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Early reserve for the #15 clips just dropped on the CK site. And then they closed.....quickly! :)
 
Stupid phone browser logged me out of the CK web site. Luckily I had a good connection and quick fingers! ;)
 
Very curious what Charlies #15 barlow listed on the production schedule is.. somebody mentioned a couple pages back that they thought it will be another Ancient run. Anybody else think the same? I hope so, really hope so.
 
cbr1000 said:
Very curious what Charlies #15 barlow listed on the production schedule is.. somebody mentioned a couple pages back that they thought it will be another Ancient run. Anybody else think the same? I hope so, really hope so.
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Yes, it will be an Ancient Barlow with a long spear blade, as long as will fit within the frame. I had a nice chat with Charlie about these at the Oregon Show, sounds like a terrific knife is in the works.
 
BearBug said:
I really like Brimstone bone. Does anyone know if GEC contracted out bone say from Culppeper's? It's been a long time since that cover has shown up, I thought maybe since all bone is done in house that one is a goner.
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From what I understand, GEC did at one time use bone from Culpeppers. I do think your knife has some of that bone, but of course, I could be mistaken. What year is the tang stamp? I know that’s a pretty old knife (old in GEC terms that is).

Beautiful example! I do believe GEC could recreate that bone if they wanted to.
 
draggat said:
From what I understand, GEC did at one time use bone from Culpeppers. I do think your knife has some of that bone, but of course, I could be mistaken. What year is the tang stamp? I know that’s a pretty old knife (old in GEC terms that is).

Beautiful example! I do believe GEC could recreate that bone if they wanted to.
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'08 so since it's early I wouldn't doubt if it's Culpeppers. i wonder the same about green mountain and pumpkin carved bone if they are variants of their stag cut/ carved bone in varying dyes.
 
draggat said:
i wish GEC would stop doing the marathon 15 runs..... how about bringing back the 57?!

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I feel like GEC did hear people asking for some of the classic patterns to come back. We had that great run of 66s and the 81s. The Churchill was amazing and there were the 53/54s and a #38 (albeit a single blade :(). While the 78s were a lot like 15s, they were well-received. And now we're getting whalers! :D Also, 44s are in production! :thumbsup:

The 15 is so popular, we can't hardly complain. But I do think GEC has hit some real classic (non-15) patterns of late.

I love the 57, draggat, so I'm with you there. But we did just see a great run of 56s! ;) The jigged bone 57 you posted is to-die-for.
 
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I'm hoping some images of the upcoming #15 with bail and chain surface soon as I'm hesitant to pre-reserve sight unseen.
 
mugwump867 said:
I'm hoping some images of the upcoming #15 with bail and chain surface soon as I'm hesitant to pre-reserve sight unseen.
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I'm pretty new to the whole GEC early reserve thing but if it were me and I thought I wanted one I'd reserve first ask questions later. Not like they won't have excellent resale value if you don't like it.
 
MCar said:
I feel like GEC did hear people asking for some of the classic patterns to come back. We had that great run of 66s and the 81s. The Churchill was amazing and there were the 53/54s and a #38 (albeit a single blade :(). While the 78s were a lot like 15s, they were well-received. And now we're getting whalers! :D Also, 44s are in production! :thumbsup:

The 15 is so popular, we can't hardly complain. But I do think GEC has hit some real classic (non-15) patterns of late.

I love the 57, draggat, so I'm with you there. But we did just see a great run of 56s! ;) The jigged bone 57 you posted is to-die-for.
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You are right, they have had some pretty good variety of patterns in the past year. I guess I just miss the years past where there was a lot more patterns run. I guess demand is too high for that now.

Looking at their production schedule, it blows my mind..... considering the 71’s are pretty much done, that makes nearly 4 1/2 months to do 3 patterns. Of course, they will probably sneak in a short run of something and then there’s the rendezvous knives, but come on.... do we really need 5,000 #15’s? I wonder if the whole bail and chain thing will be like the Navy knives.... personally, I want the Maher and Grosh version but I’m going to pass on the rest.

Thanks for the nice comments on the 57. That’s Purple Sage jig bone. I’m not sure of the production totals of that particular knife. It’s not in the production totals. Could possibly be a one off. It’s a parts knife.... the tang stamp says it should be a clip main, which was the regular production run. Pure luck on scoring that!
 
Here are my 1 Minute Overview and Knife Talk videos on my Northfield #77 Medium Barlow in Elderberry Camel Bone

1 Minute Overview:


Knife Talk:


This one got long and rambly, as they tend to, and I talked more about the buying process and price than I meant to.
 
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