What GEC should I pick up?

[rma100]

+1
As I read your post bluemetalchurch first in my mind was a 77.
Bob beat me to it and as usual he's absolutely right.
-RS-


top to bottom; 77 yankee jack 3 3/4", 77 single blade Barlow, 83 ebony 3 3/8"

Is that the 77 Yankee Jack with Macassar Ebony? Man I love that Ebony!

 

[redsparrow]

Is that the 77 Yankee Jack with Macassar Ebony? Man I love that Ebony!

Yes, thanks Bob. I just wish I could show it as nice as it is.
I was leery when I ordered it knowing it was light, glad I took the chance it's by far my favorite ebony.

 

[rma100]

There's no way to show the true color of the chatoyance of that reddish Macassar, and the black flecks and highlights in a picture. At least no way I could do it. I know Pertinux has some good pix of that material somewhere around here.

 

[Edm1]

My favorite ..it's gonna be one me ..knife is my Pemberton. I love that little thing..

 

[kenspen]

The #73 is what you are looking for. One of GEC's earliest patterns. Still one of their best.

Thin, single blade, slip joint, 3-3/4". Yep, that's the 73!

 

[Kitten Party]

Man, I can't get enough of the grinling whitllers. And they can still be found in the primary market.

 

[timberweasel]

Maybe look at a single blade model of a GEC #92...

GEC Tidioute #92 Talon in Goldenrod jigged bone

Good luck, OP!

-Brett

 

[Mingecutter]

To echo others, you can't go wrong with a GEC 73. I've had the single blade version previously, and it's great. Although, the pull can be a little strong on that pattern....or at least, that used to be the case.