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Folks...im really sorry if this is the wrong place to post...

My question is, I’m really loving the Mustang single blade pattern, and curious for information on the model, ie...different blade lengths? Lockback and slipjoint models?

I know I saw a thread around here, but cant seem to locate it...
In advance, thanks for your help. You folks always come through. :)
 
Sharp & Fiery said:
Folks...im really sorry if this is the wrong place to post...

My question is, I’m really loving the Mustang single blade pattern, and curious for information on the model, ie...different blade lengths? Lockback and slipjoint models?

I know I saw a thread around here, but cant seem to locate it...
In advance, thanks for your help. You folks always come through. :)
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Here's one thread with some pics and info.:thumbsup:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/the-simple-74-from-gec.1714618/
 
JTB_5 said:
I wish that GEC would get the blade on their Viper to sit as low at the Case. I know that it may not be possible because of the size of the blade, but it would be nice to have a little bit less tang exposed when closed.
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I think GEC has some way to go before it produces a truly sunk-joint knife, the 62 and a couple of others are nearly there. CASE manages it yes. I always thought the term 'under-blading' referred to a situation whereby the knife's tang(s) sit noticeably below the springs when open, allegedly for durability reasons. You can see it on English knives. The first run of 56s had this and came in for criticism for it...;)
 
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Sharp & Fiery said:
Folks...im really sorry if this is the wrong place to post...

My question is, I’m really loving the Mustang single blade pattern, and curious for information on the model, ie...different blade lengths? Lockback and slipjoint models?

I know I saw a thread around here, but cant seem to locate it...
In advance, thanks for your help. You folks always come through. :)
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You might want to peruse this thread.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...ands-all-that-are-a-part-the-74-herd.1462038/
 
EngrSorenson said:
What... what is this?!
WHAT COULD THIS ALL MEAN??!?!
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(Picture One) GEC#74 Saddle Trapper clip and wharncliffe blade (Picture Two) #69 Beer Belly knife with cap lifter (Picture Three) #47 Viper ----- This morning , I was looking for more clues. "MASSASAUGA" I looked that up. Mexican Rattle Snake ! Sounds like Exotic Bocote wood maybe used on the Viper. I just received an Email from Joan Mae Howard "GEC". Kenny, "Those are all good guesses'' . My "Massasauga"- bocote wood answer came later. Who knows what the end results may be. I asked , would there be any "NO RENDEZVOUS" etched knives passed out to dealers in very small numbers ? "NO" It sure has been fun guessing from the clues.
 
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Onearmbladenut said:
(Picture One) GEC#74 Saddle Trapper clip and wharncliffe blade (Picture Two) #69 Beer Belly knife with cap lifter (Picture Three) #47 Viper ----- This morning , I was looking for more clues. "MASSASAUGA" I looked that up. Mexican Rattle Snake ! Sounds like Exotic Bocote wood maybe used on the Viper.
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I really, really like your ideas on this.
If this is the case, I better start saving!
 
The thing I noticed when I searched massasauga is that it is a 'small' or sometimes worded as 'not large' snake. Prehaps a smaller version of the 74/47 pattern is coming, but I do remember some discussion of Mr Howard working on a new pattern.
 
bbk357 said:
I really, really like your ideas on this.
If this is the case, I better start saving!
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I thought the same thing- and then I realized I have been saving all along! the account is called "college fund", which I'm pretty sure "college" is German for "knife".

I gotta hand it to GEC, they seem to enjoy interactions with the community. They also know how to build up a buzz. Am i concerned these new knives are going to fly off the shelves? you bet!

I spent all weekend with the #62 pocket carver in my pocket; a testament to their innovation. After a lot of use, the only think the PC isn't good at is food prep (cutting apples or fruit at work or at home for my kid). I find a >2 inch blade is probably required to process an apple effectively.

This gives me an idea! I'm still thinking it through, but I think it could be an easy build for GEC
  • #35 with 2 springs (stockman style blade positioning)
  • 1 long master clip like we saw on the Churchill.
  • full size liner between master and secondaries
  • 2 small, thin secondaries sharing a spring, aligned tip-to-tip
    ~ 1 small wharncliffe (al la #62 PC secondary, maybe a touch bigger)
    ~ 1 small coping (as long as will fit in the remaining space)
  • cut-outs on the pile side for nail nick access so the secondaries could be buried for comfort, less need for filing kicks, and positions the edges more forward in the handle while open (if I've thought the geometry out enough!).
 
In pic 2 all those sausages are shaped liked a saddle horn knife. There are 2 beers so 2 blades one of which is a cap lifter. The snakes indicate snakewood covers. Pic 1 lets us know that appaloosa bone covers will also be available.
Pic 1 also confirms the saddle horn and snakewood.
 
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EngrSorenson said:
This gives me an idea! I'm still thinking it through, but I think it could be an easy build for GEC
  • #35 with 2 springs (stockman style blade positioning)
  • 1 long master clip like we saw on the Churchill.
  • full size liner between master and secondaries
  • 2 small, thin secondaries sharing a spring, aligned tip-to-tip
    ~ 1 small wharncliffe (al la #62 PC secondary, maybe a touch bigger)
    ~ 1 small coping (as long as will fit in the remaining space)
  • cut-outs on the pile side for nail nick access so the secondaries could be buried for comfort, less need for filing kicks, and positions the edges more forward in the handle while open (if I've thought the geometry out enough!).
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That's a great thought, but what I see coming is a cattle knife with a spear main, sheepsfoot and spey secondaries. The frame and "traditional " knives scream for it to happen. ;)
 
EngrSorenson said:
This gives me an idea! I'm still thinking it through, but I think it could be an easy build for GEC
  • #35 with 2 springs (stockman style blade positioning)
  • 1 long master clip like we saw on the Churchill.
  • full size liner between master and secondaries
  • 2 small, thin secondaries sharing a spring, aligned tip-to-tip
    ~ 1 small wharncliffe (al la #62 PC secondary, maybe a touch bigger)
    ~ 1 small coping (as long as will fit in the remaining space)
  • cut-outs on the pile side for nail nick access so the secondaries could be buried for comfort, less need for filing kicks, and positions the edges more forward in the handle while open (if I've thought the geometry out enough!).
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Exactly that... except the secondaries would be a cap lifter and a can opener. ;)
 
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