Lets talk GEC!

[waynorth]

There's a few of us tryna keep the whimsy up around here, but it can be tough sometimes

Allow me to whimsically inject some pictures of a #35, since I am wondering when Bill is going to make a 4 blade Scout knife!! With a punch of course!!

 

[waynorth]

As you might recall, I'm leaving for a week long Maine lake vacation Friday, so I've been thinking about what I'm going to bring with me.

A multi-blade Scout of course!! And maybe a filet knife??
Have a nice vacation!!

 

[Camillus]

Ironically it was the B&S knife that caused the whimsy to leave my body. I was whimsying for a scout pattern 35 and got just a little bit upset by Bill’s interpretation

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Allow me to whimsically inject some pictures of a #35, since I am wondering when Bill is going to make a 4 blade Scout knife!! With a punch of course!! View attachment 1595666View attachment 1595667

A scout on the 35 would be the bees knee's
They've made all the components on other patterns. Seems simple in from a layman's point of view, but I'm sure is more complicated than I could imagine.

 

[Jiki]

Rumor has it they have all the blades designed for the 35 for both the scout and the cattleman's knives, just need for them to pull the trigger. The B&S stopped the cattleman's knife not the scout.

 

[AnW]

Rumor has it they have all the blades designed for the 35 for both the scout and the cattleman's knives, just need for them to pull the trigger. The B&S stopped the cattleman's knife not the scout.

I’d be pumped about a 35 Scout. Maybe a little less so for a 35 Cattleman but I’d still be interested. I hope these become a reality.

 

[Lander boy Matt]

I'm a fan of anything with a punch. Speaking of whimsical, how cool would a punch be on the 86 framed forum knife!

 

[Jiki]

I just had a new thought regarding the two "Covid era" whittlers (#62 and #38).
I'm guessing most of us would agree there are better picks for general purpose, and I'd personally suggest the #35 Churchill or a #92 Eureka Jack.
As you might recall, I'm leaving for a week long Maine lake vacation Friday, so I've been thinking about what I'm going to bring with me.

if I'm going into "the woods" it always feels like it's most appropriate to have a fixed blade, in my case either an Izula or ESEE 3.
For general cutting tasks then, there's a lot of redundancy between a fixed blade and what most pocket folders offer.
This is where I think the GEC whittlers are brilliant, because they offer 3 blades which most folks would consider of a secondary size.

So by carrying a fixed blade and one of the two whittlers, I get a primary and then a knife full of secondaries in my pocket.
I know lots of folks get hung up on the "whittler" pattern name, but I think these knives have much more functionality than carving.
(Of course, my 38 has been my daily companion since I received it, so perhaps I'm biased?)

I understand that your grail is not a specific knife, but rather the ideal knife for every situation. If you put me in the situation as to where I could only pick one knife? The Churchill ranks high with me as well, however I would probably pick between the 82 stockman or the Queen 43 whittler for both every day carry and carving.

Fortunately it is 2021 not 1921 so I carry my whittlers for whittling and another knife for everything else.

 

[Halfneck]

A multi-blade Scout of course!! And maybe a filet knife??
Have a nice vacation!!

I keep hoping for a Scout pattern similar to the old Boy Scout knives around 3"- 3.5" size. I would think they'd sell well.

 

[EngrSorenson]

I understand that your grail is not a specific knife, but rather the ideal knife for every situation.

Haha, I’m so good that not only do I fool myself but you as well! The grail knife is the knife I don’t have yet (but probably the #38 EW). The “situational knife” comes to pass because I think too much. The worst thing someone can give me is a choice .

A multi-blade Scout of course!! And maybe a filet knife??
Have a nice vacation!!

Thank you Charlie! I’m hoping you convalesce quickly. If I recall rightly your surgery is tomorrow. If you asked me what the knife community needed, it’s a bionic Charlie. Looks like we get our wish. A 6 million dollar knife enthusiast. Or what’s that… 8 million Canadian?

 

[euroken]

I'm hoping something like this....a petite scout knife...but with a punch...

This thing is a peanut size...

 

[Jolipapa]

 

[Jiki]

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Whoa, let's not get Mr. Howard upset. Just get the 4 blades and back out of the room bowing.

 

[r8shell]

I'm a fan of anything with a punch. Speaking of whimsical, how cool would a punch be on the 86 framed forum knife!

Or a punch on a #14 for next year's forum knife. A peanut sized Harness Jack, also known as a PunchNut!

 

[euroken]

Or a punch on a #14 for next year's forum knife. A peanut sized Harness Jack, also known as a PunchNut!

That just gave me a cringe...but I like the sound of that #14 Harness Jack!

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

 

[Angry Angus]

That just gave me a cringe...but I like the sound of that #14 Harness Jack!

The words punch and nut make me cringe too.

 

[Pàdruig]

An Oregon Trapper came home to Oregon today and I’m absolutely thrilled. A well loved and well taken care of example, with tremendous Stag - my picture does not do it justice.

I’ve been wanting a 43 back in my collection for quite some time, I regrettably let one go quite awhile ago.

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

Today's hike.

 

[Will Power]

Class-leading Stag there, Barehead as Stag should be and so much nicer now that's it's mellowed a bit. Like many things

Thanks, Will