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totallynotalex

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So I am on the hunt for a new knife and I've singled out that I want a larger single blade knife. I've come down to a GEC 72 or 73, or a Queen Mountain Man. The mountain man has really caught my eye. I understand that it comes in D2 but I also see some with 1095. This would be my first purchase from either company so I am really looking forward to hearing your response. I'm also open for different suggestions if you have any. Thanks in advance guys and pics are always appreciated!
 
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The 73 drop point seem like they may not have enough belly and may be too pointy for hunting. IDK, I don't hunt.

The 72's seem to be more oriented for that kind of stuff?

I think either the queen D2 or GEC 1095 will be good performers. Maybe it comes down to desing on this one? As a hunter yourself you can probably pick the best blade for your uses?
 
I have used both the #73 and the #73 for hunting, the #73 has a liner lock so I like using it. The winner for me was the #73, I've opened up three deer with it and I skinned one with it. I never really get into blade design and all that, I just know that it's sharp and it cuts like no other. The #72 was just a bit lacking for me, but here is why; It has a really slim grip, which makes it the perfect backpocket companion, but for a little tougher work that involves some blood, I'd go for my fat #73.

The belly on the #72 may come in handy for some hunters, but I love my #73L and it's pointy blade. Another good thing about them, is they both do very well on small game too. :thumbup:

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johnny twoshoes said:
I just know that it's sharp and it cuts like no other.
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That's a good way to look at it :)

I know a good friend of mine went through some blades with hunting. When I went with him and watched him field dress whitetail deer it seemed the in between knives worked best.

Too much belly and you were cutting into things by accident and not enough belly you had to be a lot more crafty :)

Either way, you made me look at my 73 in a new light. Thanks Johhny.
 
I look at cleaning game as a craft and a chore that must be complete in order to honor the animal who's life you just took. So, I have no problem with bringing the good ones out to the field to get some work done. I have found that a simple pocket knife, like the #73 will do just about everything those bigger guys can do. My Uncle totes around a heavy 110 that he never uses unless he bags a buck and he doesn't clean his game any more, I do. I like having my #73 to do it with too.
 
I'm not arguing with what works for you. My buddy settled on a buck fixed blade with about a 3 inch blade length :)

Just making conversation.
 
Kevin, I didn't mean to come off as argumentative or negative.
I was just trying to expound upon my beliefs of this knife.

I agree with what you have said, there is definitely a line of too much and not enough. :thumbup:
 
I didn't think you were being negative. I just wanted to make sure you knew I was just giving observations. I'm not a hunter so I can't give "real" feedback like you.

If I was the OP, I would take your advice over mine, and I wanted to make that clear :)

Basically I wanted to offer my thoughts and concede at the same time. Experience wins everytime in my book.
 
I think you did indeed answer your own question. Both the #72 & #73 appear to be solid and get rave reviews. I have a #23 in stag myself. The thickness of the stag relegates it to my backpocket when it gets carried.

Mark
 
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