GEC to Schrade - a Stockman Comparison

[waynorth]

So, I wonder how they assemble a Stockman with the Swinden key system?
I thought it had to "twist" together; doesn't seem you can do that with two fixed ends!!

 

[neal70]

Visually the two things that strike me are the width of the GEC blades when viewed from the side-at least the Clip and Spey, and the stock thickness of the Schrade. The GEC might be slicier, but I’ll take that thickness every time, as on the Schrade. And Charlie, when you start posting pictures, it rapidly becomes a very unbalanced game. Which is to say-love those pictures, the awls so crisp looking.
Thanks, Neal

 

[waynorth]

Thanks Neal!!

They are just flat scans, Neal, but they do show the details well. Way easier than a camera, but less chance of creative backgrounds!!

 

[waynorth]

Heritage series from the 1980s. an 8341 and an 8801.
Are these assembled with Swinden keys?

 

[TheChunk91]

Heritage series from the 1980s. an 8341 and an 8801.
Are these assembled with Swinden keys?
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Yes they are swinden. The heritage series are some of my favorite knives. I do wish they had made a heritage 2 3/4" stockman.

 

[waynorth]

Thanks Paul!!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Jeff!!!!
My Lordy!...now thats a very impressive collection of Stockman's.
Beautiful Knives ( specially those Peachies ) being shown Folks. Charlie- as always- Stunners my friend!
Great Thread.

 

[SVTFreak]

That is perfect. That’s the one I would be looking for!

 

[waynorth]

Here is the tidioute side by side with the 8813. The tip of the master on the 8813 is a little short, but otherwise it's all there. I will harp on schrade over anything all day long, but dang I love these 81's and I NEED more.

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The 81 looks beefier upon first glance, but it's not quite so.

Thanks for the comparison shots, Paul T.
I like the thinness of the #81. It makes it sit easier in the pocket.

 

[waynorth]

So, I thought it would be interesting to see a Tidioute and a Northfield side by side:

 

[black mamba]

I do like the Northfield "bling."

 

[SVTFreak]

So, I thought it would be interesting to see a Tidioute and a Northfield side by side:
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That Tidioute looks to be seriously lacking in patina. You should send it to me and let me remedy that.

 

[waynorth]

I do like the Northfield "bling."

I agree, Jeff - maybe without the serial number though!

That Tidioute looks to be seriously lacking in patina. You should send it to me and let me remedy that.

Well SVT . . . .there is a very light but long scratch on the blade. You can see it in person. Maybe that's a good reason to carry and use the knife!!
I like that Stone Moss Green bone!

 

[deltaboy]

I take a Walden over any other knife!

 

[waynorth]

I take a Walden over any other knife!

deltaboy, Do you mean Walden Knife Co, or Schrade Walden?

 

[Gevonovich]

An old Cut Co

 

[black mamba]

I'm with you, Charlie. I really liked the original script serial numbers, but the new block numbers leave me cold.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Whew- beauties Charlie!
I’m liking them ALL.
Gev matey - what a wonderful Knife!

 

[waynorth]

That's a prime example of the breed, Gev!! Nice somewhat random peachseed, with nice dark coloration. A venerable example!!!
Show us more of it, please!!

 

[waynorth]

Can't let this thread disappear so soon!!

I'm with you, Charlie. I really liked the original script serial numbers, but the new block numbers leave me cold.

So are you going to do a Cattle knife thread next Jeff???