear).

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These are moving off the line pretty quickly. I think they look nice, I just wish that main blade was a little longer. I'm sure it's tough packing more blade in that package.

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How long is this knife? I'm sitting here typing and wondering why I should get one of these (#62 Maverick) instead of another #66 Calf Roper.

The clip blade looks plenty long to me. If you go to GEC's site, you can see that when closed, the tip of the clip blade lies just beyond the cover's pin.
 
These are 3 3/4" closed. From the picture I am pretty certain that the clip blade is about 2 3/8" tip to covers. If the blade was just a bit longer 2 1/2" perhaps, then I would be getting one for sure. I just prefer to have at least 1 blade on my knives that is at minimum 2 1/2" because its so much easier to use for food purposes.
 
I sort of like the idea of a "maverick" pattern that puts an unusual combination of blades on a handle die (I'm a fan of the stock-ittler ;) ). But I wouldn't have chosen this handle die with these blades if the main blade couldn't be full length. They have lots of other handle dies that would have allowed a full length blade... like the 68 (cattle knife). ....or for something more of a maverick...the 33 for a miniature balloon (fancy cattle knife)... or the 79 for a sleeveboard/cattle knife. All three of those handle dies could also be used for split backspring whittlers also... with the same types of blades even. This one's not for me but I like the creativity.
 
...but I do have to say also that I think it's cool that GEC used a wrap around spring... much more classy than just an empty space. Has GEC used a wrap around spring on any of their other knives? Anyone know of another example? I'd like to see them use them on their jack knives.
 
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...but I do have to say also that I think it's cool that GEC used a wrap around spring... much more classy than just an empty space. Has GEC used a wrap around spring on any of their other knives? Anyone know of another example? I'd like to see them use them on their jack knives.
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The Calf Roper I believe - the spring for the clip blade (main blade).
 
Do you think I'm right Jake? I'm not trying to claim that I'm right - I just want to know if you think I'm on the right track or not. Are the springs on the #79 what you're talking/thinking about - wrap around springs?
 
Looking at one of my personal #79s, the springs of the clip blade and sheepsfoot blades wrap around and even extend past the bolsters a bit in order to close out the space between the tips of the blades and the springs. I think that's what you're talking about????
 
Boy oh boy I like that blue corduroy acrylic, but prefer a Northfield...I'm a sucker for a Congress pattern and I like the looks of it.
I'll have to wait and see what they all look like...and my bank statement on payday :D
 
Hey Ed, I'm not sure what qualifies as a wrap around spring, but here's a photo of a knife Ken Erickson made recently, he calls them an extension spring. I think they're usually used on jack knives to cover the space left by the smaller secondary blade. On the #79 I think the longer spring acts as a liner for the tang of the main blade to rub against allowing for the pattern to be thinner.

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I was just going with what were saying, Ed. I've come close to pulling the trigger on the ebony but it's not at the top of "the list" yet. I found a well photo on a dealer site.... I love well photos! I'm not sure if it is the same... it's in the ball park. confucius37, is probably using a more appropriate term, "extension spring", and the photo of the Erickson Jack is a good example... and a beautiful knife also.
 
Thanks for the reply Jake.

confucius37 - Perhaps the term "extension spring" is more appropriate as you point out and your point about the springs on the #79 are well taken.
 
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