Scout Question
Scout Question
Is the Scout just a smaller version of the Pioneer? I want to buy another GEC and dont know what to choose? Thanks a lot!
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Re: Scout Question
Hey Jeffrey, I guess it depends on what you're going to use it for.
Both come in a two blade or one blade configuration. The real difference is SIZE!
The scout is 3 3\4 inches in length and an average handle height of about 3\4 inch.
It fits really nice in the pocket and is really solid.
The pioneer on the other hand is a massive knife! It is 4 1\2 inches long and the average
handle height is a full 1 inch. (The butt of the handle is 1 1\8 inch!) With the main blade out
on my two blade good-n-plenty the knife feels totally dominating!
Both are excellent folders and yes you could say the scout is a smaller version
of the pioneer. Smartly GEC made both sizes so we could make a choice based on
what we need them for.
My first GEC knife was a pioneer with brimstone handles. I've been hooked ever since.
Both come in a two blade or one blade configuration. The real difference is SIZE!
The scout is 3 3\4 inches in length and an average handle height of about 3\4 inch.
It fits really nice in the pocket and is really solid.
The pioneer on the other hand is a massive knife! It is 4 1\2 inches long and the average
handle height is a full 1 inch. (The butt of the handle is 1 1\8 inch!) With the main blade out
on my two blade good-n-plenty the knife feels totally dominating!
Both are excellent folders and yes you could say the scout is a smaller version
of the pioneer. Smartly GEC made both sizes so we could make a choice based on
what we need them for.
My first GEC knife was a pioneer with brimstone handles. I've been hooked ever since.
C. Fred "bloomingeek" Kemp
Current interests: Isaiah 53, Wife, GEC Knives, Snakewood handles, State Fair , Grand Kids, Jakob Dylan, Ubuntu Lucid 10.04, Oklahoma Sooners, Sons and Daughters.
Current interests: Isaiah 53, Wife, GEC Knives, Snakewood handles, State Fair , Grand Kids, Jakob Dylan, Ubuntu Lucid 10.04, Oklahoma Sooners, Sons and Daughters.
Re: Scout Question
Jeffrey I do not know what your first GEC is.
My guess is that you have a large 73 trapper.
With that thought in my mind, I would get some thing differant.
Here is my thought on what you should have then.
GEC 48 Club Burnt Stag 1095 CS 2010 3 7/8" or one in Ram horn.
This slim guy will fit very well in your pocket.
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... 76&t=19449
My guess is that you have a large 73 trapper.
With that thought in my mind, I would get some thing differant.
Here is my thought on what you should have then.
GEC 48 Club Burnt Stag 1095 CS 2010 3 7/8" or one in Ram horn.
This slim guy will fit very well in your pocket.
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... 76&t=19449
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Re: Scout Question
I want one in the rams horn but they are all out. I hope a shipment will come in. Have you heard when the Rams Horns will be available? If they are not going to come in I'm going to get the stag.
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Re: Scout Question
That #48 is a good pocket size,if you're wanting a carry knife-----the #23 size is a ""Big Handful"" and you'd need a belt sheath,for carry,IMHO
I really like the #73 and the #72 pattern for carry size__both are 3 3/4 in.__ the #72 is a single blade lockback, but still one of my favorites,because it seems to be a little slimmer,and easier to open. Good luck_______Monk
I really like the #73 and the #72 pattern for carry size__both are 3 3/4 in.__ the #72 is a single blade lockback, but still one of my favorites,because it seems to be a little slimmer,and easier to open. Good luck_______Monk
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Re: Scout Question
Here is a comparison of the Pioneer (top) and the Scout (bottom) frames.
I would say the Scout is a scaled down Pioneer.
Please excuse the flagrant display of Genuine Stag.
I would say the Scout is a scaled down Pioneer.
Please excuse the flagrant display of Genuine Stag.
--Eric
Re: Scout Question
WHY ??? Please excuse the flagrant display of Genuine Stag. Would you even want some old wrinkly looking weapons like them??? WHY ??
I just bought a new shredder that will relieve you of those old wrinkly things.
Makes me think of sitting in church and looking at the backs of my hands (old funky wrinkly skin).
ken...
I just bought a new shredder that will relieve you of those old wrinkly things.
Makes me think of sitting in church and looking at the backs of my hands (old funky wrinkly skin).
ken...
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Re: Scout Question
These must have come from an old stag. Old stags get wrinkly horns...right?justold52 wrote:
Makes me think of sitting in church and looking at the backs of my hands (old funky wrinkly skin).
Eric
--Eric
Re: Scout Question
Eric, That is a very flagrant display of stag.......and I love it...
BTW...A well matched pair...
Bob
BTW...A well matched pair...
Bob
Bob
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"To Ride, Shoot Straight, And Speak The Truth" - Jeff Cooper
Re: Scout Question
Syztems Rety ... .. Well said "Old stags get wrinkly horns...right"
If some day that you fell like passing them on. I will try to be first in line for them. Please add me to your records on these twin old handled knives....
Ken
If some day that you fell like passing them on. I will try to be first in line for them. Please add me to your records on these twin old handled knives....
Ken
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Re: Scout Question
Just got my GEC Scout from Collectorknives.net. The Scout is a great pattern!
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Re: Scout Question
Con Grads to you. ..What is the handle made of?
Will we get a photo of her?
Now what will your next GEC to be?...
Make a goal, then plan it, and then work the plan....
3 good steps to make a good collection.
Ken is happy for you.
Will we get a photo of her?
Now what will your next GEC to be?...
Make a goal, then plan it, and then work the plan....
3 good steps to make a good collection.
Ken is happy for you.
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Re: Scout Question
Im hoping to get the latest AAPK GEC. Im planning on heading to the factory for a tour on October 8, that should be cool! Heres the picture of the new Scout I got from Collectorknives.net it has burnt orange scales.
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- bloomingeek
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Re: Scout Question
Totally awesome selection, Jeffrey!
You can't go wrong ordering from Collectorknives.net
(...And other worthy dealers! )
You can't go wrong ordering from Collectorknives.net
(...And other worthy dealers! )
C. Fred "bloomingeek" Kemp
Current interests: Isaiah 53, Wife, GEC Knives, Snakewood handles, State Fair , Grand Kids, Jakob Dylan, Ubuntu Lucid 10.04, Oklahoma Sooners, Sons and Daughters.
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Re: Scout Question
Nice Jeffrey! I have close to 15 different Scouts in my collection now, just a great overall knife. You can use them for anything that needs a a blade, great in the pocket too!
GEC has no dogs in the bunch. Many I own are from the first year of production.
2006
GEC has no dogs in the bunch. Many I own are from the first year of production.
2006
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