Lets talk GEC!

[knifeswapper]

A handful with a lanyard tube - bingo!!

 

[LastRodeo]

Is there a stainless version?

 

[filovirus]

I would definitely go for a stainless version, although it doesn't seem likely right now.

 

[4thpoint]

Yes! ... I'm glad they are doing runs on larger knives. 4.25" is a nice size.
I hope some 23's come out next year too.

 

[Travman]

The blade looks taller than the ones I have seen on 42’s. What do you think?



versus 42

 

[LastRodeo]

That doesn’t look like a #42 to me. The #42 has a swell at the center pin.

 

[black mamba]

I'm not a fan of the Northfield nail nick inside the swedge, would much prefer the long pull behind the swedge. Still, if they make it in 440C, I'd get at least one.

And Travman's picture with the green bone is a #74.

 

[traumkommode]

The blade looks taller than the ones I have seen on 42’s. What do you think?

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That doesn’t look like a #42 to me.

I agree, pretty sure that green jigged bone is a 74 Stallion. Here is a 42:

 

[traumkommode]

I'm not a fan of the Northfield nail nick inside the swedge, would much prefer the long pull behind the swedge. Still, if they make it in 440C, I'd get at least one.

And Travman's picture with the green bone is a #74.

I, too, dislike the nick in the swedge. Long pull would have been cooler for Northfield trim.

 

[btb01]

Blade(s) looks pretty similar to these 2012 #42's, even down to the cut swedge with the nail nick on the Northfield.

It's a big knife, but the drawings look pretty good. I'll definitely be tempted.

 

[LastRodeo]

 

[Buzzbait]

I’d be all over one of these in 440C!!! With natural canvas micarta, it would be the ultimate outdoor lockback.

 

[traumkommode]

Keep in mind the subtle handle differences, though. 42 is to 72/73 as this new 43 will be to the 74.

 

[Norcaldude]

Couple of 42s

 

[Fox79]

I might have to pull the trigger on one of these 43's. I've been wanting a larger knife with a lanyard hole since I don't have one.

 

[black mamba]

Dude, that bottom one is a right and proper Northfield clip blade.

 

[BenjaminRush]

Nice! Looks like I'll be in for a Tidioute, because I agree that the nick in the swedge is an odd look

 

[B.F.U]

PPPPLLLLLEEEEEAAAASSSEEE make some of these in stainless!!! I love my stainless 74 from the 2016 Rendezvous, but a bigger version to have as a real user would be great.

Has anyone seen the 43 listed on the website? I don't see anyone talking about it so i assume it's a pretty new update or I'm very late to the game.
Looks like a larger 74?
-Caleb.

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[Stropping Young Lad]

Geez, I’m the odd man out. I actually prefer the nick in the swedge, it’s what has me interested.

I guess you guys don’t like the 98 camp knife, grinling Whittler or 48 northfields either?

 

[Travman]

Sorry everyone. I was getting ready for a high school football game with my kids and posted too quickly. That green jigged bone Tidioute was definitely not a 42.