Lets talk GEC!

[hedd]

Some of those patterns/variants had well over a 1000 made - Cocobolo 68s (1080), Dark Brewed 83s (1028), Micarta 71s (both over 1000), Remington (2596).

Seems their plan of releasing less variants so that they could make more of a single pattern is starting to pan out for them.

I guess 700 stag 68s explains why there was so much variation. Probably had to be less picky than a 200 piece first pass at a batch of stag.

 

[aji1]

2021 Production Totals now available here.

Interesting; thanks for the heads-up. I would love to see one of those "BLADE FORUMS 861121 OILED SMOOTH WHITE BONE 44"? I don't think I ever heard a mention or saw a photo.

 

[jmgruber]

Interesting; thanks for the heads-up. I would love to see one of those "BLADE FORUMS 861121 OILED SMOOTH WHITE BONE 44"? I don't think I ever heard a mention or saw a photo.

Check the BF Barlow thread. One showed up today!

 

[Joker758]

The single digit knives, what are they for? could it be an employee making themselves 1 special knife or maybe 3,5,8? lol

 

[Jiki]

The single digit knives, what are they for? could it be an employee making themselves 1 special knife or maybe 3,5,8? lol

They are SFAs for the rendezvous. Like this 1 of 7 86 in Brazilian Cherry.

 

[tmd_87]

Looks like they made some exotic wood 71s probably for the rendezvous. Can’t wait to see those!

 

[traumkommode]

Some of those patterns/variants had well over a 1000 made - Cocobolo 68s (1080), Dark Brewed 83s (1028), Micarta 71s (both over 1000), Remington (2596).

Seems their plan of releasing less variants so that they could make more of a single pattern is starting to pan out for them.

They're doing some other things differently, too, that I don't know what/how to speak to. But even during the days when they ran 50 (25 serialed and 25 unserialed) of 7-10 different cover patterns, at best we're looking at half these production numbers.

Looks like they made some exotic wood 71s probably for the rendezvous. Can’t wait to see those!

This is very intriguing... I think this is the first time for GEC running wood slabs on a 71, no?

 

[Jiki]

Looks like they made some exotic wood 71s probably for the rendezvous. Can’t wait to see those!

5 of those (1 of each cover) were for the wounded warrior raffle at the 21 rendezvous. Who knows where the extras are? But that is always the mystery with GEC right?

 

[tmd_87]

5 of those (1 of each cover) were for the wounded warrior raffle at the 21 rendezvous. Who knows where the extras are? But that is always the mystery with GEC right?

Ahhh yea your right I forgot about those! Some other intriguing small runs on the list as well.

 

[Lander boy Matt]

I wonder if the oily creek bone in this year's totals has the ppp etch.

 

[Terdl76]

What time did Randy post? You know what happens later in the day.

It’s funny cuz it’s true!

 

[JTB_5]

They're doing some other things differently, too, that I don't know what/how to speak to. But even during the days when they ran 50 (25 serialed and 25 unserialed) of 7-10 different cover patterns, at best we're looking at half these production numbers.


This is very intriguing... I think this is the first time for GEC running wood slabs on a 71, no?

I think they made some in osage orange before.

 

[Tuna]

Possible reference to ebony and ivory in the background?

 

[bbfish]

I love

Possible reference to ebony and ivory in the background?

Beat me to it! Elephant toe in white bone and ebony covers?

 

[Tuna]

Beat me to it! Elephant toe in white bone and ebony covers?

Probably in the minority, but I'd love to see an ebony knife with the hotdog shield again.

 

[JTB_5]

What is the Elephant carrying in his trunk?

 

[JoKr]

Possible reference to ebony and ivory in the background?

you are right!

Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder perform "Ebony and Ivory"

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[r8shell]

What is the Elephant carrying in his trunk?

Hopefully, documentation of provenance for his tusks.

 

[Elgatodeacero]

the 49's might end up being the best variation......!

did i miss the garnet 49?! ahhhhh

 

[Terdl76]

Possible reference to ebony and ivory in the background?

That’s got to be a very strong clue to ebony and ivory. “B” on the hat is hopefully a reference to a yankee barlow, like Jiki guessed a while back. Papers in the elephants trunk? So…I’m really hoping we’re getting Ebony and paper ivory micarta on a 77 Yankee barlow. Sheepfoot blades are due for a return. Fingers crossed anyway.