Babylon Swinguard

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Earl
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Babylon Swinguard

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Whatta you fellas think...... Anyone ordering? Its growing on me
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I think they look great! I hope they make one in ebony with the guard. ::tu::
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It's pretty cool in the NF trim with swing-guard. Bolster detail is nice.
As far as the Tidi's without the swing-guard, I much prefer the #65LB with the raised front bolster.
Not sure why someone would choose the #64LB Tidi with the sharp blade corner sticking out over the #65LB..... ::shrug::

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Just Lookin' at this one ::hmm:: ____ I'm with Trevor on this one ::hmm:: prefer the 65LB )
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Definitely in for a Northfield in jigged bone. Never owned a swing guard before and this was 1 of 2 of my GEC "wish list knives", the other being a large coke bottle that hopefully will materialize someday. The design looks great and the fit'n finish on my recent aquisitions has been spectacular. I expect good things from this design.
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where yall seeing the bone versions,are they available for peorder
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IMBand wrote:It's pretty cool in the NF trim with swing-guard. Bolster detail is nice.
.Not sure why someone would choose the #64LB Tidi with the sharp blade corner sticking out over the #65LB..... ::shrug::

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My thoughts exactly Trev

Robert the jigged bone is on the GEC site now.
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Actually, I rather like the 64 w/o the swing guard ::hmm::
I have a 65 slippie and its hands down one of my favorite knives, but the new profile of the 64 really appeals to me. I just dig that kind of simplistic look. As a matter of fact, I would be even more impressed if they made a version w/o the lock back, but i wont hold my breath.
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I wasn't going to pick one up, but I did solely based on how good the Che Chen rosewood handles looked. I must say pretty sweet! ::tu:: ::groove::
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big monk wrote:Just Lookin' at this one ::hmm:: ____ I'm with Trevor on this one ::hmm:: prefer the 65LB )

I LIED !!!!!!!!!!! ::dang:: ::dang:: ---no longer looking ::dang:: ::dang:: bought a stag & both the wood versions ::shrug:: --pictures when they arrive_____ who'da thunk it ::dang:: ::dang:: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Now that's what I'm taking about Monk! Welcome to the club! ::tu:: :mrgreen: ::handshake::
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IMBand wrote:It's pretty cool in the NF trim with swing-guard. Bolster detail is nice.
Ordered a SwingGuard in Natural Stag yesterday..... ::tu::

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I don't think you'll be disappointed IM. ::nod::
The bolster is nice, lots a lines. ::tu::
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I know sometimes a knife pattern grows on you, but I do not see myself owning one of these - never been a swing guard fan.

But you fellas have at it and I'll sit back and watch!

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Hello All,

I know this is a very old post but I thought I would share the current state of my GEC 64 collection. I working on a complete run.

Thanks and have a great day.

Rick
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Very nice !!!
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Heynowwww wrote: Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:11 pm Hello All,

I know this is a very old post but I thought I would share the current state of my GEC 64 collection. I working on a complete run.

Thanks and have a great day.

Rick
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