Lets talk GEC!

[Jiki]

I sense a theme and I'm going to wager there is a donkey behind the elephant.

But there is a difference between patriotic and political. I believe GEC to be patriotic.

 

[Bluemantra]

Yankee Barlow

If this is the case lets hope for a large quantity and many variations released over many months

 

[Jiki]

If this is the case lets hope for a large quantity and many variations released over many months

Or 2500 of the same cover for $170 across the board, so everyone gets one and Mike is taken care of.

 

[mrknife]

I sense a theme and I'm going to wager there is a donkey behind the elephant.

is gec going political? its not an election year

 

[OldSoul]

I think Jiki is right. The 77 Barlow is next. So this year they started off with the 15 TC. 2022 will start off with the 77 NF.

Also note some of the patterns this year.
They seemed to have picked a pattern then ran another pattern “10” less. For instance.

83/73
15/05

Then they also flipped the numbers of the patterns three times.

83/38
86/68
94/49

So if the 88 is on the roster a 77 would show a pattern. And dare I say possibly a 99. Lol we’re all crazy aren’t we?

 

[stagmeister]

I sense a theme and I'm going to wager there is a donkey behind the elephant.

I can see your logic except the stars and stripes are already done, and the blue camel is already in the room. I think the figures behind it are patterns to follow. I think there is a digit from the Elephants foot upcoming. Still a little foggy on Uncle Sam, but a Yankee Barlow is as good a guess as any.

 

[r8shell]

is gec going political? its not an election year

Every year is an election year.

I still think we're overdue for the #14 Sheepfoot. Perhaps 2023 will start off with a Boys Knife Barlow.

 

[mrknife]

Every year is an election year.

I still think we're overdue for the #14 Sheepfoot. Perhaps 2023 will start off with a Boys Knife Barlow.

with end caps! and single blades!

 

[r8shell]

with end caps! and single blades!

I vote for bareheaded jacks all the way!

 

[PointyThings]

Uncle Sam with a B on his hat.

Bayou Jack?

B = Bone, as opposed to the acrylics

 

[JohnDF]

I still think we're overdue for the #14 Sheepfoot.

Indeed... I expected to see it by now.

 

[AnW]

A Yankee Barlow would be a heck of a way to start the new year! I'm still not sure about the elephant - I'd probably try to buy an elephant toe, but I'm not sure I'd ever carry it.

I sat out the 94s and 49s as they are just a bit too small for my liking. I intend to sit out the 88s as well since a sowbelly just doesn't appeal to me. I was thinking for a moment I might actually make it 2-3 months without being interested in a GEC drop. A 77 drop would certainly change that!

 

[stagmeister]

A Yankee Barlow would be a heck of a way to start the new year! I'm still not sure about the elephant - I'd probably try to buy an elephant toe, but I'm not sure I'd ever carry it.

I sat out the 94s and 49s as they are just a bit too small for my liking. I intend to sit out the 88s as well since a sowbelly just doesn't appeal to me. I was thinking for a moment I might actually make it 2-3 months without being interested in a GEC drop. A 77 drop would certainly change that!

I was going to sit out the 94/49's too as I felt they were too small. I only have one 14 because it's stag. I do like the 15 Boy's knife though. Even though stag is my favorite, I am a sucker for deep red handled knives, so I got a 94 Garnet.
It is small but is well executed and has a very capable blade. It's a 3 finger example, but my pinky rests nicely behind. Great W&T and mine has a strong pull and snap. I like it more than I thought I would and will make a nice discrete carry.
I will go for an 88 and an Elephant if they do one because the 88 will be unique, and the Elephant is rarely done anymore. A 77 is always a must.

 

[JTB_5]

Elephant toe pick knife with a trunk shaped lanyard.

 

[Angry Angus]

I think Jiki is right. The 77 Barlow is next. So this year they started off with the 15 TC. 2022 will start off with the 77 NF.

Also note some of the patterns this year.
They seemed to have picked a pattern then ran another pattern “10” less. For instance.

83/73
15/05

Then they also flipped the numbers of the patterns three times.

83/38
86/68
94/49

So if the 88 is on the roster a 77 would show a pattern. And dare I say possibly a 99. Lol we’re all crazy aren’t we?

Maybe they'll do a 77, then a 77?

 

[Angry Angus]

Maybe they'll do a 77, then a 77?

A left handed version. Lol.

 

[AZCoyote]

I believe the uncle Sam with the B on his hat would refer to CK upcoming reserve for the NF Garnet Bone Liberty.

 

[stagmeister]

I believe the uncle Sam with the B on his hat would refer to CK upcoming reserve for the NF Garnet Bone Liberty.

?? Not aware of that. What is that all about?

 

[rcs86]

I don’t think that’s what it is. I believe that was just Mike’s reservations for the current garnet NF that everyone is getting.

 

[Ramrodmb]

Yankee Barlow
period