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

[kamagong]

The #73, one of GEC's oldest and best patterns.

 

[pistonsandgears]

The #73, one of GEC's oldest and best patterns.

Agreed, and high time for a new run. Nice one!

 

[joeradza]

The #73, one of GEC's oldest and best patterns.

And one of the best of the best.

 

[Burnt Stag]

Oh my goodness...….where did this thread come from.....just popped up outta the blue...….buuuut , I am glad it did.
I might just have a few of those(72's and 73's)laying around.
Such a cool thread. You all have posted some amazing pieces and they have all been a treat to look at.

 

[Burnt Stag]

 

[Burnt Stag]

Here are a couple GEC made 73 pattern knives......I think.....check that.....the Zulu is not a 73 pattern. The Schrade auto is a neat version of the 73.

 

[Burnt Stag]

 

[Burnt Stag]

 

[kamagong]

Here are a couple GEC made 73 pattern knives......I think...

The frame of the Zulu is a #74 IIRC.

 

[Burnt Stag]

The frame of the Zulu is a #74 IIRC.

Ohhh, o.k. , I wasn't sure. It sure has the 73 feel and shape to it framewise. One of my favorites to carry.
Sorry.....that one is a party foul on this thread.

 

[johnny twoshoes]

 

[johnny twoshoes]

 

[kenspen]

73 in Horsecut Appaloosa.

 

[MerryMadMonk]

Very nice, Al!

Thanks, Perry!

MerryMadMonk , I have to ask....if you could only keep two of those yellow roses, which two would they be?

If I could only keep two? That's a revolting thought.

The 2 that are opposites of one another.

 

[Half/Stop]

Osage 2015 and Ebony 2013

 

[Half/Stop]

These two Osage 73's are pretty special to me. They came from two of our late friends here on the porch! They are both from the 2015 run.

I bought this first one from Bob aka BigBiscuit. He bought it and the pull was two stout for his hands so he sold it to me. This was his photo.

I bought this second one from Bob Andrews aka rma100. I'm pretty sure it was the first knife I bought from Bob. The first of many!

 

[black mamba]

#73 in Box Elder Burl

Modified #73 Jack in Burnt Arrowhead Bone

#72 in Natural Stag

Bulldog USA branded #73 Linerlock in Bark Ram's Horn

#72 in Red Stag

Regular and Stained Green Tea Bone stainless #73s

Midnight Black and Goldenrod Mycarta stainless #73s

2006 stainless #73 in Sheffield Tobacco Bone

 

[Burnt Stag]

Jeff ,
Those are all great , but that Box Elder Burl...….my oh my.
Top notch!!

 

[Half/Stop]

Dang Jeff!!!! Between this thread and the 53/54 thread your killing me brother! Seriously my friend, you have an enviable Great Eastern Cutlery Collection.

 

[TheChunk91]

Jeff the box elder and red stag are super nice.