Thoughts on the GEC Cuban Stockman?

Nathan Dewey

Nathan Dewey

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I'm thinking of getting one for the collection. I'm in a stockman mood and I like the idea of having something that's really overbuilt and high f&f.
What's the weight?
How does it feel in hand?
Strength of the snaps?

Much appreciated,
Nathan
 
I have several Cubans. They're everything you'd expect an early GEC stockman to be- big, overbuilt, snappy, and heavy. The pull is pretty tough, not as bad as on the early 73s or 23s, but definitely not wimpy. They ride in the pocket much like a roll of quarters- you will certainly know you are carrying a knife. F&F on all of mine is superb.
 
One of my favorite GEC patterns. . . Ever!
It's what I would call a "beefy Goldilocks knife". Not too big, not too small, but just the right amount of beef for a stockman.

Snap, pull, walk & talk are typical GEC. Which is to say VERY GOOD. Snap open as well as snap shut are satisfying on all three blades on both of the #53s that I've owned.

Feel in the hand is by far my favorite aspect of this pattern. The sheepsfoot rides really low, so you minimize the "fistfull of metal" experience you get on some bigger stockman patterns. Then you get the straight lines to keep the grip nice and neutral. A real winner in my book.

Here's a glamour shot, just to whet your appetite.

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-nate
 
Here is mine with my 73, as you can see not a great difference. My 53 is a 2011 model year and the snape is lighter then my well broken in 73 and ever so slightly more then my well broken in (Queen made) Marble large Stockman. F&F is as good as it gets on a production knife....
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Our crappy pooter isn't cooperating on letting me edit. The feel in the hand is exceptional, and to me the only thing that feels better is a sowbelley or a 47 Case!
 
The pulls are firm, but they don't have half-stops, so there is no mid point "jerk" when opening or closing, just firm and smooth.
 
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