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Comment by Tom Peterson on March 16, 2012 at 16:13

Thanks Railsplitter, I know that I am on my soapbox whining and I know that you are probably right too. The unique way that GEC does come out with their knives is what has drawn most of us to them and I know that they are trying to stand out and be unique and different from the other makers. I know that with the partners background at QC that they couldn't copy the patterns that QC and S&M made too. I think many of us users & collectors want what they are used to with the other makers though. Like a medium and large stockman, a standard whittler, a copperhead, a gunstock, a swingguard, an English Jack and yes a railsplitter. I am just tired of the moving of blades from one end to the other of a current frame or the change out of blades only on the same frame over and over. I typically buy these knives anyway figuring sooner or later they will add the third blade to the Conductor to make it a whittler, or make the White Owl a White Moose or a whittler too but I guess maybe I just need to save my money for the pattern that I really want instead of one that is just ok. I am worried that by the time they make the knives that I REALLY REALLY want that I will be broke though....

On GEC's web site they have some pics of the Wrangler mockup. I believe that it is like the Geppetto with a clip main blade (I think at least) and a small blade on the big end and a punch blade at the small end. That knife kinda sent me over the edge in my ranting! I like the Geppetto whittler with a clip main blade but the Wrangler not so much.

Comment by Railsplitter on March 16, 2012 at 15:55

Tom,

I can relate.  I waited what seemed like forever for GEC to make a medium size stockman.  They finally came out with the Calf Ropers and I was happy as a lark.  Now they've already made a second run of them.  I really do think you will get your Scout eventually but I certainly do feel your pain.

Anybody know what the upcoming Wrangler will look like? 

Comment by Tom Peterson on March 16, 2012 at 15:41

Morrie,

When I see a scout knife I will believe that GEC listens (to me at least). They have made Moose's before and it's not much of a stretch to make them in several of the frame types. But how about a new frame that they haven't made before? Go under a discussion of What Type of Knife Would You Like to See GEC Make Next and see all of the knife requests that have gone unfulfilled. I don't remember anyone asking for a Whaler or a Lumberjack. While we may like many of GEC's new frames and mutations of their existing frames why do we have to go to another maker to get the knives that WE actually want? They may hear but sometimes I wonder if they really listen....They are still my favorite maker and the only knife that I really actively collect but it's frustrating to me that it takes so long for us to get our wishes.

Comment by Tom Peterson on March 16, 2012 at 13:46

Jan, I emailed Chris about this and she said no New Aged but a special run for someone that was not ground/polished yet.

Robert, check out GEC's New Release page. This might make you a bit happier my friend!

Comment by Jan Carter on March 13, 2012 at 18:34

Hey did anyone notice the pics on GEC dated March 12?  Look at the last pic, does this mean a new run of new aged?

Comment by Alexander Noot on March 13, 2012 at 6:20

Dyed stabilised burlwood. Blue would (wood?) look awesome I think.

I don't think I've ever seen a slipjoint made with stabilised dyed burlwood. If blue (or maple) isn't your thing...I'm sure a different colour or wood can be selected.

All the beauty of natural wood AND synthetics combined with none of the drawbacks of natural woods.

Comment by Clint Thompson on March 12, 2012 at 9:04

Dana.....

I love the birds eye idea.  Good idea.

Comment by Dana Mayo on March 12, 2012 at 9:00

Clint, How about birdseye and/or flame grained Briar.

Comment by Clint Thompson on March 11, 2012 at 18:19

Dana...

Ok...exotic...mastodon tooth, maple burl...light or dark?

Comment by Dana Mayo on March 11, 2012 at 18:06

I like the sound of curly maple. The more exotic the better.

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