Lets talk GEC!

Dadpool said:
GEC as a brand = stainless, yes, and as far as I know always 440C. Northfield, Tidioute, and Farm & Field = 1095 carbon steel.

Historically, GEC (as a company, rather than the brand) has made far fewer knives in stainless than carbon. For a "stainless hound" like me, seeing three pop up on their production schedule in a row is like Christmas in June. :)
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The only exception I have seen is in Fixed blades. They have made GEC branded, Acorn shield, 1095 knives (fixed).
 
Any thoughts as to which burnt orange jig bone this will be? I reserved one, but burnt orange jig bone seems to vary from some of the best looking covers to some I'm not a fan of at all.
 
tdkfm said:
Any thoughts as to which burnt orange jig bone this will be? I reserved one, but burnt orange jig bone seems to vary from some of the best looking covers to some I'm not a fan of at all.
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My incredibly unscientific, anecdotal observation was that, in going back through two years of burnt orange jigged bone, they didn't seem to repeat the same style across patterns. I'm probably wrong!

But I don't love all of them, including the variety on the new Navy knives, so I'm crossing my fingers for something a little lower profile.
 
Dadpool said:
My incredibly unscientific, anecdotal observation was that, in going back through two years of burnt orange jigged bone, they didn't seem to repeat the same style across patterns. I'm probably wrong!

But I don't love all of them, including the variety on the new Navy knives, so I'm crossing my fingers for something a little lower profile.
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I'm right with you. Hoping for something more like the recent camp knives or the jigging in the 92s that just came out. The straight grooves never look good to me.
 
Dadpool said:
GEC as a brand = stainless, yes, and as far as I know always 440C. Northfield, Tidioute, and Farm & Field = 1095 carbon steel.

Historically, GEC (as a company, rather than the brand) has made far fewer knives in stainless than carbon. For a "stainless hound" like me, seeing three pop up on their production schedule in a row is like Christmas in June. :)
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The first Farm & Field run of 71s was in O1 carbon tool steel, great knives they are :)
 
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hamsco said:
The only exception I have seen is in Fixed blades. They have made GEC branded, Acorn shield, 1095 knives (fixed).
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I have one in 1095 but it was an SFO. I didn't know they do a regular run in 1095 too. That's cool.
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My guess on the orange is that they're shooting for this.... although they seem to be missing on the side of almost black more often than getting it right, IMO, with the bone color lately.

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There are some GEC folders in 1095 I know the 48 Woodcock came in 440C or 1095. I also had a 72 Hoof pick in GEC that had a 1095 drop point. That said I think the overwhelming majority has been 440C. I agree that the burnt orange can look incredible or it can be way dark. I do think that the dye on bone gets rubbed away some when carried and could expose some more color. This wouldn't help a strict collector though.

The 74 Mustang sounds intriguing. I had a 74 trapper made into a single clip and I love it. I'd love to see a 74 single clip run some in the future. I think that the Mustang with a single drop point would be a lot like a mini Madison Barlow or a 71 Bullnose. The 71 is thick, the madison is a nit big for some. Both profiles are pinchable... a huge plus in my book. I might need to check this out.

74 in cocobolo with the lanyard. Notice the reciprocal frame profile of the 74 and the 47. i have found an affinity for the smoothness and durability of bone for EDC. I love bone and especially smooth bone. However, I'm afraid to test how durable it is if dropped. So far wood has held up great and if anything only acquired some dings which to me translates to character.
 
i have found an affinity for the smoothness and durability of bone for EDC. I love bone and especially smooth bone. However, I'm afraid to test how durable it is if dropped. So far wood has held up great and if anything only acquired some dings which to me translates to character.
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Just the other day I was idly playing with a bone handled knife during a phone call when I dropped it on the hardwood floor from about 3ft, right onto the bone scale. After much close examination, I've determined that it was completely unharmed by the fall. Of course I wouldn't want try that again.
 
BearBug said:
There are some GEC folders in 1095 I know the 48 Woodcock came in 440C or 1095. I also had a 72 Hoof pick in GEC that had a 1095 drop point. That said I think the overwhelming majority has been 440C. I agree that the burnt orange can look incredible or it can be way dark. I do think that the dye on bone gets rubbed away some when carried and could expose some more color. This wouldn't help a strict collector though.
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After a quick check, you are correct on both the #48 Woodcock and the #72 Hoof pick were both offered in 1095 with an acorn shield under GEC branding ! Good call !!
 
First gec I bought was rust red jig bone 68 white owl . Dropped it soon afterwards from about 3' and crack appeared at center pin near spring . I've dropped others from the same distance without any problems . Angle it lands on floor probably makes a difference . Wood absorbs shock better in my opinion .
 
Drawing of the 74... I was hoping the drop point would be like a 73's. Looks like I won't be disappointed!

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The change tin is almost full but must hang out a while longer it seems.:rolleyes:
 
BearBug said:
Notice the reciprocal frame profile of the 74 and the 47.
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I noticed this too! In fact, what sealed the deal on reserving a 74 was holding my 47 backwards and really liking how it felt.

Looking at the preview, it looks even more like a "backwards 47" than I thought it would. Imagine the back of the 47 blade being sharp, and it's not too far off. ;)

Based on the production shots, it appears the 15 Boy's Knife will be a barehead.
 
Looks as if the bone color and jogging will be the same as the Navy knives that were just released. I thought the Navy knives came out nice.



The Old Barn Chestnut is looking pretty nice. I like all the variation on those pictured so far.



Elk is looking good as well.

 
:/ been holding out for a stainless GEC for a while, but between the jigging, the horse blade etch, and the 73 looking drop point, I may cancel my reservation. Seems silly to do though. Maybe just handle and trade it I guess. I really hope this stainless trend sticks around.
 
A little Flitz and that etch will be gone. I too prefer a bull nose 71 style drop point. That said I always felt that a 73 with the scallops would look better with a clip blade, or trimmed away nice and smooth like the 74 for a drop point. The size and thinness of a 74 single are great for the pocket. I hope these have a lanyard tube. Great for retrieval. It 'll be neat to see this in carbon.
 
Those 15's didn't last long enough for the water to get hot...I've been looking forward to a stainless version.
 
JB in SC said:
Those 15's didn't last long enough for the water to get hot...I've been looking forward to a stainless version.
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When you say 15 are you talking about the navy knife or was their some other 15 that came out that was gone so fast I didn't even see it?

Just wondering because I've seen a couple people say the same thing as you but I'm also seeing a ton of the navy knives in stock.
 
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