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Comment by Rusty R Halsey on January 2, 2012 at 11:30

Wouldn't it be great if Mr. Daniels had GEC continue to make the Tuna Valley knives?  Is he going to get his own knive shop?  The part of his email about using specialty steels has me excited.  (Now I'm being cryptic - the email is published at TSAknives.com)

Comment by Jan Carter on January 2, 2012 at 11:27

Well Tom it looks like you have all the bases covered with what I would do next.  I would go with the swingguard as the next pattern, the cookbook would be a great offering.  Lets combine the calendar and cookbook thought.  Lets do a calendar with a monthly picture and and receipe.  Less printing cost 

Comment by Jan Carter on January 2, 2012 at 11:13

I have had an opportunity to speak with Ryan this morning.  He did ask me to convey some things for the Daniels family.  First the answer to the burning question will he be staying the GEC.  As a direct employee of the company no.  He will still be involved as a sort of freelance sales.  Has has asked me to let you all know his number has not changed.  The Daniels family has asked that we extend a warm & genuine Thank you to all the folks here, without your support..nothing would have been possible over the past 5 years.  Without sharing too many future plans...although they are sorry to see the end of this era with GEC they are looking forward to some exciting changes.  Those include not only a new knife family for us all to enjoy (Tuna Valley) but also a new baby for Ryan and Courtney.  I have gotten confirmation that the Daniels Family will still be attending the shows for this year and they will still be offering Great Eastern Cutlery products at those shows.  In our eyes this is a wonderful step for both groups and a true win for those of us that love thier knives.  More on a conversation with Bill later today.

Comment by Tom Peterson on January 2, 2012 at 11:13

Luca,

That would be awesome if I could afford it. I feel like I already own stock in GEC (or should) with all of their knives that I have. I think that Jan would be a better exec than I though, not to mention that she is more diplomatic and even keeled than I am. What would be your first order of business Jan? Mine would be to offer the White Owl with both clip and spear blades together as a Moose Owl/White Moose. Then I would focus on the Camp knife, Peanut, Swingguard, Gunstock and other similar patterns that GEC has not made yet. A lockback #23 too. And a GEC calendar in which collectors send in their pics to be part of the calendar and win a free knife if your photo makes the calendar. And Patti could do a GEC cookbook of all of her treats that are featured in What's Happening. More GEC swag gear too - can coolies, knife sharpeners, soft carrying cases, etc....

Comment by johnny twoshoes on January 2, 2012 at 10:16

Jan, do you know if Ryan is staying?

Comment by johnny twoshoes on January 2, 2012 at 10:15

It sounds like a peaceful departure for Ken!!!

I really hope that things just continue to get better for both men. I really appreciate all what they have done for the Knife world. They completely changed my opinion on knives and they own my business. I look forward to seeing Tuna Valley thrive as I really feel they will. 

Comment by Jan Carter on January 2, 2012 at 9:58

Well folks I know everyone is interested in whats going on.  I dont want to go to far before I have spoken with everyone.  I can absolutley say without a doubt that Bill Howard will continue to produce the quality unique peices we have come to expect from Tidioute, Northfield and Great Eastern Cutlery.  Thats is truely just the type of knifemaker and man that he is.  The folks making the knives have not changed.  The factory workers will come back tomorrow just as they left before the holiday, ready to produce us the knives we crave!!!

Comment by Luca Vignelli on January 2, 2012 at 9:55

Actually, I'm just surprised that Ken didn't sell his shares in GEC to Jan or Tom! Chuckle, chuckle...

Comment by Luca Vignelli on January 2, 2012 at 9:54

I think that as GEC fans, or fanatics, we owe a great deal of thanks to the two founders, Bill Howard and Ken Daniels, and all of the men and women (Chris, especially) who helped them realize their vision together. Now that Ken is striking out on his own with Tuna Valley, I'm looking forward to supporting his efforts there, while continuing my love affair with GEC and Bill Howard's work there, knowing that the standards both men set for their work are the highest in the industry. I wish them both a happy and fruitful 2012.

Comment by Rusty R Halsey on January 2, 2012 at 7:31

You guys are too cryptic or I'm too simple.  I had to go to another site to discover that Ken sold his shares of GEC and bought the rights to Tuna Valley Cutlery.

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