Do You 72 ???
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Awesome display, Monk. Love those bomb shields.

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This one came up on feebay at a "buy it now" price that was too good to be true. Owner said he'd sharpened but never used it; lousy photo made it difficult to assess the actual condition but I had to give it a chance.
The owner wasn't lying! It's one of the nicest stag 72 stainless I've seen.
Since he'd honed the knife and it was no longer mint, I decided to keep it in my EDC rotation! 
The owner wasn't lying! It's one of the nicest stag 72 stainless I've seen.
Barry
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Very nice Barry,that's a beauty.....congrats bro.!!

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Thanks Earl! I got lucky fer once.
Somethin' bad must be gonna happen next, 'cause that's the way my luck goes. 
Barry
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What a killer knife to start a streak of GOOD luck Barry.
Great pics of that knife bro. 
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Every time I see this thread the Camillus 72 whittler pops into my head, then I remember "Oh yeah. That's the GEC 72". After scrolling through the posts several times, I've become enamored with the Wharncliffe model and have put it on my wish list. The big question is, when I scrape together enough to get one, will I be able to find one. From what I can see, they're very popular and difficult to get your hands on.
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The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Nice one's Johnny, I do like the dark red bone's....
Barry if you need that stag broken in let me know.....
This 72 has been on the job with me for two years now...I couldn't ask for a better knife....
Barry if you need that stag broken in let me know.....
This 72 has been on the job with me for two years now...I couldn't ask for a better knife....
Bob
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Bob, that knife still looks great! The 72's are one sweet knife. Now, GEC is coming out with a mid-sized lockback that should be a winner, the 42L, but they really got it right with the 72, I think. The 42 will be a little smaller than the 23, but larger than the 72.
You know you're gonna want one!
You know you're gonna want one!
Barry
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Got a couple rehandled. One in elephant bark and one in mammoth bark.
Thanks Kaleb!
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He swings.... he hits....OUT OF THE PARK
Beautiful Barry,just beautiful man!! Congrats buddy 
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Nice ones Barry, a couple of home run's for sure....

Bob
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Do I 72? Well, I do now!!
I looked and looked and was just about to give up finding a 720110 in Burnt Stag but Boggs came to my rescue with the deal of the century. Thank you Jim! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I looked and looked and was just about to give up finding a 720110 in Burnt Stag but Boggs came to my rescue with the deal of the century. Thank you Jim! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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That'll do Jerry, that'll do.
Awesome knife, looks ready for some pocket time to me.
Awesome knife, looks ready for some pocket time to me.
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Thanks Mike.
Caleb -- No pocket time for this safe queen. The old Schrade 863 will handle that chore.
Caleb -- No pocket time for this safe queen. The old Schrade 863 will handle that chore.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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I hate that term, "Safe Queen", since when is a knife a Queen?
It probably wouldn't handle all your tough chores anyhow.
It probably wouldn't handle all your tough chores anyhow.
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Thats a beauty Jerry,love that wharncliffe blade

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Very nice Jerry...welcome to the 72 Club.... 
Bob
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That's a dandy, Jerry!
It's funny that the wharnie wasn't better recieved; now yuh can't hardly find 'em.
I sold the red stag,
but I still have these beauties!
I sold the red stag,
Barry
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Jerry.....
You are so welcome my friend...nothing better than a new knife in the pocket to give ya a pep in your step.........and the right lung,appendix and spleen are all in perfect working order ..thanks much.
You are so welcome my friend...nothing better than a new knife in the pocket to give ya a pep in your step.........and the right lung,appendix and spleen are all in perfect working order ..thanks much.
Jim
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Anyone know what type of blade will be in the new 72 release. ?? thanks jay
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I finally 72.
I finally found a NIB serialized stag 72 with a clip blade. All of you fine gentlemen buy up all the GEC knives making it dang hard on a novice collector like me! I literally spent two months trying to find one. I will post pictures as soon as I get it. Can someone instruct me on how to make a leather lanyard? How about a leather belt sheath for the 72? I finally don't have to drool! The anticipation is amazing. Thanks for all the pictures and any info!

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I think the hours of looking really made me dislike the current blade offered in the 72. I am not sure of the blade name or purpose...it does look like a dang good skinning blade. Not to pointed, making it easy to field dress an animal. Anyone use one of these knives to skin with? Thanks again
I finally found a NIB serialized stag 72 with a clip blade. All of you fine gentlemen buy up all the GEC knives making it dang hard on a novice collector like me! I literally spent two months trying to find one. I will post pictures as soon as I get it. Can someone instruct me on how to make a leather lanyard? How about a leather belt sheath for the 72? I finally don't have to drool! The anticipation is amazing. Thanks for all the pictures and any info!
PS
I think the hours of looking really made me dislike the current blade offered in the 72. I am not sure of the blade name or purpose...it does look like a dang good skinning blade. Not to pointed, making it easy to field dress an animal. Anyone use one of these knives to skin with? Thanks again
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