All About Pocket Knives

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: I think I have a new favorite, it’s these Mavericks, man are these nice. Can’t believe they only made 25 of each of these. The pull is easy, snap is great, the fit and finish are immaculate. I think I like the Kingwood better than the bone, maybe it’s the bolsters, I do like the stripes on that one. I had never seen this pattern before, they should produce a lot more of these.

I tend to think the Mavericks are something of a sleeper in the GEC line. I didn't pay close attention to them when they were first released & readily available. Regardless, it's a neat pattern for sure.

Northfield #13 Whip Sambar Stag

I have always liked the slimness of that little knife Q and the stag doesn't hurt a bit.

doglegg wrote:I have always liked the slimness of that little knife Q and the stag doesn't hurt a bit.

Thanks, Floyd. I actually bought a couple of #13 Whips when the pattern was first released a couple of years ago. I really liked the design and the single Wharncliffe blade; but, the ones I got had very hard pulls and the slender frame just didn't give me enough to hold onto when I tried to open the blade, so I sold them. When this one came up for sale, though, I just couldn't resist since I wasn't planning to carry or use it anyway. As it turns out, however, this one has a much lighter pull. Now I have the dilemma of deciding whether or not to carry this one since I can actually open the blade without an opening tool. Tough call, but I expect it'll end up being a safe queen (like 99.9% of my collection). I always think I will use the knives I buy, but when I get them in hand I just can't seem to bring myself to "mar the perfection" if you know what I mean.

QTCut5 wrote:

doglegg wrote:I have always liked the slimness of that little knife Q and the stag doesn't hurt a bit.

Thanks, Floyd. I actually bought a couple of #13 Whips when the pattern was first released a couple of years ago. I really liked the design and the single Wharncliffe blade; but, the ones I got had very hard pulls and the slender frame just didn't give me enough to hold onto when I tried to open the blade, so I sold them. When this one came up for sale, though, I just couldn't resist since I wasn't planning to carry or use it anyway. As it turns out, however, this one has a much lighter pull. Now I have the dilemma of deciding whether or not to carry this one since I can actually open the blade without an opening tool. Tough call, but I expect it'll end up being a safe queen (like 99.9% of my collection). I always think I will use the knives I buy, but when I get them in hand I just can't seem to bring myself to "mar the perfection" if you know what I mean.

Indeed I do know what you mean.

I seem to have come down with a case of stag fever.

Northfield #48 Single Blade Trapper Sambar Stag

I think these 93's turned out to be the best knives GEC has made of late!

I especially like the handles on that 1st one Greg.

doglegg wrote:I especially like the handles on that 1st one Greg.

Thanks doglegg! I was lucky to get one.

This GEC 828318 Dixie Stockman with Elderberry Jig Bone handles was a birthday gift from my lady friend. Yowza!

Jerry, I already seen this one a dozen times and I'm still not tired of seeing it. Happy for you and enjoy the knife and the thought behind it.

Quote Greg: "I think these 93's turned out to be the best knives GEC has made of late"
Coming from someone who knows GEC knives very well, this is indeed high praise. I do not have a #93 'Ramsfoot', but i now think i should.
kj

Both the GEC #93 Northfield and the Northwoods "Signal Jack"come with cocobolo handles. The Northwoods are more expensive. Is the cocobolo of higher quality on the Northwoods ?
kj

Today I received my 2019, AAPK knife (my 1st and only GEC knife). It actually arrived yesterday, but wasn't available for pickup when I made my ONE daily trip to the post office. To say it's a beauty, is putting it mildly. I'd like to thank Bryan and anyone else involved in the production of this fine looking, quality piece of cutlery. Thank you!

Great looking Folding Hunter, the saber grind gives the knife a 'muscular' look. This pattern was originally made for hunters, deer, moose, elk. I hope someone uses their 2019 AAPK knife to field dress a deer and posts pictures showing the knife at work.
kj

Just arrived today.

Great looking knife Bomba, love the bone. Was wondering if that is a three spring construction? How do you like it? Looks like the same clip as on my 66 stockman. And nice longer sheep foot. I've been tempted on those. Congrats.
Here's another version of the 66. 2014 ebony, flawless, the wood is silky, but good grip. Excellent everything, very knice, reminds me of old Case knives and patterns they don't make anymore.

I only have one of the 66's but I really like it. I-Man, that ebony is very classy.

Thanks Jerry, but I don't think it holds a candle to that beauty. You did it right. Wow, I'd trade you for that one straight across without even thinking about it. Quickly becoming one of my favorite patterns. Yours is beautiful. I think Ebony is fine, but not like yours. I had no choice, that was all there was and there were no other handle options. But what a killer knife I must say so it's a keeper even if it's Ebony. Love the knife, just wish it was as pretty as something like say, oh, I don't know, yours maybe? Mmmmmmmmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn, that banana is delicious.

Ivoryman wrote:Great looking knife Bomba, love the bone. Was wondering if that is a three spring construction? How do you like it? Looks like the same clip as on my 66 stockman. And nice longer sheep foot. I've been tempted on those. Congrats.

Thanks, I-man, your 66 is no slouch at all. Very classy as most ebony GECs are.

The 29 is in fact a 3-spring, the master has its own middle spring instead of riding on both individual secondary blade springs. It is still snappy, very pocketable, and comfortable to hold and use. It helps put that Osage lemon out of mind and I think despite the demand these 29s have seen that this one will be a user.

I noticed that Risner was down to their last NF bloodwood 29 and I couldn't help myself. It will be coming to post-Dorian Florida along with a couple pearl Queens. These impulse buys are gonna be the end of me...

Tsar Bomba wrote:

Ivoryman wrote:Great looking knife Bomba, love the bone. Was wondering if that is a three spring construction? How do you like it? Looks like the same clip as on my 66 stockman. And nice longer sheep foot. I've been tempted on those. Congrats.

Thanks, I-man, your 66 is no slouch at all. Very classy as most ebony GECs are.

The 29 is in fact a 3-spring, the master has its own middle spring instead of riding on both individual secondary blade springs. It is still snappy, very pocketable, and comfortable to hold and use. It helps put that Osage lemon out of mind and I think despite the demand these 29s have seen that this one will be a user.

I noticed that Risner was down to their last NF bloodwood 29 and I couldn't help myself. It will be coming to post-Dorian Florida along with a couple pearl Queens. These impulse buys are gonna be the end of me...

Thanks a ton, great looker, and in all the pics I saw on different sellers pages, I could never find a backspring shot like you provided. Thanks. Sweeeeet looking knife for sure, you grabbed some good looking wood. Use it amen, that's the only way I get the full effect. Safe queens do not even begin to turn me on like a user does. Enjoy it bigtime.

Gec certainly did a masterful job in aligning the springs. The 2 'lines' where the springs abut with each other can barely be seen and it seems all or nearly all 29's came out like this.
kj

Posts here about how fine the 62 pattern is had me bidding on ebay for this 620213. It is my first GEC with stainless steel and i think it is most attractive with this jigged bone.
kj