The Route #66

[willard0341]

My one and only, I didn’t pick up any of the stockman versions. Could kick myself for not jumping on the slim line variation when they were o’plenty

 

[TheChunk91]

Thanks to JohnDF I have another 66 to use for edc. It already looks the part. Such a fine looking knife to carry.




Here it is with the ebony that I bought new. These two will get most of the attention while the rest of my 66's get to be preserved in their factory condition.

 

[JohnDF]

It already looks the part.

That was such a great user knife. I just carry the #66 Jack more often. Hope it gets used hard, it likes to be abused a little

 

[TheChunk91]

That was such a great user knife. I just carry the #66 Jack more often. Hope it gets used hard, it likes to be abused a little

It will be used well.

 

[JohnDF]

Can anybody give me some info on the shield stamp? I can figure out the CC, but some info on the HJ6?

 

[Railsplitter]

Can anybody give me some info on the shield stamp? I can figure out the CC, but some info on the HJ6?

Harness Jack #6.

 

[JohnDF]

Harness Jack #6.

Thank you very much. I kind of figured Harness Jack, but the #6 was throwing me off?

 

[Railsplitter]

Thank you very much. I kind of figured Harness Jack, but the #6 was throwing me off?

I think it was the 6th Harness Jack pattern that Charlie commissioned. There were 5 before it. (I think)

 

[JohnDF]

I think it was the 6th Harness Jack pattern that Charlie commissioned. There were 5 before it. (I think)

Thanks so much

 

[Mingecutter]

My 66 Calf Roper in hemlock green bone arrived yesterday. Gave it a healthy flush of mineral oil and a light stropping, and it went straight into my pocket for carry today.

I must say, the pulls on mine are nice. I'd rate them all about 5, maybe 5.5 on the main clip. Light, yes, but that was to be expected. Really nice walk & talk. I'm pleased, and lookin' forward to puttin' it to use!

I'll get some pics up tomorrow

 

[JohnDF]

My current pair of 66s
Calf Roper in Ebony and Jack in Purple Sage Jig Bone

 

[315]

My current pair of 66s
Calf Roper in Ebony and Jack in Purple Sage Jig Bone

You scored a nice one

 

[black mamba]

A stockman with some nicely matched gnarly stag.

 

[TheChunk91]

Slant bolster 66's are my favorite.

 

[DrPenguin]

JohnDF thank you for posting the pic of the very nice purple sage knife. I've got one stored but haven't looked at it in years. The slim I have carried every day for years has so much wear on it that it doesn't even remotely resemble that color any more. Not to mention how much of the jigging has been worn off!

It is kind of shocking to see how much it has changed in comparison to the original.

Will

 

[JohnDF]

You scored a nice one

Thank you.

JohnDF thank you for posting the pic of the very nice purple sage knife. I've got one stored but haven't looked at it in years. The slim I have carried every day for years has so much wear on it that it doesn't even remotely resemble that color any more. Not to mention how much of the jigging has been worn off!

It is kind of shocking to see how much it has changed in comparison to the original.

Will

Please post a picture here if you can. I'd love to see it.

 

[Jack Black]

I really like the size of the #66 frame. This Jack was the first GEC I bought, I haven't carried it much recently, but it has been a firm favourite over a number of years.

I was very kindly gifted this Stockman by Duncan @Campbellclanman a few months ago, and I can see it also becoming an old friend

 

[Mayonardo]

My two favorite Great Eastern Cutlery
knives. I wasn’t interested when they were released. I knew squat about Stockman patterns and figures the sheep foot would be in the way. Well, I learned about Stockman knives and how good a 3.5” serpentine pattern is. And I was for a while nudged in the too-weak blade pulls school. I would say this has become a meaningless internet meme.

You may think the pulls are too light and bemoan GEC’s temerity in releasing such a flawed knife. You may have physical difficulties and thank GEC for producing an outstanding knife that you are able to use.

I’m in the latter camp.

 

[willard0341]

 

[Elgatodeacero]

One of GEC’s best patterns. Hard to fit more blade into such a small package.