Which GEC to get

[Student762]

Okay, I know I am going new thred crazy but this one's fun, I think. I need to get a GEC, so for EDC purposes and heavy duty stuff which do I get.
GEC#42 lock back
GEC #73
and then the wild card Northfield# 23 pioneer
Appreciate your input and replies and thank you in advance.

 

[Nal0n]

Could you plese elaborate on what "heavy duty stuff" you have in mind?
Imho "heavy duty" most often calls for a fixed blade or another, more appropriate, tool...

 

[Humppa]

I agree with Bernd - Heavy Duty stuff always associates a fixed blade for me. A traditional folding knife, slipjoint in special aren´t things I combinate with the term Heavy Duty.

But ok - I own a #73 and #23. Great knives, no question. The #42 should be in between, sizewise.

For EDC, I like the #73 more due to its smaller size and it´s more pocketfriendly than the huge #23.

I tend to the term: The smaller it is, the more time it is actually in the pocket.

After that: I´d recommend you the simple #73

 

[festerfromnzed]

For heavy duty (whatever that is?) gotta run with the lockback...If you know how to safely use a slippy,,#23 all the way.....................Fes

 

[SAK Guy]

The 23L (linerlock) is a beast and ya need a big pocket (or a belt sheath) to tote it! That being said, I carry mine a lot. Love it!!!!!!

Thanks to Sitflyer, here's mine:

Thanks again Duane!

 

[black mamba]

Agreed. When I go heavy duty with a traditional, it's my #23L Pioneer linerlock.

More in the line of an EDC, the #73 Scout jack or the #72 Cody Scout are just about right, with their secondary pen blades adding a lot of utility.

 

[Will Power]

All good knives but be aware that the 23 is a big beast, real whopper! I find the 73 to be a first-rate knife, good size without being like a boulder in your pocket. I think it's the iconic GEC knife actually. Here's one of mine with a very good liner-lock, Tidioute in Bonestag. If you like locking Traditionals ( I certainly do) then also look at Queen Cutlery's Copperhead and Teardrop patterns in bone or Woods with D2 blade. Thanks, Will

 

[hoppes no9]

For me, the 42 and 23 are a bit much for EDC, size-wise.

73 hits the sweet spot.

 

[Student762]

Gentlemen thankyou for your advice. For me heavy duty means cutting 1" Sisal/hemp rope or taking off the sucker branches on a stick I will not be battoning or cutting tyres lol. Thank you al for your advice. A #23 linerlock is now in the mail Thank you all.

 

[RRaconteur]

Agreed. When I go heavy duty with a traditional, it's my #23L Pioneer linerlock.

That is a thing of beauty.


Michael