What’s next after the 23

[jsdistin]

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I think Northwoods is every bit a GEC designed and manufactured knife.... I'd wager KSF paid a one time tooling charge for unique embossing and punch dies ..... GEC's obligation would be to maintain the tooling for use when KSF places an order.... I think GEC controls the intellectual property with little input from KSF other than handle material requests....

I won’t even begin to get into any of that, I read it somewhere that Derrick owned the dies for the frame shape. That’s the limit of my knowledge on it. Same as I read that the tc and nf barlow bolster dies are Charlie and Mike’s based on gentleman’s agreements between them and Bill respectively. I have no idea but haven’t seen any GEC TC or Northfield Barlow’s.

 

[Travman]

I won’t even begin to get into any of that, I read it somewhere that Derrick owned the dies for the frame shape. That’s the limit of my knowledge on it. Same as I read that the tc and nf barlow bolster dies are Charlie and Mike’s based on gentleman’s agreements between them and Bill respectively. I have no idea but haven’t seen any GEC TC or Northfield Barlow’s.

Yes. Derrick confirms that they had the tooling made by GEC in this video from 2013.

 

[JohnDF]

Beautiful knife, I'd love to own it, but wouldn't ever carry it.
I've sold a couple of GEC #15 Sheep/Pen combos because I just didn't like to carry them.
However, I have a few single-blade sheepsfoot knives and I enjoy them greatly.

 

[jsdistin]

Yes. Derrick confirms that they had the tooling made by GEC in this video from 2013.

That’s probably where I saw it, I went down a northwoods rabbit hole a while back. He did some good, quick, and informative videos.

 

[Wharn]

Anyone else checking GEC’s website multiple times a day for a production schedule update?

 

[babykujo]

I am sorry to hear that John . I think that if you ever used this old Taylors Eye Witness , that has the main blade as a Sheepsfoot , you would change your mind .


Harry

Gotta love those old and hard used knives! NICE!

 

[wildmike]

They just posted the Northfield jigged bone on the cover.
bullet unxld shield!

 

[Troutzill]

It looks like we’re getting the 331220 Conductor next

 

[Jiki]

It looks like we’re getting the 331220 Conductor next

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Filler run until they get some raw material inventory.

 

[Matt_WY]

I’m excited about this run. Lots of potential, possibly some with bails?

 

[Jiki]

I’m excited about this run. Lots of potential, possibly some with bails?

Just making with the material they have on hand to keep the line running, so don't hold your breath.

 

[g123]

Whatever it is, it will be good. With Covid, GEC has been hit just like everyone else and they will need to run a popular pattern to get back some of the losses.

Geoff

 

[natchezz]

Whatever it is, it will be good. With Covid, GEC has been hit just like everyone else and they will need to run a popular pattern to get back some of the losses.

Geoff

I bet they couldn’t make enough stainless 15s.

 

[Onearmbladenut]

No GEC#33 conductors in my collection yet. I think that the Tidioute GEC#33 is the knife for one arm me. The nail-nick is closer down the blade to the tip. Most Tidioute knives open more smoothly than the Northfields , because of this.

 

[Easyrider]

It looks like we’re getting the 331220 Conductor next

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I am a little disappointed. I was REALLY hoping for another run of 73’s.

Maybe after the run of Conductors.

 

[wildmike]

The Conductors looknice.
But unfortunately for me they are too small in all dimensions.

 

[Kperla]

Do we know what cover options there will be for the 33’s?

 

[Jiki]

Do we know what cover options there will be for the 33’s?

Stag and jigged bone.

 

[GaiusJulius]

I’m surprised more people aren’t giddy with anticipation. The 33 hasn’t been done for awhile and has always seemed to have a cult following. I’m looking forward to picking up one of the Tidioutes.

 

[mrknife]

I bet they couldn’t make enough stainless 15s.

those would sell like hot cakes, single blade 15s Bill, single blade! as I tell him every time im at a rendezvous. To which he'd smile and chuckle.