Let's see those 73s (and 72s)

I have thought about picking up a 73 again but have been deterred by reports of many of them being nail breakers to open and the 73 jack I had for a while was tough to open. I'll have to try another at some point.
I do have a few 72s though and they are favorites of mine.

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I don't think there's been a run of #73s since I "discovered" GEC and without the excitement of a release, I just think I always saw tgmhis pattern as....well, ho-hum. I tried a plain Jane in OD green micarta and wasn't too taken with it. But later I got a couple with liner locks and really liked them. I think I let the understated appearance of this pattern lull me into thinking them less than remarkable. But...Ive seen the light and now have a few in my humble collection. Here's a recent acquisition, coming all the way from Italy.

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MCar MCar Grats on your newest! I really like the color and the jigging on that one.

Overall, I like the 72 much more than the 73, although that's almost entirely due to how easy the 72 is to open and close and how difficult the one 73 with liner lock I had was. I struggled with the heavy pull, and didn't like having to fight both liner lock and half stop to close it again. I'm fussier than most about that, though, probably. :oops:

Here's my post in another thread showing my 73, 72s (and a li'l 83). :)

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...73s-83s-and-72s.1273219/page-19#post-17433329

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AlwaysTomboy AlwaysTomboy , nice line up! I have one 73 that is, indeed, very difficult to open. I also know what you mean about the liner lock + backspring....it was a weird sensation for me at first. I warmed to it, though and now I'm a big fan.

Here are my two with liner locks. I need to dabble more with 72s. I think you are right, I'm probably undervaluing them, too.

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Oh man, that yellow rose. Gorgeous!

I could see the 72 not appealing to folks who like a strong spring since it has pretty much no resistance and relies just on the lock to keep it open. I also don't mind a slight bit of vertical play as long as the lock is still solid, but I know that puts off some people, too. Gotta love that GEC gives us so many options since tastes are so varied. :)
 
I should have clarified. The locks are solid on my 72s, but I've see other folks complain about vertical play that developed after use. My 73 with the liner lock had the slightest bit of vertical play but still locked solid.
 
AlwaysTomboy said:
Oh man, that yellow rose. Gorgeous!

I could see the 72 not appealing to folks who like a strong spring since it has pretty much no resistance and relies just on the lock to keep it open. I also don't mind a slight bit of vertical play as long as the lock is still solid, but I know that puts off some people, too. Gotta love that GEC gives us so many options since tastes are so varied. :)
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Well said, AlwaysTomboy AlwaysTomboy . GEC is pretty darn wonderful. :thumbsup:
 
AlwaysTomboy said:
I should have clarified. The locks are solid on my 72s, but I've see other folks complain about vertical play that developed after use. My 73 with the liner lock had the slightest bit of vertical play but still locked solid.
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I personally have not had any concerns with the two 72's I have and an 83. I see posts from people complain about them too, but I have yet to run into a problem. Maybe the few people that have had problems are more vocal about it? I don't know.
 
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