What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

Stockman accompanied by the nut.....pretty consistently these days...

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GEC Stainless #42 in Elk.

My first day with a #42. Although I love having the capability of a large knife, it's almost silly looking because its so big. However with the lanyard on it, I like it all lot more and it doesn't feel as much like a traditional that's too big. I'm liking it more and more each hour I carry it today. It weights virtual nothing in my pocket!

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dzlvs8 said:
GEC Stainless #42 in Elk.

My first day with a #42. Although I love having the capability of a large knife, it's almost silly looking because its so big. However, with the lanyard on it I like it all lot more and doesn't feel as much like an oversized traditional. I'm liking it more land more each hour I carry it today. It weights virtual nothing in my pocket!

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Very nice. I love the Elk scales. :thumbup:
 
Ballenxj said:
A very nice knife to be sure, but am I the only one that noticed the size of that flower behind it? That thing is HUGE! :eek:
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Thank you and yes the hibiscus are huge here this time of year. The bush is over 5 ft. in diameter.

yatsunil said:
Nice!!! I don't see that Vic around very much.
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It is very rare for sure. I have a secret love affair with this version of the Vic marlin spike (sacking needle) and aspire to collect every knife that has this tool, but I know how unrealistic that can be. They tend to be very pricey and hard to find. Believe it or not, I paid less than $40 for it a few years ago. NIB

sitflyer said:
Very nice! I am intrigued by the Le Garonnais knives I've seen posted, they appear to be a real workhorse with a pleasing look. That huge hibiscus is a beauty as well! :thumbup:
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They are well maid, fair priced folders. I love the juniper wood handles and the aroma that they produce. As willgoy stated below, watchout for your fingers, the springs on these things are 11s

willgoy said:
Le Garonnais knives mentioned earlier, they are very big tough macho types! The spring on my Ebony one could chop a finger no worries :eek::eek: Well, the French did invent the guillotine after all:D
Thanks, Will
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It really is a large folder and on the upper end of something I would just carry in the pocket.

Thanks all for the compliments.
 
Same #48 as yesterday. Aside from the wonderful variety of the #15s, this my be my other favorite pattern:

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Mr postman brought me my newest single GEC. This thing is way better than any melon tester I have ever held or used. It is used and got it for a steal.

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I can't even decide what post to quote from, all the pictures of these super nice knives.....can't just pick one. :thumbup:
 
xceptnl said:
Mr postman brought me my newest single GEC. This thing is way better than any melon tester I have ever held or used. It is used and got it for a steal.

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I love mine. Is that what its considered, a melon tester?
larson1122 said:
This sweet #15 just arrived from Esnyx. I think I'll slip it in my pocket for the rest of the day. :cool:

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That pivot is awesome. He does great work.

Also, thank you @Primble for your compliment a while back (I haven't posted here in a few days)


Two different traditions:

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ALLHSS said:
I love mine. Is that what its considered, a melon tester?
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I don't think so. I don't own one but I've always thought of the Ben Hogan as a slim copperhead.

The 89 was GECs melon tester, or melon whittler.

Saying that, it's all subject to interpretation, you say tomato, I say...
 
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