WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE: GEC Outlaw Jack #76

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GEC put up a preview of the #76 "Outlaw Jack". 3 5/8" Closed. Square bolsters. It looks similar to the Case XX 32 pattern jack knives and stock knives except the handle looks like it may be wider. This would also be a great pattern for a double end jack or a 3-blade stockman.

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/information/76-outlaw-jack/
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The Case 75 pattern is a serpentine frame... The GEC appears to be more of a "reverse gunstock" (?) ...sort of the reverse of the Case 32 pattern.

EDIT: hmmm... not sure if the 32 is a serpentine or a gunstock... I'm thinking serpentine now. Schatt and Morgan did have a few gunstock stock knives, if I recall correctly... So is this "Outlaw" a serpentine?? Someone else will have to figure this out... I got lost some how. :p
 
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I like the setup shown - a classic jack with square bolsters, large clip and small pen. I do wonder if the Outlaw name will give rise to some large, gaudy blade etches. I could do without those for the most part.
 
I tend to think of a gunstock as having the back end flair out a bit more and be wider than the pivot end. Maybe I'm just remembering one example in particular though and limiting my interpretation based on that.
 
Jake, I think the older 32 pattern from Case was more of a gunstock.
The newer 032 pattern (think Texas Jack) is more rounded, more serpentine.

This picture from GEC's website looks more gunstock to me.
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And the pen is in front of the clip blade, so both nicks on the mark side . . . WHOOPEEEE!!
 
Looking at the 32 pattern jack again, and it's a reverse gunstock, with the pivot at the wider end.

The new 76 GEC is a true gunstock, with the flair opposite the pivot.
 
Man, I'd love to see a GEC Gunstock, I love the pattern. I've got a Case small gunstock and a Schatt and Morgan medium (with spear and small clip), they get a lot of pocket time.
 
I like the it from what I can see in it's general sihoulette. Definitly a bit different than the #56 Dogleg that I'm so fond of. I think I'll like this one.
 
GEC can we please see this pattern with a main spear and a wharnie/coping second? Pretty please with sugar on top.....
 
I'd also like the pattern with either a Wharncliffe or sheepfoot secondary blade... and the "copperhead jig bone" also. :)
 
Anxiously awaiting this one.....has anyone heard what type of scales will be available with these??? I really liked the Micarta and Calico that were available on the #79.
 
Ill second that copperhead jig bone mmmm....since I doubt with the spear main they could keep both pulls on one side, make both of them long pulls please. Heck since I am dreaming make them match stick pulls :D
 
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