Is there a suck thing as a GEC 440c #72 lockback?

[dzlvs8]

What are the chances that I will ever find a stainless GEC in the #72 locking pattern? It seems as though the have either never made one or at least haven't made one in a few years. I've looked on ebay, the forums, and knife store sites online, and have never come across one. Should I give this search up now?

 

[CapitalizedLiving]

Yes, there is such thing. One clip and one wharncliffe were offered in American Elk only...

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/721111-mlbh-american-elk7.png

 

[CapitalizedLiving]

Sorry, I was wrong. Here are the production totals for the GEC branded 72 (in 440C). Overall I'd say your odds of finding one now might be slim, but I expect this to be made again and you'll probably get a chance at that time...

#720111
Ruby Red Jig Bone 25 pcs. serialized 48 pcs. no serial number
Burnt Stag 21 pcs. no serial number
American Elk (Plain Bolster) 25 pcs. serialized 21 pcs. no serial number
American Elk (Lined Bolster) 6 pcs. no serial number
Red Elk 26 pcs. serialized

#721111
Red Wine Jig Bone 25 pcs. serialized 48 pcs. no serial number
Burnt Stag 23 pcs. no serial number
American Elk (Plain Bolster) 25 pcs. serialized 48 pcs. no serial number
American Elk (Lined Bolster) 7 pcs. no serial number
Burnt Grizzly Cut Bone 5 pcs. no serial number
Red Elk 23 pcs. serialized

 

[dzlvs8]

Sorry, I was wrong. Here are the production totals for the GEC branded 72 (in 440C). Overall I'd say your odds of finding one now might be slim, but I expect this to be made again and you'll probably get a chance at that time...

#720111
Ruby Red Jig Bone 25 pcs. serialized 48 pcs. no serial number
Burnt Stag 21 pcs. no serial number
American Elk (Plain Bolster) 25 pcs. serialized 21 pcs. no serial number
American Elk (Lined Bolster) 6 pcs. no serial number
Red Elk 26 pcs. serialized

#721111
Red Wine Jig Bone 25 pcs. serialized 48 pcs. no serial number
Burnt Stag 23 pcs. no serial number
American Elk (Plain Bolster) 25 pcs. serialized 48 pcs. no serial number
American Elk (Lined Bolster) 7 pcs. no serial number
Burnt Grizzly Cut Bone 5 pcs. no serial number
Red Elk 23 pcs. serialized

AHHHH!!!!!!! ....so you're saying there's a chance!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks! I just picked up my 42 in American Elk and it is awesome. My perfect knife would be a stainless 72 in elk (preferably locking). I will not rest until I find what I need. Time to find out how to change my signature in the forums to advertise what I am looking for. Thanks!!

 

[2manyknives]

The stainless 72 is one of my favourites. They do come up for sale from time to time. It would be great to see a new run of them.