Lets talk GEC!

supratentorial · Dec 21, 2016

That's a beauty Buzz :thumbup:

TheApostleP, The sketches from GEC would make a good post. I'm not sure if GEC even has them up for their own run. People are asking about the full flat grinds and swedges.

Ratbert · Dec 21, 2016

Really intrigued by the jigging on the DLT SFO...plunked down my deposit, as these look sweet. Nice color on the dye as well, and I have always been a fan of a drop-point blade.

Does anyone know if this jigging pattern has been used by GEC before? What would you call it? Someone said "basket weave", which seems appropriate.

BigBiscuit · Dec 21, 2016

Ratbert, I think that's generally referred to as horse cut jigging.

TheApostleP · Dec 22, 2016

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AlwaysTomboy · Dec 22, 2016

draggat said:
That autumn bone looks great doesn't it?!

It does. & Oh man. That orange camel bone. That's going to look awesome with the oak leaf shield.

supratentorial said:
There's a good description from Kerry: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/503503-A-Brief-Study-On-Swedges

Seconding the thanks for the info on swedges. :thumbup:

Cscholl17 · Dec 22, 2016

Got my first TC clip point. Two in my collection of "Charlows" so far. Pictures will come on Saturday when it arrives.

Will Power · Dec 22, 2016

BigBiscuit said:
Ratbert, I think that's generally referred to as horse cut jigging.

I agree Bob, if I'm looking at the same SFO that GEC termed Autumn Leaf, it looks like this Acorn shield fixed I have. The colour is of course different but the jigging is the same. I like that SFO, has plenty of lighter patches for contrast, the Oakleaf mates very well with this bone too.

Thanks, Will

Ramrodmb · Dec 22, 2016

I wish GEC would announce the color of the smooth bone for the DLT 74. Got one reserved along with the snakewood. Both the other 74s look great so far!

Txjohn · Dec 22, 2016

^^^ dealer has it listed as smooth oiled bone

Ramrodmb · Dec 22, 2016

Txjohn said:
^^^ dealer has it listed as smooth oiled bone

:thumbup: thanks!

AusLoX · Dec 22, 2016

TheApostleP said:
The sketches I have are the ones in the video. They were very preliminary (August), when GEC had just decided to run 74's with a muskrat clip, single blade. They were quite generic and would represent a FFG Tidioute with a drawn swage. I don't know if Northfields other than my SFO will use the same swage as my marked up drawing, or whether they'll be drawn, or cut swages that begin before the clip.

If anyone has talked with Jason at DLT, maybe they could shed some light.

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Hey Rob is DLT doing the muskrat clip? I thought they were doing drop points and collector knives was doing the muskrats. I was able to pick one of each including your SFO so I'll post a comparison pic once all received.

TheApostleP · Dec 22, 2016

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Ratbert · Dec 22, 2016

BigBiscuit said:
Ratbert, I think that's generally referred to as horse cut jigging.

Will Power said:
I agree Bob, if I'm looking at the same SFO that GEC termed Autumn Leaf, it looks like this Acorn shield fixed I have. The colour is of course different but the jigging is the same. I like that SFO, has plenty of lighter patches for contrast, the Oakleaf mates very well with this bone too.

Thanks, BigBiscuit & Will Power. I couldn't find any reference to it on a preliminary google search and couldn't find any other pics online.

I never really thought much about a jigging pattern, just, "Oh, that's a cool looking knife." Especially the historical significance of a pattern. I knew that I liked random patterns more and those that looked like they were done by hand, but never gave it a thought beyond that.

Researching and looking into different patterns adds a whole new layer to traditional knives that I never considered before. I'm excited about delving into this!

(Is this why people think we're nuts?)

TheApostleP · Dec 22, 2016

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TheApostleP · Dec 22, 2016

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AusLoX · Dec 22, 2016

TheApostleP said:
Further clarification: I Talked with Mike today. The other #74 clips are indeed just regular production. Although he has an early reserve for them, they are not an SFO.

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Ah ok. Makes sense. I'm stoked for all variations.

bj264 · Dec 22, 2016

What is the difference between a 74 and a 73?

Old Engineer · Dec 22, 2016

A 73 is 3 & 3/4 " long and a 74 is 3 & 7/8 " long
On the blade opening side of the handle the 73 has a hump in the sweep area and the 74 does not .

Harry

bj264 · Dec 22, 2016

Thank you! I really want a single blade 73 and I thought the the 74 look real close.

Old Engineer · Dec 22, 2016

bj264 said:
Thank you! I really want a single blade 73 and I thought the the 74 look real close.

I really do not think you can not go wrong on getting the 74 if you like the 73 . I personally really like the 72's , 73's , 74's , and 83's . All have the very comfortable feel in the hand for me.

Edit : I have some of each of them and my favorite is the 73 in Stag . Maybe these pictures will help some .

Harry