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In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on October 12, 2011 at 17:19

This is a picture of 3 of my 4 EDC Great Easterns. Two are carbon and one is stainless. The trapper in the middle was rehandled by Mr. James Ivy, in girraffe bone. The others are stag. I wait patiently for my 73 lockback to round out my four EDC's.

Comment by johnny twoshoes on October 11, 2011 at 21:11

I have to say, I am really jazzed about this Geppetto, I love my #56 like crazy, so I'm thinking this knife will be beast. I will own one of these knives, it's just a matter of time.

Comment by johnny twoshoes on October 11, 2011 at 21:05

Yes I agree, I just don't want GEC to grow up too fast though. I feel they have a great thing going right now. I kinda like the exclusiveness of GEC right now, it changes the feel about them. 

 

I trust GEC won't fall, but I fear big business. 

Comment by Jan Carter on October 11, 2011 at 18:17

So here is the video with size comparisions for the #57...http://www.youtube.com/user/tsaknives#p/a/u/0/jjrVsii7sCc

Comment by Jan Carter on October 11, 2011 at 18:17

I agree Luca, going forward it may be a smart move for GEC to allow different sizes in the pattern line up.  I do think however at this time, they are too young.  What I mean by that is, they are still building their pattern line up and bringing out more pattern options for us. I think the sizing will come with more time when we see less Permier Patterns and more variations of the existing patterns.

Comment by johnny twoshoes on October 11, 2011 at 6:26

I look forward to the release of a bigger lockback, the #72 right now seems to be about medium and it is called the Mini Lockback. So I'm guessing we have to see his big brother sometime. 

 

I enjoy have a back up blade, but I carry multiple knives at the same time, so why not carry the one I really want to. I used #73L for a ton of chores on the farm and that knife won't back down. 

 

I will support GECs efforts to satisfy all/any customer as they have.

Comment by Luca Vignelli on October 10, 2011 at 22:40

Johnny, I couldn't appreciate GEC's commitment to tradition more, their remaking of the all time classics has made those knives available to those of us who couldn't possibly afford the old time classics, case in point would be the #46 that I love and feel so fortunate to own. 

As for the sizing, smaller is important, for the ladies, and kids, and larger is important for guys with big hands, and there are lots and lots of ladies, kids and guys with big hands in this world! Plenty to make it a smart business move.

As for the #23, go for it when you can, and once you do you'll never ever look back!

Finally, I'm glad you also appreciate the simple purity of a single blade as I do. I can only use one blade at a time, and rarely would I need a small one at that. For me it's all about the feel of the knife in your hand and secondary and tertiary blades stick into the folds of my fingers and bother me; I'd rather feel the clean lines of a well sculpted handle, which is not only a beauty to behold, but a pleasure to hold in hand. I truly believe that GEC should make all of their knife patterns that are appropriate in single bladed versions as well (for example: it wouldn't make any sense to make a Congress single blade as that would be going against the definition of the patern, but a single blade #23 or #48 or even a #25 in varying sizes and even with a choice of blade pattern would be ideal) I think that giving the customer that range of choices is something GEC, could and should, and will have to grow into as the company develops going forward. I will support them in that every step of the way!

Comment by johnny twoshoes on October 10, 2011 at 22:11

Well, your talking me into a #23. I'm not going to buy one for a while, but your talking me into it. I have a #73L that I love, it's still away at the factory though. There is something about getting all of that bare bone, I would love to see some more single blades. 

Comment by johnny twoshoes on October 10, 2011 at 22:07

Definitely agree about the #23 and the #12. I think a smaller toothpick would make a very good EDC for the ladies. I do however, enjoy GECs commitment to bringing out new/old patterns for us. Instead of changing the ones already here, they add completely new knives to their line up. 

 

 

Comment by Luca Vignelli on October 10, 2011 at 21:53

Comments, opinions, suggestions anyone? Same argument below would go for the #12, #25 , #48 and truly so many of the other patterns. Chime in, please.

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