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Comment by Luca Vignelli on October 9, 2011 at 1:08

On another note, being a "wood" man myself, I'd like to see GEC using Ebony in their Northfield line up as well as their Tidoute line. I feel that Ebony is as noble a wood as any and holds a significant place in the history of knife handles as any other wood - "black is beautiful". Go for it GEC!

Comment by Luca Vignelli on October 9, 2011 at 0:02

Speaking of small vs. large, love  vs. loveless, I have to share my first experience with my new #23 Linerlock in Ebony I just recieved from Greg at TSA Knives.

First of all let me admit to you that my regular EDC knife is a beauty of a Rough Rider Coal Miner Work Knife, otherwise known as a "Sod Buster" in a solid and attractive black jigged bone finish, for $12. OK, I'm a cheapo, but there's value in that knife, I would never complain. Yes, I do have a nice group of GEC knives and those didn't come cheap, and they shouldn't be either given the quality that they represent, but I don't use them every day and some I keep for special occasions (showing off), and some I keep away from dust and dirt and moisture and light, you know what I mean... Well, seeing that I'm a cheapo and that times are tough and clothing and food for my daughter, my dog, and I, are just a little bit more important, I splurged, 'cause I couldn't help myself (I tried SO hard) and I DID make an effort to save by buying an EDC knife with the "S" stamped on the tang and a minor cosmetic flaw, that you would have to be a real stickler for perfecion to notice in the first place. I did save, twenty bucks and that's a nice dinner that will take us forward one more day which I value more than most.

Let me tell you one thing, I bought this knife with the determined intent of it being an Every Day Cary knife, so I didn't really care that it had a very very minor flaw in the finishing of the lanyard hole that Greg was direct and honest about in selling the knife, illustrating it in photos and all, which I allways appreciate. The real surprise for me is how much I absolutely friggin love this knife! 

The #23 single blade Linerlock in whatever handle material you may prefer is a CLASSIC pocket knife that should be a part of everyone's everyday knife rotation. Not only is it just the right size, for me I have big hands and it will handle every everyday task, but it locks and has the added benefit and safety of a half-stop. The Rough Rider doesn't have a half-stop. And the GEC Tidioute #23 is not stainless 440A either but a tried and true 1095 steel. Aesthetically, I would prefer it to be all 1095 Steel, without the Nickel and the Brass, but that's just me, and maybe you too?

Now I like a big knife, for me the #36, #46, and the #65 Ben Hogan are just the right size, though I still have to try the #12 and the and I do also have great interest in getting the #54 Moose in hand one of these days. For myself I don't really understand a knife that is smaller than 4" closed, I can't wrap my mind around it in terms of usefullness, let alone my big clumsy fingers, though they are certainly pretty (the knives not my fingers).

OK, what's my point, you may ask?  For one, that GEC's quality standards are so superior and stringent that one should not be afraid to buy one of their "S", for "shop", or rather for savings, marked knives, "EDC", as they represent the full quality and standards of the company on a knife that one will be glad to use everyday, precisely for what it was made for.

Knives are made to be used, daily, and without fear, and I love this single blade Ebony #23 Linerlock with all my heart.

Comment by David Adkins on October 8, 2011 at 20:39

The pics look good. Too bad its built on a small frame though. A bit heftier design along the lines of the Case 55 pattern would be perfect. I'd have to have one in hand to actually comment any further. Maybe in burnt stag? Some old school popcorn handles would be good too.

Comment by johnny twoshoes on October 8, 2011 at 20:34

I have a love hate relationship with ivory, I love it because it's a beautiful natural material, I hate it because I don't have any. : (

 

That purple sage looks great to me, I think one of those would do nicely. Oh yeah, I think that I will buy a #33 Great Eastern SS in American Elk. Too nice to pass up.

Comment by Jan Carter on October 8, 2011 at 20:20

And what do you think of the Geppetto David?  I think it is going to be one heck of a whittler         

Comment by David Adkins on October 8, 2011 at 20:13

33 Conductor in ivory? Sign me up!

Comment by Jan Carter on October 8, 2011 at 19:55

Here are the rest of the updated items we should be seeing soon, interesting line up

We'll probably see some updates on the GEC page shortly, but in the meantime, here's a brief update to the GEC production lineup.  I'm not 100% certain of the precise order we'll see these released but it sounds like they may be mixed in with the 57's.

First, the #57 Jigged Bone color is going to be Purple Sage.  The following will most likely be spread out from now through late October to Early November.

• #72 GEC's  Red American Elk
• #33 (with a bail) Nfld Elephant Ivory
• #33 GEC American Elk, Natural Stag, Bone
• #652111EC Blue Abalone
• #530411 Nfld Elephant Ivory
• #12 Powder Horn Elephant Ivory

DO WE HAVE ANYONE HERE THINKING ABOUT THE IVORY?

Comment by Jan Carter on October 8, 2011 at 19:46

Comes in handy doesnt it?  I was going to share some of that info here but glad you beat me to it

Comment by johnny twoshoes on October 7, 2011 at 6:21

I was just browsing around on TSAknives this morning when... be still my heart. I see that GEC is going to bring out an American Elk #72 in Red. 

 

Okay, I'm really thankful for all this work. : )

Comment by Jan Carter on October 6, 2011 at 19:25

Richard,

It is a looking glass acylic.  Meaning it is real shell but has a layer of the acylic above it.  Makes it more durable and less fragile. 

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