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[Stropping Young Lad]

That makes sense. I thought he was trying to say he had a model 15. On that note, there's something I miss about serialized runs.

That’s funny, I never liked the serial numbers on the bolsters. Ironically, many of my most prized knives are serialized.

 

[black mamba]

I always like the earlier cursive font serial numbers, but when they switched to the block numbers in 2011, I lost interest in them.

 

[gaj999]

I hate a serial number on the bolster. Stamping the blade would be much classier.

 

[H2O2HI]

From what I’ve seen, the serial numbers on the Nickel Silver Bolsters are quite shallow. It would take a minute on a buffing machine to make it disappear

 

[Leslie Tomville]

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Getting one of these was hard. Getting the color pattern I wanted was nearly impossible, but I like this one.

 

[t.willy]

I'm not sure if anyone is interested but I just spotted a Brand New G.E.C. 481213EC Trapper in Ivory Bone for $135. I thought that sounded pretty reasonable for someone that might be hunting for that exact model. Just hit me up with a PM if your interested. I don't believe this website is part of BladeForums or I would just post it here.

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

New production pictures of the Dixies are up! I still lament the lack of shield in the stag, but we finally see some of the elderberry!

 

[nyrico]

Does anyone know what they will call the 2 blade 82s, the stockman are 3 blades, Dixie Pens?

 

[DelOro]

My OFFICIAL guess:

Cocobolo Possum Skinner

- Del

 

[Pàdruig]

My OFFICIAL guess:

Cocobolo Possum Skinner

- Del

Interesting... I would think that alludes to the Coke Bottle they have showed us a concept for. The #97, I think?

 

[DelOro]

Interesting... I would think that alludes to the Coke Bottle they have showed us a concept for. The #97, I think?

You might have hit the nail on the head with the #97's.

Maybe the #82's, then the #97's and (ouch! ) another run of #71's.

 

[Jiki]

My guess is 82 possum Skinner, 97 coke bottle, and 21 bull buster.

 

[JohnDF]

My guess is 82 possum Skinner, 97 coke bottle, and 21 bull buster.

I like your guesses, I'd bet you are right.

 

[Camillus]

I like these 82s. A lot. GEC could do worse than run a stockman pattern more often.

 

[BetterCallSal]

I really hope to see #97 coming soon....

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

Somehow I didn’t think of the 97, I was trying to fit all of the clues into one knife and the possum is obviously about the 82’s.

 

[waverave]

They are definitely going for the bigger knives in 2019...several >4" so far.
The Bull Buster is 4 5/8".

 

[Fox79]

My wallet is really thankful for the big knives since I have not gotten into anything bigger than 4” closed.

I’m also happy for the folks that love the upcoming knives.

 

[DelOro]

After the #82 Stockman Stag, my wallet is going into the "Witness Protection" program for a while!

My wallet is really thankful for the big knives since I have not gotten into anything bigger than 4” closed.

I’m also happy for the folks that love the upcoming knives.

 

[gaj999]

They are definitely going for the bigger knives in 2019...several >4" so far.
The Bull Buster is 4 5/8".

The 29 is only three and a half inches long. Nice looking knife, but too small. Happily, neither the 86 nor the 97 blow my hair back, so maybe my wallet can catch a break.