Lets talk GEC!

JohnDF said:
The Beaver tail on the shield always points towards the butt of the knife, to mimic the actual Beaver tail.
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Unless he's from Oregon. :p:eek::D

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Modoc ED said:
Darren @waverave - Here is an example of a "Factory Test Run". There were only 29 made and it was an SFO for @knifeswapper at Collector Knives with later productions called "Bull Nose" It used 01 Tool Steel and was the first Sodbuster style knife by GEC.

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Look, they used to contour the handles and not have that bulky, blocky handle with the extended pivot pin. I like that better than what they do these days.
 
All of this talk of SFOs and such got me reflecting that I've long admired the M&G knives. I decided to add a few to the collection before they become harder to find.

I really, really love the jigging on the Yankee Whittler - it reminds me a bit of the jigging on one of Charlie's Lambsfoot knives. It's an instant favorite and I am rather upset that I didn't let myself enjoy these knives sooner. The jigged bone, classic etches, and Federal shields all add to some exceptional knives.

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Pàdruig said:
All of this talk of SFOs and such got me reflecting that I've long admired the M&G knives. I decided to add a few to the collection before they become harder to find.

I really, really love the jigging on the Yankee Whittler - it reminds me a bit of the jigging on one of Charlie's Lambsfoot knives. It's an instant favorite and I am rather upset that I didn't let myself enjoy these knives sooner. The jigged bone, classic etches, and Federal shields all add to some exceptional knives.

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Lol, I had the same thought. Or at least a third of the same thought.;) I was also enjoying the color and jigging on this Texas Ranger, very attractive.
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How were the pills on the M&G 29? Are all 3 blades snappy?

I know the 29’s had complaints of weak springs.
 
Fox79 said:
How were the pills on the M&G 29? Are all 3 blades snappy?

I know the 29’s had complaints of weak springs.
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The blades on my osage orange 29 are all snappy. The pulls are softer but not weak, they are actually very smooth and I like them. On the Texas ranger they feel a bit stiffer but less smooth. I have not flushed them out yet however. Oh and yes snappy.
 
Fox79 said:
How were the pills on the M&G 29? Are all 3 blades snappy?

I know the 29’s had complaints of weak springs.
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I only had the one 29 before I scooped up the Texas Ranger. I didn't have any objections to the pulls on 29 in Stag, though I would have likely preferred no half stops. I would say my Stag is a hair lighter/smoother that the M&G but I also have used and carried the Stag more - the M&G just hasn't been broken in yet.

All three blades are quite crisp and snappy though - no complaints here.

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Thanks guys! I’ve always admired the M&G Knives. Never pulled the trigger on one.
 
Jiki said:
Can't remember where I saw it, however there is one more Maher and Grosh SFO on the books that GEC is going to honor. It will be interesting to see what pattern that will be.
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I heard the same thing - some kind of trapper but sounded different than the 23. Between this and the Smith Mudbugs that were mentioned in this thread, I think I may sit out the Conductor drop to save some funds. It's nice to have choices on the horizon all of the sudden.
 
Pàdruig said:
All of this talk of SFOs and such got me reflecting that I've long admired the M&G knives. I decided to add a few to the collection before they become harder to find.

I really, really love the jigging on the Yankee Whittler - it reminds me a bit of the jigging on one of Charlie's Lambsfoot knives. It's an instant favorite and I am rather upset that I didn't let myself enjoy these knives sooner. The jigged bone, classic etches, and Federal shields all add to some exceptional knives.

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You've seen my Yankee Whittler in cocobolo, and I have to say it's one of the nicest knives I own. Yes, that's right!! Picked up a Texas Ranger #29 and am awaiting its arrival now.
 
My birthday is in August so I treated myself to an early birthday gift. I just ordered a M&G Yankee Whittler in jigged bone.

It’s so cool that it Is based on model from 1919. I also don’t have a three blade knife in this configuration. So it’s a great addition to my humble collection.
 
Pàdruig said:
All of this talk of SFOs and such got me reflecting that I've long admired the M&G knives. I decided to add a few to the collection before they become harder to find.

I really, really love the jigging on the Yankee Whittler - it reminds me a bit of the jigging on one of Charlie's Lambsfoot knives. It's an instant favorite and I am rather upset that I didn't let myself enjoy these knives sooner. The jigged bone, classic etches, and Federal shields all add to some exceptional knives.

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Thank you for the write up and amazing photo. I just ordered myself a Yankee Whittler. I’ve never owned a 78 before so I figured this would be a great place to start. I didn’t realize how nice the jigging was on these until I looked at your photo.
 
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