Lets talk GEC!

tstaut said:
I don't know about everyone else, but I think those makos coming off the line are looking really nice! Love them in stag!

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I have one of these inbound, looking forward to checking it out.
 
GEC does some very curious things in regards to what they name their handle materials. I suppose it's to set them apart and I don't really mind. For instance, the 'jigged fish scale acrylic' is called 'staffordshire blue acrylic' on my 81 Coon Skinner. I'm not sure I like the jigged version but the smooth version looks fantastic.



The knife I'm really looking forward to is the Mako Templar in Kryptonite.... the rest of the world calls it Toxic Green Kirinite, but whatever..... Kryptonite is pretty good too. I almost passed these up because they don't look so comfortable in hand, but i can't withstand that Kryptonite!
 
draggat said:
GEC does some very curious things in regards to what they name their handle materials. I suppose it's to set them apart and I don't really mind. For instance, the 'jigged fish scale acrylic' is called 'staffordshire blue acrylic' on my 81 Coon Skinner. I'm not sure I like the jigged version but the smooth version looks fantastic.



GEC named that same acrylic "Blue Tuna" on my 33 conductor whittler made in 2013. Terrific looking acrylic, IMO.

I guess they put the jigging on it for those who are actually going to use it as a fishing knife.
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Maverick299 said:
Look like they updated their webpage to include the 77 barlows as in production. I can't wait to see how the scales turn out on these!
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Looks like they updated that spot with a link to in-progress pics. Red bone looks really good. I have tan bone and ebony knives on the way, but the red is awfully pretty in the photos they posted.
 
Yeah, I hate the color red with an unjustifiable passion, but those look great. Can't wait to see the Old Tan.
 
I only bought sheepsfeet on this run but I have to say, the way the swedge and long pull look on the clips are really phenomenal. Kinda wish I had gone for a sawcut.
 
Sonnemann said:
I only bought sheepsfeet on this run but I have to say, the way the swedge and long pull look on the clips are really phenomenal. Kinda wish I had gone for a sawcut.
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I'm in the exact same boat! :) Guess we could start a pity party group lol.
 
Just saw what the #63 Make fish knife looks like. As my first ever knife was a Case Medium toothpick with the fish scaler I am sorely tempted. Never mind the fact I pretty much just catch & release, nor ever even used a scaler when I did use to keep my catch. Blasted nostalgia might hurt my wallet.
 
dpowers311 said:
Templars always look like they have sharp edges and would be uncomfortable.

Dave
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Yep, I'm betting those sit on the dealers shelves for a while. Would look nice in a display case, but I don't think I'd want to pocket carry one.
 
Was not going to get a Mako but when they came out with it in Chestnut I decided to get one. I am really impressed with the quality of this knife, GEC quality just seems to be getting better and better. Does make it harder to resist any new offering they come out with.
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While everyone else seems to be busy ogling the #77 Barlows coming down the line I've been waiting for the #63 Mako Templar to finally arrive. Most people seem to either love or hate the Templar. I can't say it would typically be my first choice but they are different and interesting to me.

As usual, GEC's fit and finish is superb. No visible gaps, unless you hold it to a light and even then they are almost nonexistent. The blade is almost perfectly centered. In closed and open position, the spring is perfectly flush. At half stop, the spring sits about 1/32" proud, but for a production knife, I'm impressed. The pull is about a 6-7, a bit lighter compared to the #65 Ben Hogan it's pictured with. The liners and pins appear to be nickel silver.

I've read about quite a few people wondering if the Templar would be uncomfortable due to the covers not being rounded. The knife is actually comfortable in that aspect. However, the points on the tail of this knife are very sharp. I don't have a different version to compare it to, but this one probably won't be a user because of that.

I chose the 'kryptonite' covers for this one. The rest of the world calls this stuff 'toxic green', but I like that GEC makes up their own names. The material itself is an acrylic called kirinite, which I like quite a bit. It actually becomes grippier when it's wet and that property actually increases with a high polish like GEC has done with it.


Compared to the #65 and the #64, it is almost exactly the same pattern, but the other two are far more comfortable to use because of their rounded butts. I almost forgot to mention that I wear a size large in gloves.

Overall, it's a very fine looking knife and also came with the lowest price point of all the #63's. The price was a nice bonus for a knife I figured would probably end up just being a collection piece.













Alongside a #64 & #65:


Feels pretty comfy in an almost choked up position


Feels okay like this


But this is often how I like to cut.... OUCH!
 
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