GEC 38 English Whittler 2021

[Augie]

John, you really had me! I was about to comment on how much I liked your dark stag, reminiscent of the old stuff and all, when I saw Charlie's revealing post! I was so mesmerized by the stag that I didn't even notice the slender secondaries. Good laugh!

Thanks Jeff, just having a little fun.

 

[mcc850]

Yes, sir.

Dadgum we have had a great year from GEC.

 

[Jon0385]

Dadgum we have had a great year from GEC.

Absolutely, the 85CL and 38 whittler are going to be among my all time favorites and we’re only a 3rd of the way through the year

 

[waynorth]

My Oregon Knife Collector's Whittler showed up today! The color looks very reddish!! These are very authentic-looking Wharncliffe Whittlers!!
Kudos to GEC!!

 

[pmek5]

My Oregon Knife Collector's Whittler showed up today! The color looks very reddish!! These are very authentic-looking Wharncliffe Whittlers!!
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Those are beautiful. Almost looks like some Case Red Bone.

 

[Elgatodeacero]

The 2021 38’s are as nice as any GEC ever made. The jigging is very nice.

 

[sf fanatic]

The 2021 38’s are as nice as any GEC ever made. The jigging is very nice.
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Awesome pic!! I wish I could figure out how to make mine that good.

 

[Sventhelumberjack]

Color on mine will probably need some additional dye, but the fit and finish are an excellent example of why GEC pocketknives have become so desireable -- like custom-level. I also really like the combination of the polished bolsters with the as-ground finish on the blades. Home run for GEC on these whittlers!

 

[DoubleAught]

View attachment 1551866Color on mine will probably need some additional dye, but the fit and finish are an excellent example of why GEC pocketknives have become so desireable -- like custom-level. I also really like the combination of the polished bolsters with the as-ground finish on the blades. Home run for GEC on these whittlers!

Wow I like that! Talk about one of a kind haha

 

[Sventhelumberjack]

The 2021 38’s are as nice as any GEC ever made. The jigging is very nice.
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Wow, you hit the jackpot for color on your examples! Those look great.

 

[Jiki]

I would probably just stain my hands if I dyed mine.

 

[EngrSorenson]

I would probably just stain my hands if I dyed mine.

Good taste in knives, beer, and pass times.

 

[SteveC]

Good job !

 

[Travman]

I am very happy with this one. It has a strong pull on the main blade. There is a nice satisfying snap as the main blade opens and closes. The secondaries do not have the same heavy pull as the main blade, but they aren’t weak either. Overall, I’d rate the action on all the blades as perfect. No gaps in the liners. Completely flush backsprings in the open and closed positions. Smooth transitions from the handles to the bolsters at all eight corners. The shield is well mounted and flush. The Rattail bolsters look great and will look even better with age.

 

[BDubbs]

Anyone shed light on the dying process? Is cow bone dyed and dried/baked and do they layer colors? Curios about it with the variety of color coming out of this run of 38s.

 

[Jiki]

Anyone shed light on the dying process? Is cow bone dyed and dried/baked and do they layer colors? Curios about it with the variety of color coming out of this run of 38s.

My understanding is that it is a top secret process at GEC, and that there are employees that don't even know.

 

[SteveC]

This came in yesterday and I'm very pleased to get one of the darker red colored bone on this one. I think GEC used some of the leftover bone from the OKCA knives for some of the Northfield 38's and then used another batch for the rest which are the lighter ones.

 

[bigfish64]

This came in yesterday and I'm very pleased to get one of the darker red colored bone on this one. I think GEC used some of the leftover bone from the OKCA knives for some of the Northfield 38's and then used another batch for the rest which are the lighter ones.

You’re probably right because yours looks way different than mine, glad you like the more red one, I like the more orange one. Something for everyone!

 

[JTB_5]

I didn’t think I was going to get one of these. I was on standby with collector knives and did not get a notification. But lo and behold Mike got a few of the S labeled knives. So I will get to try one out after all. I don’t know if I’ll like it but I’m glad to get a chance to try. I’ve never had a 38 in any variation.

 

[Sventhelumberjack]

Love this thing! Can you have too much orange?