#23 Pioneer Trapper

[Onearmbladejunkie]

Franks Classic Knives SFO GEC#23 Pioneer Trapper Exotic India Bone and a batch of North Field #23 Antique Autumn natural bone knives should be available 06/22/2020. GEC#23LL knives are in the first stages of production right now.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Got my Northfield Antique Autumn bone today from CK. I am very impressed w/ this. I don’t like trappers as a rule but this would be the trapper that breaks the mold. This is very stout and so darn good looking. Take a look at that run up on these, it’s hard to find a US made knife with this tight of a run up on them. Very glad I got this one.

[Onearmbladejunkie]

[Onearmbladejunkie]

I am going to pass on this knife. I have the GEC#23LL Northfield Antique Autumn natural bone on pre-order. [attachment=1]546670009kjmb876.jpg

[Onearmbladejunkie]

[Onearmbladejunkie]

Franks Classic Knives is my GEC dealer. I just paid two invoices from Mr. Frank. I have the GEC#23LL Beaver gnawed jigged cherry wood and the #23LL Woodland micarta on the way. I also paid an early invoice on the Kifer SFO GEC#23 Blue camel bone , that should be released on 7/17/2020 .

[Onearmbladejunkie]

[Onearmbladejunkie]

I just bought a Northfield GEC#23 Antique Autumn Natural bone two blade Trapper from Mr. Frank . The last of the Northfield #23/23LL knives are arriving at the GEC dealers. I just snagged these latest GEC production line photos !

[Trapper John]

I've been browsing AAPK for a few years but I am new to posting. I wanted to start a thread about the model 23 and I came across this thread so I thought I would revive it and also include older 23s. Here's a Sunday family portrait of 2006 23s.

[doglegg]

I've been browsing AAPK for a few years but I am new to posting. I wanted to start a thread about the model 23 and I came across this thread so I thought I would revive it and also include older 23s. Here's a Sunday family portrait of 2006 23s.

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Your collection is almost a perfect 10. But the 9 you have are pretty wonderful.

[Trapper John]

Thanks doglegg. It took quite an effort to gather them together but I certainly enjoyed the process. I hope to some day have a complete family reunion.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

John you do have some nice ones. That stag is beautiful.

[Trapper John]

Thank you Sharpnshinyknives. I am still searching for a few more. Let me know if you ever come across any 2006 or 2007 model 23s that you woud like to pass along.

[Trapper John]

Try to spot the flaw in this wonderful 2007 model 23. I think the flaw makes it a more interesting piece.

[QTCut5]

Looks like the letter "D" is missing from the UN-X-LD blade etch.

Very cool gnarly stag, the kind I like

Maybe consider posting that one in this thread as well for the stag connoisseurs:

https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... php?t=4200

[Trapper John]

Thanks Q. I wish I could bring myself to drop it my pocket and enjoy using it. Maybe some day. And you're correct about the "D". The "-" after the X is also missing, except for a tiny speck. Thanks for the posting tip, will do.