Help narrowing down new GEC knife

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I want to buy a new GEC knife but can't decide on pattern. I like having a variety of patterns vs collecting the same patterns or colors.
I own the following:
TC Barlow african blackwood (or ebony wood?)
#48 Improved Trapper in Autumn Gold Bone.


-I want something with a close length smaller than the #48 and slightly bigger than a Case swayback jack (or the same size.
-Preferably 2 blades
 
So you like the length of the TC Barlow at 3.5" then? The new 66 Calf Roper Jack is a great pattern and the 66 Slim is nice from everybody that has gotten one so far. Do you like more of a jack pattern with 2 springs or the pen knife pattern with the single back spring so the whole knife stays nice and slim? So many options.
 
Look on the dealer sites at the new 66 frames. The slim looks very nice. Can still find 85 jacks as well, you get a choice of spear or clip main with them. You can also still find some 92 jacks around and some gun stock 76's. Some of those frames come in moose patterns as well. A little more info on what you would use it for would help narrow the selection down :)
 
I know 3 sites that sell GEC.
Are there a list of dealers on blade forums that show the others?

Also I have used my knives mainly for cutting apples, strawberrys, opening envelopes, opening box tape, and just misc small daily tasks. On rare occasions I would use them for other more intensive tasks. For example recently I needed to cut some carpet into pieces but didn't feel like getting my utitilty knife. My Case Swayback Jack did a wonderful job.
 
Not sure where the list is but I know of 3 that are paid sponsors

Knivesshipfree
Collectorknives
Gunstockjackknivesandcollectables

If you need to find others, GECs site offers a list of authorized dealers and has all the patterns to look at
 
GEC has so many patterns that it hard to nail down one to recommend. Since you're looking for 3" - 3.5", look at the #68 white owl, #33 conductor, #66 serpentine as others have suggested and the #57 half whittler.
 
66 calf roper slim is at the top of my wish list right now, good size, two blades but in a thin single backspring configuration, and it'll be a new frame style while also being your first knife with opposing blades.
 
There is a link to dealers on the GEC web page.http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/.

My favorite type of traditional knife is a two blade, single spring knife with a 2.5" main blade. I really like the #33 conductor & #68 white owl, and I am awaiting the arrival of a #66 calf roper slim. These are all easy to carry and a useful length for my daily city tasks. Frequently, I carry an even smaller knife like the #06 Pemberton or #09 esquire, but often pair those with a modern knife with a larger blade.
 
The latest #92 single blade spearpoints kick some serious butt! Excellent F&F, great action and some of the thinnest grinds and tips I have yet seen on a GEC spearpoint. Just excellent all around.

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Hey Joe if you decide you want that blackwood charlow shoot me an email. I know where to find one but they aren't a paying BF dealer so I won't post it here.
 
quattro98 said:
There is a link to dealers on the GEC web page.http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/.

My favorite type of traditional knife is a two blade, single spring knife with a 2.5" main blade. I really like the #33 conductor & #68 white owl, and I am awaiting the arrival of a #66 calf roper slim. These are all easy to carry and a useful length for my daily city tasks. Frequently, I carry an even smaller knife like the #06 Pemberton or #09 esquire, but often pair those with a modern knife with a larger blade.
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I do like the conductor and wanted a white owl for awhile. The 66 slim look nice too. Thanks for your opinion

blademan 13 said:
The latest #92 single blade spearpoints kick some serious butt! Excellent F&F, great action and some of the thinnest grinds and tips I have yet seen on a GEC spearpoint. Just excellent all around.

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I like i! I ordered my father a 92 for fathers day so I will be able to see one up close in the near future.

arizonaranchman said:
I also recommend the 85 or 92 - both are excellent and favorites of mine.
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I will check out the 85s




Also I was looking at GEC production schedule on there website. Maybe I am just a dumbass but are all those knives in production or is there some order?

The Dixie stock knife looks nice.
 
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