New GEC #13 Congress series (Clerk, Speaker Jack and Whip)

calvinw said:
Is there any news on when the Clerk or Whip will come out?
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I can only give my opinion but if things keep rolling out at this pace two weeks tops. Mind you ive got a wip on order so I might be just wishful thinking :rolleyes:
 
That looks amazing for sure! I too have busted my wallet for this paycheck given that so far I've picked up way too many #13s already. And here I'm still eyeing my favorite of this pattern which is still upcoming; the Clerk and Whip.
 
Now that I have had mine for a day and have had a little time to CF & CE it , there are a few observations that I have made and Not Even 1 Concern .
Main Blade is what appears to be a SHORT SHEEPSFOOT . After looking it over , it could not be more than 1/16 inch longer because the tip nest between the 2 pens tangs. Main blade is by eye exactly centered . Neither of the Pen Blades rubs a liner or the Sheepsfoot . Pull on the main blade is maybe a 5 and maybe a 4 - 5 on the pens . I am not an expert on sharpening to pass judgement , but all blades are sharp enough for me . Springs are flush at closed and opened but none are at Half Position . Transitions are flush and smooth at all 4 spots . Transitions are long because of the thickness of the Stag . No ( zero ) scratches on any area of the knife . Only 6 areas of sharp edges or corners . That would be the 3 blade edges and the 3 exposed corners of the blade tangs .
I found it interesting to see where they stamped the Model number , Blade , Number of Blades , and Date . Where they normally put it on the main blade , that is not where they put it on my Congress Whittler that has 3 blades . I say " normally put " is based on me normally buying single blades .
My knife is a 133317 and they put the 133 on the outside of the tang of the Mark Side Pen Blade then the 317 is outside of the tang on the Pile Side Pen .
I also wonder why they did not put a half/stop on the main blade . They did on the 2 pen blades. Not that I care because this will not be a user . I really am surprised how much I like this knife . I have a Case Wharncliffe Whittler that I really like and it is well done but I give the nod to this Northfield Congress Whittler .


Harry
 
Old Hunter said:
My Speaker Jack came yesterday (2/27), very nicely fitted (blades centered, hafting sharp, springs flat, etc.) It has an opening and closing snap of about 5 - just right for ease of use and satisfaction of feel. GEC did a very nice job on this knife. The jigging appears to be a Peachseed style. OH

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That really looks very nice OH !!!! Some great color in that picture my friend . Well Done !!!

Harry
 
Old Engineer said:
Now that I have had mine for a day and have had a little time to CF & CE it , there are a few observations that I have made and Not Even 1 Concern .
Main Blade is what appears to be a SHORT SHEEPSFOOT . After looking it over , it could not be more than 1/16 inch longer because the tip nest between the 2 pens tangs. Main blade is by eye exactly centered . Neither of the Pen Blades rubs a liner or the Sheepsfoot . Pull on the main blade is maybe a 5 and maybe a 4 - 5 on the pens . I am not an expert on sharpening to pass judgement , but all blades are sharp enough for me . Springs are flush at closed and opened but none are at Half Position . Transitions are flush and smooth at all 4 spots . Transitions are long because of the thickness of the Stag . No ( zero ) scratches on any area of the knife . Only 6 areas of sharp edges or corners . That would be the 3 blade edges and the 3 exposed corners of the blade tangs .
I found it interesting to see where they stamped the Model number , Blade , Number of Blades , and Date . Where they normally put it on the main blade , that is not where they put it on my Congress Whittler that has 3 blades . I say " normally put " is based on me normally buying single blades .
My knife is a 133317 and they put the 133 on the outside of the tang of the Mark Side Pen Blade then the 317 is outside of the tang on the Pile Side Pen .
I also wonder why they did not put a half/stop on the main blade . They did on the 2 pen blades. Not that I care because this will not be a user . I really am surprised how much I like this knife . I have a Case Wharncliffe Whittler that I really like and it is well done but I give the nod to this Northfield Congress Whittler .


Harry
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Excellent review Harry. Looking forward to my micarta whittler I did not think I was going to buy[emoji3]

I can hope to post as informative review as this.

I have kind of gotten into these 13's. I have the whittler, two speakers ebony and I hope, a stag whip on the way.
 
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Harry, ive got to say that the stag on your whittler has really grown on me. I didn't love it the first time you showed it, but the more I see it the more I like the loooooong transitions between bark and bolsters.
 
SadSappySucker said:
Harry, ive got to say that the stag on your whittler has really grown on me. I didn't love it the first time you showed it, but the more I see it the more I like the loooooong transitions between bark and bolsters.
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You gotta go for one if you can find one Erik !!! Did my pictures clarify the construction of it and show the taper ??? I remembered that you had a lot of questions about it when I was taking the pictures , so I tried my best to show it ..

Alan & Erik : Thanks for the very kind words my friends .



Harry
 
I've been tempted on multiple occasions, but for now I'm just planning on picking up the (stag)clerk.
I'm still excited to get my hands on my first stag knife.
 
Just wanted to let everybody know how much I've enjoyed reading this thread and looking at all of your pictures. I've enjoyed it so much that I've got a Micarta Speaker arriving on Friday!
 
kpfeifle said:
Just wanted to let everybody know how much I've enjoyed reading this thread and looking at all of your pictures. I've enjoyed it so much that I've got a Micarta Speaker arriving on Friday!
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I am very happy that we enabled you in some way .
Looking forward to your pictures of your Speaker .

Harry
 
kpfeifle said:
Just wanted to let everybody know how much I've enjoyed reading this thread and looking at all of your pictures. I've enjoyed it so much that I've got a Micarta Speaker arriving on Friday!
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Welcome to the porch! And enjoy your GEC knife... or should I say one of the many? :-)
 
Quick shots of my mail call right out of the tubes. I'm over the moon about the ebony speaker jack. It's a real gem! I've still got to clean off the Tidioute and flush the joints. Compared to my American Whittler jigged bone the Tidioute's walk and talk leave a lot to be desired. I'm sure that will change once I get the gunk out and re lubed. I did send my American Whittler jigged bone into GEC to have them buff out a burr on a piece of bone that was missed. They should have it tomorrow and I'm really looking forward to getting that one back.


 
kpfeifle said:
Just wanted to let everybody know how much I've enjoyed reading this thread and looking at all of your pictures. I've enjoyed it so much that I've got a Micarta Speaker arriving on Friday!
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Hah! That's a lot of enjoyment!
 
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