Lets talk GEC!

[Jiki]

black mamba show us what GEC acrylic can be .

Here is my only acrylic. Circa 2008 if my memory is correct.

 

[bigfish64]

My tortoise is definitely my favorite 86, and one of my favorite GECs, the BBB isn’t bad either.

 

[black mamba]

Since you asked . . .

Water Snakes

Twilight

Fall Harvest, Lava Lamp, Kryptonite

Smokey Pearl

Dead Skunk, Grits & Molasses, Blue Oyster

American Patriot

Coppertone

Blue Denim, Cracked Marble


Nighthawk Micapearl

 

[btb01]

I like GEC’s tortoise shell acrylic on certain knives.

I think 2015 is my earliest GEC tortoise shell, so I’ve never seen any of their previous (supposedly “better”) tortoise shell in person.

 

[Sherbert4537]

Previous “better” tortoise shell? Go on? Who has an example of one of those?

 

[Jiki]

Since you asked . . .

Water Snakes

Twilight

Fall Harvest, Lava Lamp, Kryptonite

Smokey Pearl

Dead Skunk, Grits & Molasses, Blue Oyster

American Patriot

Coppertone

Blue Denim, Cracked Marble
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Nighthawk Micapearl
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Yes, that's about what I was expecting . That Nighthawk is simply amazing.

 

[huntnfishin]

Yea it really is. I'd guess that my 33 is the "fanciest" looking knife in my collectionjust because of how great the acrylic looks. Super lucky to have landed it.

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A couple recent acquisitions. I do love a good acrylic.

The 33 shield is kind of unique…like a houndstooth but a wee bit different on the “top” yes? Or would that be considered a variation of the houndstooth? Very very nice. Is the lower knife “tomato” acrylic? I remember a tomato acrylic from years past that looked like that or similar.

 

[btb01]

Previous “better” tortoise shell? Go on? Who has an example of one of those?

On older runs, their tortoise shell acrylic had a little bit of red in it. It’s been a while since I’ve seen photos of it, but I recall several people saying they preferred it to the more recently used material. Personally, I like the new stuff just fine.

 

[Lander boy Matt]

The 33 shield is kind of unique…like a houndstooth but a wee bit different on the “top” yes? Or would that be considered a variation of the houndstooth? Very very nice. Is the lower knife “tomato” acrylic? I remember a tomato acrylic from years past that looked like that or similar.

Yep, it's a houndstooth. One of my favorite shields, not too much different from the spear shield, just a small point on top.

 

[Matt_WY]

The 33 shield is kind of unique…like a houndstooth but a wee bit different on the “top” yes? Or would that be considered a variation of the houndstooth? Very very nice. Is the lower knife “tomato” acrylic? I remember a tomato acrylic from years past that looked like that or similar.

Correct, that is the tomato acrylic, really a beauty in hand. Hard to capture the depth and shimmer.

 

[Matt_WY]

Previous “better” tortoise shell? Go on? Who has an example of one of those?

Here’s an example on a 61 from 2009. The goldish color is more opaque and you can see the red streaks.

 

[black mamba]

The original tortoise, more 3-dimensional with the blood lines.

 

[btb01]

I’d love to see a F&F #99 Farmer Lock in tortoise shell. (Ok, I’d really just like to see them bring the F&F #99 back in general.)

 

[tmd_87]

I’d love to see a F&F #99 Farmer Lock in tortoise shell. (Ok, I’d really just like to see them being the F&F #99 back in general.)

That's would be nice.

 

[thepapercut]

I’d love to see a F&F #99 Farmer Lock in tortoise shell. (Ok, I’d really just like to see them bring the F&F #99 back in general.)

I keep posting my 99 in black to hopefully drum up some support. 99s are why I got into this crazy world.

 

[huntnfishin]

I remember the pony jacks in that blue denim acrylic. Still kicking myself for missing those. I had a 38 in kryptonite I carried a bit that was stunning too. I have a St Paddy’s day 61 rolling around the drawer presently.

 

[5K Qs]

Since you asked . . .

Water Snakes

Twilight

Fall Harvest, Lava Lamp, Kryptonite

Smokey Pearl

Dead Skunk, Grits & Molasses, Blue Oyster

American Patriot

Coppertone

Blue Denim, Cracked Marble
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Nighthawk Micapearl
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Seems like acrylic either makes me hot or leaves me cold.
Jeff's Water Snakes, Smokey Pearl, and Nighthawk Micapearl all get my motor running!

- GT

 

[Jacques Mi]

How does the 06 Pemperton measure up against an 85 Bullet End? Is it much shorter?
If possible, a photo of them side-by-side would be much appreciated?

 

[bbfish]

How does the 06 Pemperton measure up against an 85 Bullet end? If possible a photo of them side-by-side would be much appreciated?

 

[Jacques Mi]

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WOW, smaller than I imagined. A wharncliffe though, is much likeable regardless its size
For those of you that a familiar with a knife of this size, for small daily tasks isn't it plenty enough?

Thanks a bunch for the upload bbfish