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Discussion in 'Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades' started by Cyo, Sep 29, 2012.

  1. Sep 29, 2012 #1
    Cyo

    Cyo Gold Member Gold Member

    208
    Apr 13, 2009
    I was able to look at some lovely GEC knives today at the Easton Knife show. The GEC table had a nice selection of their current production runs. The person I was speaking with, Chris I believe, was very helpful and friendly. My eye was caught by the Ben Hogan lock-back in Brazilian jigged cherry. Chris told me they just finished those and she was able to grab a few before leaving on Friday. She told me she was able to get a few low numbers and that she had number 2 available. How could I say no? I didn't!

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    Here is open.

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    I was also impressed with the Outlaw Gunstock Jack in burnt stag, so I got that too!

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    I'm quite happy with the haul. I had a couple of items I was planning on trying to trade/sell, so I may head back tomorrow and swing by again to see if anything else needs a new home. I mean, it's only polite so Chris doesn't have to hassle with carrying everything back across the state.
     
  2. Sep 29, 2012 #2
    Vanguard41xx

    Vanguard41xx

    3,135
    Dec 29, 2010
    Lovely knives! Great stag on that Outlaw
     
  3. Sep 29, 2012 #3
    zippofan

    zippofan

    2,167
    Nov 12, 2011
    Congrats on two great knives!

    I don't remember seeing many Ben Hogan's on here, I'm very curious about its pocketability at 4 1/4" as it seems like a nice slim pattern. Reminds me a little of the Case Copperlock.
     
  4. Sep 29, 2012 #4
    pertinux

    pertinux Platinum Member Platinum Member

    11,128
    Feb 1, 2012
    Cyo,

    I'm so glad you found knives you like. Thanks for the pictures! I especially like the Outlaw. :thumbup:

    When I was at GEC a couple months back, Chris Tucker was very helpful not only in helping me choose a pattern, but the covers within that pattern-- she opened a lot of tubes for me! So, I'm not surprised you had a good experience at the GEC table.

    I'd hoped to get there today, but schedules and priorities ruled it out (some days, it's a real bummer being a grown up). I hadn't realized the show continued tomorrow. Hmmmmm.

    ~ P.
     
  5. Sep 29, 2012 #5
    Doug Add

    Doug Add

    3,331
    Jan 9, 2012
    I like the look of that cherry wood!

    Mine is 4.5" which is a bit large for me, but I prefer smaller knives in my pocket. So as not to take away from Cyo's thread, I will direct you here for a thread I posted showing it as the patina has developed.
     
  6. Sep 29, 2012 #6
    Rick

    Rick Gold Member Gold Member

    2,430
    Nov 27, 1998
    Very nice knives - congrats!

    That's some beautiful (and nicely matched) stag on the #76; one of the nicest examples I've seen.

    How's the lockup on the Ben Hogan? Any up/down or lateral play? Don't get me wrong, I love GEC's lockbacks--I have half-a-dozen #72s--but they're not exactly what I'd call "bank vaults" in the lockup department.
     
  7. Sep 29, 2012 #7
    Nauplios

    Nauplios

    44
    Sep 6, 2012
    My Ben Hogan is a Northfield, and it's 4 9/16" closed. I sat down while watching a couple of ball games and stitched (just with needle and thread) a section about 1 1/2" wide down the outside edge of my back pockets next to where I just carry a handkerchief and comb. I don't even know it's there. It's a tough knife to try and carry loose in either the front or back pocket because it wants to go horizontal almost immediately. Upright is the key.
     
  8. Sep 29, 2012 #8
    Sonnemann

    Sonnemann

    2,392
    Sep 21, 2010
    Glad to see they made that pattern into a lockback, now I'll get one.
     
  9. Sep 29, 2012 #9
    Cyo

    Cyo Gold Member Gold Member

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    Apr 13, 2009
    Lock-up is tight. No up and down or lateral play at all. I'm quite pleased with it.
     
  10. Sep 29, 2012 #10
    Rick

    Rick Gold Member Gold Member

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    Nov 27, 1998
    That's good news - thanks!
     
  11. Sep 30, 2012 #11
    Peter Parker

    Peter Parker

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    Aug 18, 2008
    Both nice I really like the looks of the OLJ!
     
  12. Oct 1, 2012 #12
    Bigfattyt

    Bigfattyt Gold Member Gold Member

    15,403
    Jun 23, 2007
    The Ben Hogan pattern is on my short list. I carry that size grandad barlows in my front pockets daily. No problems here.
     
  13. Oct 1, 2012 #13
    LKJW

    LKJW

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    Nov 21, 2010
    Those are some nice knives.
     
  14. Oct 1, 2012 #14
    Sonnemann

    Sonnemann

    2,392
    Sep 21, 2010
    Does anyone know if they'll come out with the 65 lockback in a different handle material? i.e. I'd kill for an Ebony NF w/ spear blade

    ETA: found the production for anyone who's interested. Nice.

    #65LB – Benjamin L. Hogan – Clip blade, cap end, lockback

    Tidioute – smooth bolster
    Jigged bone – color to be determined
    Ebony Wood
    Jigged Brazilian Cherry Wood
    Acrylic – color to be determined

    Northfield – Lined bolster
    Jigged bone – color to be determined
    Calico bone
    Cocobolo Wood
    Burnt Stag
    Natural Stag
    Genuine Stag
    Pheasant Feathers Acrylic
     
    Last edited: Oct 1, 2012
  15. Oct 1, 2012 #15
    silenthunterstudios

    silenthunterstudios

    19,930
    Feb 2, 2005
    Great looking lockback, Another one I need to get!
     
  16. Oct 1, 2012 #16
    Clem Kadiddlehopper

    Clem Kadiddlehopper Leather Craftsman Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Sep 4, 2012
    Nice score on some beautiful knives - congrats.
     
  17. Oct 1, 2012 #17
    waynorth

    waynorth Dealer / Materials Provider Dealer / Materials Provider

    14,729
    Nov 19, 2005
    Good choices, Cyo!
     
  18. Oct 1, 2012 #18
    richstag

    richstag

    9,008
    Feb 22, 2007
    Those are two very nice looking knives! I especially like the stag on that gunstock. Extremely dramatic.

    Kevin
     

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