2019 GEC 29 Humpback/Stockyard Whittler Thread

[Tx308]

For the most part, wouldn’t that be an Oil Field Jack (86) minus the awl? Little shorter than 4” but not by much.

While it would be similar in size I think that the blade arrangement and three backspring construction would be very interesting. Maybe put in a spear main blade.

Mr Howard if you're reading this the pattern number should be 41.

 

[Quiet]

Glad to see this post come back to the front page! The only #29 I was able to grab was one of the M&G models, and I carry it often. A tremendous amount of knife in a very small package. I wish I'd been able to snag one of those coffee acrylic SFOs, such a beautiful knife in the pictures I've seen of those.

 

[mbkr]

For the most part, wouldn’t that be an Oil Field Jack (86) minus the awl? Little shorter than 4” but not by much.

While the lengths might be similar, the 86's frame is much larger. A 4" 29 wouldn't be as big and beefy as the 86.
Pics a little blurry, but you get the idea

 

[pmek5]

An outstanding knife for its size. I carry the Osage & Stag quite a bit.

 

[sbh06]

While the lengths might be similar, the 86's frame is much larger. A 4" 29 wouldn't be as big and beefy as the 86.
Pics a little blurry, but you get the idea
View attachment 1489932 View attachment 1489933

Indeed. I only accounted for closed length in my comparison of the two. That’s good enough to convey the message, thanks.

 

[jmgruber]

What's the chances of finding one of these? #sogood

 

[tmd_87]

What's the chances of finding one of these? #sogood

Post in the want to buy thread you never know!

 

[MCar]

Yes, these are a pretty outstanding effort by GEC. This blade combo is not one often produced by GEC (or any cutlery company, for that matter), so when it came up, I probably erred on the side of buying too many. But I'm glad I did. I think we will look back on these in 5 years as one of the greats.

 

[mbkr]

Yes, these are a pretty outstanding effort by GEC. This blade combo is not one often produced by GEC (or any cutlery company, for that matter), so when it came up, I probably erred on the side of buying too many. But I'm glad I did. I think we will look back on these in 5 years as one of the greats.

During these covid times, spending to much time alone, pointedly pretending politics don't exist (since I already agree with me), my mind tends to wander in unproductive ways During those times when it turns to knives () and I play the hypothetical, "which knives would you keep if you decided to only keep 5 (or 10)", the 29 always makes the list

 

[tmd_87]

Yes, these are a pretty outstanding effort by GEC. This blade combo is not one often produced by GEC (or any cutlery company, for that matter), so when it came up, I probably erred on the side of buying too many. But I'm glad I did. I think we will look back on these in 5 years as one of the greats.

The blood wood covered knives are amazing!

During these covid times, spending to much time alone, pointedly pretending politics don't exist (since I already agree with me), my mind tends to wander in unproductive ways During those times when it turns to knives () and I play the hypothetical, "which knives would you keep if you decided to only keep 5 (or 10)", the 29 always makes the list View attachment 1490046

Yep, I would keep a #29.

 

[black mamba]

Here you can see the differences between a GEC #29 @ 3.60" closed and a Schrade #8041 @ 3.84" closed. Very similar, but not exact frame shapes.

It's interesting to me that the GEC has a shorter clip main with a longer coping, and the Schrade goes for a longer clip with the shorter coping (my preference).
A 4" version of either one would just be more of a good thing, IMO.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Nice to see this thread pop back up on the first page. Had to pocket mine for today

 

[Travman]

Osage Orange with polished wood & bolsters.

 

[CallMeDave]

 

[Sventhelumberjack]

Three 29's and a Black Box Winchester 3904 Made by Queen in 1988.

 

[Lander boy Matt]

Bump for the #29 thread. Love this knife, been in my pocket 7 days now. Its a store model but as much as I've looked it over, cant find a single flaw, other than maybe it's because the spring pin isnt perfectly round. Even had some help chicken eyeing

 

[JohnDF]

Brave chicken sticking his neck out that far... especially over a chopping black with a sharp blade handy.

 

[Lander boy Matt]

Delete

 

[Lander boy Matt]

Brave chicken sticking his neck out that far... especially over a chopping black with a sharp blade handy.

Yep, especially being a rooster and all!

 

[pmek5]