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

[Camillus]

Thanks Charlie. I like it. I’m guessing the choice of an existing pattern indicates we aren’t going to get to design a new one. Might be a fait accompli in that regard.

As for the mockup, I think it would be a great knife in hand, but the mockup drawing of it is a little uninspiring with that drab brown.

Perhaps an ivory or callico sawcut bone might make it pop a little?

 

[waynorth]

That's a BIG Barlow!
Moved to this page so everyone sees it!

 

[Elgatodeacero]

I like it very much, assuming the covers are saw cut bone.

I am quite surprised GEC is going to run the 86 pattern again, since it is so recent.

Lovely knife, great bolsters, awesome clip........ GEC is just a great company and Bill Howard is a true gentleman for helping us with the 2021 forum knife.

Now...... can we find a dealer that will handle the money and shipping?

 

[AnW]

That's a BIG Barlow!
Moved to this page so everyone sees it! View attachment 1541839

love it!

 

[waynorth]

GunstockJack (Barry) has indicated to me he will take it on (again)!
He has a website that will handle it.
I cannot do it from Canada! Too many gov't regulations!!
Border closed!!

 

[Pàdruig]

News from GEC!! Bill has made us an offer!! I think it also previews a knife he will make later in the year! Tell me what you think!! View attachment 1541829

I knew GEC couldn't NOT do an 86 Barlow at some point. I like it!

 

[waynorth]

This single bladed knife will keep us in the realm of affordability!

 

[waynorth]

I knew GEC couldn't NOT do an 86 Barlow at some point. I like it!

HaHa!!

 

[waynorth]

Ivory bone would age nicely! . . . . . . .Hmmm??
We might have handle options! It's not all clear yet!!

 

[1066vik]

I'm game.
And yes, I would prefer it with a coping secondary - but even without that, I'll buy one.

 

[waynorth]

Flood of "likes" coming up so far!!

 

[Will Power]

Were it Spear I'd be all over it Remember, we haven't had a Spear single blade as FK
As it is, others will enthuse.

 

[1066vik]

Mmmmm...
Spear! (And magic helmet)

 

[Pàdruig]

A single-blade #86 Barlow - with sawcut bone covers, rattail bolsters, and all steel construction. I could certainly get behind that - all that's missing is a nice bolster stamp but if they do the bolster up like the rendering, I could forgive the omission.

All steel would keep the costs down a bit too, wouldn't it?

 

[CelloDan]

News from GEC!! Bill has made us an offer!! I think it also previews a knife he will make later in the year! Tell me what you think!! View attachment 1541829

This news totally made my day ! Feeling elated right now !!! I love it .
A "pinchable" single clip blade, on a sturdy frame, ready to be carried and used at your heart's content
Thank you Charlie and Bill !!!

 

[Dadpool]

An offer and a willing dealer partner in the same week!

Fingers crossed for wood or micarta covers and a bolster stamp.

 

[Blades of Glory]

Getting all tingley inside

 

[JohnDF]

Tell me what you think!!

I'd buy that...

 

[waynorth]

I detect Enthusiasm!!
Bill asked me to report back if any of you are interested!!

 

[Magizm7]

Yep, where do I sign