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GEC Collectors - POLL - I collect by....???

I wanted to start a Poll so that folks could vote in their answer but couldn't figure out how to use the application... so I will just let everyone type in their answer. I know, not as easy but you're here anyway so here goes;

Regarding the GEC knives you collect, do you collect by;

- Pattern

- Handle Material

- Number of Blades

- Size of Knife

- Likelyhood of Appreciation in Value

There are probably other reasons but I suspect these cover most of us. Myself, I fall into two categories with the first by Handle Material and then Pattern. Not much past that really.

My favorite handle material is the Burnt Grizzly. I have seen some like the Green Tea that really evoke visions of Ol Time handle materials but to my eye the Burnt Grizz is both ol timey and modern. The way the bone is is aggressively dug out and then darkened really gives the impression that an angry grizzly has sent a message by leaving his claw marks showing.

This one is my favorite, my usual carry. It's an '08 liner lock that I carry in a belt sheath.

I like certain patterns also, some for their history others just for their looks (hey..I'm a guy).

So tell us how you choose those knives you add to your GEC collection. Or do they just multiply in your drawer by themselves? :-)

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Replies to This Discussion

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Dave Taylor on June 7, 2011 at 20:13

Thanks for the info Bob. I didn't realize these were that close to production.

Something to look forward to for sure.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 7, 2011 at 20:38

Dave,

Thats the quickest I have ever seen one of "requests" come true!!

Permalink Reply by johnny twoshoes on June 7, 2011 at 20:49

Great... now I'm not gonna be able to sleep tonight.

This is going to be the perfect knife.

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Dave Taylor on June 7, 2011 at 20:58

"With a little help from my Friends......."

Jan Carter said:

Dave,

Thats the quickest I have ever seen one of "requests" come true!!

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Dave Taylor on June 7, 2011 at 21:04

Me too. This is just Great!

The "Perfect" knife indeed.

I won't sleep either. That Elk is going to be very Special.

"Here's to sleepless nights!!" LOL.

johnny twoshoes said:

Great... now I'm not gonna be able to sleep tonight.

This is going to be the perfect knife.

Permalink Reply by Billy Oneale on June 7, 2011 at 22:24

Elk with Wharncliffe blade in the 72, most definately is going to have to end up in my collection.

Permalink Reply by johnny twoshoes on June 8, 2011 at 4:26

I like the looks of the wharncliffe, but I need a clip for most of my chores. I'm thinking paired up with my #12, it would be a great duo. I love GECs stainless, I've used it so I trust it.

Permalink Reply by Tom Peterson on June 8, 2011 at 9:10

I just visited GEC's web site and they have the June Production Schedule up and it lists the #72's (in Elk some of you will be happy to know), #73's and the iKC #36. Looks like it's official! Get some sleep though guys because you will want to be rested to get as much use out of those new Elk handled #72's as you can when they become available!

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Dave Taylor on June 8, 2011 at 9:19

Looks like macaroni and cheese will be the menu for June at my house, (again)!

Sleep is impossible.

I can't decide between the Clip and the Wharncliffe blades. Each has its use and I like them both.

For general use, it's the Clip. For hay bales, feed sacks, cardboard, etc., I'll choose the Wharnie.

I expect I'll probably end up with both.

Tom Peterson said:

I just visited GEC's web site and they have the June Production Schedule up and it lists the #72's (in Elk some of you will be happy to know), #73's and the iKC #36. Looks like it's official! Get some sleep though guys because you will want to be rested to get as much use out of those new Elk handled #72's as you can when they become available!

Permalink Reply by johnny twoshoes on June 8, 2011 at 9:35

Yes Dave, you need them both.

The clip will be your animal knife, it will clean and skin all your worries away.

Meanwhile, the wharncliffe, will handle up on everything else, together they will make an unstoppable force of knife.

Thats just what I was thinking. :)

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Dave Taylor on June 8, 2011 at 9:45

LOL. Yep. The key word there is "need"!

johnny twoshoes said:

Yes Dave, you need them both.

The clip will be your animal knife, it will clean and skin all your worries away.

Meanwhile, the wharncliffe, will handle up on everything else, together they will make an unstoppable force of knife.

Thats just what I was thinking. :)

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 8, 2011 at 11:40

Great minds think alike guys, I like they way you all think