Lets talk GEC!

Smithhammer said:
Can't wait to see the new run of Vipers, esp. the grizzly bone. But after tracking down a blackwood Charlow and failing to resist a pre-2000 Marbles in the last two days, I need to put the brakes on. :rolleyes:
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Oh come on, you know if you get a grizzly bone Viper then you will never need or want another knife ever again. It happens to me all the time.
 
sogflash said:
Is it known if the #48 Northwoods will be offered with a single blade?

Can someone with a #66 slim take a picture comparing the thickness of the blades to a #15? I usually like knives with a single blade, but that slim clip point is tempting.
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#15 Diamond Harness Jack, #66 Calf Roper slim, #15 TC Barlow sheepfoot

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Rec'd some of the new Dixie Stock Knife patterns in and thought you'd like to check it out. Here it is compared to the 81:











Comparison shot including the Schrade 8OT, Schrade 881Y, Tidioute 81, Case 6392, and Case 6375:



The maroon linen micarta is very smooth and velvety in the hand and pocket, as well as being beautiful and durable. The muskrat/drop point/wharncliffe blade selection is a pointy improvement over the normal clip/spey/sheepfoot, IMO. If you like large stock knives, you'll love the 82.

Forgot to add that the pull on these is a very comfortable 5-6, similar to my old SAK.

 
No half stops Trand, typical cam action.

Danged if that Maroon Linen Micarta didn't find its way into my pocket! Feels real good in there. :rolleyes:
 
Thank you for the pictures Barry. It's a tempting knife, even though it doesn't have half stops.
 
Do other stockmen have half-stops? I can't bring any to mind; all that I can recall have the rounded tang. Traditional, ya know. :)

I have a Case 6232 Jack that has half stops, but I don't have a 6332 stockman to check. Maybe somebody can chime in?
 
Smithhammer said:
Wow - that's a beauty, Barry. :thumbup:

Of course, that acrylic #81 ain't bad either....
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Bruce, it seems like the Red River is less popular than it deserves to be! Nice material. The maroon linen micarta 82 would be a nice match with a Barkie in the same handle material, I'm thinkin'.:pride:
 
gunstockjack said:
The maroon linen micarta 82 would be a nice match with a Barkie in the same handle material, I'm thinkin'.:pride:
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Oh yeah...I'd be all over that. I've been having similar thoughts about finding a match for my red linen Bull Nose...but this is the kind of thinking that tends to get me in trouble. :D
 
gunstockjack said:
Do other stockmen have half-stops? I can't bring any to mind; all that I can recall have the rounded tang. Traditional, ya know. :)
I have a Case 6232 Jack that has half stops, but I don't have a 6332 stockman to check. Maybe somebody can chime in?
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The 6332 is one of the few stockmen with half-stops (regrettably.)
 
The Dixie looks to be a fine knife. Some really decent handle options, thanks to Barry for showing the superb Burgundy. The Osage looks tempting too...I like the blade assortment, the increasing use of cut-outs by GEC and the brushed finish on the Tidioutes.

Very tempted indeed.

But no, can't really afford one just now but the main stumbling-block is its size. Just too big for my uses and it would end up as a display knife on the desk or somewhere, it needs work I reckon. Looking forward to user reports though, you never know, it's been known:D
 
willgoy said:
The Dixie looks to be a fine knife. ...I like the blade assortment, the increasing use of cut-outs by GEC and the brushed finish on the Tidioutes.
... but the main stumbling-block is its size. Just too big for my uses...
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I used to feel the same way about 4 inch folders; I liked the big handle, but the knife felt too big fer my FRP. Then I discovered (thru a clever member of another forum) that if you take a couple stitches in your pocket about one inch in and 1 1/2 inches up from the bottom corner, a large knife will sit upright in the space created and becomes scarcely noticeable to carry. A knife will just naturally drop vertically right in the spot when you pocket it, and as a bonus, a large knife won't wear a hole in yer jeans anymore! Plus, I find I get more dates! (not really)

TRY IT YOU'LL LIKE IT !!!!
 
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