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Comment by Tom Peterson on August 3, 2011 at 12:58

I was just on GEC's web site and see that they have a picture up of the Northfield Whaler in Walnut Stain jigged bone. This is similar to the Amber Bone offered lately but a bit darker. Looks pretty good to me! I hope that they keep a picture of the Red Spiral Cut Buffalo prototype on the Collect By Pattern page for the #46's so we can all check her out once in awhile.

Comment by Tom Peterson on August 3, 2011 at 7:51

Ryan and Johnny,

Thank you very much for your kind words and for your prayers. Great people around us give us strength to persevere!

Ryan, how about some short runs of #72's with some spiral cut red or black buffalo handles, abalone, red stag and/or black lip pearl? Ouch, my checkbook is starting to hurt already! Also, how about some GEC baseball caps, velcro adjustable one size fits most, with GEC's, Northfield's and Tidioutes three logos on one hat (so you don't need a hat for each knife brand)? Everyone that bought one would be a walking GEC advertisement. I would have to have at least two if they came in different colors or a work hat and a dress hat if they didn't! We collectors need more GEC knives of course but some GEC gear/swag would be awesome too. Hat's would be easier to stock than T-shirts (which I would like too but I wear a 3 XL) since you don't have to have all of the sizes and colors to suit everyones fancy. License plates, travel coffee mugs, can coolers, GEC roll-up knife carrying cases? I don't want to lower the perception of GEC's great quality - just want to wear/carry the GEC brand name proudly! I will have to check you all out on Facebook , I guess. I have avoided it like the plague but I may have to re-consider now.

Johnny, I wish that there was a GEC dealer in Orlando or close by. I have to get all of my GEC knives mail order without being to hold them and check them out first hand. So I will just have to enjoy some of the GEC knives that I already have until the #72's and the Snakewood return. Maybe I need to become a GEC dealer - don't tell my wife that! Orlando is only known for Randall Made Knives and they don't make folders. That might help support my GEC addiction! Sorry, I am getting way off track here!

Comment by johnny twoshoes on August 2, 2011 at 21:03

Tom, you'll have that beauty back in your hands before you know it, but Doctor 2shoes has a remedy for your feelings of knife absence. You need to go to your favorite dealer and pick out a new GEC, a pattern you don't have yet. Test it, and get a good feel for it, you'll have you Hogan back before your even ready for it. If this works your fee will be a good review on the new knife. : )

 

Ryan, I visited the Facebook page and everything looks great, I'm not a Facebook guy, so I can't really say if, and when I'll be joining, but I'm thinking about it. Congrats on the page, you guys are really reaching out and touching those GEC lovers. Great Job

Comment by Tom Peterson on August 2, 2011 at 20:12

Ryan,

Other than one of those awesome red spiral cut buffalo Whalers (which I am liking quite a bit as a new pattern), I would like to see a camp/scout type knife similar to those made in WWII as engineer's knives with some classic handle materials such as stag, elk, antique bone and old school type woods. I would also like to see a traditional, humpback or seahorse whittler that is 3 3/4"-4" range. I'd go for traditional cause I think it would have the widest appeal. I've heard some ask for a sowbelly. I wouldn't mind a two blade Copperhead either.

From all that we've heard from Jan and Johnny2Shoes you all really did your Rendezvous up right and have created a real family atmosphere for GEC users and collectors. Hats off to you all for that. I hope and look forward to meeting all you guys next year if possible to celebrate your craftsmanship at GEC's 6th Rendezvous and also - god willing - my wife being cancer free.

Comment by Tom Peterson on August 2, 2011 at 19:56

Johnny, I know that you're right. Got to get the Snakewood in the mail so she comes back asap.

Jan, Is it too early to try to con Luca into organizing another knife drive - this time for a red spiral cut buffalo Whaler?! JUST KIDDING ....maybe. Not trying to diminish the value of Josh's sweet proto but darn didn't we all want one of those?!!! I guess I'm putting my foot where it's most comfortable again....

Comment by Jan Carter on August 2, 2011 at 19:46

AND THE WOUNDED WARRIOR WINNER IS..................

Josh Wills

Greensburg, PA

Thank you Josh for helping to support such a wonderful cause.  Congrats, its a beauty of a beast!!

Comment by Richard L Campbell (Dick) on August 2, 2011 at 19:22

Never mind I found my invoice.

Comment by johnny twoshoes on August 2, 2011 at 18:05

Well Tom, I fight with that same decision, then when I send it in, it's all right. Know that it's in good hands my friend, they will be getting your 72's back to you soon I hope. 

 

Good luck my friend 

Comment by Richard L Campbell (Dick) on August 2, 2011 at 15:58

Boy, these whalers are nice but I ordered without knowing the price. Does anyone know. I like the Northfieldbest, but got the Tidioute as it was the anniversary knife.

Comment by Tom Peterson on August 2, 2011 at 15:54

Jan, you are probably right!

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