2020 GEC #23 Trapper Thread

[hornetguy]

This just in...

Those are GREAT handles... Mike's buddy outdid himself on this mesquite. I hope Mike can convince him to do some more... send some to Italy. Y'all's are making mine look almost plain, and I really LIKE mine...

 

[JonMcD]

Those are GREAT handles... Mike's buddy outdid himself on this mesquite. I hope Mike can convince him to do some more... send some to Italy. Y'all's are making mine look almost plain, and I really LIKE mine...

No doubt. Too bad he can’t start a series of GEC SFO’s with Mesquite. That would be a perfect scenario.

 

[Barbarosa99]

I’m stoked, I just got an invoice for Mesquite as I was on Standby!

 

[bax229]

I’m stoked, I just got an invoice for Mesquite as I was on Standby!

Wow thats great! Congrats

 

[rbeggs]

I’m stoked, I just got an invoice for Mesquite as I was on Standby!

Me too its on its way, i assumed they were gone.

 

[meako]

JonMcD thats a winner! It has an ancient look...

 

[JonMcD]

JonMcD thats a winner! It has an ancient look...

Thanks Jon! Agreed. The reddish/amber color makes it look aged and the grain is wonderful.

 

[SteveC]

So bummed I missed out on the reserve of the Mesquite. If anyone decides not to keep theirs please keep me in mind as I'd love to get one.

 

[Peter Cho]

Anyone heard official news on if/when the single blade bullet will be produced?

Maybe they have a shortage of liner locks and they’ll have to produce them without. That would suit me just fine

Thinking about getting a micarta single blade from the secondary market and doing my own lock delete. Anyone have any thread recommendations to check out?

 

[joeradza]

Mesquite is up to anyone’s standards. Transitions are smooth, blade is centered and sharp with about a 7 pull and nearly perfectly flush in all 3 positions.

 

[Lander boy Matt]

Yup i missed the boat on these for sure

Mesquite is up to anyone’s standards. Transitions are smooth, blade is centered and sharp with about a 7 pull and nearly perfectly flush in all 3 positions.View attachment 1389292

 

[Sabercat]

Some knives I buy to be very functional carries. Others I buy just because some aspect of it really strikes my fancy, or curiosity. I didn't think I'd be in for a 23, as I knew it would be too large for my everyday needs. However, I was very intrigued by the thought of mesquite handles, and getting my first GEC liner lock.

The liner lock does not disappoint, and the mesquite is gorgeous.

Here's the one I got yesterday. I love it!

 

[rbeggs]

Some knives I buy to be very functional carries. Others I buy just because some aspect of it really strikes my fancy, or curiosity. I didn't think I'd be in for a 23, as I knew it would be too large for my everyday needs. However, I was very intrigued by the thought of mesquite handles, and getting my first GEC liner lock.

The liner lock does not disappoint, and the mesquite is gorgeous.

Here's the one I got yesterday. I love it!

Very nice, is it as textured as it looks?

 

[btb01]

Those mesquite #23’s are beautiful!

 

[Sabercat]

Very nice, is it as textured as it looks?

Thank you! No, it's definitely smoother than it looks. Its not smooth like ebony - you can feel some texture - but it's pretty faint.

 

[JTB_5]

Big and beautiful.

 

[AnW]

Got mine today as well. Handles are beautiful! Pull is not as bad as I was fearing after earlier reports - I guess a 7 to an 8, nice and smooth though. I'm going to carry it for a few days to see how I like it.

 

[JTB_5]

Another glamour shot with less direct sunlight:

 

[Texoma]

Mesquite pics look great keep them coming

 

[bax229]

Another glamour shot with less direct sunlight:

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Wow! Beautiful