Lets talk GEC!

[plaidsteelwool]

some questions...

what is Texdel (TextileDelrin?)?

and what means JOHNNY ON THE SPOT?


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I'm guessing Textured Delrin- regular Delrin with texture (jigging)?

 

[DKIN]

I have a hunch now about the cover material on the Bunny Knife.

 

[JoKr]

I'm guessing Textured Delrin- regular Delrin with texture (jigging)?

Jigged Delrin, that makes sense, thnx

 

[PointyThings]

I thought "Johnny on the spot" was another term for Porta Potties?

 

[dennishy]

wow! I love the shield on this.

edit* I've barely had time to appreciate being able to get a sudbuster before realizing this is the knife I wanted instead
double edit* I spoke too soon, I thought it was a jigged bone (not that I have any experience with Delrin, I am just in a 'jigged bone phase' at the moment)

 

[tmd_87]

That’s a killer lil tool knife. Idk yet because I don’t have it in hand yet but these cattle knives look like instant classics. The 35 frame is a do it all frame…

 

[PointyThings]

Love the configuration, hate the delrin.

 

[JohnDF]

Okay, that is absolutely fantastic... reminds so much of the camp knives of old, just like my Grandpa used to carry... Job well done GEC.

 

[waynorth]

I'm guessing Textured Delrin- regular Delrin with texture (jigging)?

Bill should have purloined the name "Gum Fuddy"!! Not accurate, but more fun!!

 

[PointyThings]

Bill should have purloined the name "Gum Fuddy"!! Not accurate, but more fun!!

I love the name "Gum Fuddy"! Who came up with that?

 

[waynorth]

I thought "Johnny on the spot" was another term for Porta Potties?

It's a brand!!

 

[waynorth]

I love the name "Gum Fuddy"! Who came up with that?

Case, for a wartime black synthetic I think!!??

 

[Will Power]

On another note, talk, talk, talk GEC...I'd like to talk about them making a 3 3/8" Sleeveboard Pen Crocus one side glazed the other.

But who can talk Bill into doing it?

 

[Travman]

On another note, talk, talk, talk GEC...I'd like to talk about them making a 3 3/8" Sleeveboard Pen Crocus one side glazed the other.

But who can talk Bill into doing it?

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I would love to see GEC produce a Sleeveboard pen. They made the 09 Esquire many years ago, but I believe the knife you are proposing would be a longer and larger. It would shock everyone to see two different levels of finish on the mark and pile sides of the blades, but it would be very traditional.

 

[Will Power]

Tip Bolster or Shadow, I'm not fussy

 

[Jakeywax31]

I seem to remember mentions about the 85 crown lifter not being effective as a bottle opener. Something about the way the caplifter was designed. I have a good opportunity to pick one up but won't if the bottle opener is useless. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Paul

 

[jsdistin]

I seem to remember mentions about the 85 crown lifter not being effective as a bottle opener. Something about the way the caplifter was designed. I have a good opportunity to pick one up but won't if the bottle opener is useless. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Paul

My understanding is that the only issues were on the old Bladeforums forum knife not the newer ones. And if you see an old Bladeforums one at a decent price you get it and worry about the caplifter later (it’s fixable with a small round file) or tell me where you saw it and I’ll buy it.

 

[Nature Boy]

I seem to remember mentions about the 85 crown lifter not being effective as a bottle opener. Something about the way the caplifter was designed. I have a good opportunity to pick one up but won't if the bottle opener is useless. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Paul

Not useless. Not as efficient as the 15s, though.

 

[Jakeywax31]

My understanding is that the only issues were on the old Bladeforums forum knife not the newer ones. And if you see an old Bladeforums one at a decent price you get it and worry about the caplifter later (it’s fixable with a small round file) or tell me where you saw it and I’ll buy it.

Its not the BF Knife. Latest run of 85 crownlifters. Thanks

Not useless. Not as efficient as the 15s, though.

Good not great is what I gathered from that. Thanks

 

[JOELSM]

Not sure if this helps, but I will make an attempt. Below are photos of the GEC crown lifter styles in my collection. I would say the 85 is the least effective of the bunch. As Nature Boy mentioned, it’s not useless but it generally does take 2–3 passes to lift the cap. The new Sudbuster is probably the most robust caplifter of the bunch, but all the others perform extremely well – including the Beer and Sausage.