GEC single spear......#15 or#92?

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TrapperJack

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Hi,

I have been a lurker for years and only joined recently.

I am hankering for a GEC single blade spear point knife in a pocketable size and I am torn between the 92 Talon and the 15 Boy's knife.

I am personally leaning towards the 92 since I think I will like the handle shape and appreciate the fact that it seems a wee bit slimmer in the online photos.

That said.....the 15 frame has such a following that it makes me think I am overlooking something major.

Is there something about the 15 other than the Charlow association that makes it so crazy popular?
Is there any reason to shy away from the 92?

My usual EDC/utility tastes are for slender single blades like slimline trappers and stuff similar to the 65 Ben Hogan, this time I want less point and less length for being around people.

I have no idea about covers yet.

Thanks
 
I have both an love both, so I guess im no help.

I would say get both of them and youll find uses for them.
 
I have both, don't think either is "superior" to the other. If you prefer a slimmer knife, I think you will like the 92.
 
Single spear knives are a favorite of mine. I really like both of those patterns, though I've never owned a 92 myself (should probably try one sometime). The 15 is very simple and symmetrical. The 92 has more going on in the handle shape, at first I didn't like it...the skinny end seemed too skinny and the curves seemed a little overdone (referring to the eureka pattern in general with the last one, not just the GEC version) but it's one that has grown in me a lot over the last year. Now I find those extra curves intriguing and it gives a lot of visual interest to the pattern.

Tough call, both are very good. I'd go with the 92 myself right now, but that's because I really want to try one. If I had to pick one to live with everyday it'd probably be the 15.
 
I'd buy a single spear 15 in ebony in a second, especially with a long pull. Unfortunately none of the 15s available now really call to me, at least the spear points. With the currently available scales, I think the moss green spear 92 is a cool knife.
 
I like the 15's better than the 92's mostly due to the handle. But, they are both excellent knives.
 
I only have experience with the #15 pattern, and had considered getting a #92 but the only thing holding me back was that I have heard the pull is a tad light. Can anyone with experience with both models say how heavy the pulls are?
 
my 92 has a light pull, especially compared to my other gecs
its not SOFT, just reasonable. Perhaps a 4 on a 1-10, just a smidge lighter than my wenger SI

no complaints for me :)
 
I love my 15!
I never could warm up to my 92, traded it.
Both were 2 blade knives.
jmho
 
I have a single blade Charlow & a Eureka Jack. My Eureka Jack sees more pocket time. Only reason I have not gotten a single spear blade Talon in green jigged bone is because I own the Eureka Jack.

Still tempted by it though.
 
Here's the problem - no matter which one you pick, you're always going to luster after the other one!

So I guess you'll need to get both...
 
You might start with the #15. I say this because I consider the #15 single blade knife, spear or clip, to be the baseline for a traditional pattern pocket knife. It is very basic. But yet very functional. Two liners, two bolsters, one backspring. Two handle scales, one blade. A folding pocket knife, nothing more, nothing less. And if you notice, I say "start with". From the #15 you can move on to the #92, or any number of patterns with a Single Spear Blade. And then come the 2 and 3 blade knives.
 
The 15's appeal is its simple beauty I think. I particularly like the Barehead versions, there are wood, bone and acrylic models giving a lot choice. Excellent Blade/handle ratio too. The 4 I own are all extremely well-finished. Wish they would make a Wharncliffe one too.

I like the 92, have 2 Barehead two blade versions and a single Wharncliffe in micarta. Again, excellent F&F, impressive blade/handle ratio. quite a good choice of scales, Barehead or twin capped. I suspect the Talon might be more to your taste given you like Hogans or Slimline Trappers.
 
I have a #15 single blade spearpoint and a #92 single blade spearpoint and am pleased with both. I like the walk & talk on the #15 better with the heavier pull but would have to give the #92 the edge on handle shape.

Here is the Northfield Moss Green Talon Spearpoint.

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I've had two 15's of which I sold one and gave one away and a 92 which I gave away also.
I much preferred the eureka shape of the 92 but the size of the 15 is more my cup of tea. If the eureka where offered in as many variations as the 15 I would be all over it. Unfortunately I'm not a fan of spear or wharncliffe mains so I currently reside without either, but if I were I would chose the 92 without question.

It's all a matter of taste though :)
 
pmew said:
If the eureka where offered in as many variations as the 15 I would be all over it. Unfortunately I'm not a fan of spear or wharncliffe mains so I currently reside without either
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I'm not a fan of the wharncliffe or spear also, but maybe they'll offer a few different blades on the 92 some day.
 
Thanks for all of the replies, Gents. That photo is also appreciated.

I spent most my free time last night and today studying every picture I could find. I think I am leaning towards the 15 now.

I like hearing that it has stronger springs.....i have pretty strong hands and really enjoy a "snapper." I have trouble with some thin/narrow knives wanting to spin in the hollow of my hand if I don't gorilla grip it....the 15 seems like it might be better for that.
It might not be traditional but I think steel liners are nice.....I find that brass can smell off putting at times.

Now....I am not sure about the spear anymore.....there are some bareheaded 15 clip-points available that might justify trading the blade shape for longer covers.

The choosing is part of the fun!

Thanks
 
TrapperJack said:
It might not be traditional but I think steel liners are nice.....I find that brass can smell off putting at times.
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Steel Liners are VERY traditional. Pocket knives were made with steel liners long before brass liners.
 
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