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[cbr1000]

This MUST be what Mr. Howard referred to at the Rendezvous when I asked if there were any plans to make more on the #22 frame and he said there might be something coming later this year!!!

Very exciting. Seems like they might be going with more unique shields, I like it!

It has to be a joke though that the tip of the main blade on the middle Northfield knife is visibly proud of the frame??? haha I know many don't care or are as touchy about this as me, but does it really matter so little if a finger can catch on the tip that a mockup can be published with a proud tip???

Maybe it's a trade off for not having recessed pins.

 

[B.F.U]

Maybe it's a trade off for not having recessed pins.

Maybe so! But being that one defect will cut me and one is slightly less aesthetically appealing, I'll take the recessed pins.

 

[Will Power]

A good size, not too massive nor fiddly.

I like the simple Tidioute approach actually. Rat-Tail is a great bolster but it's better on a Barehead knife.

They'd better get the nail-nicks dead on or else the Master will be out of reach.....

 

[Jfowler]

The 44 looks like a winner to me ! Nice looking clip blade and at 3.5 inches should be great in hand ! Fingers crossed for some nice snappy walk and talk!

 

[NewBlades16]

New Gunstock!

Did you find this on their website??? I did not notice it when I went on today.

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

Yeah, I didn’t notice it either. Sure got the old blood pumping, though. Looks like I need one of the Northfields.

 

[tomsch]

That looks great!!! Next one on my list.

 

[NJBillK]

I wonder if GEC has ever toyed with the idea of Jigged Micarta...
(Not my knife, just an example)

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

I wonder if GEC has ever toyed with the idea of Jigged Micarta...
(Not my knife, just an example)
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The fish knife came in jigged Maroon Micarta. It was the long channel style jigging.

 

[NJBillK]

The fish knife came in jigged Maroon Micarta. It was the long channel style jigging.

Yep, I remember now. Maybe it was on the 53, iirc?

Smooth wavy lines, burnt orange?

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

Yep, I remember now. Maybe it was on the 53, iirc?

Smooth wavy lines, burnt orange?

I know the fixed blades came with checkered micarta... does that count?

 

[B.F.U]

So my Banana #35 main blade is feeling grindy and almost seizing up on opening. I think it feels how my #25 felt before it basically self destructed. Any suggestions? I'll oil it, but beyond that I'm not sure I want to do anything so that it is fully under warranty. Should I just send it back before opening it too much and possibly worsening it?

 

[Kiteman72]

My 2 cents is to just send it in.

No more replacements out there, and I get the sense that if it was going to self correct it would have already done it. You aren't a newbie to GECs so your instincts are probably right.

 

[Railsplitter]

I agree with what Taylor said. Let GEC shoulder the burden of making it right. If you do decide to send it in, I'm sure you'll be glad you did.

 

[tstaut]

#44 pattern . . . oh, HELL yes! First rat-tail bolster, I believe. If it has an extension spring for the pen, like the 92s did, then it's perfect! Might need one of each cover.

Esky zulu has a rat tail bolster, if that counts for you.

 

[Travman]

The new #44 looks exactly like the #76 pattern. Also, both patterns are 3.5 inches closed. So what is the difference?

 

[Wurrwulf]

The butt looks narrowed and the swell doesn't appear to be at the midway point on the 76 to me.

 

[NewBlades16]

The new #44 looks exactly like the #76 pattern. Also, both patterns are 3.5 inches closed. So what is the difference? View attachment 802601 View attachment 802602

where is this 44 picture coming from?

 

[black mamba]

The #76 was not a true gunstock pattern, but more of a serpentine gunstock. I always thought the proportions were off, it never looked right to me. The new #44 is about as good as it gets, and the rat-tail and engraved flat head bolster really make it special.

Esky zulu has a rat tail bolster, if that counts for you.

It doesn't for me, really, as it's not a GEC branded knife, but a Northwoods. Good call, though.

 

[texmex03]

The 38 farmer jack has a rat tail bolster.

This gunstock is going to be sweet