gec serpentine mink & cuban

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DennisStrickland

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this is the new mdl. 66--serpentine mink in abalone. specs for comparison to the gec cuban {all gecs in 4 & 1/8 are cubans to myself]. 66 is 3.5 in. length,2.24 oz. with 2.5 in. blades {2 backsprings]. the cuban stock is 4 & 1/8 in. at 3.75 oz. i was somewhat disappointed that the 66 came in glaze finish on blades. the stock has ramshorn handles.both are 1095
 
nice mink, I have just ordered a golden rod jig one
nice size too, very edc friendly what?

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I like how GEC is coming out with some patterns that aren't so bulky. This and the dogleg trapper appear to be a little more pocket friendly than some of their other models. That's some good looking ram's horn as well Dennis. It's my second favorite handle material behind stag. I wish there were more knives available with it.
 
I LIKE that serpentine Mink pattern. I think we are going to see some nice variations on that handle!!
 
So right, Charlie. I'd love to see a 2/3 stockman jack (my own description) with the same muskrat clip main and sheepfoot secondary as their Cuban stockman, with both nicks on the mark side. Seems like I rarely use the third spey blade on a stockman anyway. It would be a great companion to a larger knife.
 
black mamba said:
So right, Charlie. I'd love to see a 2/3 stockman jack (my own description) with the same muskrat clip main and sheepfoot secondary as their Cuban stockman, with both nicks on the mark side. Seems like I rarely use the third spey blade on a stockman anyway. It would be a great companion to a larger knife.
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That is a great idea!
 
How are the springs on these new serpentine GEC's? I may have to pick one of those up. I'd prefer lighter springs on this model.
 
I agree also Jeff. A serpentine jack, muskrat and long sheepfoot blades would be ideal. Pulls both on the pile side. Great knife.
 
these new minks have awesome flat grinds as well as great distal tapers. i would say the springs are medium in strength, not as easy as the lockback but considerably less than the 73 pattern.i have fairly thick fingers consequently a fairly big hand.this folder fits nice & secure in my grasp allowing good control while cutting. i would mention this is a strong knife but the fine flat grind is made for cutting not dressing hogs.i measure the thickness at 7/16 or 270 thousanths. if i can still read a caliper. should make a decent whittler for average work-- a 2.5 in. blade is large for little cuts, however i've seen men whom could do fish with an axe.dennis
 
I didn't think I was going to like the Mink because it's an equal-ender but boy was I wrong. I picked up one of the Beaver Tails with jigged Bubinga and I like it a lot! Great size and weight, but what's best for me is that the blades sink down nice and low into the frame when closed. Very cool!
 
mikeymoto said:
I didn't think I was going to like the Mink because it's an equal-ender but boy was I wrong. I picked up one of the Beaver Tails with jigged Bubinga and I like it a lot! Great size and weight, but what's best for me is that the blades sink down nice and low into the frame when closed. Very cool!
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Really? Semi-sunk joints certainly ARE an appeal:thumbup:

I'm waiting to see how the other blade combinations look, this frame offers a lot of potential.
 
i have'nt heard any definite possibilities on other blade arrangements but seems i'm the last person to know the new patterns. joe bob is the best forecaster of gec, i'm not sure that he doe'st get the word before the distributors . maybe he can enlighten the crew on blade arrangements.thanks joe bob dennis
 
willgoy said:
Really? Semi-sunk joints certainly ARE an appeal:thumbup:
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I wouldn't say it has sunk joints, though one is nearly so. I meant more that the blades ride low in the frame when closed. Pix:

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