New gec model

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black mamba

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There's been some talk about the new GEC 3-7/8" lockback, but I just saw this one on their website as well. What a great pair of blades!

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The ad says 4 inches, but it's the same EE as all the rest of theirs at 4-1/8". I know I'm in for one, when they come out in bone. Ya'll sing out--what do ya think?
 
I think it's a great blade combo. I'm partial to their acrylic and I like the guitar shield. I'd go for the one in the pic myself.
 
I'm going to be all over that one, especially if they bring it out with a different shield.

The guitar shield seems cheesy to me.
 
guys you are correct the length is 4.123. the blades look as one of them may have a new profile however sources close to that brand said photo angle sometime causes distortion of actual shape . mine is ordered & i'll report the details.
 
I like it. I have a preference for the turkish clip blades. It's nice paired with a sheepsfoot.
 
I do not understand why this Co.,can't get some new frame designs going,instead of just configuring new blades in the same frames
-Vince
 
My guess is because new tooling cost money.Trying to build a new company up,in these economic times, cant be easy.I would also like to see some new patterns,but if they can keep their quality at the present level,I guess I can wait a bit. Id rather have limited choices that are top quality,than 50 choices of lesser quality.:thumbup:
 
Classic Case said:
My guess is because new tooling cost money.Trying to build a new company up,in these economic times, cant be easy.I would also like to see some new patterns,but if they can keep their quality at the present level,I guess I can wait a bit. Id rather have limited choices that are top quality,than 50 choices of lesser quality.:thumbup:
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That may be,I definitely do not know
But if knife guys,are like me,how many different scaled,same pattern knives can U accumulate,in,these same economic times as you speak of.
I think they would sell more knives,with a new handle & these blades,rather the same handle with these new blades
Just me
But they def have great stag & bone & quality is up there,for sure,from the few I have checked out.
-Vince
 
i agree with Classic Case on quality being the 1st parameter as opposed to pattern variation.one desiring variations only needs to look to myriads of handle material. mine is ordered.
 
I like the blades. I'll wait for bone as an option and that shield needs to go. :)
 
No kidding. It's just like what we wanted, except not in bone yet, but the Wharnie blade is even better than the spear in my opinion. I just wish it was a 1/4" shorter and had the secondary blade a little smaller for fine work.
 
Alright already..we know you can come up with weird combinations of blades and handles and shields, etc., but that's just a weird looking knife. I'd like a sausage and mushroom pizza please and top it off with some Cool Whip or give me that knife right there. :D Seriously those blades don't look right in that handle. Something that is called a trapper should have a trapper shaped handle, shouldn't it. And what does "Furtaker Trapper" and "Tango" and a guitar shield have in common except that it is on that knife. Does anyone at GEC ever study old patterns?

Anyway, that's what I think. It certainly is a great pair of blades though ;)
 
...notice I didn't say anything bad about the "Mother of Brunswick" handle. It's actually the best part of the whole knife. :D
 
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