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What type of knife would you like GEC to make next?

A few of us have been clamoring about knifes that we would like to see. Johnny Two Shoes would like a peanut and a traditional whittler. I would like a scout/utility knife and a traditional whittler. What would you folks like GEC to make next? I'd like one of those spiral cut Red Buffalo Horn Whalers too while we are wishing for things (but that is an existing pattern). I was looking at some of the camp/scout/utility knives that I already have by Camillus, Ulster, Utica, Western (see my photos if interested) and it would seem to me that GEC could make one like these fairly easily (yeah it's easy for me to say) out of their current #53/#54 frame. It might be hard to incorporate the corkscrew that I wanted in our "Gone Camping" discussion in this frame but those folks at GEC work wonders! I have an older Boker Camp knife (see my pics) that has all of the bells and whistles but it doesn't really match any existing patterns and is a beast of it's own.

So what do you all think? I'd be interested in suggestions of new knives and also the scales that you'd like to see on them.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on September 15, 2012 at 8:24

I like the doctors knife also and I think the spatula gives it a more traditional look. I often wondered though, in a modern world what uses do you find for that spatula?

Permalink Reply by Dr. Scott on September 15, 2012 at 10:22

I often use the spatula for scraping surfaces that might be damaged by a sharp blade. For pipe smokers, the baby doc makes an awesome pipe knife, using the flat end as a tamper. When contents are precious and packaging suspect, the spatula is usually adequate to slice through packaging tape without cutting anything else. Of course it is a perfect spreader for peanut butter, etc... The spatula becomes an extension of your finger, smaller and more precise, allowing you to see what you are doing. Since it is dull, kids are not afraid of it, in case you need to clean debris from a cut... Never have used it for counting pills, but in older pharmacies you will see them using similar tools. I've also used mine as a steel finger nail to open stubborn blades on other knives.

Like any tool, if you carry it, you will find opportunities to use it. I love my spatula blades, and use it 5-10 times a week.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on September 15, 2012 at 20:21

Scott,

That is fantastic! Those are some extremely good uses for that blade.

Ron, hahahahaha...me too

Permalink Reply by Billy Oneale on September 15, 2012 at 20:57