Lets talk GEC!

[Pàdruig]

No problem. If old M&G catalogs are any indication, it’ll be a 3 spring Knife all opening from the same end.

Not everyone is pumped about it, but I’ve got a 99.9% chance of buying one.

Wow, that will make for quite a hefty knife. I suppose if I was more of a "collector" versus a "user", I would probably be more interested in the M&G, but judging by their past SFOs, it will be quite expensive and I would probably never use it due to their quality etch and collectors value afterwards.

I will certainly look forward to seeing it after it is produced though, I figure it will be a rather stunning knife.

 

[Duper]

For anyone who is curious and doesn't have experience with a 78, here's a good article that compares it to the 77 (technically, it's an article about the Yankee Jack and features the American Jack for comparison, but who cares ): http://tsakblog.com/tag/77-yankee-jack/

Thanks for the link. Interesting differences on the springs and the blades.

,,,Mike in Canada

 

[traumkommode]

My Ebony Churchill is here!!!! Something seems a little different though.

I just want to state that the Northfield 78s have a pull that will lend their blades nicely to this kind of clip point modification; and that I fully intend to perform such a modification, probably on several.

 

[BigBiscuit]

I just want to state that the Northfield 78s have a pull that will lend their blades nicely to this kind of clip point modification; and that I fully intend to perform such a modification, probably on several.

Funny you say that. I've already had conversations with other forum members regarding the 78's spear to clip mod.

 

[cbr1000]

The long pull is interesting. It appears open to the swedge. I like it... seems easier to get the gunk out compared to the usual closed long pulls that GEC uses.

 

[Jak3]

I really like my single blade 77 in smooth autumn bone.

I really like it too! How would you compare it to a TC? How does it compare to a #78 (if you have one)
I'd love to have a #77 but I'm thinking the #78 is a close as I can get for now.
Sweet knife!!!!!!!! Orange is my most favorite color.
Thanks

 

[traumkommode]

Funny you say that. I've already had conversations with other forum members regarding the 78's spear to clip mod.

I'm a little surprised no one has done that to the single blade 54 DLT SFO. I know a lot of people like spear blades, but that knife is kinda ideal for it.

 

[Titan]

I just came from the post office and unboxed this #13 Tidioute Whittler Rust Red Jigged Bone that @blademan 13 gifted to me! This is my first GEC and I'm amazed by the higher level of quality this knife has. What a beauty! It took more than a month to reach me and I had to regularly ask our local post office here in the Philippines. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity, Jamie!

 

[supratentorial]

Very nice gift, Titan and Jamie

 

[Titan]

Very nice gift, Titan and Jamie

Indeed, what a beauty!

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

Awesome, T Titan thatw as very nice of @blademan 13

I was not excited about the 13 Whittler when it was announced, despite my love for splitbacks. Once I got one in my hand, though, I never let it go.

 

[Titan]

Awesome, T Titan thatw as very nice of @blademan 13

I was not excited about the 13 Whittler when it was announced, despite my love for splitbacks. Once I got one in my hand, though, I never let it go.

I actually like how slim it is for a 3-blade knife, as slim as my single-blade Case Carhartt Wharncliffe. And I'm a big fan of red bone on a slipjoint

 

[Sabercat]

Hmm....wonder what this mystery could be....

Actually, I'm just curious which model it will be on. Assuming the #81...

It could be a #35 I guess though too, or I suppose a Jigged Yellow Rose (the TBD Northfield #81)

 

[Matt Bernier]

Hmm....wonder what this mystery could be....
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Actually, I'm just curious which model it will be on. Assuming the #81...

It could be a #35 I guess though too, or I suppose a Jigged Yellow Rose (the TBD Northfield #81)

I want to know what that Jigged Bone will be SO BADLY. My virtue of patience is getting muscle cramps from being exercised.

 

[Duper]

The GEC site production schedule says it is an 81, unless I issed something.

,,,Mike in Canada

 

[Sabercat]

The GEC site production schedule says it is an 81, unless I issed something.

,,,Mike in Canada

I imagine it will be too. But since they don't have yellow rose as an option for the 81s yet, I thought I'd speculate.

Either way, I'll be out - as the moose is one of those popular patterns that don't do much for me. Looking forward to seeing all of the photos here though!

 

[Duper]

The GEC site production schedule says it is an 81, unless I issed something.

,,,Mike in Canada

Ya know it just hit me as funny that when I typed the word "missed" I missed the "m". Now that was pretty umb of me!

,,,Mike in Canada

 

[4thpoint]

Was there ever a jigged Yellow Rose? That would be super cool.

 

[Railsplitter]

Was there ever a jigged Yellow Rose? That would be super cool.

Yes, there were a few. Here's one example:

 

[Sabercat]

Yes, there were a few. Here's one example:

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I know I'm in the minority with this, but I think the jigged yellow rose is nicer than the smooth, but I feel that way about every bone handle.

With that said, I'm hoping to get my first Yellow rose with a #35, so perhaps I'll change my mind when I see it in person.