2019 GEC 29 Humpback/Stockyard Whittler Thread

[waverave]

Well...let's get a thread going shall we?
I have been looking forward to this pattern since they announced it a while back.
Some interesting materials they have selected.

 

[TX Traditional]

The mock up shows a clip but the schedule says ramfoot. This “what’s happening” picture makes me think it’s a ramfoot/sheepfoot combo but who knows.

 

[Kiteman72]

I'm down for that acrylic with hotdog for sure!

 

[waverave]

The mock up shows a clip but the schedule says ramfoot. This “what’s happening” picture makes me think it’s a ramfoot/sheepfoot combo but who knows.

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Yeah I'm a little confused by the hallway photo. A ramsfoot/sheepfoot combo would be curious.

 

[Ajd3530]

I'm all about interesting acrylics (and especially snakewood,) but I don't particularly care for a punch, nor a three springed knive. And I surely won't put down the money these will probably cost for a three springed knife WITH a punch.

 

[r8shell]

Bring it on! Osage or Tidioute bone would be my choice.

If I can just go online and buy one, I'll be very pleased. I hope there'll be no lolly-scrambling - I just don't have the time or energy for that.

The mock up shows a clip but the schedule says ramfoot. This “what’s happening” picture makes me think it’s a ramfoot/sheepfoot combo but who knows.

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Misprint? I assume the ram/lamb picture is in reference to the #93 that just came out. Maybe the sheepfoot on the #29 will be a larger ramfoot.

 

[JohnDF]

I agree... Take away the punch and one of the springs... Or make it a split back.

 

[RobbW]

The punch version looks interesting. I like having a punch option.

 

[WhittlinAway]

Assuming it has the blade complement shown in the drawings, I think this is a very compelling knife. I agree with r8shell about not being down for a lollyscramble, but I'll definitely be keeping my eye on them.

 

[Kiteman72]

Since we got adequate numbers on the 97s, we can hope that there will be plenty of these to go around.

Generally, folks hate the hotdog and acrylic, so I should be able to nab my choice, knock on wood!

I just noticed there is a M&G SFO! I bet that will be sweet!

 

[gaj999]

Clip, sheep, punch is a really nice combination. Sure wish it was on the 53/54 frame, though.

 

[r8shell]

Assuming it has the blade complement shown in the drawings, I think this is a very compelling knife. I agree with r8shell about not being down for a lollyscramble, but I'll definitely be keeping my eye on them.

I wonder how many non-sfo will be made?

Clip, sheep, punch is a really nice combination. Sure wish it was on the 53/54 frame, though.

I love that combination, and I have a few Case Stockman with punch instead of spey.
I wish this was a Whittler configuration, or at least on two springs, but I still want one even with the three springs.

 

[Modoc ED]

I agree... Take away the punch and one of the springs... Or make it a split back.

or, keep the punch blade, krink it thereby using one spring for two blades. If needed, GEC could use a second liner and sandwich it like they did with the early #66 Cattle Ropers.

Three blades - two springs - extra sandwiched liner..

 

[HEMI 49]

Where is the reference about this being a 3 spring knife?.... I looked at GEC website and didn't see any info on the springs...

 

[Signalprick]

Hoping the TKC will be micarta. If not I'm going for the ebony.

 

[paulhilborn]

Excited for this one with the blade trio in the illustration, the punch is the lure for me

 

[Alchemy1]

I thought this was going to be a splitback?

 

[DelOro]

Grits w/butter & milk sounds rather tasty!

Plus, I'm looking forward to the punch.

 

[Sabercat]

Where is the reference about this being a 3 spring knife?.... I looked at GEC website and didn't any info on the springs...

While things can (and often do at GEC) change, I had a chance to catch up with Bill in November. He told me then that this would be a three spring knife.

 

[HEMI 49]

While things can (and often do at GEC) change, I had a chance to catch up with Bill in November. He told me then that this would be a three spring knife.

Thanks Sabercat....