Northwoods Bear Lake
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Got this one in the mail today.
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Interesting Micarta handles. I have been staying away from GEC's with Micarta but i see that now the most expensive Bark River knives have this type of Micarta handles, priced higher than Dessert Ironwood. So the 'Coffee Bag Micarta' and similar must be well liked by knife buyers.
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I really like most of the micartas on the GECs, but some of the colors and materials used on the northwoods not so much.
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I'm in search of a Northwoods Bear Lake in Orange Curacao Burlap Micarta. Preferably in like new condition with coin and slip. This is the last that I need to complete the set of both versions of Bear Lake models. I have good trades and cash. Any help is appreciated!
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How many Bear Lake's does it take to have a complete set ?
Congratulations on being only 1 knife away from completion.
I and many here would really like to see pictures of your Bear Lake knives. Maybe 2 pictures, one for each of the 2 series.
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Congratulations on being only 1 knife away from completion.
I and many here would really like to see pictures of your Bear Lake knives. Maybe 2 pictures, one for each of the 2 series.
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There were four different cover materials used on the first single bolseter version: Mammoth, stag, Red Linen Micarta and Giraffe Bone. The materials for the second version with two bolsters included: Stag, Kudu Bone, Smoke Burlap Micarta, Red Linen Micarta and Orange Curacao Burlap Micarta, So nine total different variations. Actually, there were four to six Mammoth Bear Lakes made of version two, as well. I'm looking for one of those, but I realize that one of them may never surface for availability. I'll take some pics soon of the variations that I have. Thanks for looking!
I’m a long time collector in search of rare and limited GEC AND Northwoods knives. Always looking to add ivory pieces to my collection. PM to discuss sales or trades, please!
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Thanks for listing all of the different Bear Lake handles. Hope to see the pictures soon.
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I still need to take a family photo of all my Bear Lakes, but I’ve been waiting until I’ve secured the last one and I still haven’t found it. Here’s a giraffe bone example from the first round of Bear Lakes.
I’m a long time collector in search of rare and limited GEC AND Northwoods knives. Always looking to add ivory pieces to my collection. PM to discuss sales or trades, please!
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I've finally got all the Bear Lakes lined up for a family photo, so here is the latest pic sans another giraffe version that's arriving in today's mail. I've had a few more than these pictured but have used them for trading stock for other Northwoods. This is my second favorite pattern from Northwoods.
The top row is one example of each of the Bear Lakes offered from the first and second release. The bottom row is a few extras.
The top row is one example of each of the Bear Lakes offered from the first and second release. The bottom row is a few extras.
I’m a long time collector in search of rare and limited GEC AND Northwoods knives. Always looking to add ivory pieces to my collection. PM to discuss sales or trades, please!
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What a line up Buckibbq. Wow. Excellent examples and either they were all beautiful, or you got the cream of the crop. Fabulous group. About my favorite Bohn design too.
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Latest Bear Lake from Gunstock Jack and can't thank him enough. Even better looking than my first. The pair as well.
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Very nice pair indeed!
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Wow! Sweet!Buckibbq wrote: ↑Mon Jun 22, 2020 4:45 pm I've finally got all the Bear Lakes lined up for a family photo, so here is the latest pic sans another giraffe version that's arriving in today's mail. I've had a few more than these pictured but have used them for trading stock for other Northwoods. This is my second favorite pattern from Northwoods.
The top row is one example of each of the Bear Lakes offered from the first and second release. The bottom row is a few extras.
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Iman...those are beauties!!!
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Kudu and Sambar
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Did Gunstock Jack just happen to have this Bear Lake listed on his site when you happened to take a look ?
Or has Barry been on the look out for a Bear Lake for you ?
kj
Or has Barry been on the look out for a Bear Lake for you ?
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Couple 2016s
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Those are some beautiful Bears, Ivoryman!
I’m a long time collector in search of rare and limited GEC AND Northwoods knives. Always looking to add ivory pieces to my collection. PM to discuss sales or trades, please!