Lets talk GEC!

[Jiki]

Just pray he has a lighter or some alcohol

Oh, I'm sure I will need a stiff drink by that point as well.

 

[Oldy]

All I would add is, that if we are to the point where the only option for the doctor to operate on me was a pocket knife. The type of tang is the least of my worries.

Ya I can see a knife sharpener being important

 

[waynorth]

While we are waiting for our Doctor's knives to show up, here is one of GEC's greatest hits!!
The Easy Pocket Congress, well named!!! Sunk Joints, Round bolsters, and 2 good blades on a single spring!! Long enough for a good grip, an ultimately usable and carryable knife!! A truly evolved pattern!!!

 

[JB in LV]

Joints oiled.

 

[black mamba]

And Charlie, you didn't even mention the tomato acrylic! Outstanding!

 

[jascolli]

I’m surprised to see multiple patterns available on the GEC store available and not selling out quickly.

 

[mac0731]

I’m surprised to see multiple patterns available on the GEC store available and not selling out quickly.

I'd have nabbed one of those 47s by now if I didn't already know that's not "my" pattern. The DIW is still tempting anyway lol.

 

[Jiki]

Did someone say Bob Weir?

 

[peanutsxx]

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Your carvings never fail to massively impress!

 

[JW225]

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That truly is mind-boggling. All kinds of goodness going on — but, the treatment of the eyes and the mouth is especially extraordinary.

 

[Alex.Y.]

While we are waiting for our Doctor's knives to show up, here is one of GEC's greatest hits!!View attachment 3119436
The Easy Pocket Congress, well named!!! Sunk Joints, Round bolsters, and 2 good blades on a single spring!! Long enough for a good grip, an ultimately usable and carryable knife!! A truly evolved pattern!!!

Indeed! Never liked a wharncliffe, nor a congress frame, but bought a dealer SFO 62 once just to try out the pattern. Became a fan of both ever since! Foolishly passed on the recent Pocket Carver... Will definitely go for one next time.

Joints oiled.

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Right thing to do! Don't forget to oil the springs, from the inside too. They will thank you, trust me.

 

[JW225]

Indeed! Never liked a wharncliffe, nor a congress frame, but bought a dealer SFO 62 once just to try out the pattern. Became a fan of both ever since! Foolishly passed on the recent Pocket Carver... Will definitely go for one next time.

I'm with you, Alex -- have become a big fan of the 62, as well.

 

[JB in LV]

Right thing to do! Don't forget to oil the springs, from the inside too. They will thank you, trust me.

Agreed on that, and 62 as well. Acorn 62.

 

[sf fanatic]

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Well done Jim!

 

[waynorth]

I'm with you, Alex -- have become a big fan of the 62, as well.

A couple of nice ones, Jim!! Both outstanding!!

Agreed on that, and 62 as well. Acorn 62.

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Another nice one, JB!!! Sweet!!!

 

[JW225]

A couple of nice ones, Jim!! Both outstanding!!

Thanks, Charlie! I know that you have had a lot of great things to say about the 62. I'm wondering how it stacks up with your Northwoods Willamette Whittler -- do you prefer one over the other?

 

[waynorth]

Thanks, Charlie! I know that you have had a lot of great things to say about the 62. I'm wondering how it stacks up with your Northwoods Willamette Whittler -- do you prefer one over the other?

They are pretty close in blades, and other features that count!!! Hard to choose!! I have carried each for months with great joy!!

 

[waynorth]

They are pretty close in blades, and other features that count!!! Hard to choose!! I have carried each for months with great joy!!

Which one??? The 62 has a slight edge for me (no pun intended ), because it has half-stops, which I prefer!! Otherwise it's a dead heat!!
JW225

 

[JW225]

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Which one??? The 62 has a slight edge for me, because it has half-stops, which I prefer!! Otherwise it's a dead heat!!
JW225

I figured it might be close!

Thanks for posting that comparison shot, Charlie.

 

[Oldy]