The unofficial, non binding, carries no weight, 2021 forum knife possibility discussion thread

[Sacto]

Thanks for filling us in on some of the story, Camillus !! I too, would like an authentic Bunny Knife, but my suggestion for GEC would be to use existing parts for us, hence the stretch to JackRabbit!!
They can be big critters! It would be interesting to hear from a "harvester" of said animals, as to what knife would be best for the actual use.
I'm not sure a wide blade, made by John Lloyd, posted by Sacto above would be a handy Rabbit knife; but I am a city slicker, having only skinned a couple deer in my life!!

Agreed. I’m not sure how it would be for dressing small animals, but it would look good doing it!

 

[r8shell]

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I've seen that knife before??? Where???

When you put it in a box and mailed it to me!

 

[cudgee]

This is what I have seen referred to as a rabbit knife, which I think looks very cool. I think I have seen a couple other similar rabbit knives. Didn’t know if they were related to the bunny knife. It’s a John Lloyd, and it is not my picture, it belongs to @VCM3 (hopefully it’s okay to post).

This is a " Bunny Knife ". Unrelated, bunny knife is a generic term that was given to this style of knife because nearly everyone who hunted rabbits over here carried one. Hope this helps..

 

[waynorth]

When you put it in a box and mailed it to me!

Ah, thanks! I remember thinking you had a lot of black knives, when I sent it! A little contrast!!
Has a neat blade!! And good snap if I remember!!

 

[Modoc ED]

Apologies for that broadside....not sure what happened....infernal machines.....could be something to do the new server bizzo...

Or it could be the Pirate's Rum you have in your Tankard.

 

[waynorth]

This is a " Bunny Knife ". Unrelated, bunny knife is a generic term that was given to this style of knife because nearly everyone who hunted rabbits over here carried one. Hope this helps..

Thanks; I had some of those Bunnies for breakfast, also!!
I must admit I've hunted Strawberries, but no Bunnies!!

 

[screened porch]

Especially if the bunny knife had two main blades, a clip and a lambsfoot.

But we'll see what GEC man says when he finds the time.

 

[Modoc ED]

Ivory bone sounds great Charlie waynorth . Actually whatever cover would be ok. A spin off of a Bunny Knife would be just right too. Thanks! Oh, and one blade would be just fine. Why push it with Bill.

 

[cudgee]

I must admit I've hunted Strawberries, but no Bunnies!!

Mate some of my fondest memories are being out in the bush/country side hunting Bunnies, and hunting Blackberries on the way home..

 

[Spaten]

If Mr Howard is willing to produce a bunny knife, I’d be happy to get one!

 

[Ramrodmb]

Especially if the bunny knife had two main blades, a clip and a lambsfoot.

But we'll see what GEC man says when he finds the time.

YES! Like this one?
I hope its ok to post rockman0 's photo of his TEW here.
Wouldn't this be nice?

 

[Will Power]

This is a " Bunny Knife ". Unrelated, bunny knife is a generic term that was given to this style of knife because nearly everyone who hunted rabbits over here carried one. Hope this helps..

Often wondered what a Bunny Knife looked like. Seems that this Eric's Jack is in similar vein? Or even a Clip GEC 15 ?

Even if the 15 isn't like a legit BK that talk of Ivory Bone maturing is no exaggeration...

On reflection, I suppose the Bunny Knife would've been originally a Sheffield item that was exported to Australia where it found favour?

This Trevor Ablett might have similarities?

 

[Ramrodmb]

Often wondered what a Bunny Knife looked like. Seems that this Eric's Jack is in similar vein? Or even a Clip GEC 15 ?

Even if the 15 isn't like a legit BK that talk of Ivory Bone maturing is no exaggeration...

Hard to tell in that photo but I think it's more of a "curved" frame/handle. Opposite of a swayback.
That Ivory bone is beautiful!
Edit: That Ablett is a beauty and very similar to a bunny knife. imo

 

[MolokaiRider]

This is what I have seen referred to as a rabbit knife, which I think looks very cool. I think I have seen a couple other similar rabbit knives. Didn’t know if they were related to the bunny knife. It’s a John Lloyd, and it is not my picture, it belongs to @VCM3 (hopefully it’s okay to post).

This is a gorgeous design.

 

[r8shell]

Hard to tell in that photo but I think it's more of a "curved" frame/handle. Opposite of a swayback.
That Ivory bone is beautiful!

Kind of like a Lanny's Clip?

 

[Old Engineer]

Update: I called GEC today to talk to Bill about a BF knife, but he was very busy with Inventory today, so he asked me to call back in a day or two!
I want to discuss this at just the right time, so we wait a little longer!

On another speculative note, I thought of proposing to all you esteemed ladies and gentlemen the following, inspired by the Antipodean Bunny Knife!!View attachment 1527665 View attachment 1527666 View attachment 1527668
If GEC flipped the handle of the #93 (Lamb/Ram Foot) and added a Muskrat or California Clip, we could call it the "JackRabbit!!
IvoryBone handles would Cap it nicely!! (Wish I knew Photoshop!!)View attachment 1527680
The Bunnies are 3 1/2" long, and the #93 would become a #39, 3 7/8", a stretch version!! Possibly using existing part designs??
What say you??

Works for me Charlie !! I would probably order 3 of them .

Harry

 

[Camillus]

Here we go - just make the bottom of the handle a little longer and a little fatter and give the clip a little more swagger and we have a goer

 

[Elgatodeacero]

That seems awfully similar to the GEC 14 run with 20 different SFO’s a couple years ago.

I think GEC is more likely to make a two blade mini trapper for us, if they make anything.

 

[GeofS]

Any brand but GEC.

 

[rockman0]

Mark, thanks for bringing this old photo back
I don't buy many modern folders but I do believe I would be on board

YES! Like this one?
I hope its ok to post rockman0 's photo of his TEW here.
Wouldn't this be nice?