Your thoughts on the GEC #55 Hound Tooth???

Good stuff Steve, thanks. How do you like it in hand when using it? I guess im curious because I have yet to own one(a traditional LL) but dont know if I really need one. I have yet to have a regular slippie close on me yet. Does it have a half stop with the LL?


Thanks
Jeff
 
I enjoy the curve of the frame and the slimness of one blade. I haven't done much with it ( and I'd include a pic if I had it on hand) but it is quite comfortable and the liner tab does not interfere with a firm grip. It does have a half stop with a robust spring which is why the liner lock does involve a bit of a learning curve. I agree that the liner lock may be superfluous in proper use of a cutting implement; for me the appeal is largely in variety and something out of the ordinary.
 
Sonnemann said:
for me the appeal is largely in variety and something out of the ordinary.
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You just hit the nail on the head, it is very unique indeed. If I could afford it I would get one of each. I have been missing my half-whitt lately, more specifically the wharncliff blade. I have liked the looks of this one since the beginning, still wish they had made an ebony or cocobolo version.
 
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Looks great to me.
 
I have the wharncliffe version and like it a lot. I like the way the blade melds with the frame in the closed position. I actually don't prefer either the GEC 55 or the Case SBJ/SBG; they are both favorite patterns for me. But, the list of favorite patterns seems to be ever expanding.

Ed J
 
Is would like to see a GEC version of the SBJ. A little larger than the Case with different handle materials.

I do love the Case pattern though. Wish they did more CV versions.
 
Well I got one of these yesterday and it feels the best in hand of any slipjoint frame to date. Now I know if their was a second blade added that may change but boy does this single blade just fill my hand perfectly. I really like the liner lock, it does not get in the way at all and GEC designed it perfectly so that when you are pushing it in and you snap the blade to half stop your hand does not get hit by the blade. I will say that it takes a few times to get used to it and the spring on mine is the strongest I have ever experienced on a slipjoint knife. Its not that bad to open from closed to half stop but from half stop to open and back to half stop it is very strong. This is the only slip joint knife I own that really requires two hands to close and its not because of the liner lock :eek:. It is also the first GEC I have purchased that the spring sits just a hair high when open, its flush when closed. I also just noticed that my shield wiggles slightly from side to side, never seen this before on any knife. Ah well with those minor issues aside this is just a great little knife. A lot of heft to it with the LL added and I love the handles. The color in the bone is very vibrant and changes with the lighting. So much depth and the random jigging is just right. I love the different depth of cuts and the varying size, it adds a lot of traction and comparing it with others I have right now I dont think I will buy anymore symmetrical jigged bone. The 66 I have and the 68 I am borrowing feel almost smooth compared to this, I'm sold on this style for sure. Here is an overall pic and a close up of the bone, I plan to carry this for one month and give the wharnie a serious chance to prove itself well, except for wW ;)



 
This in a barehead jack would be quite sweet. I think it would scratch my itch for a swayback jack but in a slightly larger size. which would be a good thing.
 
I agree about the Barehead aspect, it would improve the pattern.

My Tidioute Hound in Redbone arrived today, bought it from a forum member. REALLY good in hand feel, balance,size etc. Excellent blade:handle ratio, strong but not heavy spring (the 57 Half Whitt is lighter) I think it would satisfy those wanting a bigger version of CASE's SBJ.
 
VictorKilo, I'm loving that wharncliffe stag. Another on my list...
 
Yes.... and add me to the list. I love the F&F of GECs but there are only a few that I've bought and kept due to the stiff springs. When I can't get the knife open with wet and dirty hands when working in the back yard then it's the wrong knife. GEC fits into that catagory much too often. The SBJ on the other hand has a perfect balance for opening.

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I really like the look of the bone handles on that one!



This is what will keep me from getting one. It is one of the main reasons every GEC knife I have owned has moved on down the line to someone else. Personal preference, I know, as some love the snap. I just happen to like something that opens more easily.
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I want one, but I'm kind of sad that all of the Red Bones without the liner lock are sold out everywhere I look. The Autumn Bone and the Bocote look good, but that Red Bone is something else in that configuration.

Edit: I forgot to mention that it is the Wharncliffe version without the linerlock in Red Bone that is all sold out :(
 
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If I get to raising more finds I think this one's on my next list after the 68 pony jack :) I think i like the liner lock though
 
I know this is only making the slippery slope into purchase temptation wetter, but do any of you have photos of the wharncliffe model closed? If the joint is close to being sunk, I may be too.
 
Ill get ya a pic a little later my friend with some references to other models but your battleship is safe....the joint is not sunk at all
 
My wallet just breathed a little sigh of relief. Thanks Jeff. Look forward to the pictures, this is one of my favorite looking GEC models.
 
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