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Given that it is an election year it would seem appropriate for GEC to make a run of Jack(ass) knives with the donkey shields and Elephant Toenails with an elephant shield.

Old Hunter said:
GEC has really been a nice addition to the Buck and Case lines for me. I don't own that many GEC products, about ten, with most being SFO's; this Ole Jack being a regular EDC for me and one I simply enjoy looking at as well as using. I'm grateful for the combined efforts of the folks behind the SFO's for their imagination in bringing old classic ideas to GEC, and to GEC for building and offering them for sale - even though I have had to chase a few. OH

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MerryMadMonk said:
Here's a mix of SFO and Regular Production. IMHO, an experienced knife collector, new to Great Eastern Cutlery, would be very hard-pressed to know the difference...
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BTW, you look good in Gold, GaiusJulius![emoji106]:thumbup:
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I've seen the Tortoise Shell Acrylic 71s a couple times, but never heard about them during production. Were they an sfo?
 
I think they were an SFO. The dealer is no longer a paid dealer here so I don't want to mention the name.
 
rye_a said:
Given that it is an election year it would seem appropriate for GEC to make a run of Jack(ass) knives with the donkey shields and Elephant Toenails with an elephant shield.
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I can say I wouldn't buy either one of those, but I sure would like to see another run of the 76 pattern!
 
I suppose I should have made it more clear that I was being tongue in cheek about the shields :D
 
Thanks for the compliments gents. I love the Ole Jack shield - fond rememberance of watching Francis the Talking Army Mule and not so fond memories of priming tobacco behind one onery old mule! OH
 
I was thinking of ordering a Coyote in either the red sangria bone or the green micarta. Is a Coyote basically a Case Peanut with a single blade? Is micarta a nice handle material? It is less expensive.

,,,Mike in Canada
 
Can't comment on the Coyote specifically, but Micarta makes a good handle material. It's strong and lightweight, really durable, not gonna chip, crack, or warp on you unless you're doing really crazy things to your knife, and it ages and wears nicely, and can be easily sanded fresh again should extended use necessitate it. It seems more elegant and classy than delrin or some of the other synthetics, too. I'd say Micarta is probably the best handle material for a knife you expect to really carry and use a lot, and GEC's is good stuff.
 
No doubt, Micarta is extremely durable and strong, but I personally think that on a pocket knife, bone and most other materials will work just fine and are more than durable enough for daily use. A knife like the Coyote is so small, how hard can you really beat on it? Unless of course, you leave it outside in the elements or just don't take care of your stuff and that's a whole different ballgame.

I would get what's most appealing all around and not even worry about it breaking. These kinds of knives have been around for a really long time and bone, wood and ivory have been used as handles pretty much from the start. If they weren't durable, they wouldn't still be used. Just my 2 cents.
 
Definitely. IMHO, the blackwood Coyote is the pick of the litter. Every time I see a picture I have to restrain myself from reaching for my wallet.
 
Thanks all. I went with a Coyote in OD green Micarta from one of the online dealers listed on the GEC site. It is in the mail on its way to me in Canada. If I like this one I am sure there will be more in my future.

,,,Mike in Canada
 
Why no Tidioute version of the 98 Camp Knife, I wonder? I was looking forward to some hotdog shields on these!
 
The latest news on the upcoming release of the NAVY knife in 440c got me thinking. For a good part of Naval history the standard working uniform aboard a ship was blue denim dungarees. I know there is no info on specific handle materials, only base materials but I couldn't help but think that blue denim micarta would bring another twist of tradition and history to a pattern brought back to life from WW1. I know the originals were in jigged bone and I think Charlie hit the nail on the head with the SFO re creation. The rope on the bolster and bail really brought the knife togethor and the jigging was spot on from some old photos I've seen. Since these will be a standard run and we can't get the extra details a handle material that is directly linked to the NAVY would be a pretty sweet option and I would definitely be interested.
 
Really liking the looks of this 14 pattern that is coming up. I had to go with the ebony single blade. Nice and simple.
 
The #79 Workhorse is a beautiful knife. It was my first choice of all the GEC patterns. I bought two. Bought the Northfield model in African blackwood then I snatched up a Tidioute in smooth white bone numbered 23 of 25. Both are flawless and the nicest looking knives I have ever owned. If you see a #79 around don't hesitate my friend! You'll love it.
 
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