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mbkr said:
Ok did a search for Possum Skinner, Dixie stockman and #82. Lots of hits, but no dedicated thread :oops:
So I'll post this here. Visited GP Knives today. Nice store and nice people. Recommended. I went in to buy a #44 Gunstock jack. I came out with a #12 toothpick in stag, a Buck 112 LT and this #82 Possum Skinner :p
In person browsing just beats the heck out of internet browsing, but given the scarcity of knife stores, its just not usually practical for most of us. I didn't have a two blade, single spring this big. Much to my surprise, I'm quite taken with it. Nice and slim for two blades.
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Excellent choice. I too have an 82 PS in natural micarta. I originally had one in Elderberry but let it go during my big knife sell-off. After I was able to buy a few knives the 82 was one of the first. I also think it is one of GEC’s most underrated knives, along with the almost perfect #12 Tidioutes. Slim, light, long enough for any grip, with two excellent blade shapes and those thin, thin flat grinds. I’m seriously considering an 82 DS while they are still available.
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Mayonardo said:
I’m seriously considering an 82 DS while they are still available.
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I can nudge you in that direction.

The 82 is one of my favorite stockman variants I have ever had. The blade configuration is unique and very practical, great size and proportions. They are absolutely a winner. The possum skinner is only a mere 2/3 the knife that the dixie is!

My micarta dixie is a wonderful knife to carry and use. The pulls are easy but firm. I like hard pulls but these ones are nothing to complain about, most people would probably consider them ideal, around 5 or 6. Micarta is tough and I don't have to worry about it if I'm rolling around on the knife while I'm working. Blades are well ground and cut well, a little better than a lot of my other gec's. It looks better the more I use it.

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HEMI 49 said:
What a difference a year makes ... A year ago I was on my way to deer camp and decided to stop at GEC in Titusville..... I owned many modern folders and only a couple traditionals but no GEC's.... I wanted to pick up a knife that said "Tidioute"....

Bill Howard greeted me and took me into the store..... I looked through his display cases and finally settled on a single blade 38 in Bocote wood.... Bill encouraged me to use the knife but I told him that I'd keep it as a souvenir.... I told him that I liked modern folders better..

So some time goes by and I fell into the rabbit hole..... Haven't bought a modern folder since but you can see I have picked up a couple GEC's!!.. The photo shows the GEC knives I've bought in the past year.... I really like GEC but never use them.... So far my favorite is a 93 Ramfoot in Oily bone...View attachment 1237638
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You should really try using one! I know not everyone derives enjoyment from using them, but you might! And it's not like you only have one or two...

Great start!

mbkr said:
Ok did a search for Possum Skinner, Dixie stockman and #82. Lots of hits, but no dedicated thread :oops:
So I'll post this here. Visited GP Knives today. Nice store and nice people. Recommended. I went in to buy a #44 Gunstock jack. I came out with a #12 toothpick in stag, a Buck 112 LT and this #82 Possum Skinner :p
In person browsing just beats the heck out of internet browsing, but given the scarcity of knife stores, its just not usually practical for most of us. I didn't have a two blade, single spring this big. Much to my surprise, I'm quite taken with it. Nice and slim for two blades.
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My most carried slipjoint so far this year I believe. Great practical user!
 
I'm enthusiastic about the 82 frame too, was very glad GEC branched out and offered it as a large Penknife single spring Skinner model. This version offers versatility and is a comfortable carry, I dislike heavy bulky knives in the trouser pocket, such types either never get carried or only winter time in a top-coat.

However, think with the Dixie Stockman, the first run of this pattern was superior in materials and build to this year's run. The W&T and slant bolsters on the original Blackwood Northfield I have outclass the Elderberry Bone from this year and function as in W&T is markedly better. I rather feel the same about the 92 Eureka as well I regret to say; the original all steel construction , side by side nail nicks and having Barehead variants; outdo the latest version. Nevertheless, GEC is right to offer different formulations and to appeal to many tastes, just looking forward to the 62 Courthouse Whittler . That could actually be better than the original;) judging by the prelim offerings, with possible SFO additions too.:cool:

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Onearmbladenut said:
I have two #86 Oil Field Oily Creek Bone jack knives. I put some black leather dye on the used knife and I had it drying. I grabbed the wrong jack to cut food. Now I have two used patina #86 jacks . Booooo Hoooo ! Somebody call a Wambulance ! Ba-ha ! Ha ! Ha ! Ha ! Ha ! Ha !
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:eek::rolleyes: Take a chill-pill;) Get some metal polish and finish with a strop and nobody will know...:D At least you haven't scuffed it all up...;)
 
Onearmbladenut said:
I have two #86 Oil Field Oily Creek Bone jack knives. I put some black leather dye on the used knife and I had it drying. I grabbed the wrong jack to cut food. Now I have two used patina #86 jacks . Booooo Hoooo ! Somebody call a Wambulance ! Ba-ha ! Ha ! Ha ! Ha ! Ha ! Ha !
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o_O You’re dying the Oily Creek black?
 
Will Power said:
I'm enthusiastic about the 82 frame too, was very glad GEC branched out and offered it as a large Penknife single spring Skinner model. This version offers versatility and is a comfortable carry, I dislike heavy bulky knives in the trouser pocket, such types either never get carried or only winter time in a top-coat.

However, think with the Dixie Stockman, the first run of this pattern was superior in materials and build to this year's run. The W&T and slant bolsters on the original Blackwood Northfield I have outclass the Elderberry Bone from this year and function as in W&T is markedly better. I rather feel the same about the 92 Eureka as well I regret to say; the original all steel construction , side by side nail nicks and having Barehead variants; outdo the latest version. Nevertheless, GEC is right to offer different formulations and to appeal to many tastes, just looking forward to the 62 Courthouse Whittler . That could actually be better than the original;) judging by the prelim offerings, with possible SFO additions too.:cool:

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If they could have done the 82 with a spear and standard clip like the bull moose I’d have picked one up. I love the functionality the 82 seems to have, but I’m not enamored of the muskrat clip and wharncliff secondary.
 
JTB_5 said:
If they could have done the 82 with a spear and standard clip like the bull moose I’d have picked one up. I love the functionality the 82 seems to have, but I’m not enamored of the muskrat clip and wharncliff secondary.
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Plenty of 81s still available. That's what's nice about traditionals a little something for everyone.
 
Jiki said:
Plenty of 81s still available. That's what's nice about traditionals a little something for everyone.
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I’ve seen those but I’ve hesitated because they seem just a touch larger than I’d like. Something about the lines didn’t appeal to me as much either. I think I like the rounded bolsters on the 82 better.
 
JTB_5 said:
I’ve seen those but I’ve hesitated because they seem just a touch larger than I’d like. Something about the lines didn’t appeal to me as much either. I think I like the rounded bolsters on the 82 better.
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I have/had both. The 81 is a smidge shorter but feels larger, I think for the exact reason you noted, the bolsters. The 82 is also slimmer, I prefer the 82 and moved my 81 on.
 
Jiki said:
I have/had both. The 81 is a smidge shorter but feels larger, I think for the exact reason you noted, the bolsters. The 82 is also slimmer, I prefer the 82 and moved my 81 on.
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Sounds like I need to rethink my disdain for muskrat clips :)
 
Mayonardo said:
I am interested. Why do you have disdain for the muskrat clips?
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Just the look to be honest. Functionally it looks like a really useful blade, but I like the wider blade of the other styles over the narrow muskrat. A California clip is a nice compromise—the wider blade with the longer curve—and even upswept tip of the Persian I prefer to the muskrat. Just the look.
 
JTB_5 said:
Just the look to be honest. Functionally it looks like a really useful blade, but I like the wider blade of the other styles over the narrow muskrat. A California clip is a nice compromise—the wider blade with the longer curve—and even upswept tip of the Persian I prefer to the muskrat. Just the look.
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I am like you and prefer a wider blade but got the 82 for a good price as my first GEC. I find myself using it more than any of the other in my collection. The thin blade is more than enough for 90% of what I need it for and the warncliffe can easily tackle the other 10%. All in all I’d recommend it any day of the week.
 
c-mac said:
I am like you and prefer a wider blade but got the 82 for a good price as my first GEC. I find myself using it more than any of the other in my collection. The thin blade is more than enough for 90% of what I need it for and the warncliffe can easily tackle the other 10%. All in all I’d recommend it any day of the week.
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That is the beauty of the Dixie. With the muskrat clip being a slicing machine, the warncliff for a straight edge, and the drop point instead of a spey for the heavy cuts. There was some thought behind these variations and it make the stockman for a non-rancher in 2019.
 
I would like to see a cattle knife in 2020. In the 3.5 to 4 inch range with a punch instead of a spey.
 
Jiki said:
I would like to see a cattle knife in 2020. In the 3.5 to 4 inch range with a punch instead of a spey.
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100% agree about the cattle knife with a punch rather than the Spey. I’ve got a case stockman with a clip main, sheepfoot, and punch and love the blade combo.
 
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