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[Oldy]

I've found some anecdotal evidence that the blades on Moose-patterned knives were described as being arranged in "muskrat fashion" - one on each end.

I'm no Bernie Levine, but that makes me believe that muskrat came first. Competing theories?

There was just a 54 moose stag for sale(wish I got it)that had opposite end clips,were my 54 moose has clip and spear.but I'm thinking muskrat came first as well with the blades well defined and the moose not so much.

 

[JB in LV]

good to hear not all of these came out funky

Yes, thank you, Mr. K. When I bought it, and also as I started in on it, I was thinking to myself, "this one's good". I did put the snap into the secondary blade (which you perhaps would make a non-issue, can't snap what's not there).

I'd been hearing it more recently, reading and watching YouTube videos. My sample size is one knife, so what do I know. But that being said, my standard for GEC is never just drop it in the pocket. A little work is mandatory part of the task of ownership and the improvement is always clear to see.

 

[mrknife]

Yes, thank you, Mr. K. When I bought it, and also as I started in on it, I was thinking to myself, "this one's good". I did put the snap into the secondary blade (which you perhaps would make a non-issue, can't snap what's not there).

I'd been hearing it more recently, reading and watching YouTube videos. My sample size is one knife, so what do I know. But that being said, my standard for GEC is never just drop it in the pocket. A little work is mandatory part of the task of ownership and the improvement is always clear to see.

im with ya there, sometimes from a collectors perspective, we open, we unwrap, and then drop back into the tube. Its difficult to gauge the knife from such a limited interaction when trying to preserve its mint condition status. It was a very controversial run too, seeing as how many people were so quick to take pictures and dump it back into the market to capitalize on the hype and fomo. Im expecting to see some deletes and recovers in the long run. Now that, always changes the action.

 

[Oldy]

Yes, thank you, Mr. K. When I bought it, and also as I started in on it, I was thinking to myself, "this one's good". I did put the snap into the secondary blade (which you perhaps would make a non-issue, can't snap what's not there).

I'd been hearing it more recently, reading and watching YouTube videos. My sample size is one knife, so what do I know. But that being said, my standard for GEC is never just drop it in the pocket. A little work is mandatory part of the task of ownership and the improvement is always clear to see.

I have the ebony 77 as well as gunstock jack's sfo and both are maybe a 5 but snap open and closed,as much as I like a stiff pull I also like an alternative that is easier on the arthritis etc.the barlow blueberry is lighter at a 4 but with good snap.they are all stiffer than my 66,81,latest 15's,68,35 and a few others that I have no issue with,as resident carver Jiki likes to say they cut the same.

 

[speiserjc]

Pardon the crude picture. Flushing every new GEC w mineral oil is a must for me (new rag and that isn't all I got out of it because I needed a thin wooden coffee stirrer to get into the narrow well). This 77 Yankee Jack was great out of the tube, better still now. Love it. Edges later this weekend.

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I had to spray WD-40 down my new 77s w/ the little red tube a couple times to get all the gunk out. Turned them into totally different knives though when it was all said and done. (I'm also a fan of the yellow Costco rags lol)

 

[speiserjc]

Had these show up in the mail today. I think renaissance wax did an outstanding job of shining up the knives.

 

[speiserjc]

I've found some anecdotal evidence that the blades on Moose-patterned knives were described as being arranged in "muskrat fashion" - one on each end.

I'm no Bernie Levine, but that makes me believe that muskrat came first. Competing theories?

I would agree muskrat was first and is a more "technical" term for the pattern (used to skin muskrats). I heard that the 53/54s referred to as "moose" are just because the blades look like moose antlers when they're open half way.

Google AI says moose was first though so who really knows lol.

 

[speiserjc]

I never got around to figuring out how to reserve a spot at the rendezvous picnic and the 6th has passed by... but just out of curiousity, how is it done? Does everyone have to call and order a seat over the phone??? I didn't see any listing of how to go about it on GEC's blog page.

 

[Wharn]

I never got around to figuring out how to reserve a spot at the rendezvous picnic and the 6th has passed by... but just out of curiousity, how is it done? Does everyone have to call and order a seat over the phone??? I didn't see any listing of how to go about it on GEC's blog page.

Maybe try to call or email them

 

[birdsbeaks]

I would agree muskrat was first and is a more "technical" term for the pattern (used to skin muskrats). I heard that the 53/54s referred to as "moose" are just because the blades look like moose antlers when they're open half way.

Google AI says moose was first though so who really knows lol.

Google AI also told me that Queen never manufactured Winchester knives...

Google has some work to do.

 

[#23]

I never got around to figuring out how to reserve a spot at the rendezvous picnic and the 6th has passed by... but just out of curiousity, how is it done? Does everyone have to call and order a seat over the phone??? I didn't see any listing of how to go about it on GEC's blog page.

I emailed them and Joan Mae replied and requested that I call to pay for the tickets via credit card. Last year too many people asked to be put on the list and pay at the Rendezvous but never showed up, resulting in too much left over food that still had to be paid for. It may be worth calling and asking if you could still buy a ticket.

 

[jmgruber]

For a discrepancy or clarification in the production totals should one email GEC? Thanks

 

[jmh33]

 

[Alex.Y.]

For a discrepancy or clarification in the production totals should one email GEC? Thanks

I'd think so, sure. It never hurts to ask. Besides, they are very nice people.

 

[mrknife]

For a discrepancy or clarification in the production totals should one email GEC? Thanks

Joan Mae Howard is likely the person thats gonna answer your email, they might be a little busy cleaning up after rendezbous

 

[waynorth]

Joan Mae Howard is likely the person that's gonna answer your email; they might be a little busy cleaning up after Rendezvous!!

She's always gotten back to me eventually!!

 

[Alex.Y.]

Just saw the new schedule with #35 Moose, checked the pics...

...and remembered about my White Owl of the same bone style and color. I took it out to tote and was I astonished to find it discolored heavily! Here's pictures of then:

and now:

I only carried it a couple of times, in a leather slip. Could it be that chemicals in leather caused the discoloration? Though I don't understand why it happened also in the depth of the jigging grooves. They definitely weren't in contact with anything physically...

 

[dovidola]

Check the just-amended Schedule Alex.Y.

It would appear Bill agrees with you!

 

[Alex.Y.]

Check the just-amended Schedule Alex.Y.

It would appear Bill agrees with you!

Yep. Wonder if dye on new 35s will fade just like on 68s. I was pondering and remembered that I carried many other bone-handled knives in exact same slip and none showed any discoloration, except for the 68, so shouldn't be the leather. Unstable paint itself?

 

[untytled]

I don't think it was your leather slip either. This was my owl straight pocket carried from November to February when I first got it and was amazed at how quickly the color faded. I carried an older bone spear owl that aged much better in terms of color.