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The more I looked at that Autumn Gold jigged bone contrasting with the brass bolsters (fluted on one end I might add) the better I liked it. Thought I'd better run over to CK and secure one.

Yep, that’s a very striking knife, Greg! Congrats

Pics of the autum gold bone in progress!

Can't wait!



(If you see me placing an order for the cocobolo or goldenrod gunstock, slap me before I give them my payment. Thanks. )

Tsar Bomba wrote:(If you see me placing an order for the cocobolo or goldenrod gunstock, slap me before I give them my payment. Thanks. )

You know you want one of each, might as well give in to the pressure.

They're getting closer! Take a look at this Rendezvous knife.

I have 2 of the 44's, a Tidioute with Gabon Ebony and a just received Northfield with cocobolo from our friend Barry, aka "Gunstock Jack". Who else would you buy a Gunstock pattern from but the 'Gunstock ' dude ! I'm giving Barry a plug because he always sends me a really fine example.
These both are simply superb. The attention to finishing detail is seen throughout the knife. GEC deserves the highest compliments for their extraordinarily fine knives.
Tip of clip blade is a sharp point with both blades but this does not show in my pictures.
kj

Roland on more than one occasion I have been poised to pull the trigger on that Coccobello but I mustn't as I have two others reserved. Those are very classical knives. They look great!

Man those look nice KJ!

Greg, if the Stag is slim it will be the best of all. Slim = does not stick out much higher than bolsters, and no underlying white antler shows. I think GEC might be within striking distance of hafting Stag like a 1900 master cutler. Their level of fit & finish has risen so much in last few months and it was already excellent a few months ago.
kj

kootenay joe wrote:Greg, if the Stag is slim it will be the best of all. Slim = does not stick out much higher than bolsters, and no underlying white antler shows. I think GEC might be within striking distance of hafting Stag like a 1900 master cutler. Their level of fit & finish has risen so much in last few months and it was already excellent a few months ago.
kj

I'm hoping you are correct Roland. I'm assuming they will finish up the 44 before the rendezvous and will ship the following week.

Seems all of the Stag 44 reservations are full so if you want one it will be the GEC mad scramble at KSF or one of the other dealers who do not do reservations. Good Luck, you will need some.
kj

gsmith7158 wrote:Roland on more than one occasion I have been poised to pull the trigger on that Coccobello but I mustn't as I have two others reserved. Those are very classical knives. They look great!

Greg,
You should really pull the trigger on that Cocobolo Gunstock, it may well be the "bell of the ball"! I would love to get one in stag for list price, but that is a no-go I think. I wonder what the list price for the stag will be? What other one do you have on reserve? I love the feel of this knife in my hand. It is a pretty heavy knife, but I like that. I also like Buck 110's.
Larry

I know it is too early to think about GEC's next run of the #44 Gunstock knife. The #44 Gunstock knife pattern has been extremely popular with almost everybody. I had an idea for when GEC does their next run of this pattern, whenever that may be. The knife is called "Gunstock" after all, so on the first style the bolsters would be high polished blued (preferably "Royal Blue") like a Colt Python. The handles would be highly figured American Walnut, Cocobolo, Birdseye Maple, and Sambar Stag. The wood handles would be checkered like a Gunstock.

The second style would have polished nickel silver bolsters replicating nickel guns. The handles would be Gabon Ebony, Goncalo Alves, and Elk Stag. The wood handles would again be checkered like a Gunstock.

It would only have one blade. As for shields, the cartridge could be used again in blued or nickel steel. Or, and I don't know if this would be possible, use actual revolver medallions from S&W, Colt, and Ruger.

Well, what do you folks think of my idea?
Larry

The master's gotta be a spear.

Other than that, I like your ideas.

Does anyone have the Northfield version with Autumn Gold Bone ?
I reserved one and then paid for it Aug 9 but it has not yet been shipped. Are the dealers having trouble getting the bone Northfield 44's ? I thought GEC had finished this run 1-2 weeks ago.
kj

kootenay joe wrote:Does anyone have the Northfield version with Autumn Gold Bone ?
I reserved one and then paid for it Aug 9 but it has not yet been shipped. Are the dealers having trouble getting the bone Northfield 44's ? I thought GEC had finished this run 1-2 weeks ago.
kj

Roland, some of the shipments were delayed due to the Rendezvous, you should see something soon I would think, I got mine Monday.

Thanks John. There was an option of blade finish: satin or 'shiny' ? Which is yours ?
kj

kootenay joe wrote:Thanks John. There was an option of blade finish: satin or 'shiny' ? Which is yours ?
kj

Shiny, I like polished on my Northfields.

John is that a 45-70 trapdoor it is leaning against? Great old gun and a great new knife.

doglegg wrote:John is that a 45-70 trapdoor it is leaning against? Great old gun and a great new knife.

Yes sir, one of the last ones,a ramrod bayonet version,if I remember right the stock cartouche is 1891.

GEC website says the Stag 44's are finished, but i cannot find any at the dealers. Not there yet ? or, all sold out ?
kj

kootenay joe wrote:GEC website says the Stag 44's are finished, but i cannot find any at the dealers. Not there yet ? or, all sold out ?
kj

DLT says they will get theirs early next week. CK.net has not emailed anything about my reserve so they're not out yet. Could be Monday though . Keep an eye out.

I am interested in a Stag 44 but want to see both sides plus a picture showing handle thickness before buying it. I think these will be like a mammoth release: jump in, grab one, check out. That's no way to buy a knife (L.Cohen). Maybe the days of carefully selecting just the right one are over. I remember 'sleeping on it' and making my decision in the morning. Knife was still there.
Now most likely it will be scramble with bots and then bargain with flippers. I am lucky i got some nice ones way back when the pickens was easy.
kj

kootenay joe wrote:I am interested in a Stag 44 but want to see both sides plus a picture showing handle thickness before buying it.
kj

I have a feeling that the dealers won't even bother to take multiple pictures of each knife. They probably realize they can sell them out without going through the trouble.
Larry

I agree the GEC dealers could sell out a Stag GEC knife with only pictures of mark side. However some of the customers would be disappointed with the knife received and dealers know that a disappointed customer rarely returns. This is why i think most dealers will show 3 pictures for stag or mammoth knives ( both sides plus spine view to show thickness).
kj