Talking about your traditional knives

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So as it turns out, my belated Father’s Day gift adorned in wenge wood pattern, matches almost perfectly with the bocote wood I recovered my knife in just the day before! The knife was also a gift from my wife and kids, Xmas I believe.
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That Bocote is beautiful wood. I want a GEC #38 in Bocote. Nice knife you have.
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These are my 3 latest traditional knives, a GEC 06 with blue jigged bone, a GEC 29 in acrylic, and a Queen Heritage Jack with wood covers.

All of these are excellent in terms of craftsmanship and they all slice things up very well.
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I have one of those Grits, Molasses and Butter 29s too. Great knife
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Just picked up a GEC 29 in bloodwood. Gotta love an awl, so handy!

Anyways, this one’s special for a reason other than being a great knife. You see it has the cloud shield, GEC is calling it a keyhole shield but I’ve always called it and seen it called a cloud. The cloud is of significance because we always said our sweet old girl Lily was so soft it was like petting a cloud. We had to put her down just two days before this arrived in the mail.
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Condolences for you and Lily. That’s always hard.

Yes, great knife and that awl has proved versatile and useful.
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I grew up from when I was born until I was 25 with my parents always having Golden retrievers (3 of them) they are hands down my favorite dogs ever. I feel your pain and miss all 3 of mine as well.

In high school in 2000, I actually won a scholastic award for photo I took of my Golden "Goldie" the one I grew up with. She made it in our yearbook that year as well. It's a beautiful photo...not to toot my own horn. Will have to find it and take a photo of it.
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I'm sorry for your loss too. My dogs are the world to me too.
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Just saw this and fell in love. Wish it was a bit cheaper..

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/ADVMPK ... ood-inlays

I really like this version

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/ADVPKT ... per-inlays
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Evil D wrote:
Mon Oct 14, 2019 12:34 pm
Just saw this and fell in love. Wish it was a bit cheaper..

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/ADVMPK ... ood-inlays

I really like this version

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/ADVPKT ... per-inlays
They're supposed to be worth the money though he has soured people. I think warranty issues but I'm not sure and shouldn't say anything.

I want one but am afraid of that lil nub that sticks out
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murphjd25 wrote:
Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:06 pm
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I've got a natural canvas Micarta #86 on the way. How is yours?
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Enactive wrote:
Wed Nov 13, 2019 1:42 pm
murphjd25 wrote:
Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:06 pm
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I've got a natural canvas Micarta #86 on the way. How is yours?

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Love it, it’s a nice hefty traditional. Really digging the Sucker Rod wood. Nice pull and snap close.
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murphjd25 wrote:
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Oil Field Jack? That is totally bad ***!
I'm an engineman, oil field aficionado.
The sucker rod wood is a fashionable touch.
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murphjd25 wrote:
Wed Nov 13, 2019 10:53 pm
Enactive wrote:
Wed Nov 13, 2019 1:42 pm
murphjd25 wrote:
Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:06 pm
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I've got a natural canvas Micarta #86 on the way. How is yours?

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Love it, it’s a nice hefty traditional. Really digging the Sucker Rod wood. Nice pull and snap close.
Cool. I considered the sucker rod wood too, but the Micarta should pair well with my Shaman. :cool:
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Evil D wrote:
Mon Oct 14, 2019 12:34 pm
Just saw this and fell in love. Wish it was a bit cheaper..

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/ADVMPK ... ood-inlays

I really like this version

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/ADVPKT ... per-inlays

can't stop thinking about that Mini Pocket Butcher.

:)
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The Oil Field Jack landed yesterday. It is really nice. This is my first and only GEC. I am not too into traditionals, but have been waiting for a GEC that suited my taste and this one is it. I don't think this bug bit me as hard as the :spyder:, so doubtful i will buy many more, except maybe as gifts. I grew up in small town PA, so the manufacture resonates with me. If you haven't seen the factory tour videos on YT, they are worth a watch. This is the first part of three if you are interested. https://youtu.be/ZeHWa5jyO74
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Me too Enactive! I don't have any GEC's yet, but a small collection of Case. My sons and I get up to the Case Museum at least once a year. I've been meaning to go to the GEC plant.
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bearrowland wrote:
Sat Nov 16, 2019 7:15 pm
Me too Enactive! I don't have any GEC's yet, but a small collection of Case. My sons and I get up to the Case Museum at least once a year. I've been meaning to go to the GEC plant.
Cool, Barry! My grandpa was fond of Case too.
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Enactive wrote:
Sat Nov 16, 2019 11:07 am
The Oil Field Jack landed yesterday. It is really nice. This is my first and only GEC. I am not too into traditionals, but have been waiting for a GEC that suited my taste and this one is it. I don't think this bug bit me as hard as the :spyder:, so doubtful i will buy many more, except maybe as gifts. I grew up in small town PA, so the manufacture resonates with me. If you haven't seen the factory tour videos on YT, they are worth a watch. This is the first part of three if you are interested. https://youtu.be/ZeHWa5jyO74

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Awesome! My GEC 92 has decided to take a 50 state tour courtesy of the USPS :(
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