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Mass1632 said:
The up and down or back and forth play have no concern to me really. Side to side play is a little more bothersome as far as im concerned of the life expectancy of the knife. I have knives (like many of you probably) that i have retired due to side to side play becoming more and more severe. Once it starts to have a certain amount it gets worse faster. Cutting with it, if you have to apply any force it will cause the knife to start twisting, making the blade pry against the bolster opening the gapage even more. The more side to side it gets the less the knife will remain straight when trying to make a cut. Then its just not as saitsfying to use so into the retirement bag it goes.

im not trying to complain, just explaining how side to side play does matter in the long run if you plan to use the knife. And i understand a couple taps with a hammer may very well fix it.
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Leslie Tomville said:
My take on the video is that their machinery cannot get the parts precise enough to fit as tight as they would like. As a result, a lot of hand finishing is required to make the final adjustments. Hand finishing, by its very nature, is variable and imprecise. So, they have not been able to make their locking knives as tight as they would like. According to Randy, side to side play is easy to eliminate, and should not be present, but it takes great precision and extremely small tolerances to completely remove all up and down movement. He said they are always working on improving their techniques and have some machinery in the works that he believes will make the knives better.
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I have had great luck with 'cheaper' brands (chinese made) in regards to solid lock ups without up/down/side movements. I was wondering if this is due to modern manufacturing processes and equipment. I have a custom lockback Lanny (just posted a picture moments ago :D ) that was 'made' with movements to allow for smooth opening/closing according to the maker.

Just makes you wonder about all the challenges in finessing the fit of these traditionals.
 
They look great, and I think it's a knife worth having. I like where Bill's head is at lately.
If I get the chance, I'd get one.

I'm starting to get into the territory where I need to re-evaluate my knife purchasing frequency, but that one is a solid "yes".
 
Another odd one to add to a lineup of odd ones... I am grateful for an update but this is a weird release.

Keychain knives are cool and are quite handy - in theory. I've had a Leatherman Micra on my keychain for well over a decade and I can probably count the number of times I have used it on my two hands. It's a great "just-in-case" tool but it rarely (almost never) is a go-to knife.

I'm a sucker for good Stag though and might not pass it up if the opportunity presents itself. Especially since I do not think my standby reserve on the Stag 83s will amount to much.
 
I wonder if GEC is still struggling with steel deliveries? I have heard some other knife companies mention it. At work, many suppliers will only guarantee pricing for projects for 10 days due to steel volatility.

Like several have mentioned, I’m lukewarm to this one. If I see a great stag and have a chance I may try for one but I think I’d rather pass and add a knife from one of the other brands I collect. I bought way too many knives in May and June anyway!
 
Pàdruig said:
I wonder if we will see another update soon. These 05s are already completed, it looks like, so they should already be on to the next thing.
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Based on what Charlie as mentioned, I expect the 86. IIRC, Charlie said they should be stamping bolsters very soon.
 
Pàdruig said:
I wonder if we will see another update soon. These 05s are already completed, it looks like, so they should already be on to the next thing.
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GEC’s Instagram said first batch is going out tomorrow or early next week so it sounds like they’re still working on them.


I wonder if there’ll be something else before the 86 Barlows?
 

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EngrSorenson said:
Based on what Charlie as mentioned, I expect the 86. IIRC, Charlie said they should be stamping bolsters very soon.
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That is what I suspect as well, the 86s might prove to be a more sizable run - especially since our forum knife is getting attached to it.

AnW said:
GEC’s Instagram said first batch is going out tomorrow or early next week so it sounds like they’re still working on them.


I wonder if there’ll be something else before the 86 Barlows?
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You're probably right. I have become accustomed to assuming that a run is complete when GEC posts a completed pic on their site.
 
Not sure why I have to repeat myself, the word is that the key chain knives will be a sizable run.
Jiki said:
Evidently small stag pieces are in abundance and are relatively cheap. Which makes sense because they are too small for most knives down at the tip of the antler. So reportedly this will be a sizable run of each blade type.
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GEC novice here. I have nerved myself to possibly buy a #83 but I have been reading comments about blade "wobble". All of my locking blade knives , Puma, Benchmade, Marrtiini, lock up like vaults. Hype or what?
 
MessieurRick said:
GEC novice here. I have nerved myself to possibly buy a #83 but I have been reading comments about blade "wobble". All of my locking blade knives , Puma, Benchmade, Marrtiini, lock up like vaults. Hype or what?
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Meh, the 2 i have handled from this run had some very slight vertical rock and that’s it. I’m not concerned about lock failure at all, from what ive heard the tolerances just aren’t as tight as modern lockbacks due to the fabrication equipment/process. if you get one and regret it I’m sure you’ll be able to move it along without losing money.
 
MessieurRick said:
GEC novice here. I have nerved myself to possibly buy a #83 but I have been reading comments about blade "wobble". All of my locking blade knives , Puma, Benchmade, Marrtiini, lock up like vaults. Hype or what?
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If you like the knife I would recommend buying it without concern of lock up.
 
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