Shark!!!!! Lets see those Makos!

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I sure do like that burnt orange GEC atop, but these have to be it for me.
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Yeah, I hear you. Just broke down and ordered the same pair. I really love these long, slim patterns and look forward to them sharing pocket time with my #64 & #65. Must be the bad arse in me.... :D
 
Modoc ED said:
#63 Fishtail with 440C blade and burnt orange bone covers . Received it yesterday - sharp out of the tube and ready to go to work.



I broke/rounded off the top sharp shoulder/edge of the tang that contacts the backspring as I don't want to wear a hole in my pocket when I carry this knife. Although a tad long for some for pocket carry, it rides nicely in my jeans pocket and that's all I wear anymore so I'll be carrying it frequently.
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Ed- how would you describe the Color on yours? The picture I saw of the burnt orange looked like it had a lot of pretty bright orange to it, while yours seems to have a bit less orange distribution that is a much darker shade. I don't have 440C GEC yet, and luckily the dark blue jigged covers don't come with Northfield configuration otherwise it wouldn't be a contest, but the orange seems to be calling my name a bit more.
 
Loving all these pics!!

The Mako reminds me of the old Schrade, Colonial, and Shur-snap switches of years past. These were really flimsy, not well built at all, and certainly not designed for any real knifely duties. With shell handles and hollow bolsters, and internals that self-destructed before too long, these were not utility oriented knives -- pure stickers, and that's about it. (The Schrades were, I think, the most robust of the bunch, but still... there's a reason why you don't see many around any more, and the ones that you do find are busted.)

Happily, GEC has made a REAL knife out of this pattern, and I'm just tickled by these ticklers!

In my eyes, this pattern looks best with the handle covers that are similar to the oldies. They may not have been sturdy, but they were sure stylish! So, naturally, I'm drawn to the jet-black ebony covers, and the Sun-brite acrylic would be my next choice. It was tough to decide, when purchasing, so I can almost surely predict that eventually I'll pick up another in order to have both.

Vintage Shur-snap, for comparison:

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And draggat's Sun-brite, which makes me want one of my own (!!!):

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Modoc ED said:
#63 Fishtail with 440C blade and burnt orange bone covers . Received it yesterday - sharp out of the tube and ready to go to work.



I broke/rounded off the top sharp shoulder/edge of the tang that contacts the backspring as I don't want to wear a hole in my pocket when I carry this knife. Although a tad long for some for pocket carry, it rides nicely in my jeans pocket and that's all I wear anymore so I'll be carrying it frequently.
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Ed, another really nice looking Mako, the burnt orange bone looks really nice on that knife.
 
puukkoman said:
Loving all these pics!!

The Mako reminds me of the old Schrade, Colonial, and Shur-snap switches of years past. These were really flimsy, not well built at all, and certainly not designed for any real knifely duties. With shell handles and hollow bolsters, and internals that self-destructed before too long, these were not utility oriented knives -- pure stickers, and that's about it. (The Schrades were, I think, the most robust of the bunch, but still... there's a reason why you don't see many around any more, and the ones that you do find are busted.)

Happily, GEC has made a REAL knife out of this pattern, and I'm just tickled by these ticklers!

In my eyes, this pattern looks best with the handle covers that are similar to the oldies. They may not have been sturdy, but they were sure stylish! So, naturally, I'm drawn to the jet-black ebony covers, and the Sun-brite acrylic would be my next choice. It was tough to decide, when purchasing, so I can almost surely predict that eventually I'll pick up another in order to have both.

Vintage Shur-snap, for comparison:

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And draggat's Sun-brite, which makes me want one of my own (!!!):
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I've never seen the Shur-snap knives, not only do they remind me of the Mako but also the Italian Stilettos that were famous back then. I have a modern incarnation of an Italian stiletto, hollow bolsters, end caps, etc..... true to your post, it's just a fancy looking sticker.... came with an extremely blunt edge but I never tried sharpening it.

I agree, the acrylic covers do this knife justice, but that ebony is really nice too..... goes well with a motorcycle jacket!
 


The burnt orange coloring on my #63 is not overwhelming on either the mark side or the pile side; however, the mark side orange is faded somewhat at the bolsters while the pile side orange is prominent and not faded at the bolsters at all. The dark burnt blackish/brown coloring of the bone and the burnt orange coloring work together to make the covers standout.

Thanks for the compliments for my knife.

Oh, just to add: I like half-stops but on this particular knife and pattern (#63) I would have preferred no half-stops - just one smooth pull from full closure to full opening. It would have suited the knife much more and would have made it more reminiscent of some of my large 5" Toothpicks.
 
Nice knives guys! I'm especially a sucker for that Ebony. Thought I should update pics of my Blue Camel Bone. Here ya go





I've been starting to "get" the fishtail more and more. That flared end is really helpful in pinching the knife out of your pocket... and it'll also do well to open a beer in a pinch
 
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Modoc ED said:
Oh, just to add: I like half-stops but on this particular knife and pattern (#63) I would have preferred no half-stops - just one smooth pull from full closure to full opening. It would have suited the knife much more and would have made it more reminiscent of some of my large 5" Toothpicks.
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Ed, interesting perspective on the half-stops. I have been carrying my #64 & #65 lock-backs the last couple weeks and do like the long, uninterrupted pull. Really enjoy these long, slender blades and look forward to the Mako's joining the rotation. Just may have to exercise a little more caution so as to not get bit ;)
 
Yeah, I have I think 4 5" Toothpick patterened knives. One came to me with a toothpick laid into the channel between the liners against the backspring so that the tip if the blade just broke the plane of the bolsters and another with a piece of tightly rolled paper in the same place as the toothpick in the other knife. A convenient way to open the knife quickly with one hand against the edge/rim of a pocket. It is an easy and smooth way to open a knife such as that and it would be a slick way to open the #63 if it didn't have the half stop. Still, all in all the #63 is a nice knife.
 
You made me do it y'all. Here's me new ebony mako with the 33 whittler. A powerful combo. Hard to believe this pattern isn't changing hearts and minds.

 
Modoc ED said:
Yeah, I have I think 4 5" Toothpick patterened knives. One came to me with a toothpick laid into the channel between the liners against the backspring so that the tip if the blade just broke the plane of the bolsters and another with a piece of tightly rolled paper in the same place as the toothpick in the other knife. A convenient way to open the knife quickly with one hand against the edge/rim of a pocket. It is an easy and smooth way to open a knife such as that and it would be a slick way to open the #63 if it didn't have the half stop. Still, all in all the #63 is a nice knife.
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I agree with ya. Only thing I'd add is- typocal toothpick spring strength is quite strong which is a security feature in a sense against closing. The mako is easier to open and close, the spring is less stout and as a result you need a half stop to avoid accidental finger dismemberment.
 
Modoc ED said:


The burnt orange coloring on my #63 is not overwhelming on either the mark side or the pile side; however, the mark side orange is faded somewhat at the bolsters while the pile side orange is prominent and not faded at the bolsters at all. The dark burnt blackish/brown coloring of the bone and the burnt orange coloring work together to make the covers standout.

Thanks for the compliments for my knife.

Oh, just to add: I like half-stops but on this particular knife and pattern (#63) I would have preferred no half-stops - just one smooth pull from full closure to full opening. It would have suited the knife much more and would have made it more reminiscent of some of my large 5" Toothpicks.
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That is one fine looking knife.
 
I'm not really a fan of these funny looking fish knives, but I had to buy the match to the covers on the 38.

 
That Neptune acrylic is just awesome! I managed to score the 38 but missed out on the Mako. That is a stunning pair!
 
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