The upcoming, anticipated, way-too-excited GEC 85's Thread!

After seeing all the different 85s posted, I still say I like the Beavers the Best.
Not that I have one, or even want to buy one, but if I was going to buy one, that'd be the one.

 

The Beaver 85 really is nice in hand. I was happy to get hold of the three regular releases (rotten banana, beaver, and salmon) and have to say the Salmon acrylic is the sleeper of the group. A great color pattern that has some depth. Looks great with the tulip shield, just a classy looking knife. Probably my favorite of this grouping.

 

I don't know if blade rap is a thing for the #85, but mine had it, too. I've been babying it on closing ever since.

 

Yeah, it was a talked about thing on the last run, too.

 

Blade rap shows up on big bellied blades, the drop points and skinners and this bulbous spear. There's so much belly to accommodate in the handle, and when they have nice springy action and good snap, it's sometimes inevitable. It's from the back spring center pin swell. It's usually pretty shallow and easy to sharpen out.

 

I figured as much, and I had the same thing on both the 43s I tried back when they were run. I like snapping open and shut, but I don't mind babying it for awhile. Did you get yours yet?

 

Not yet...

 

I haven't seen an ugly Tiger Maple yet. Mine has some decent chatoyance, too. I hope you get a nice one.

 

Leave it to this guy...

 

Finally had some time to play with these ( got a blood red and a maple).
The maple has blade rap, not a big deal. The blood red is just perfect in every way. Definitely my favorite of the two.
Otherwise the pulls are just where I like 'em ( ~7.5 using the long pull), the big spear is very cool looking and the satin grind is flawless.
I put an e z open on my NF 78, because I thought I'd never get my hands on an 85. Well as luck would have it I did. Thank you GEC and CollectorKnives. Beyond impressed

 

Remember when Mike ran smooth red bone 85s?

 

Nope

 

I know. That's because he didn't. Couldn't resist a gag... This started as an 852216 in Smooth Autumn Gold, and the previous owner gave it a RIT bath.

 

Looks good

 

I did not remember the RED , but I do remember the Smooth Autumn Gold . That Red does look pretty good .







Harry

 

Apple picking today with bloodwood 85

 

Bump for 85 pics

 

These things are sweet! Never wanted an 85 before. But now I want one...

 

I must admit it’s a great pattern.

 

How many excited about the 85s?