New GEC #48 with Wharncliffe blade?

Hammer67 · Sep 22, 2013

From the pics on the GEC site, it looks like the wharnie blade is not going to sit too 'proud.' I was afraid it might, and that would be a deal-breaker for me. Partly just because of the extra bulk, but also because I think a tall profile blade would ruin the aesthetics of the #48 when closed. But it looks like its going to be spot-on in terms of profile, and it also looks like I will not be able to resist buying one...

2Dead · Sep 22, 2013

jujigatame said:
I've got a tarp that's something like 30' x 50'. Will that work?

Yeah. Well, at least in the short term...

Smithhammer said:
From the pics on the GEC site, it looks like the wharnie blade is not going to sit too 'proud.' I was afraid it might, and that would be a deal-breaker for me. Partly just because of the extra bulk, but also because I think a tall profile blade would ruin the aesthetics of the #48 when closed. But it looks like its going to be spot-on in terms of profile, and it also looks like I will not be able to resist buying one...

Yep, I'm liking the way these are looking.

jujigatame · Sep 22, 2013

Those are looking quite nice. Wonder if they'll do a barehead version?

burnside · Sep 22, 2013

The Improved 48 is looking fantastic. I'm really looking forward to seeing it in African Blackwood!

jc57 · Sep 22, 2013

I'm definitely getting one of those. Pretty much a wish-list knife of mine for a long time. If they sold one in 440C I would buy two.

akadave2 · Sep 23, 2013

...now if we can change that bolster to Rat Tail then...oooooh baby!

joeymoey · Sep 23, 2013

How much are these going to cost ? Anyone have a guess?

black mamba · Sep 23, 2013

Probably around $90 for wood and acrylic, $95ish for bone, and $120 for stag.

joeymoey · Sep 24, 2013

Thanks. That's about what I figured. Just want to make sure I have enough $$ in my PayPal acct to buy one

puukkoman · Sep 24, 2013

Whoa... This might have to be my first 48. Looks nice so far!!!

rma100 · Sep 24, 2013

black mamba said:
Probably around $90 for wood and acrylic, $95ish for bone, and $120 for stag.

The 2011 Tidioute Western Trapper in Jigged Bone was $80. Northfield Burnt Stag was $110

black mamba · Sep 24, 2013

Thanks, Bob, I allowed a little for inflation, but hope you are closer to right!

akadave2 · Sep 24, 2013

That long Wharncliffe is just the ticket! I hope they do some really old school jigged bone!

2Dead · Sep 24, 2013

akadave2 said:
That long Wharncliffe is just the ticket! I hope they do some really old school jigged bone!

Autumn jigged bone on the Northfield. The Tidioute is supposed to be smooth ivory bone.

2Dead · Sep 25, 2013

Finally some covers... shouldn't be too long now. Hopefully have them in hand by next week.

Hammer67 · Sep 25, 2013

Cha-ching...

2Dead · Sep 25, 2013

Excellent!!

jc57 · Sep 26, 2013

Those are exactly what I have been wanting in a pocket knife. I've got my name on the waiting list with one of our fine BF member dealers for one of the jigged bone versions.

I've got the 48 Trapper in 440C and this one will make a perfect companion for it.

mike Berkovitch · Sep 26, 2013

You can easily modify it yourself. It would look great.
Mike

Coonskinner · Sep 26, 2013

I need one of those in that Ivory Bone to go with my Eureka Jack with the same covers.