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Sabercat
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This became my "most often carried" knife in February. I just haven't had the opportunity to take a photo in sunlight until today...
I thought the Churchills would make a perfect user (and I do prefer the blades over the #79 a little) but I really prefer the sleeveboard pattern. I already had an ebony NF, but it's too fancy for me to rough up. I put it out there that I longed for the Blue Jigged Tidioute version, but pretty much gave up on it.
Then came along @Methuselah who talked to
NJBillK
who ultimately found @paulhilborn who was very generous in making his available to me. Thank you very much!
It has been in my pocket probably 80% of the time since then, and has been serving me very well. I'd love to see another run of these, although I won't be replacing this one.
I thought the Churchills would make a perfect user (and I do prefer the blades over the #79 a little) but I really prefer the sleeveboard pattern. I already had an ebony NF, but it's too fancy for me to rough up. I put it out there that I longed for the Blue Jigged Tidioute version, but pretty much gave up on it.
Then came along @Methuselah who talked to
NJBillK
who ultimately found @paulhilborn who was very generous in making his available to me. Thank you very much!It has been in my pocket probably 80% of the time since then, and has been serving me very well. I'd love to see another run of these, although I won't be replacing this one.
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This became my "most often carried" knife in February. I just haven't had the opportunity to take a photo in sunlight until today...
I thought the Churchills would make a perfect user (and I do prefer the blades over the #79 a little) but I really prefer the sleeveboard pattern. I already had an ebony NF, but it's too fancy for me to rough up. I put it out there that I longed for the Blue Jigged Tidioute version, but pretty much gave up on it.
Then came along @Methuselah who talked to
It has been in my pocket probably 80% of the time since then, and has been serving me very well. I'd love to see another run of these, although I won't be replacing this one.
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Sabercat
is that a #26 pattern?Looks sweet!
Sabercat
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Nope, that is a #79 workhorse. Measures about 3.75" closed, single spring, and awesome.
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Glad to see it getting some pocket time. I hope it is serving you well.This became my "most often carried" knife in February. I just haven't had the opportunity to take a photo in sunlight until today...
I thought the Churchills would make a perfect user (and I do prefer the blades over the #79 a little) but I really prefer the sleeveboard pattern. I already had an ebony NF, but it's too fancy for me to rough up. I put it out there that I longed for the Blue Jigged Tidioute version, but pretty much gave up on it.
Then came along @Methuselah who talked to
It has been in my pocket probably 80% of the time since then, and has been serving me very well. I'd love to see another run of these, although I won't be replacing this one.
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Bill, that's pretty much what the Churchill already is, just equal end instead of sleeveboard.
Sabercat
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I like clips over spears too, and really prefer the Churchill's larger sheepfoot, but the 79's sheepfoot is certainly functional, and the spear actually works for me on this one. Something I can't say about all spear bladed knives - aesthetically speaking.
If I had one, and I could cut a nail nick, this is the mod I would do to it...
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It is nice as it stands, but I love a clip...
Will Power
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I would also like more Stainless from GEC. My most carried knife is a Elk SS #74 Mustang.
But I am also excited for Charlie's run of Ancient TCs.
Very nice examples both. But I think only a very select few will be given a look-in where 'The Ancient' is concerned.
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Will Power
I’m sure you are correct about the TC Ancient. I am glad I have my cherished example.
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Still waiting on a stainless GEC jack... 1 long blade, 1 short blade like a pen or coping etc, pivoting at the same end. GEC has yet, to my knowledge, make one under their brand. The only one that I know they did make was in 2009 for Cripple Creek, a spey blade main #73 with a pen secondary.
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I like spears over clips ... but ... I just picked up a Presidential on the exchange and found the spear to be a bit in the way when using the wharncliffe. It's not a show stopper, but I found myself wishing it was a clip like the Churchill. Too funny.
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I want one of these. 
Pretty please 
Pretty please
pmek5
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Oh yeah. That would be nice.I want one of these.
$10 a dozen is not bad either
Personally, I'm tired of the 15 pattern. It's been made every year for the past 6 years. I guess it has become GEC's bell cow, but it's leading me to disinterest in the pattern.
It's been 8 years since we've seen
7 years since we've seen these:
5 years since the 33 Whittler
and this one...
It's time to see these again... sooner rather than later. I'm hopeful.
I'd be in on any of those except the #55, not super into another dog leg.
Bill was carrying an #89 in stag I believe when I first took a tour of the factory. That's how I heard of it.
I'd definitely like to have one in stag, preferably elk and stainless.
Less 15's... MORE 89's!!!!
Incredible collection!!!
Love those stainless ones.
Incredible!!! I'll have to try to do some more convincing next time I'm at the factory. More elk and stainless 89s would be incredible!
I remember that also. That's why I don't really have any complaints about these runs.
There are a lot of knives I've had and sold and wish I hadn't sold from GEC that are now very difficult to find. So I would definitely appreciate reruns of various patterns also.
What a great knife! So light, sturdy, great snap, and thin grind. Wish I'd kept mine
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I want one of these.
In my case it's not just want, it's NEED
Bet those joints are sunk too
No brass either...Why does the 10 Dollar/doz knives say 'cut' and the 15 not???
Thanks, Will
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There was a wonderful thread about all the TCs. It covered all the releases, history, etc. BUT Photo Bucket (HP) ruined the thread when they redid their picture posting requirements or whatever they did to mess things up. Hundreds of pictures were deleted from the thread. The guy that started the thread and managed it was John Slider. You might do a search for his threads and find it. (Jon_Slider)
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