You gotta love the shield on this.  Franks Classics is having a GEC made

This is a cool shield Jan.  These two are great looking knives.

I love those Northwoods!

Clint, that is a new line for Franks Classic knives.  The first he has done with his old man shield.  I have a shield and am going to get a better a pic of it this weekend for us

O-God!  I am going to have to have one of these.  Thanks Jan.  Yes I would like to see a straight on shot.

I didn't want to own an acrylic handled knife , how could GEC be so wicked as to call it Red River acrylic on their new 81 stockman, I doubt most of you can realise how that name resonates with a Brit brought up on US movies. I would have bought the African blackwood but that name !!  Maybe I can see sense, but I doubt it.

It looks nice though don't it.

Ut oh! I sure wish I hadn't seen this picture!

OUCH! I just felt a severe pinching pain in my right hip pocket. *Oh, Snap!* That's where I carry my wallet!

I sure did like these Ron but Knives Don't Ship Free to the UK in fact it would double the cost with taxes else I would have had one . Hope you manage to get yourself one of these, I love wharnies !

John, I hear ya and I greatly empathize with your dilemma regarding the cost of purchasing a knife outside of the UK and the outrageous cost of importing one. I know that factor alone would make the cost of owning one of these GEC knives prohibitive, for me at least.

What the hay! I don't have to pay those exorbitant duty fees and they are still practically beyond my means. That's why I felt such a severe pinch in my wallet pocket when I saw these stag beauties. *sigh*  

BTW, I believe GEC is calling that blade a Sheepfoot? But, like yourself, I looked at it and thought that it was a Wharnie, also. *hmm?...scratches head*

Sorry for the wingeing Ron,guess I am just getting mean in my old age . It could be from being from the north of England. I am going to get more GEC cos they are so well made ,love my Cody Scout, the Carl Schlieper is nice but it's GEC that I like the best.

Oh I nearly forgot ,if GEC want to call that a sheepsfoot then that is okay by me but it sure looks like a wharnie.

I agree John, I would classify it a wharnie also

The newest TC Barlow!

Jan...

This TC Barlow has an interesting design.  The black or yellow scales/handles really set this design off.  I may have to purchase one.

I have to admit, this is a beauty!

when it comes to the one Northwoods being a sheepsfoot blade vs a wharnie{ON THE PIC OF 4 STAG KNIVES} it comes cown to one thing. not how the blade actually looks obut the actual cut and shape of the entire blade.from that picture alone i cant tell.

difference between a sheeps foot and a wharnie blade is  the sheepsfoot has straight edge and a straight dull back -so fingers can be applied to the back of it easyily.it actually got its name simply like most blades.what it was used for trimming sheeps hooves.

the wharnie on the other hand..a favorite of mine youll notice if its a true wharnie blade when your holding it in your hand you will notice the curving of the blade almost start at the handle or bolster of the knife and is rainbow in effect .

so although i would agree that the blade in this case fits the profile of a wharncliffe blade you would have to have the knife in hand...or i would have to just look at more pics.

i really am a fan of both blades and love them in all sorts of patterns.

the NORTHWOODS  below ..if they arent long gone..   just made the list..

also i only looked at the pic below  and went with that.IF ANYONE ALREADY OWNS one check in and lets us know about the blade profile. besides that.. every few weeks i get an impulse for a GEC blade-- the northwoods is looking sweet! 

Look what I found on the schedule

#488213 Tidioute Cutlery
Improved Trapper
Beaver Tail, Jigged Brazilian Cherry

Ken,

I wish I was able to make the Parker show but not this year .  The Beavertail is one very nice user.  Always has been, but for myself...certainly a collectible.  It has been close to a year since we have seen this shield come through the line 

The T C Barlows, only come in those two handles? I love Barlows.

Robert the TC's are awesome barlows!

They are SFO's for CHARLIE CAMPAGNA.  He is a member here or you can reach him @

charlie.campagna@telus.net

He has had several done but I dont what all he has in stock

I know Ken Mundhenk has several different TC`s in his store.He will have some with him at the Parker Show later this week 

I like what can be seen of the 47 Viper, just the set up visible at the moment, but looks like a Wharncliffe to me.

I know right?  You have any of then Ken or sold out already?

and another beavertail makes it way to us!!!!!!!!!!

That is one sweet knife, Steve. Miss Jan, must have quite a few Beavertails by now....lol

Bought a knife for Donnie this weekend.  I knew he would love it but I did not expect my reaction to it.  This 2009 Tidioute reminded me of what I loved about this company when they first came out.  This old 73 has that look and feel of all the original GEC's.  I am not saying there is not a good knife coming out of the factory nowdays but I have to tell you, they dont give me the same feel I got from these old ones

Very Sweet, a lucky man.

So?  Ant thoughts on the 09?  Are there any, I gotta have one feelings?

When I try to go to GEC website I get this message from AVG,

John,

Here is a screenshot I just took of the GEC website after checking it with my Avast antivirus software. It shows that the site is safe...

I don't know why your AV software is showing that message? But, I can certainly appreciate your concerns. 

Thanks Ron, I will try again in a day or two. I was just going to check on the Viper and see if it's going to be available in Blackwood , think I am starting a habit with this handle material !

There's something going on with my access also.

Get 4 lines of what is a cross between greek and ancient phonecian language.

#47 Northfield UN-X-LD 
Viper
Jigged Bone
Lava Acrylic
African Blackwood
Stag

Any of our dealers know when this one is coming out in the Blackwood?  John needs to know!

Hmm that Viper is looking really good...I'm hoping for a blackwood if I can squeeze it out of the budget. 

Those Viper's do look enticing! I especially like the lanyard hole!

Ya'll know me, smooth bone it is!

Oh No A wharnie to boot. I am going to have to locate one of them.

Thanks for the info Terry will have to check the piggy bank ,again , before next week.

Expected release date is 10th Feb 2014 on the tidioute i noticed on cke.net that he had pre-orders foe ivory smooth bone and green micarta. but only those 2 so far. hope that helps anyone