What is the traditional stockman pattern for GEC?

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Which model number is the stockman for GEC, would it be #81?
Althought I see a number of different stockman models.
 
cards94, you are correct there are a number of them. In addition to the #81, there is the #66 Calf Roper and the #68 Buckaroo. Both are about 3.5" and feel great in hand. If there are others, I'm sure the folks here will chime in.

Peter
 
Pjake said:
cards94, you are correct there are a number of them. In addition to the #81, there is the #66 Calf Roper and the #68 Buckaroo. Both are about 3.5" and feel great in hand. If there are others, I'm sure the folks here will chime in.

Peter
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That makes it a tough decision if they're both the same size. Looks like the #81 is a little bigger. Not sure what to go with.
 
The #53, and #68 are GEC's straight equal end stock (or is it cattle because they're straight equal end?) patterns and the #66, #81, and #82 are their serpentine stockman patterns.

Here's some group pics of the #66, #81, #82, and #53 I took. Hope it helps put their sizes in proportion. I don't have the #68 but its similar to the #66 but with a straight handle. Of these, I like the #82 and #53 the best.





 
Thanks Peter. One thing I forgot to mention, if you want a stainless one, only the #53s have been made in 440C so far.
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Thank you for the pictures. Really a big help. What's the name of the main blade on the #82 and #53? I guess you prefer those over the clip point?
Is there any advantage between the clip and the other blade? All good looking knives.
 
They're still clip blades but GEC calls them muskrat or skinner blades. The big clip can give you a stronger point and there is more steel there if you use it for the next 50 years as your only knife but those aren't really concerns for me. Both look good and work fine for me but I like the slimmer profile of the knives overall. On the #66, I have no issue with the clip blade. What I don't like about the #66 and #82 is the high riding sheepsfoot but many prefer this.
 
Trand has certainly laid it all out for you, but the most traditionally "correct" pattern they make is the #81. With all the others, GEC has put their own spin on the pattern, with slightly different blades or proportions. The #81 is pure premium stock knife.

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Awesome pics 2Dead... That gives great comparisons for the various models.

My baby... #66 Calf Roper in Blood bone. This one is an SFO from Charlie. With the ever-present Peanut of course :)
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When I think of a traditional stockman pattern the 66 Calf Roper and the 81 Abilene are what come to mind. Both excellent knives but the Calf Roper is my favorite just because 3.5" is my ideal size for a pocket knife.
 
Thanks for the help. They all like nice but seems to be slim pickins' out there right now. Going to wait for a new batch to come out and look for the 66 or 81.
 
cards94 said:
Thanks for the help. They all like nice but seems to be slim pickins' out there right now. Going to wait for a new batch to come out and look for the 66 or 81.
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Which scales interest you the most on the 66 and 81??
 
2Dead said:
The #53, and #68 are GEC's straight equal end stock (or is it cattle because they're straight equal end?) patterns and the #66, #81, and #82 are their serpentine stockman patterns.

Here's some group pics of the #66, #81, #82, and #53 I took. Hope it helps put their sizes in proportion. I don't have the #68 but its similar to the #66 but with a straight handle. Of these, I like the #82 and #53 the best.
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I really like the #82
The california clip, the wharnie, and the skinner blade
What length is it closed?
 
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Well... The #66 I posted above is actually in micarta... 1 of 9 made with black paper micarta. 33 of the #68 Buckaroo were made with black linen micarta as well. American walnut has mostly been used on GEC's 440C knives although there have been a few exceptions.
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