Here is a GEC that was never released for sale to the public. This knife was given to me by Ken Daniels (owner of GEC). He told me that they had problems with the handle material cracking at the pins..so after about 20 they decided not to make any more. As you can see by the stains on the blades this is a knife that I carry and use. I had to give him my word that I would use it and not resell it. I always make sure I have this knife in my pocket when I go to the NKCA shows just to show Ken that I still have it and I'm using it.

You won't be disappointed.

Toenail and Sunfish seem to be used interchangeably with some people. Is there a difference between the two ? Is the sunfish a symmetrical pattern and the toenail larger at one end than the other?

No.Both the same.

here is link to review. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAgMN_E73tc&feature=related


check out this link to you tube. If you look closely at the writing on the back of the packing tube, you will see why I was interested by it.

JUST me being humble!!!!! ha ha ha

Sweet little Wharncliffe Jack hot off the presses....
I just love that Wharncliffe blade!!

Mike Latham
CollectorKnives.Net

This melon-sampler whittler just came in the mail, thanks to CollectorKnives.net, and all I can say is WOW! The photos just did not prepare me for the actual in-hand experiance. I tried to show the unusual proportions compared to a big model 23 trapper. This one is definately a keeper!

I finally scored a 2006 GEC off of Ebay. It is a mint herringbone model 73

That is really nice Rusty. I don't have even one 2006 yet, I think they are all already in someone else's collection. :-)

here are all of the 06s

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Very, very nice!!

Here is the frist left handed liner lock from Great Eastern It comes in Antique Black bone and Stag

If anyone is interested I have the stag and the Antique Bone

A pair of GEC whittlers ---

Nice photos Rusty!

GEC fan from day 1..................................

Click on this Video for GEC Mammoth Ivory http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiHKjV-Yz9s

The new release page on greateasterncutlery.net is showing a new 3" sleeveboard with a wharncliffe main blade and a carpenter scribe small blade! I was just thinking how I liked patterns that were a little different (some might say oddball) and this one will be hard to resist.

New From Great Eastern Cutlery, Tidioute Mini Lockback Hunter, 1095 Carbon Steel Blade, Closed Length 3 7/8", Ruby Red Jig Bone.

New from Great Eastern Cutlery, Tidoute Furtaker Trapper,

Bubinga Wood,"Beaver Tail - Furtaker Trapper" on blades. Beaver Shield

New from Great Eastern Cutlery, Tidioute Furtaker Trapper, Wenge Wood, "Beaver Tail - Furtaker Trapper" on blades. Beaver Shield

LOVE THEM KNIVES KEN..

A new Blade configuration from GEC on the Congress (pic shamelessly "borrowed" from my buddy at Greg - TSAknives.com).

For those that like a Spear this might be the one you were waiting on.

My latest proud arrival, many thanks to CollectorKnives.net . A little cutie for sure.

Had a chance to see Ryan and Ken Daniels at the NKCA Show in Dalton, along with Ken Mundhenk (and the infamous Roger Cunningham). The Daniels are excited about GEC and said their knives are selling in total the minute they are made. This company is on a roll and produces high quality knives.

Last weekend Roger Cunningham and myself attended the NKCA Show in Dalton,GA. We had the pleasure of meeting Gary Kennedy and Jan Carter iKC members also we got to see Ken,Ryan and Courtney Daniels from Great Eastern Cutlery. Had dinner with the one and only Scott King and Mark Zalesky, Editor of Knife World. Mark wanted to eat at the famous oyster bar in Dalton but he had to settle for the "Depot" which was great. We had a great time, seen alot of knives and meet alot of great folks. I'm posting a pic of Gary Kennedy hard at work peddling his knives. (nice looking ones at that)

Ken It was a pleasure to meet you and Roger at the Dalton Show . That's what makes a show so good you get to meet people and see knives at one place I know the internet is a place to see knives and meet other collectors but there is still nothing to equal to good knife show . PS. the Depot was a good choose

GEC AND TSA KNIFES MAKE IT HAPPEN......

GEC is DONATING the Dogleg Prototype For the "Wounded Warrior Project" Auction Knife!!!
Posted by Greg at 3/31/2010 3:12 PM
Categories: TSA Announcements

I'm incredibly pleased to announce that the Wounded Warrior Project auction knife is going to be the Dogleg Prototype.

About a week ago I talked to Chris at Great Eastern and told her I was going to have another auction for the Wounded Warrior Project. I wasn't asking for a 'freebie', but only suggestions for a nice auction knife. After a little discussion, Chris suggested she talk to Ken and see if it'd be possible to get a prototype to auction off. When she called back and said it was a 'go', I was thrilled. When I found out that Great Eastern was DONATING the Dogleg Prototype, I was pleased beyond words. I would have been happy just to have had the opportunity to buy it and put it up for auction but this is really a generous gesture.

The details aren't complete yet, but at this point it appears the Prototype will most likely be an acrylic, color to be determined. The Proto will be the only knife produced with the Prototype etch and the first one off the line. A fantastic collectible that a most of us never get a shot at and the money raised will be going for a great cause.

For now, stay tuned for more details. Once I'm sure what the handle material will be, I'll post the info. Also, I'll try to get photos as soon as the knife is made. Pass the word to your friends and fellow collectors. Chat it up on the boards and make sure everyone knows what kind of folks are operating and working at GEC!!! There will be a few more items included with the knife and I'm looking at opening the bidding around Mid-April and running into May.

100% of the proceeds are donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Visit their website at: www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Thanks Chris, Ken, Bill and everyone else at Great Eastern Cutlery. You're truly a class act!!!

Wounded Warrier Project * See auction information below DOGLEG PROTO

The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors.



PURPOSE



To raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women,
To help severely injured service members aid and assist each other, and
To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of severely injured service members.


CORE VALUES


FUN
INTEGRITY
LOYALTY
INNOVATION
SERVICE

Here are a couple of pics of my GEC's that I'm sending to David Anthony. If he likes them we may see them in his new book on Great Eastern Cutlery.

And the other....

Very Nice Vince

Well I am pleased to report that the book project is nearly completed.

"Greast Eastern Cutlery An American Tradition The History of the Northfield and Tidoute Brands"

is off to the publishers and hopefully will be available by the July GEC open house. Get your request in to GEC and come to the open house. If you like history and how GEC came to be, then this book is for you. Photos from collectors right here on this forum made it in the book as well. Keep a watch out. This is going to be great fun.

Hey David,
Based on your earlier work you've set the bar rather high for yourself.
I'm looking forward to seeing the book!

David,
We are all exicted. I know it was alot of work. We look forward to the book. Will you be at the opne house? Would love to meet you there
Jan Carter

Just a reminder that I will be at GEC on Thursday from 9 until around noon for JUST RELEASED signed copies of new book "Great Eastern Cutlery, An American Tradition, The History of the Northfield and Tidioute Brands" At this time you can't get one anywhere else. I would love to meet each and everyone of you. I will also be bringing a selection of my vintage Tidioute and Northfield cutlery items for display. All from the late 1800's to early 1900's. Can't wait to see you all, so come a day early and be the first to get this highly anticipated addition to the GEC history.

Wow, really quiet in here this week

It sure is! I've been waiting to hear what a great time everybody had at the Rendevous! I know I was totally impressed by the factory tour. I also had a great time meeting ands talking to all the folks at GEC,Ken,Bill,Chris and Pat and everybody. And also meeting the other Collectors,especially the Carter Family. I hope you enjoyed your trip back thru the Shenandoah Valley Jan!
Bob Andrews
Old Hundred Collectibles

Well I see we went from 68 members to 67 and back to 68. Anyone know how we find out who the new one is so we welcome them?

now we have 69 YIIIPPPEEE!!!!!! MAX are you sure its not you?

OK Max, I guess it is not you. Our newest members are Chuck Harnage and Rob Hupp. They both appear to be new to IKC and our little group here. Let's make sure we give them a great welcome to the community

Well, we started out with 68 members and are up to 71. Welcome to the newest members and thanks for joining us here.

We're at 73 members now

Ken, good to hear from you, been awfully quiet lately. I hope that means business has been great!!

Any one got to look or hold the new bird and trout, fine looking knive as far as I can tell

Chris told me,the new fixed blades,including the Bird and Trout,won't be ready to ship until probably sometime in November.They are also going to be VERY LIMITED production.VERY!
Bob Andrews

Here are some factory pics.

A few more.