Knife Thoughts: GEC Northfield #92 Eureka Jack in Sambar Stag

[@andrewnawarycz3026]

When I see a stand alone photo/picture of the Eureka jack, it looks larger than the dimensions specified to me me. It looks like a 4.25/4.5 inch knife. This I think is because of the unique handle shape it has and it's beautiful spearmaster blade with the deep belly and cut swedges... Either way a very handsome knife, anyone saying different is plain 101% jealous. Shame from what you say you won't be able to enjoy the knife, but that no.73 looks sweet as too. Enjoy 👍😁

[@majorpain1251]

That's some of the nicest stag that I've seen.

[@KnifeThoughts]

Me too!

[@mr.delacruz559]

Beauty stag wraps! When done right Stag is my preference. It’s just so unique and timeless.

[@KnifeThoughts]

I agree

[@davids9549]

Very nice in that stag - I just bought it in the Goldenrod Camel Bone and that's lovely as well. Like yours, the secondary blade is off-centre to the pile side of the recess, but also like you I don't mind as long as it's not rubbing or touching anything. Different folks regard different things as 'faults' - I'm not concerned about dead-centring, but I had to return the first #92 I got sent because I didn't like what to my eye were poorly matched covers and slightly ragged fit between one of the covers and its adjacent liner - very pleased with the replacement though. Another nice detail is the way the secondary blade uses slightly thinner bladestock than the primary blade, and has a proportionately narrower recess and backspring to match - delightful attention to detail. My first GEC is a #48 in Sambar Stag which I bought last summer when I hadn't even heard of GEC. I'd never paid anything like that for a knife before and suspected I was being ripped off, but I couldn't pass it by - it looked so good. Then I learned about GEC and realised I'd paid a very fair price and started to appreciate the quality. My bank balance has been feeling the pain ever since as I've hunted down more examples.

[@KnifeThoughts]

It's funny how they hook you! The details are what does it

[@jayweast1306]

That is the best stag I've seen in a while. Stag frequently isn't my preference, especially when it's too dark, but somehow that set has that intangible quality that can make stag really pretty. I just wish GEC didn't use sambar stag because I don't agree with using endangered flora or fauna, even though I know that's what a lot of collectors prefer.

[@KnifeThoughts]

I prefer elk stag for that reason (plus it still looks great).

[@jayweast1306]

I tend to prefer American elk of all the antler covers but it's the least frequently used.

[@bladecollector7]

Awesome great information as always!

[@bladecollector7]

The Reason I like this 92 so much is finally a spearpoint blade with a secondary blade that isn’t a pen blade

[@KnifeThoughts]

That's true! The coping makes a great secondary

[@lukedawg357SIG]

Great review thanks for sharing.

[@KnifeThoughts]

Thank you for watching!

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

I'm with you that stag is beautiful mate. Thanks for sharing. Atb paddy 👍☘️😃

[@KnifeThoughts]

Thanks for watching!

[@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531]

I almost bought this one today, but I bought it in green micarta instead

[@franksalem8580]

Why are you not keeping this one?

[@KnifeThoughts]

Bill for a surgery was significantly higher than expected.

[@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531]

Ever decided on that Cuban jack? Never heard from you.

[@KnifeThoughts]

On selling it? No I'm keeping it for now, sorry

[@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531]

@@KnifeThoughts oh ok kinda sounded like you would.

[@jarheadgreasemonkey7673]

Selling this one on BF?

[@KnifeThoughts]

Yep