Let's talk Northwoods

The saber grinds make me feel a lot less bad about not scoring any of the last few releases.

Are the days of the FFG mirror polished Northwoods GECs behind us?
 
J_Curd said:
The saber grinds make me feel a lot less bad about not scoring any of the last few releases.

Are the days of the FFG mirror polished Northwoods GECs behind us?
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As in the Zulu spear? Those were beautiful. Absoloutley beautiful :)
 
J_Curd said:
The saber grinds make me feel a lot less bad about not scoring any of the last few releases.

Are the days of the FFG mirror polished Northwoods GECs behind us?
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I guess the Rustic series Northwoods are the most popular. But every Northwoods pocket knife has done well. I like them all and would like to see some more with the FFG blades.
 
I like that rustic Northwoods look and feel significantly different than their GEC counterparts. Knives like the Madison Barlow and Esky Zulu that strayed far enough from the GEC 'norm' were equally special in my mind, but it's easy for a polished, FFG blade to just blend in as a regular production knife to me.

Also, I was really glad to see the clip blade proportions balanced on the Lincoln v. the Little Bay. Not to say that I didn't try to snag one of those too...
 
cbr1000 said:
Can't agree more, the Esky Zulu is a great slip joint.
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Agreed, was able to score three Esky's (and 3 Lincoln's)...very nice FFG blades! Here is a Black Linen Micarta for reference.
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CKs Northfield 77 Barlow is probably my favorite GEC knife as far as fit and finish and value. Perfect size for me and robust. While I love any Northwoods and I purchase Northwoods, I feel the 77 is a screamer of a value over any Nothwoods.
 
NewBlades16 said:
CKs Northfield 77 Barlow is probably my favorite GEC knife as far as fit and finish and value. Perfect size for me and robust. While I love any Northwoods and I purchase Northwoods, I feel the 77 is a screamer of a value over any Nothwoods.
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I think there is a thread in GB&U about the Northwoods pricing strategy and buying process. If there isn't, you should start one there.
 
LastRodeo said:
I think there is a thread in GB&U about the Northwoods pricing strategy and buying process. If there isn't, you should start one there.
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GASP! How dare someone say anything less than glowing about Northwoods in this thread!? He said "value." Pricing is only one piece of the value proposition. How Northwoods compare to other knives is a perfectly viable discussion to have here.
 
tstaut said:
GASP! How dare someone say anything less than glowing about Northwoods in this thread!? He said "value." Pricing is only one piece of the value proposition. How Northwoods compare to other knives is a perfectly viable discussion to have here.
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I understand you would like to get the discussion going again about the "unreasonable markup" on Northwoods knives.

Let's just talk about the knives and not what they cost.
 
The blade shape actually turned me off, especially the curve, so I did not get any. Nice photos everyone!
 
LastRodeo said:
I think there is a thread in GB&U about the Northwoods pricing strategy and buying process. If there isn't, you should start one there.
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I was not discussing the buying process. I was comparing fit and finish and value. Value is not soley based on price. Also I was indirectly adding to the ffg comments and the satin finish comments on preference. I was stating my preference. Seems like you are a moderator. Also you are assuming people are going towards pricing but in actuality you are the only one who discussed price. Not need to jump on people.

Thanks tstaut for sticking up for me!!
 
LastRodeo said:
I understand you would like to get the discussion going again about the "unreasonable markup" on Northwoods knives.

Let's just talk about the knives and not what they cost.
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Surprised Mr. Knife likes your comment. He has always been reasonable with me in talking about Northwoods and other knives.
 
LastRodeo said:
I think there is a thread in GB&U about the Northwoods pricing strategy and buying process. If there isn't, you should start one there.
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As well there are comments yesterday that discuss exact pricing of little bays compared to exact pricing on this run of knives. Did not see you comment on that? Wow authoritative on here at your discretion!
Not once did I mention piece or buying porcess. What else Rodeo?
 
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GunGraber said:
I don't believe GEC has done a NW knife on the 77 pattern so what are we comparing the 77 NF barlow to?
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I'm not comparing 77 to 77. I am comparing what, in my opinion is the best fit and finish premium knife from Northfield to a GEC Northwoods since any Northwoods is a cream of the crop from GEC. I feel that the 77 Bartham is the knife to go up against any Northoods. I left out value so people to not have misinterpretation so one can assume I am referring to fit and finish.
 
LastRodeo said:
I understand you would like to get the discussion going again about the "unreasonable markup" on Northwoods knives.
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Just business. If every GEC made Northwoods slippie sold out in a day, wouldn't you feel like you could charge more? I do. No such thing as unreasonable markup. If you don't want the knife, don't buy it. The market will eventually dictate what is acceptable.

I was in an East TN knife store yesterday looking at GEC's. I was surprised that they had the selection they did.... the reason is very simply... price.
 
22-rimfire said:
Just business. If every GEC made Northwoods slippie sold out in a day, wouldn't you feel like you could charge more? I do. No such thing as unreasonable markup. If you don't want the knife, don't buy it. The market will eventually dictate what is acceptable.
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Very good comment and I respect that view as well as anyone's whether I agree or disagree. It's all in the presentation. Thanks for that nonbiased opinion.
 
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