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- Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:01 pm
- Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
- Topic: Mail Call, Post Your New GECs.
- Replies: 4800
- Views: 449018
Re: Mail Call, Post Your New GECs.
35 Churchill in Clawed Cougar Bone.
- Sun Jul 21, 2019 5:11 pm
- Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
- Topic: The infamous 72 Spear.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3120
Re: The infamous 72 Spear.
I have a 72 that was made for the Badger Knife Club in 2012, 1 of 55. It is a Northfield UN-X-LD with that shield on one side, and the Badger Knife club shield opposite. Copperhead Jib Brown Bone handle. It is a beauty. I too was a bit put off by the bulbous blade, but it grew on my and now I reall...
- Sat Jul 20, 2019 2:02 pm
- Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
- Topic: The infamous 72 Spear.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3120
Re: The infamous 72 Spear.
It's my holy grail knife. The one GEC that I must own one day. Absolutely perfect. How hard are these to come by? I watch FB groups, have ebay set up to notify me, I check on here...and i dont see them for sale. Post up any pics if you have one, is love to see it! These knives are branded Tuna Vall...
- Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:25 am
- Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
- Topic: The infamous 72 Spear.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3120
Re: The infamous 72 Spear.
Gorgeous knife!kamagong wrote:I had one of these. Beautiful well-matched stag. Even better, the lockwork was flawlessly executed. No vertical or lateral play at all.
I should have kept it. Couldn't get into the bulbous blade at all though.
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- Fri Jul 19, 2019 7:07 pm
- Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
- Topic: The infamous 72 Spear.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3120
The infamous 72 Spear.
It's my holy grail knife. The one GEC that I must own one day. Absolutely perfect.
How hard are these to come by? I watch FB groups, have ebay set up to notify me, I check on here...and i dont see them for sale.
Post up any pics if you have one, is love to see it!
How hard are these to come by? I watch FB groups, have ebay set up to notify me, I check on here...and i dont see them for sale.
Post up any pics if you have one, is love to see it!
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 7:03 pm
- Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
- Topic: What Knife Would You Like GEC To Make ?
- Replies: 179
- Views: 44241
Re: What Knife Would You Like GEC To Make ?
72 spear. My grail knife.
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:36 pm
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Central AL
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6756
Re: Hello from Central AL
Howdy neighbor !! and welcome back. What part of central AL? I'm stuck here in good ol' Coosa county. Hope to see some pictures of your custom work ::tu:: Not far! I'm in Clay County... Ashland more specifically. Good hunting in Coosa!!! Shoot man, we're practically neighbors. ... I'm just outside ...
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
- Topic: First Cup Diner!
- Replies: 50818
- Views: 1742142
Re: First Cup Diner!
Good morning! Making some Red Diamond Coffee in the French Press. About to start getting ready for Church. Hope everyone had a lazy Sunday!
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:29 am
- Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
- Topic: Some of my work....
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4844
Re: Some of my work....
Fortis is latin for bold. I would have used my name but there are 2 makers already with my exact name.Sharpnshinyknives wrote:Is Fortis your name or something else? I know a big utility in Canada called Fortis, in fact I own stock in it.
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:27 am
- Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
- Topic: Some of my work....
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4844
Re: Some of my work....
I was asked to post up some of the blades I make. Although I didn't join aapk to peddle my wares, here is a taste of my work.20190620_190231.jpgreceived_381687879120803.jpegreceived_891865887836211.jpegIMG_20190413_190550_583.jpgIMG_20190225_092239_344.jpg Thunderwood, welcome to the forum. Nice kn...
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:25 am
- Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
- Topic: Some of my work....
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4844
Re: Some of my work....
I do make my blades. Occasionally I will have blanks waterjet but most are cut out by hand.Doc B wrote:Those are really nice! Do you make your own blades, too? What type of steel are you using?
I've worked with 1095, D2, S30V, and 80crv2. Most of what I use is 80crv2.
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 12:30 am
- Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
- Topic: Some of my work....
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4844
Re: Some of my work....
Thank you sir!TripleF wrote:Have mercy Love them!! Especially #2!
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 12:28 am
- Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
- Topic: Some of my work....
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4844
Re: Some of my work....
Nice work, TWood. I like the removable scales. Do you ever use Masecraft? They are one of my favorite providers. Do you make sheaths? Those look like good working knives in need of kydex pants. I have not used masecraft. I will be checking them out. I have a leather worker and I do my own kydex as ...
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:23 pm
- Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
- Topic: Some of my work....
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4844
Re: Some of my work....
Thank you!samb1955 wrote:Those are nice, you do really good work.
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:08 pm
- Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
- Topic: Some of my work....
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4844
Some of my work....
I was asked to post up some of the blades I make. Although I didn't join aapk to peddle my wares, here is a taste of my work.
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:13 pm
- Forum: Case Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Newest Case Pick-Ups
- Replies: 5589
- Views: 536922
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:08 pm
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Central AL
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6756
Re: Hello from Central AL
royal0014 wrote:Howdy neighbor !! and welcome back.
What part of central AL? I'm stuck here in good ol' Coosa county.
Hope to see some pictures of your custom work
Not far! I'm in Clay County... Ashland more specifically.
Good hunting in Coosa!!!
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 5:50 pm
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Central AL
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6756
Hello from Central AL
Hello! My name is Justin and I hale from Central Alabama. I am a maker of custom fixed blades as a part time job. I was a member here many years ago. Got away from traditional folders but I find myself coming back to them. I'm hoping to get back into collecting. I like carbon steel blades. Jack kniv...