Somehow my brother managed to get one for me as a gift. Kind of amazing. One thing, is the spring on the 83 kinda…. Meh on yours as well? It’s secure, locks tight, and no play, but not the bear trap I usually associate with GEC.
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Fleidermaus82 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:31 amSomehow my brother managed to get one for me as a gift. Kind of amazing. One thing, is the spring on the 83 kinda…. Meh on yours as well? It’s secure, locks tight, and no play, but not the bear trap I usually associate with GEC.
That's pretty normal for a lock back, they rely on the lock so the spring is lighter.
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I gave up on trying to score any of these 83s from the dealers so I bought one on Ebay. I didn’t realize that this is a smaller knife than the last lockback that GEC made. I like this size and having a lockback for me is a must for a knife that I use regularly. I can see myself using this one. I know I say this just about every time a new knife comes out from GEC, but this may be the best knife they have made recently. The 38 English whittler is way up my list too but this one is just about perfect.
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Nice score, good looking bone, nice size. I've been looking myself at them but like Tidioute and striped wood ones. The hunt is on. Congrats on that one.
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Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:21 am I gave up on trying to score any of these 83s from the dealers so I bought one on Ebay. I didn’t realize that this is a smaller knife than the last lockback that GEC made. I like this size and having a lockback for me is a must for a knife that I use regularly. I can see myself using this one. I know I say this just about every time a new knife comes out from GEC, but this may be the best knife they have made recently. The 38 English whittler is way up my list too but this one is just about perfect.
Wow, that’s is a beauty!!!!! I really need to get one of those.
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I’m envious Tim, that stag is beautiful. I have struck out every time a stag drop has happened. I’ll just have to keep watching for one on Ebay.
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Thank you both. I managed to get on a dealers early reserve by being in the right place at the right time. Wasn't sure what I would get. A little fatter then I like, but the thin ones I'm seeing so far are very plain. There is so much variation to stag & personal preferences. I am thankful to land one though.Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Tue Jul 06, 2021 5:52 pm I’m envious Tim, that stag is beautiful. I have struck out every time a stag drop has happened. I’ll just have to keep watching for one on Ebay.
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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, that's the kind. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. Congrats, congrats, congrats. Beau-teee-fuuuul.
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That’s a great stag example Tim! Well matched with great color. The 83s are another great run and I agree with Mark on the quality of GEC’s offerings. I’m happy with the stag on my 83 and glad to have a Dark Brewed version in my pocket.
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Thanks for the review! My dad has a birthday next month and I’ve been thinking of bay fishing one for him.Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:21 am I gave up on trying to score any of these 83s from the dealers so I bought one on Ebay. I didn’t realize that this is a smaller knife than the last lockback that GEC made. I like this size and having a lockback for me is a must for a knife that I use regularly. I can see myself using this one. I know I say this just about every time a new knife comes out from GEC, but this may be the best knife they have made recently. The 38 English whittler is way up my list too but this one is just about perfect.
As for myself, I just picked up this 29 in Osage orange. Two sellers photos and two of mine to show before and after. Had a few miles on it, which is fine with me because I intend to use it. Spring on the master blade is a little weak, not sure how I feel about that. A little cleaning, a little oil, a few swipes across the stone, ready for duty!
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Wow! Beautiful Knives Gentlemen!
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Steamboat Willie wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 6:07 pm
As for myself, I just picked up this 29 in Osage orange. Two sellers photos and two of mine to show before and after. Had a few miles on it, which is fine with me because I intend to use it. Spring on the master blade is a little weak, not sure how I feel about that. A little cleaning, a little oil, a few swipes across the stone, ready for duty!
Good looking wood Willie. Congrats. I like the pattern myself, and surprised your spring is week. Not on mine. Also great job cleaning and spiffing.
Just in, a nice 83 LB with what I thought was good wood grain anyway. Nice feel to the Bocote too. Thanks for looking.
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Wow. I have never seen such pronounced grain in a piece of wood. I think it looks Great !
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Congrats on another beauty, great looking wood grain and two good looking blades. Good score DM.
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Thats some nice Bocote on your 83 IM!
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I agree Roland. Lovely Iman.kootenay joe wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:08 am Wow. I have never seen such pronounced grain in a piece of wood. I think it looks Great !
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Bryan Sanders put this one up recently and I couldn't resist taking it down. Thanks Bryan, appreciate it, one of my fave patterns and a color I've never seen before. Going to a good home.
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Very fallish colors.
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These are the latest production models in progress. The Angus Jack is due to start appearing at retailers late this week all going well.
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Not to sound too anal / OCD or anything...but, I noticed that GEC calls it a "Sheepfoot" not "Sheepsfoot"--which is one of The Monkey's little pet peeves when people refer to that style blade.
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