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GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 1:43 pm
by Doc B
I've had a 71 Bullnose, micarta, that has been a favorite user, for a couple of years. I came into this user, orange delrin a couple of weeks ago. I understand why some folks would like and /or want this...but, I already had the nice micarta one... besides, it would give me something to play around with. Gave another run with mesquite, from the smoker pile. Probably could use a little more creativity, on the lanyard. Ha! (If you click on the sideways one, it will upright)
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Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 2:03 pm
by doglegg
Dressed it up Doc. You are becoming a wizard with the mesquite. Very attractive. ::tu::

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 2:40 pm
by Jeffinn
Nicely done and a great improvement! Nice work on the shield inlay too!
Jeff

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 4:22 pm
by cgdoors
Man, that is beautiful!

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 5:00 pm
by herbva
Gorgeous work Doc! The mesquite is a terrific improvement. And, I agree with Jeff, that shield inlay looks like a professional job! ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 5:58 pm
by Tony_Wood
Echoing all the above...the shield looks great.
Nice upgrade from the orange.
Good work.

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 6:01 pm
by DM11
Reckon that Bull Nose is awesome! ::tu::

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 6:27 pm
by XX Case XX
Wow. Now that's what I call "All dressed up". Extra cool. ::tu::

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Mike

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 6:51 pm
by Ivoryman
Hey nice work doc, you took it from run of the mill plastic blah, to one of a kind beautiful customized look. Great wood grain and love those dark spots and swirls. Keep up the great work. That was worth looking at.

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:06 pm
by edge213
Much improved. I too think you did a great job with the inlay.

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:30 pm
by glennbad
That's a dandy!

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 8:28 pm
by carrmillus
...great job, doc!!!!............ ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ..............

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 8:51 pm
by QTCut5
I actually liked the orange delrin...until I saw the mesquite mod. Wow! Nicely done, Doc.
Took that Bullnose from an OK EDC ::yawn:: to a lookee-what-I'm-carrying EDC! ::woot::

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:49 pm
by Rossr
That came out very nice! Quite classy.

Do you do the inlays by hand or with some kind of pantigraph or machine? Regardless the inlay is great.

Ross

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:55 pm
by jerryd6818
Once again, ya knocked one outta the park. Holy cats, what a beauty!!!

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:45 pm
by Doc B
Rossr wrote: Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:49 pm That came out very nice! Quite classy.

Do you do the inlays by hand or with some kind of pantigraph or machine? Regardless the inlay is great.

Ross
Thanks guys, for the kind remarks!
Ross...I just outlined it with a fine tip Sharpe and cut it out, with a small round rotary bur. It is tedious. This thread has pictures of how I did another one...
viewtopic.php?f=37&t=67493&hilit=jerry+tl+29

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 1:25 am
by Reverand
A great improvement Doc! On a scale of 1 to 10, you managed to turn that one up to 11!

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:14 am
by rustyoldknife
Outstanding improvement, great looking knife ::groove:: ::groove::

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:32 am
by cudgee
Quality, bespoke work by a craftsman. ::woot:: ::tu::

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 6:09 pm
by Doc B
Thanks friends, for the kind remarks!!!

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:50 pm
by 1967redrider
That is really cool, great job! ::tu:: ::tu::

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:22 am
by Rossr
Doc B wrote: Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:45 pm
Rossr wrote: Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:49 pm That came out very nice! Quite classy.

Do you do the inlays by hand or with some kind of pantigraph or machine? Regardless the inlay is great.

Ross
Thanks guys, for the kind remarks!
Ross...I just outlined it with a fine tip Sharpe and cut it out, with a small round rotary bur. It is tedious. This thread has pictures of how I did another one...
viewtopic.php?f=37&t=67493&hilit=jerry+tl+29
thanks doc. Very impressive

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:49 pm
by Meridian_Mike
Nicely done!
Everything about that knife is 100% better!
It's a beauty!

::tu::

Re: GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 5:01 am
by WillyCamaro
Came out a stunner Doc, all the way out of the park ::groove:: .