Lets talk GEC!

[OldSoul]

Only have one. But it’s a good one

https://imgur.com/a/VqWgPzL

 

[untytled]

I could probably carry a 66 everyday and be content.

 

[Pàdruig]

It wouldn't break my heart of they did a 66 jack again - I only have a couple of the Stockmans.

 

[Modoc ED]

It wouldn't break my heart of they did a 66 jack again - I only have a couple of the Stockmans.

A common complaint about the #66s from GEC's last run of them was that the pull was light - 4 to weak 5.

 

[JohnDF]

A common complaint about the #66s from GEC's last run of them was that the pull was light - 4 to weak 5.

The secondary blades were more like a 2 or 3 with no snap... I ended up selling four of them because of that issue.

 

[Jiki]

A common complaint about the #66s from GEC's last run of them was that the pull was light - 4 to weak 5.

This is part of the problem as to why it took me too long to appreciate my knife. I listened to the herd instead of making my own evaluation. IMO that complaint is overblown and overrated. The pulls are nice and smooth as a cam tang should be. The spring does exactly what it is tasked to do, keep the blade open and or closed. I have not had an issue at all with this.

 

[JohnDF]

This is part of the problem as to why it took me too long to appreciate my knife. I listened to the herd instead of making my own evaluation. IMO that complaint is overblown and overrated. The pulls are nice and smooth as a cam tang should be. The spring does exactly what it is tasked to do, keep the blade open and or closed. I have not had an issue at all with this.

I agree, and if the knife's action wasn't such a priority with me I could have overlooked it too.
Not to mention that the people that bought them from me were very pleased with the knives, which makes me happy.

 

[Modoc ED]

This is part of the problem as to why it took me too long to appreciate my knife. I listened to the herd instead of making my own evaluation. IMO that complaint is overblown and overrated. The pulls are nice and smooth as a cam tang should be. The spring does exactly what it is tasked to do, keep the blade open and or closed. I have not had an issue at all with this.

You got a god one - some got a weak one. That's how GEC rolls. Some good or great - others duds.

 

[Jiki]

I could have overlooked it too.

This implies I have overlooked this. I have not. I like the action on my 66. There is no requirement that you do as well.

 

[Jiki]

You got a god one - some got a weak one. That's how GEC rolls. Some good or great - others duds.

I think we just have different tastes.

 

[waynorth]

I love the #66, Jack, Moose or Stockman; but they have to be Snappy!!

 

[stagmeister]

The secondary blades were more like a 2 or 3 with no snap... I ended up selling four of them because of that issue.

Mine was the same. I don't mind light pulls on some knives, but I had to push the spey shut.

 

[Modoc ED]

The Calf Ropers from 2017 weren't so snappy. Just saying - not complaining. I unloaded mine from 2017 with full disclosure to the recipients. My Calf Ropers from 2011 have very nice, snappy, walk and talk, in the range of 6 - 7 .

 

[JTB_5]

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I could probably carry a 66 everyday and be content.

Show off.

I would love to see a 66 harness Jack run!

 

[waynorth]

The Calf Ropers from 2017 weren't so snappy. Just saying - not complaining. I unloaded mine from 2017 with full disclosure to the recipients. My Calf Ropers from 2011 have very nice, snappy, walk and talk, in the range of 6 - 7 .

I lucked out on my 2017 model - I remember a lot of disgruntlement though!!

 

[tmd_87]

Alright! My favorite GEC pattern... I like the Jacks the most.

That harness Jack is outstanding!!! Wish GEC would make more knives with punches. Such a useful tool.

 

[OldSoul]

My 17’ calf roper has pretty good snap imo.

 

[JohnDF]

This implies I have overlooked this

That's not what I meant.

That harness Jack is outstanding!!! Wish GEC would make more knives with punches. Such a useful tool.

Thank you, Taylor.
I count myself lucky to have this one.

 

[Danny C]

Off to another topic ... I was curious about the 36 India jigged bone variant. I assumed they called it that because of the unique cut pattern so I sent GEC an email. Joan quickly responded they sourced it from India.

 

[stagmeister]

Off to another topic ... I was curious about the 36 India jigged bone variant. I assumed they called it that because of the unique cut pattern so I sent GEC an email. Joan quickly responded they sourced it from India.

Yes, that and the 36 smooth ivory bone was sourced from India.