Lets talk GEC!

[joeradza]

IIRC, the last run of Mustangs were GEC branded with a stainless steel blade. Hope we see some in elk stag!

I know nothing, hear nothing re: future GEC releases.

Sign me up!

 

[B.F.U]

74 stallion is a clip blade and the 74 mustang is a drop point. But, the clip blade changes the entire dynamic of the 74 frame its more ergo and its pinchable clip does not require a eo notch or relief in the scale once the knife has worn down. Not to mention the aesthetics of the clip is better imo. I feel like its almost a GEC lannys clip. The mustang drop point is reminiscent of the sodbuster/ff to me. One of the popular mods to the drop point is a clip point mod like the one DUE SOUTH offered. I feel the curved handle lends itself better to the curves on the gec View attachment 1417545 View attachment 1417546 View attachment 1417547 clip point.

IIRC, the last run of Mustangs were GEC branded with a stainless steel blade. Hope we see some in elk stag!

I know nothing, hear nothing re: future GEC releases.

My ideal would be stallions in elk and stainless

 

[RBB2]

The clip blade on those stallions is gorgeous! I love the proportions. I sure hope they do run those after the mustangs.

 

[Fox79]

So, are the 35’s over??? GEC has been so silent with their production schedule. I thought we might see some regular run 35’s and not all this sausage and SFO business.

 

[gunstockjack]

I don't know of any more production model 35's forthcoming, but then I don't know much, not for lack of trying to get info from GEC, howsomever.

 

[Elgatodeacero]

I thought the remaining 23 liner locks were next?

 

[JohnDF]

Silence = Northwoods

 

[B.F.U]

Silence = Northwoods

Historically, yes.

I wonder if they’re doing last runs (for now, hopefully) of the actual brands: Maher & Grosh, Smith & Sons, Northwoods... are there any others recently??? I can think of one....

 

[Jiki]

Well if they are doing the 47/74 frame I hope they squeeze a few F&Fs in there on the end of the run. Before the rattle snake jack.

 

[Fox79]

I would have liked a M&G 35 but I’m tapped out right now. Maybe I can trade for one later.

I’m saving for a 47/74.

I just wish GEC would provide some updates.

 

[Captvideo]

I was told the balance of the 23LLs, including the bullet knife, would be delivered in September.

 

[Old Engineer]

The recent 2 blade 23 trappers in Northfield trim were between 140-160, and while the 35 M&G’s are smaller they do have fancier features (bolsters, cover materials), so they seem right in line.

I think it is easy to forget that two and three blade knives, fancy bolsters, custom etches, etc. are a lot more labor intensive to manufacture.

I only saw prices that high at a few of the ????? Dealers ????? that are trying to sell them at a much higher price than other dealers .

Harry

 

[Scott J.]

I've seen 23's from dealers at over $200

 

[Elgatodeacero]

Old Engineer I guess I was confusing the 23 SFO from Kifer, which was around 150. The standard 2 blades were about 120, and I think the Mesquite SFO single from CK was also about 120.

I try not to look at the credit card bill too closely.......!

 

[jsdistin]

2 USS Texas models. Asked specifically for grain to match my 86.

 

[Jiki]

2 USS Texas models. Asked specifically for grain to match my 86.
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Good for you.

 

[bbk357]

GEC did a great job with the fit/finish of the new beer and sausage. Strainer/comb has a weak spring but the other two blades are great.

 

[HEMI 49]

GEC did a great job with the fit/finish of the new beer and sausage. Strainer/comb has a weak spring but the other two blades are great.

I think the spring rate on the comb is intentionally light to keep the spine of the comb from bending/breaking.........

 

[JohnDF]

No need for a strong spring on the comb anyways.

 

[rpstrimple]

Should have the ebony B&S in hand this week. Excited to see what it's all about. Probably going to skip the 74 run unless it's a stallion (doubtful) or has some nice stag covers. I am saving for the 47/massagua/viper/snake/who knows run. Of course I will try to grab a NW 35. Hopefully in stag or mammoth, but not getting my hopes up.

I'm also still waiting on the bullet 23 LLs. The 74s and the rumored 47s should take us through the end of the year right?