Lets talk GEC!

[DaveHS]

I'm very happy with mine. There's a lot of belly in the long blade. Slim enough to pocket or get around easy, but not so slim it takes anything away in the hand. The covers and shield just sit right with me. It's a good looking knife imo.

I agree!

 

[black mamba]

Sorry, wrong thread!

 

[hairblades]

Brand new BF #91, freshly sharpened and ready to earn some patina!

 

[KentuckyBlackBird]

Excited for the new 88s—definitely my favorite pattern. The initial release offered a great mix of covers, featuring regular production, SFOs, a single SFA, and a rendezvous knife. Hoping this new run brings an abundance of fresh variations to enjoy.

Nice!!

 

[cbr1000]

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I like the contrast - bare head and not, different era of tang stamps, different pin placements, nail nicks are a bit different too, looks like the ebony blade has a bit more swedge so the nick appears smaller... very much the same knife, but very different. Thanks for sharing a nice pair of 65's.

Somewhat related, somebody a few posts back posted some of the bullet shield GEC's. GEC made a Ben Hogan bullet shield 65.

 

[DaleS]

Here’s a couple more.

 

[DaveHS]

a couple more

Yes! Thanks for sharing Dale

 

[DaleS]

My pleasure Dave.

 

[birdsbeaks]

I’m not 100% sure about the green stone (was in my grandfather’s rock collection) but Charlie, birdsbeaks and I decided a while back it is likely Green Aventurine?

Looks like Variscite!!??

Ha Ha!! I think we've had this conversation before!!??
It's a nice stone, no matter which mineral it represents!!

I can't believe it. Just the other day, I found the cropped picture of the stone which I had fed into ChatGPT and was amused that it was still floating around in my gallery.

Glad the stone is still drawing admirers!

 

[SteveC]

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[SteveC]

 

[pmek5]

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Nice one. . Been wondering if these are like the 2014 #66 Slims. I know they are a single spring. But are they as slim as the 14’s? The old slims are hard to come by.

 

[Will Power]

Nice one. . Been wondering if these are like the 2014 #66 Slims. I know they are a single spring. But are they as slim as the 14’s? The old slims are hard to come by.

Good question Tim I suspect not as the Slims have that long Clip and are svelte, but can't say for sure as I don't have one of the latest 66 models. Slims are scarce, only have one left myself a very neat Smoke Pearl Acrylic and would like to see them issued again. The latest 66 release are very decent with good range of scales but I think the inclusion of a small Sheepfoot instead of Pen secondary would've really spiced up the pattern.

Thanks, Will

 

[pmek5]

Good question Tim I suspect not as the Slims have that long Clip and are svelte, but can't say for sure as I don't have one of the latest 66 models. Slims are scarce, only have one left myself a very neat Smoke Pearl Acrylic and would like to see them issued again. The latest 66 release are very decent with good range of scales but I think the inclusion of a small Sheepfoot instead of Pen secondary would've really spiced up the pattern.

Thanks, Will

Thanks Will. Have a great week.

 

[waynorth]

Perfection!!! I just got this knife from Frank Powers, and I can't put it down!!! GEC must have put their best cutlers on it!!!
The knife is as close to perfect as they can get!! Smooth transitions and Old Man Shield!! Flat-finished handles with nice rounded bevels!! Good snaps and Half-stops!!!
Everything about this knife is wonderful - get one if you can!!! Thanks, Frank!!!
FranksClassicKnives!!!

 

[Will Power]

 

[Rhinofly]

These look really good. Not sure if anyone has posted a picture of these yet, but I’m looking forward to getting one!
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I like these a lot. The 66 is one of my favorite patterns, and this one looks awesome. With only 105 made, I was sure to snag one while I still could.

 

[Rhinofly]

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I think the ebony is the best of the run; I have one on the way.

 

[losttime]

Has anyone seen the jigged bone 66 yet? I saw the production photos but that's all.

 

[SteveC]

I think the ebony is the best of the run; I have one on the way.

I hope you get a good one !