What do you guys think about the new GEC #79 "Montana Workhorse Whittler"?

It's on my wish list :D

I really like the red jigged bone, but I'm sort of waiting to see what they're going to release under the Northfield line. My collection of GEC's is nearly evenly split between Tidioute and Northfield and so far I've preferred the Northfield versions of spear blades to the Tidioute's.
 
This is what they have on their production schedule on their site
#792312 Northfield UN-X-LD
Work Horse Whittler
Jigged Bone
Smooth Antique Bone
King Wood
Burnt Stag
Natural Stag
Genuine Stag
Primitive Bone
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in micarta it looks awesome! I have 2 #73 from 2007 in micarta, I believe they used that natural canvas on the 73 and this one only in all these years..right?

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Got mine in ebony last night (sorry no picture as yet). Very interesting knife and will be very usable. Half stops on all blades, easy pulls (about a 6). The clip and wharncliff blades are ground very thin. The main spearpoint is much thicker. I wish the tangs were not as sharp, but that is my only real gripe. Very nice, very stout knife.
 
Gevonovich said:
I'm can't wait until someone does a complete review!
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100 % agreed! This seems to be a really interessting pattern. Different opinions on that one - but that´s ok. IMO.

I think, it would be a great working knife - especially in Micarta scales... I hope someone can tell, how they feel.

Kind regards
Andi
 
Ill have pics and first impressions of my micarta version as soon as it gets here. Tomorrow afternoon or monday if it doesnt come in. My first new slippie, first knife with halfstops and my first gec. Im sure I will have a few oppinions after I get my hands on it.
 
From the numbers alone, it seems like it is 1/16" thicker than the Calf Roper... at least with handle materials such as micarta or ebony. I'm waiting for more reviews.

Wayne, That's very helpful info. Was the factory edge on the main blade was sharp or will require some reprofiling?
 
supratentorial said:
From the numbers alone, it seems like it is 1/16" thicker than the Calf Roper... at least with handle materials such as micarta or ebony. I'm waiting for more reviews.

Wayne, That's very helpful info. Was the factory edge on the main blade was sharp or will require some reprofiling?
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Jake,

Honestly, I did not have much time last night to look it over (hence no real review). I was working until late and then spent time with the kids. Thus, I did not really get a chance to test the edge. What stood out to me were the half stops on the secondary blades, which were a surprise, and their thinness compared to the thickness of the main blade. The grinds appeared to be pretty good. Oh...and the springs were pretty close to flush on mine at half stop, not as good as on the King Wood Gepetto I have, but better than I have seen on some GECs in the past. No gaps in the liners. It was a stout knife. About as long as the '80's Case Texas Jack I had in my pocket yesterday, but much thicker and heavier (obviously). Lastly, I was concerned that the blade layout would be uncomfortable in use. I tried holding the knife with each blade open. Now, I did not cut anything, but the knife "felt" good. In the five minutes I spent with it, the only real gripe I had were the sharp tangs.

I hope this helps.
 
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Hi Wayne!

Thanks for the small review :)

I´m looking forward hearing more about it in direct use.

Kind regards
Andi
 
Although the blades are shorter, I think it's good that they aren't even shorter. Much shorter blades wouldn't take advantage of the extra space afforded by three backsprings and that would leave a lot of empty space... on some of my other 3-spring knives that's where pocket change gets stuck. :p From photos and descriptions, the spine of the main blade is much thicker than I had expected but I'm happy to hear that the grind is good.
 
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