GEC 42 Missouri Trapper/Trader

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Monk......


Beautiful stag on the LB...............
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Nice one's Bob & Monk ::tu::
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The Bone is ""REALLY NICE"" on this one__ #421112LB,Copperhead Jig Bone______""Go Figger' ::hmm:: We have a new ""JIGGER"" __ and he's doing some outstanding work ::ds::
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I agree with you Monk, the color and jig are really improving..... ::tu:: ::tu::
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Well I added a few more 42's...I really like lockback's... ::nod:: ...and I see this getting out of control... :lol:
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As soon as they put a Wharncliffe blade in 'em...
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WelderBob wrote:Well I added a few more 42's...I really like lockback's... ::nod:: ...and I see this getting out of control... :lol:
What, Bob? No natural stag??? ::shrug::
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GR8 C-Lection you got there, Bob !!!!!!!!!!!!_____Congrats ::tu::
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Are these new 42 lockers tight, or do they suffer a bit of blade play like some of the 72s?
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Thanks' guys...it's a work in progess. Jerry that would be a big wharnie blade...who knows it could happen.

Barry I'm looking at one...seems I've spent my allowance for this week... ::facepalm::

Bass all of these have a tight lock up no play at all...I am well pleased with them..... ::tu::
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WelderBob wrote: Jerry that would be a big wharnie blade...
They're not afraid to put those HUGEmongous, obese spear blades in 'em. A great big old Wharnie would look good.
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::tu:: , Very nice Bob !
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Bob.....


Now there's a run to a "full house"......
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They look GREAT Bob ::tu::
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Bob,

You are a bad influence, you know that, right?

Beautiful assemblage you got there … once again - there's another knife I didn't know I needed … !

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Thanks' alot guy's, if they hadn't named this knife after my home state.......heck I'd still be all over it.... :lol:

Edge I'll try to set a better example....but don't hold your breath on it... :wink:

Has anyone tried the Trapper slip...I wonder how the snap is on them ?
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I've got a couple of the trappers Bob just haven't had time to take pics. Snap is great,you'll love it. The Rendezvous trapper is the stoutest of the group I have......like a bear trap :mrgreen:
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On Edge wrote: … once again - there's another knife I didn't know I needed … !

::nod::

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Re: GEC 42 Missouri Trapper/Trader

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heres a few...........
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Awesome display, Earl. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::nod:: That cocobolo is fantastic. ::tu::
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What He Said +++++++++++++++222222222222,Congrats Earl ::tu:: ::tu::
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Earl......


Simply beautiful bro..........
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Re: GEC 42 Missouri Trapper/Trader

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Very nice Earl, I'd like to add a stag Trapper or two....I like yours'.... ::tu:: ::drool::

I picked up a set of Rendezvous knives, they used some nice walnut on them.
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8) Very nice Earl
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Re: GEC 42 Missouri Trapper/Trader

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Thanks fellas.

Another great pattern by GEC and I agree on the Rendezvous knives Bob
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