New #98 Pattern

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Leggo, if you could let us know what they say I would appreciate it greatly! ::tu::
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johnnytwoshoes I called them and yes they are going to make them . They should be available about mid April . We had a bad phone connection , so I couldn't really get any details on the different scales they will have or anything else . ::td:: I'm really looking forward to a GEC Scout Knife ! ::ds::
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Thank you so much Leggo!!!
I was starting to worry it wasn't going to happen. Even though it's a lot bigger then I expect a scout Knife to be I really want one!
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You're very welcome J2Shoes ! I hear ya...I think it should be about an inch shorter. I hope they make some smooth bone ones different colors ,( I like colors on knives ) a nice black Buffalo horn one. The blue camel bone like on the Ben Hogans I think would be nice.Maybe they will get some feedback about the size and make smaller ones later. I'd like one with a flat blade and a Phillips head screwdriver and a sheeps foot blade ,awl and can and bottle opener with a bale. ::nod::
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Leggo, nothing wrong with a little color in your collection!!!
The smooth bone is growing on me. I recently picked up a primitive bone #73 and a smooth beavertail #73 in I believe smooth ivory bone.
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Got it and I love it.9 :D
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Love that smooth bone. Mine came in today and I am overwhelmed, large knife but man is it done well. GEC really knocked it out of the park. One of the pictures is with a Case Grand Daddy Barlow which is slightly bigger.
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Very nice! Where are you ordering them from ? I can't seem to find a seller.
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philllll wrote:Hey Lyle!

You talkin' bout this one? ::shrug:: :mrgreen: ::paranoid::
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JohnR wrote:Love that smooth bone. Mine came in today and I am overwhelmed, large knife but man is it done well. GEC really knocked it out of the park. One of the pictures is with a Case Grand Daddy Barlow which is slightly bigger.
Man that looks nice ! Now which one is that called ? Is that the autumn jigged bone or...?
I like the etch on your blade too.Mine says Northfield .They are big heavy substantial knives , I love the fit, finish , snap,pull and EVERYTHING on these knives ::ds:: I hope they keep making Camp knives and about a 3-1/2" one would be nice too.
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RalphAlsip wrote:Very nice! Where are you ordering them from ? I can't seem to find a seller.
Ralph I got the smooth bone directly from GEC and I have Cranberry Campagna coming from knivesshipfree.com. Did you check the GEC distributor page ? On the homepage at Great Eastern Cutlery ?
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Lego thanks for responding. I've checked several distributor websites and most of them don't show the 98 as a pattern. KSF, does show 98, but doesn't show any inventory and doesn't show sold out. My speculation is the official release has not yet occurred and maybe pre-orders have shipped. ::shrug::

I will continue to monitor the usual stores. I'm more interested in the cattle knife.
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Very nice John and Leggo.I think I have one,but it'll be after the Oregon Show.I also am looking for the whittler,wish Bill had made some of them in smooth ivory or white bone.
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I'm very happy to report that I've received a #98 in smooth white bone from Bob Andrews over at oldhundredcollectables.com. The knife is perfect in fit and finish! I'm shocked at how little room for error there is between each blade and yet it doesn't rub at all. The backspring are quite large on this pattern, but the tension when opening the blades is rather easy! I'm a giant fan of a big clip blade, so this one suits me quite well, although I'm used to camp knives having a big 'ol spear, I have to wonder if we will see a #98 sporting a spear blade at some time?

After the knife has spent some time in my pocket I hope to have an educated review to share!
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Johnny that would be great to read a review of the 98 ! I'm looking forward to it , as a matter of fact I think it would be interesting to read a review on ANY type of GEC knife . 8)
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He can give a great review Leggo on many GEC patterns he's owned personally. ::tu:: ::tu::
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wlf wrote:He can give a great review Leggo on many GEC patterns he's owned personally. ::tu:: ::tu::
Yea I'll bet he can because he actually uses them . I've never used any of mine inc!uding the Cranberry SFO 98 I just opened a minute ago. It's just too d*mned pretty to scratch up. I'm gonna have to see if I can get a wood handled one and "actually" use it now . :roll:
I'll see if I can do it , somehow I can scratch up a Case or Buck ,etc. and it doesn't bother me ..but these GEC's are like a work of art to me.

Update -- I ordered the Kingwood 98 today ...when it gets here I am going to try my hardest to see if I can beat my fear of using it ::paranoid::
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I kept this one to carry. It's deceptively thin for a larger triple blade, and rides upright in my front right pocket no prob. ::tu::
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I love the big, deep bellied clip blade, and the spear and sheepfoot complete the set. Pull is stout, but not too stout, with the main being about a 6-7 and the secondary blades coming in a bit stouter (seemingly).

Unfortunately, GEC made very few of these and those that I received were bought up very quickly. ::shrug:: ::tear:: ::disgust::

Hope you got one! ::super_happy::
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