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[Pàdruig]

very cool! hopefully the pulls are similar?

They are very similar. On my very subjective scale of 1-10, I put them at about a 6, very smooth on both blades and excellent snap all around. I'd say the 2017 is a bit smoother but I have used and carried it so it's broken in a bit.

 

[mrknife]

They are very similar. On my very subjective scale of 1-10, I put them at about a 6, very smooth on both blades and excellent snap all around. I'd say the 2017 is a bit smoother but I have used and carried it so it's broken in a bit.

Im glad to hear that actually especially since certain patterns have experienced some wildly different pull variations when they were rerun? reran? idk the proper term

 

[waynorth]

I was having a heck of a time trying to get some good shots. The wood on mine is quite a bit darker than yours, though I can see hints of brown in direct sunlight.

A fine piece though. Shown here with Mike's 2017 SFO on the same frame.

I can tell you like that pattern also, Dylan!!
Thanks for showing us!!

 

[black mamba]

I was fortunate to get a nice one as well, Charlie and Dylan, mine being really dark black. I have a user one of these in acrylic, so this is a safe queen.

 

[Leslie Tomville]

There is something special about the lines of a Wharncliff Trapper. One of the most attractive patterns in my opinion. It is no surprise that Tony Bose favored it. The GEC version is different but still compares favorably. They have a great source of African Blackwood and Ebony. It is usually extremely dark and buttery. My favorite handle materials.

Kudos to Mike knifeswapper . He and Charlie, waynorth , always add a master’s touch to their SFO’s that elevate them above the regular runs. Charlie, your scanner creates a special look. Even new knives look vintage.

I thought I was pretty much on the sidelines with GEC, but with the recent 39’s, 78’s, and upcoming 32’s, I am definitely back in the game. And that is without even mentioning Charlie’s Waynorth 81 which will certainly be one for the history books!

Nice pair Pàdruig . Beautiful photograph Jeff, black mamba !

 

[black mamba]

Nice Case, Greg, what is the length of their WT?

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

I’ve come to realise any knife covered in black ebony or Blackwood is stunning.

 

[black mamba]

Speaking of #81s, anybody remember this one?? A rare acrylic Northfield.

 

[pmek5]

Speaking of #81s, anybody remember this one?? A rare acrylic Northfield.

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Nice! Thanks for showing us that one.

 

[CallMeDave]

Mike Latham's Slim Wharncliff Trapper

I believe Mike described this as the "Improved Trapper."

Here's an article from about a month ago on rebuilding efforts in Sulphur and Marietta OK:

Slow recovery for tornado-hit Sulphur, Marietta businesses

Rebuilding businesses and the local economies in Sulphur and Marietta is slow going after tornadoes tore through the two south central Oklahoma communities on April 27, officials said this week.

journalrecord.com

 

[Johnnythefox]

I'm looking forward to the upcoming 81 run. Charlie's SFO looks outstanding and it has me curious if the general releases will be of a similar combination or if we might see a full Stockman this time around. I have an 81 Bull Moose and a Coon Skinner but no Abilene yet. It would be great to fill that particular void.

Where can we view these and where are they mentioned?

 

[Hoffmajo89]

Have I missed any updates or is there still no word about those sheep/lambs at the “end of the hall” pictures? They’ve been at the back of the line a while now…

 

[SteveC]

Where can we view these and where are they mentioned?

Thread 'The City Stock!!!'

Aug 5, 2024

Long a favorite pattern of mine, one I have often called a Two-Blade Stockman!! GEC has allowed me to preview it here, my new SFO!!! It will start production very soon!! It should head out to my usual dealers fairly soon, and will be a limited production!!
I have opted to call it the City Stock, and to "Brand" it after my old home town!!

Here is the back label text!!

"City Stock

Designed to serve a City lifestyle, or be appropriate for...

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[waynorth]

Charlie, your scanner creates a special look. Even new knives look vintage.

Well, it's a very old scanner, Greg!!

 

[Pàdruig]

Fine knives, Greg ( Leslie Tomville ) and Jeff ( black mamba )!

The Wharncliffe Trapper (or Improved Trapper) is a favorite pattern of mine, though I don't have many examples quite yet. The Case/Bose iteration is a bit shorter at around 3 5/8" closed (not a precise measurement) and it's certainly heavier but I love it. I'd love to find a Case/Bose Slimline Trapper but I don't see them available too often.

GEC does a remarkable job on this pattern. It's elegant, lean, and very useful.

(Please pardon the single blade in Bloodwood)

 

[JW225]

A couple more Improved Trappers…

 

[black mamba]

Oh well, as long as we're at it . . .

And Dylan, thanks for the props and the length info on the Case WT.

 

[Leslie Tomville]

Yes Jeff, black mamba , the Case/Bose Wharncliff Trapper is 3 5/8 as Dylan indicated. And I love that Acrylic Improved Trapper by the way!

You are correct Dylan, Pàdruig , l also find the Case/Bose WT to be a bit too heavy. However, the lighter weight of the Ebony scales helps to make it more comfortable to carry than the Jigged Bone version. I noticed the same thing with Charlie’s Rider by CC. The Ebony version is noticeably lighter than the Bone version. It makes a big difference in a large knife like the 86 pattern.

Beautiful set of knives JW225 !

 

[AthroughZ]

Adding mine to the fray of very nice examples! Not a huge fan of threading, so I fluted the bolsters on my dark black covers.

 

[Pàdruig]

Adding mine to the fray of very nice examples! Not a huge fan of threading, so I fluted the bolsters on my dark black covers.
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That looks fantastic! Nicely done.