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The 12s seemed to sit on the shelf for a long time. One of my favorite patterns, though.
 
btb01 said:
I'd have to agree with you, I think the Ebony is the best of this run (although I am partial to Ebony in general). I liked the corset shield on Rob's Ebony SFO a little more, but I'm really happy with this one.

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I unboxed my ebony tidioute this morning. It is the first GEC i've gotten from factory hair shaving sharp. It is a spectacular effort and example of GEC quality. Excited for the green spring i ordered. Going to be a tough call deciding which one to keep.
 
One thing to bear in mind about the allegedly less popular models is that in its early years GEC launched a lot of models and the company was still probably obscure. Now with many more people being aware of GEC and its quality, these lesser seen patterns could be yet popular second time round.

That said, that fiddly little Lady's Leg and the other side of the medal, that bloated bulbous thing with a saw...:eek::barf:.won't likely ever get popular unless under the influence of alcohol....:D:D
 
knifeswapper said:
16, 64, 81 would all surprise me if they ran again in the same configuration as they did before.
12, 26, 28, 33, 36, 57, 63, 65, 66, 68, 89, 98 were all slow but found admirers eventually.
But they could change the config just a bit and they could any one of them be the rave.
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I definitely could be wrong, and usually am, but I feel it's possible that some of these patterns could have been slower just because GEC was still taking off, and similar models by Case were more readily available and cheaper - for some of those listed anyway.

Now that GEC is very well established and it's quality is renowned, I think some of those would do extremely well.

Basically, I agree with you Mike, just putting my take on why some great patterns didn't take off. I for one am pretty happy the 66 and 89 (clip) took awhile.
 
The #81 Muskrats I can see being slow. To me, and I admit I'm definitely not very knowledgeable or much of a collector, but my thought was why would I want two of the same blade (I do understand it's so you can keep one sharp and such, but it still is not something I'd prefer). However, I'm surprised if the #81 Stockmans didn't sell well. What a beautiful knife and configuration. The sheepfoot sat so low. I wish I still had mine in Indian Paintbrush, that was one of GEC's best colors ever IMHO.
 
I think it'd be a real shame if GEC didn't make anymore #64 swingguards. Mine has the best lockup I've seen from GEC and I mean all around. The blade locks in solidly and even guard has barely any play. The blade is long and lean, it has very similar lines to the mako but the handles lack the pokey bits that made me avoid the #63. I know there's a huge backlash against "mallninja knives", and yes this might make your friends down at the sewing circle clutch their pearls but gosh darn it, not everything about traditionals has to be PG. Add to all that the intricate lockup of two moving pieces and you have one of the more impressive knives ever released by GEC. Oh, and just look at that flinty green bone...
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I would like to see another run of 81s.... big clip, but a slightly different shape...... maybe more like an old Schrade OT.
 
Dr-Mabuse said:
I think it'd be a real shame if GEC didn't make anymore #64 swingguards. Mine has the best lockup I've seen from GEC and I mean all around. The blade locks in solidly and even guard has barely any play. The blade is long and lean, it has very similar lines to the mako but the handles lack the pokey bits that made me avoid the #63. I know there's a huge backlash against "mallninja knives", and yes this might make your friends down at the sewing circle clutch their pearls but gosh darn it, not everything about traditionals has to be PG. Add to all that the intricate lockup of two moving pieces and you have one of the more impressive knives ever released by GEC. Oh, and just look at that flinty green bone...
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I agree with you on all points and I must add, that is some fine looking green bone there!

Both 64's I have are the only GEC lockbacks I have that don't have any vertical blade play, including the recent run of 72's. If I recall correctly, the acrylic swing guards did not sit on shelves very long and I can't say I've seen many come up on the secondary market either.

I'd love to see them run this pattern with a spear blade.



What I'd REALLY like to see from GEC are some of those autos that they made for Schrade several years back. I've seen a few floating around and man, are they nice.
 
I'd really like to know this too. Anyone have any pics comparing burgundy and maroon?


rbeggs said:
Just noticed gec has updated their production schedule for the #71 Bullnose and have included a Burgundy linen micarta. Does anyone know how that might compare to their maroon micarta?

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Does anyone have much experience with the 68 Buckaroo Stockman? I love stockmans (stockmen?) and have managed to try out most of GECs patterns. The two that have eluded me are the 81 and the 68. I'll definitely take everyone's word for it that the 81 is a great knife and will continue to search for one. I've just been curious about the 68 in the two spring stockman setup. Seems like it'd be a great size.
 
Dr-Mabuse said:
I think it'd be a real shame if GEC didn't make anymore #64 swingguards. Mine has the best lockup I've seen from GEC and I mean all around. The blade locks in solidly and even guard has barely any play. The blade is long and lean, it has very similar lines to the mako but the handles lack the pokey bits that made me avoid the #63. I know there's a huge backlash against "mallninja knives", and yes this might make your friends down at the sewing circle clutch their pearls but gosh darn it, not everything about traditionals has to be PG. Add to all that the intricate lockup of two moving pieces and you have one of the more impressive knives ever released by GEC. Oh, and just look at that flinty green bone...
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I totally agree! I've been envious of the Rendezvous Swing Guard since seeing it. Beautiful blue bone also.

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LastRodeo said:
I have a #68, also a great one. Do you have a 66 stockman? They are very similar.
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Thanks, that's helpful to know. I do have a 66 Stockman in Cocobolo and like it a lot. I love the 66. The jack is great too. Don't have a Bullwinkle yet, but it's on the list.
 
Beautiful 64s, Dr and Steve!

draggat said:
What I'd REALLY like to see from GEC are some of those autos that they made for Schrade several years back. I've seen a few floating around and man, are they nice.
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Oh sweet baby Bill Howard, please make this happen! :cool: :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
jrawk said:
I unboxed my ebony tidioute this morning. It is the first GEC i've gotten from factory hair shaving sharp. It is a spectacular effort and example of GEC quality. Excited for the green spring i ordered. Going to be a tough call deciding which one to keep.
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I feel like most of the more recent GEC knives I've purchased have had much better factory edges than they used to. That said, I still sharpen them myself before I carry them. :rolleyes:
 
btb01 said:
I feel like most of the more recent GEC knives I've purchased have had much better factory edges than they used to. That said, I still sharpen them myself before I carry them. :rolleyes:
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Agreed on both statements! I usually oil the joints and work them a little to clean any debris out and noticed they seem to be cleaner in that regard too, lately.
 
huelsdonk said:
Thanks, that's helpful to know. I do have a 66 Stockman in Cocobolo and like it a lot. I love the 66. The jack is great too. Don't have a Bullwinkle yet, but it's on the list.
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I actually like the clip blade on the 68 better than the 66, but I carry the 66 because I bought it used and the 68 I have is NIT.
 
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