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#79 Montana Workhorse Whittler?????????

Just when you think you've got enough different knife patterns, out comes the GEC #792312 Montana whittler. I'm particularly drawn to the Canvas Micarta version- that Micarta looks addictive................Any one got one yet, or any comments??????????????????

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Permalink Reply by Gregory.J on July 8, 2012 at 18:30

Got the Canvas Micarta Prototype in the post finally, got held up in Australian customs for a spell-while they played with it no doubt!!! At first I was a little disappointed, really liked the pattern BUT I am used to the Northfield blades with swedging and seemingly sturdier steel. These blades felt slightly' tinny' and thin, and there is a little up and down movement in the open main blade. The Prototype stamping on the main blade was already smudgy and faint on one edge, like it was hardly on the blade. I would expect more from the Prototype knife.

HAVING SAID THAT- the blades are razor sharp, the Canvas Micarta is beautiful and the overall pattern design is very fuctional and appealing. Looks like I may have to buy a Northfield King Wood or Calico bone version for comparison- Shucks!!!!

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on July 9, 2012 at 18:30

Darn Gregory, have to buy another knife LOL. I suggest the Calico. it is a beautiful handle material. I really like this pattern it is extremely functional and ours are tight all over

Permalink Reply by Gregory.J on July 10, 2012 at 2:13

Hi Jan. Thanks for the tip, those Calicos sure do look pretty. Little bit like an Appaloosa Bone. I'll think I'll try and find a real mottley one. I really like the #79 pattern.

You guys sure have got some Aussie summer weather happening over there, try and stay cooooool until it passes, hope it's over soon!!! Cheers from Gregory in Oz...

Permalink Reply by Gregory.J on July 10, 2012 at 6:11

Permalink Reply by Gregory.J on July 10, 2012 at 6:14

Permalink Reply by Gregory.J on July 10, 2012 at 6:17

Thanks again to Jan- These Calico Bone #79's seem to be disappearing like Granma's hotcakes, so I thought I'd better latch on to one. I hate kicking myself when I miss out!!! Now the wait..............................

Permalink Reply by Russell Fulmer on July 11, 2012 at 21:26

It's a rainbow :-)

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on July 13, 2012 at 20:31

and a lovely rainbow at that!

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on July 13, 2012 at 20:31

Gregory, I dont think you will be disappointed. Let us know and congrats on finding one

Gregory.J said:

Thanks again to Jan- These Calico Bone #79's seem to be disappearing like Granma's hotcakes, so I thought I'd better latch on to one. I hate kicking myself when I miss out!!! Now the wait..............................

Permalink Reply by peter force on July 13, 2012 at 21:18

this knife reminds me of the vintage E-TOE whittlers.... at first this pattern i wasnt really digging... the stag in the raindow have my mind changed.

Permalink Reply by peter force on July 13, 2012 at 22:19

or even sleeveboard whittlers a little...i dunno but im digging them all a suuden.. ill tell ya if i grab any...

Permalink Reply by Billy Oneale on July 13, 2012 at 23:34