GEC's New Pattern #66 Mink

[VCM3]

I would bet good money that GEC plans on many different variations on the #66 frame. They've done scads of different blade combinations and layouts on all of their other frames, why would this one be any different?

I'm looking forward to the stockman layout. :thumbup:

I'm very excited about the #66 frame, I just haven't seen a configuration that trips my trigger, yet.

I'm down for a mink muskrat with two different blades!
-Vince

 

[Ken44]

Great looking knife Jeff, and thanks for the pics:thumbup:

 

[texasflyfisher]

...and if they come out with the Northfield brand in a stockman with swedges and burnt stag, I will line right up to play!

Now your talking! Heck, one in peachseed jigged redbone or antique bone would be just fine, too!

 

[VCM3]

To me,the rounded bolsters & size on this,make it real good.
-Vince

 

[black mamba]

Now your talking! Heck, one in peachseed jigged redbone or antique bone would be just fine, too!

Like a funky antique brownish-green bone in peachseed jig.

And yes, Vince, I am a round bolster guy to the core. That little TJ is the only square bolster knife I have ever carried, but it would be better on the #18 pattern than the #32 IMHO. And better yet with a sheepfoot secondary with both nicks on the mark side. That's why I like the muskrat clip, so you have room for both nicks together.

 

[joe-bob]

I'm sure they will start making blade variations on this frame just like they have on their others.

 

[Warriorsociologist]

Yep.

Long Clip + Sheepsfoot for me....

 

[waynorth]

Thanks for posting those, Jeff and Dennis. I know there will be at least one #66 in my future. Like some of you, it's a question of when it appears.
A lot of the knifemakers are young and learning at GEC, so I wonder if a single backspring-two blade is in the cards any time soon!!??
Single spring knives are tougher to make, but they sure are sweet!!

 

[knarfeng]

While I'm not a big fan of redundant blades (generally speaking) I will say it's about time as I've been looking for a reason to give serious consideration to a GEC knife but couldn't find anything that for the most part didn't give a blocky appearance to my eye. (Toothpick aside.)

Now if they'll just offer the Northfield slim trapper in a flat grind instead of a saber grind, I may have found the first one. (Are you listening out there in GEC land?)

Jeff, I really like the "look" of your knife and the photography and comparisons are first rate! :thumbup:

I would bet good money that GEC plans on many different variations on the #66 frame. They've done scads of different blade combinations and layouts on all of their other frames, why would this one be any different?

I'm looking forward to the stockman layout. :thumbup:

I'm very excited about the #66 frame, I just haven't seen a configuration that trips my trigger, yet.

If they offered a 66 frame with a Wharncliffe and a drop point, they'd have me in a heartbeat.

 

[Paul 883215]

Thanks Jeff for the comparison. That Mink looks very pocketable!!! Off to KSF to check out more.
Paul

 

[bakerg2g]

Vince, I agree with you. A different blade/blades, and this "would" be a killer knife. Well said! plain and simple. Add a wharniee and they're in there!! and no blade etching(please) Well that's what I think?


Jason

 

[VCM3]

Vince, I agree with you. A different blade/blades, and this "would" be a killer knife. Well said! plain and simple. Add a wharniee and they're in there!! and no blade etching(please) Well that's what I think?


Jason

I have a 4" muskrat by Queen,single spring & catch bits
It has a long warncliff & muskrat clip.The long warncliffe is a thin enough blade profile (spine to edge meas.),that it does not take away from the slim line feel of the handle

I like other blades,too,but its gotta be do -able.
sheepfoot blades tend to ride high,w/ closed
To me,a mod.(a little upswept edge at the tip is all) slim profile warncliffe would be unique
-Vince

 

[Will Power]

Thanks for posting those, Jeff and Dennis. I know there will be at least one #66 in my future. Like some of you, it's a question of when it appears.
A lot of the knifemakers are young and learning at GEC, so I wonder if a single backspring-two blade is in the cards any time soon!!??
Single spring knives are tougher to make, but they sure are sweet!!

Charlie, check their Half Congress No.61 in stag or acrylic. Two blades one spring, Longpull,half stop, Sheepfoot/Pen. Mine is flush open and closed. really like this knife:thumbup:

as for the Mink, Clip and Pen would be fine, Spear/shepfoot but i suppose you can't get a Spear in that serp body...

Regards, W