Lets talk GEC!

I'm not really a stag guy. I'm not fond of the thickness of the scales on many of them, and actually prefer jig bone over all else. Therefore the price of the stag compounds my general disinterest. That being said, I do appreciate the appearance of stag, and agree it looks better with the shield - except MAYBE on smaller knives.

Now regarding better steels, I would go broke even if they started using something like 154cm (I know it's not the best, but it's one of my favorites). I feel like they may not go to a different steel until they have to. Business seems good right now, so they might as well keep some tricks up their sleeves for later. Not that I'm hoping that's true, but just speculating.

As for future runs, I'm guessing we'll see more #15s of some sort due to Charlie's TC and the BF knife. I'm excited for the #66, and am getting one for my dad for Father's day (may have to wait a week or so- but it'll be worth it). I would love to see another run of #57 Gepetto whittlers or half whitts. I also wouldn't be surprised if we saw some stuff come out on the Bear Lake frame. Would love a Wharncliffe whittler in that size and shape.
 
Sabercat said:
I also wouldn't be surprised if we saw some stuff come out on the Bear Lake frame. Would love a Wharncliffe whittler in that size and shape.
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That would be awesome. I have a beat up old Camillus sleeveboard whittler that's pretty much exactly that knife except it's a clip instead of a wharnie. It's a great size. I actually think a whittler makes a little more sense on that frame than the Northwoods does. The Bear Lake, which is a really nice knife, feels a little blade-heavy to me.
 
huelsdonk said:
Thanks, Pmek, Kiteman, and Ratbert.

Perfect example, Will. What a beauty!
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Thanks very much! Also, appreciate all the likes everyone.

I was very lucky with that 83, my dealer had a few on offer and I was just fortunate to get that example before somebody else. There was another one that also had remarkable slabs so it was a difficult choice but being in Europe, dithering is no option.:eek: The pile side is different but also highly attractive and they a both thin panel stag despite being extreme in the gnarl aspect! I use this knife a lot as yes it's beautiful but also I like the size of the 83 and that it locks.

I know some people actually dislike shields on Stag, fair enough, but I'm adamant about regarding them as an embellishment and a mark of skill&patience. It would be nice if GEC were sometimes to offer a run of Stag with shields as a special and to give a bit of choice.

Regards, Will
 
Will Power said:
The pile side is different but also highly attractive and they a both thin panel stag despite being extreme in the gnarl aspect!
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That makes it nice to be thin but still have the deep texture. I assumed it was "fat-handled" when I saw how gnarly it was. Chunky stag for in hand and a slim handle in the pocket, so both have their attributes.

I can see why this knife gets a lot of use!
 
I was looking over the older runs of the 66 on the GEC site, since they'll be on the production schedule soon.

I have questions about pattern / nomenclature. Is the only difference between the 66 Calf Roper Jack and the 68 Buckaroo the fact that one is serpentine and the other equal end? Both would still be considered a Medium Stockman in modern terms, right?

The serpentine aspect of the CRJ seems slight...can anyone who has both CRJ and Buckaroo post a side by side picture. I'll do a search as well.

And are the terms "Equal-end" and Cigar" used interchangeably, or are they distinctly different patterns. I think that Supratentorial touched on this just a short time ago, but I can't find the post now.
 
rockgolfer said:
Had to dig deep in the archives for this one lol. You can see the yellow rose 66 jack above the white owl


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Thanks! The serpentine shape is apparent to me now from that angle. The slanted bolsters add to the effect.
That is a nice line-up.
 
Thanks for the comparison pic Jeff.

I almost always prefer a straight equal end frame over a serpentine frame but oddly, I prefer the 66 over the 68. They are the only patterns I can think of that when both styles are presented to me in the same size frame, I prefer the serpentine.
 
Railsplitter said:
Thanks for the comparison pic Jeff.

I almost always prefer a straight equal end frame over a serpentine frame but oddly, I prefer the 66 over the 68. They are the only patterns I can think of that when both styles are presented to me in the same size frame, I prefer the serpentine.
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I typically prefer serpentine over straight - though it's far from the primary factor when purchasing. However, slanted bolsters really make a serpentine look that much better IMO. Perhaps that's what put it over the top for you in this particular comparison.
 
Sabercat said:
I typically prefer serpentine over straight - though it's far from the primary factor when purchasing. However, slanted bolsters really make a serpentine look that much better IMO. Perhaps that's what put it over the top for you in this particular comparison.
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I can't quite put my finger on the reason but I don't think it's the slanted bolsters in my case. I have three 66's on reserve and they are all Tidioutes which won't have slanted bolsters. I'm probably the minority but I prefer straight bolsters on this pattern.
 
I was in a small knife shop today and they had a small selection of GEC's. Picked up 2 of the 15's I missed out on in 2014. The 2 blade 15 is just about the ideal size knife for me. Hope there is another run in the future of the various blade types.

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Nice find Augie!! I gotta agree, two blade 15s really hit the sweet spot size wise. The Farmboy is tops in my book. Congrats on those two, enjoy!
 
My Bocote 38 is here, but not here o_O

Been 2 days in Customs...suppose they'll get round to issuing me with a ransom-demand by about Monday...:poop:

The wait begins to gnaw...:D
 
Will Power said:
My Bocote 38 is here, but not here o_O

Been 2 days in Customs...suppose they'll get round to issuing me with a ransom-demand by about Monday...:poop:

The wait begins to gnaw...:D
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Will. I would say I understand, but I don't really. We typically get stuff in 2 or 3 days if it's within the US, Priority Mail. Actually, it amazes me. I bought a #99 from a friend on the exchange Monday (A holiday) and it will arrive tomorrow. I'm sure you have a similar internal system, but getting stuff from outside countries is always a hassle. Hang in there my friend!
 
Thanks. It's just the way customs work, they're SLOW and only in Helsinki, the local ones have been closed down. And if they notified you by text or e-mail it would speed it up but uh uh you get a letter with the bill which you pay on-line instantly then they might get round to releasing it to the P.O. for delivery.....watch that paint dry:eek::confused:
 
Will Power said:
Thanks. It's just the way customs work, they're SLOW and only in Helsinki, the local ones have been closed down. And if they notified you by text or e-mail it would speed it up but uh uh you get a letter with the bill which you pay on-line instantly then they might get round to releasing it to the P.O. for delivery.....watch that paint dry:eek::confused:
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Oh man. That really sucks when you're waiting on a knife to show up!
 
I'm with Will. You'll never convince me that going shield-less on stag covers is an improvement, except perhaps to the company's bottom line.

As noted, proper inletting of shields in stag is demonstration of the cutler's art. I think these two, set in the natural channels of the material, are superbly done.

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Augie said:
I was in a small knife shop today and they had a small selection of GEC's. Picked up 2 of the 15's I missed out on in 2014. The 2 blade 15 is just about the ideal size knife for me. Hope there is another run in the future of the various blade types.
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John that's a couple of niceuns you found there! It's a rarity to find a new 15 from that vintage at any sized dealer!:thumbsup:
 
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