Pocket Friendly GEC's

Jug Johnson

Jug Johnson

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Just thought I'd share a few photos of some fairly recent purchases.

The "33" Golden Rod Micarta Conductor and
The "25" Ebony Barlow

Both are smaller in size and fit well in my pockets. I keep the Conductor in my shirt or jacket pocket most of the time, the Barlow in my pants pocket when I carry it. I haven't used either knife much yet, but I'm very pleased with both of them! The Ebony Barlow has been pictured a few times in this forum but I don't remember seeing the Micarta Conductor here yet. I'm no photographer but here goes:

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Welcome, Tom, looks like Skeeter Skelton in your avatar pic.

If you like small knives, those are two of the best.
 
black mamba said:
Welcome, Tom, looks like Skeeter Skelton in your avatar pic.

If you like small knives, those are two of the best.
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My favorite author. Also my user name comes from his writings.

I like all blade sizes and prefer to carry/use knives that are dedicated to certain tasks.
 
Early on, GEC was criticized for not having enough smaller patterns. They really turned that around in a short time and produced smaller and medium patterns which retain decent heft and a genuine quality feel.

I'm very keen on the Conductor, it has a more than reasonable Clip blade for useful work yet is so slim. A No.25 single blade EZ-Open I use on a regular basis and is a particular favourite. You have made fine choices and thanks for showing them.
 
I loved there mink muskrat. It was such a wonderful pocket knife. I've passed it on those to its proud new owner.
 
I love that barlow it's a pattern that doesn't seem to get a lot of love IMO but I sure do love mine also I've given the #33 a try as well and I realy do enjoy this pattern if you like peanuts and pen knives you will find this model realy appealing.
 
I like your barlow also. Its got personality! On real special days I carry my late father's old "camco" barlow that we bought him back in the mid 50's after his older barlow finally wore down to nothing. I've got on order what is hopefully a pocket friendly knife like yours, a half congress yellow bone non-stainless so's to have the kind of knife that will "patinize" along with me!
 
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A couple more that fit the thread title:

Midnight Bone Half-Congress 61
Burnt Stag Easy Open 25

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I'm not too crazy about the sheepsfoot blade, but they sure are nice when it comes time to sharpen!
 
I love the conductor....it is an excellent, pocket friendly knife.

I would love to see a dogleg with a single wharncliffe blade. It would be pocket friendly and a great user.
 
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