Lets talk GEC!

Pàdruig said:
Unfortunately, if they haven't announced a general run outside of the B&S knife by now, I find it unlikely we will see any other variants aside from the committed SFOs. I'm certainly holding out for the rumored M&G version. If they stick to the old M&G ad, it will be a jack style with Spear main and Pen secondary. There is also the "Carpenter's Knife" from their old catalog - it has a Spear main with sheepfoot and pen secondaries. That would certainly tickle my fancy as well.
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There was one sfo with smooth white bone and a single blade right? I heard about it way too late but it seems like it would be a very popular run.....
 
BDubbs said:
There was one sfo with smooth white bone and a single blade right? I heard about it way too late but it seems like it would be a very popular run.....
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I am not certain on that - I would have to find the post where Darren (@waverave) mentioned what he knew or had heard. I think the rumored M&G SFO is said to be in Ebony in a 2-blade jack format - I still think that is subjective though so please don't quote me. Otherwise, I did hear that a single blade SFO was being built for another outlet as well but I don't know the specifics on that one.

It is also entirely possible that there will be a Northwoods run with this pattern as well.
 
Pàdruig said:
I am not certain on that - I would have to find the post where Darren (@waverave) mentioned what he knew or had heard. I think the rumored M&G SFO is said to be in Ebony in a 2-blade jack format - I still think that is subjective though so please don't quote me. Otherwise, I did hear that a single blade SFO was being built for another outlet as well but I don't know the specifics on that one.

It is also entirely possible that there will be a Northwoods run with this pattern as well.
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Yea, I’m talking about the one Darren mentioned. Not sure why it’s so hard to find out what versions will be sold by who. It’s beyond annoying.
 
Jiki said:
I believe the M&G will be opposite end spear pen.
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Unlike that old M&G photo that’s been floating around? I mean... if they do it like the Churchill, more power to ‘um- I just don’t know if they’d do another super slim secondary!
 
EngrSorenson said:
Unlike that old M&G photo that’s been floating around? I mean... if they do it like the Churchill, more power to ‘um- I just don’t know if they’d do another super slim secondary!
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My M&G doesn't look like the photo that came in my box.
I guess we will find out soon enough. :rolleyes:
 
I've been through a fair number of old M&G catalog snippets and ads (mostly due to other unrelated research I am doing) and I haven't come across an example where a cigar pattern akin to the #35 is utilizing a pen configuration. A few examples where they are implementing a jack or cattle configuration though. Obviously I haven't seen everything so it is entirely possible that there are some with pen configuration. I think all of my M&G knives (aside from some minor aesthetic differences) are decent reproductions of the little card with the old ad that they include with each knife.

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The print of the knife on the upper right is a pen configuration but it appears that it would suit the #68 frame a lot better than the #35 but that, of course, is my opinion.

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Will Power said:
:) I like to make my point seen

Here's some more for y'all :D
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absolutely gorgeous. Those #25’s have my full attention.

Edit: off hand, does anyone remember the last time they ran #25’s? We’ve got to be due by now...
 
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BDubbs said:
Looks like 2017.
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Man... just missed them. Became aware of GEC on the very back end of 2017. Looks like it might be a wait. I’m enthusiastic about them, but I’d only probably buy one. I don’t know if that’s the general consensus, but I just have so many knives now I’ll never get around to using two.

as it is, I have to make a new box to store more knives. I’ve been storing my twelve favorite in a box, and my GECs have kicked out so many of my Case favorites. There are a lot of knives that deserve a place in a wooden box.
 
EngrSorenson said:
Man... just missed them. Became aware of GEC on the very back end of 2017. Looks like it might be a wait. I’m enthusiastic about them, but I’d only probably buy one. I don’t know if that’s the general consensus, but I just have so many knives now I’ll never get around to using two.

as it is, I have to make a new box to store more knives. I’ve been storing my twelve favorite in a box, and my GECs have kicked out so many of my Case favorites. There are a lot of knives that deserve a place in a wooden box.
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Same just bought a used reproduction box until I find some time in the fall to build my own. Been on a bit of a rampage getting what I could of this and last years patterns. Pretty much done with that now and I’ll try and just be patient as new ones are released. We’ll see how that goes...

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JohnDF said:
I'd like a new run of #25's...
But would only buy a Single Spear Blade with no EZ Open Notch.
But even if not, I'd still like to see a run of them to admire all the pictures.
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I’m sure there’s an exception to the rule (anytime I say something definitive about GEC, there always seems to be an exception ;)), but they generally don’t do an EO notch on the spearpoint #25’s. Here are some non-Barlow spearpoint #25’s from the 2015 run. The notch on the orange jigged bone was added by Bob (@BigBiscuit).

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Of course, I personally like the EO notch on these. :D

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Looks like 2017, but that was barlows. Mine is 2015.

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Good looking stag #25. I remember shopping for those. I bought mine from a dealer who had them listed individually, and missed out on my first choice because I waited a few hours and had to go with my second choice. Funny how things have changed. :D

I still think I ended up with a nice one, and I ended up grabbing a sheepsfoot with the same serial number, too. :thumbsup:

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btb01 said:
I’m sure there’s an exception to the rule (anytime I say something definitive about GEC, there always seems to be an exception ;)), but they generally don’t do an EO notch on the spearpoint #25’s. Here are some non-Barlow spearpoint #25’s from the 2015 run. The notch on the orange jigged bone was added by Bob (@BigBiscuit).

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Of course, I personally like the EO notch on these. :D



Good looking stag #25. I remember shopping for those. I bought mine from a dealer who had them listed individually, and missed out on my first choice because I waited a few hours and had to go with my second choice. Funny how things have changed. :D

I still think I ended up with a nice one, and I ended up grabbing a sheepsfoot with the same serial number, too. :thumbsup:

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you #25s are beautiful! But a bit small for me...
 
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