LOL. Yeah,....can't take me anywhere....!
But hey, what am I s'posed to do? I'm sitting around with my thumb bandaged up as big a a cucumber and I can't do Nothin'! So I figure I might as well spend some time with my knives. I've got this Northfield #12 Toothpick that's a little stiff and it just needs to be worked in a bit. I'll work on that for awhile. Promising myself to be careful and pay attention, I wrapped the blade with my 3M polishing cloth, (an excellent cloth for knife maintenance by the way), gripped the frame securely, and began working the blade. All was going well, when the planets perfectly aligned, allowing my forefinger to work around the frame just enough so the heel of the blade could nicely slice off a chunk of the pad. Just like a little gillotine!
Now I'm not (real) dumb. I know what to do. So I made sure I carefully wiped the blood off the blade to avoid staining the beautiful polish on that 1095. Then I took care of the cut, and I must say I'm getting pretty good at it, even though my bathroom and sink looked like the drain room down at the local funeral home by the time everything was under control.
Maybe I just need to head back up into the mountains for awhile and get away from my knives until this whole thing blows over. This stuff's gettin' old!
Ya s'pose I should have just taped up the blade for safety to begin with.........?
(and I thought of that too, but.....naw...) Hindsight is a wonderful thing.
Dave, I think it is safe to assume that we have all been there so don't feel too bad. I am just getting over cutting myself twice while photographing my GEC's which are pretty sharp! I just got into Randall Made Knives also, having just got my first two last month, and I nearly one-upped you (and me). I have my two knives sitting on my nightstand since they are new and I am still regularly admiring them and I was laying in bed getting ready to go to sleep and decided to look at the knives one more time. So I am laying on my back looking at this awesome stag handled knife over my head when I dropped it. The edge of the blade just grazed my neck. The darn thing is sharp - you could shave with it. I just got a scratch but I had to laugh in hindsight thinking of how it could have been a bit worse. Needless to say I am a bit more careful and don't hold 'em over my head anymore! That would have required a BIG bandaid!
Wow, Tom. Now that's really living on the ragged edge! LOL.
Glad you survived that one okay!
I always have at least a couple of knives on my night stand every night. Usually they are my latest aquisitions or some favorite EDC's. It's a good time to admire and spend time with them. I used to have a small assortment of Randalls and they certainly are fine knives, always with beautiful Stag.
I guess getting cut once in awhile is okay as long as we learn something from it.
Ya'll are scaring me. Who is going to left to type in here at the rate you are going. Keep your curses, I have 10 gt's of Jalepenos to cut and put up tomorrow and Donnie just sharped my knives.. Dave you need some peppers?
Dave, I agree with you. I learned sometimes it is better to admire our new aquisitions from a bit further away, i.e. not overhead! LOL. Who said that a sharp knife is a safe knife?! Maybe it should be a sharp knife owner is a safe knife owner? Hahaha.
Jan, just don't rub your eyes after cutting them up (or in my case hold the knive over your head)! When I cut up jalapenos or habaneros for Mexican dishes I put the produce bags over my hands. That way when I take my contacts out that night, or put them in the next morning I don't do the jalapeno dance. LOL! Happy canning!
Here's that bowie, Dave. I was taking pictures of some of my Steel Warriors that I started collecting with and cut myself twice opening them. I think both time it was a congress pattern that got me. Just little surface nicks. No major cuts.
I was watching Kniveslive last night and fell in love with a blood red jig bone trapper that they had on sale. It was a Northfield and I couldn't help myself. I ended up ordering it. I was looking at the few Great Eastern's that I have the other day and realized just how well built they are compared to other brands. I don't think that any other maker is as well built.
I think that alot of folks would agree with your last statement. GEC's are pretty awesome well made knives. The people making the knives are pretty awesome too. I tried to call Christine at GEC to order one of the New Aged #89's and Pat Vroman answered the phone because Chris was on another call. Pat and I ended up talking about GEC knives for at least 30-45 minutes. It was awesome to get to chat with him about what I liked about certain knives, handle materials that I wanted to see on more knives, things that I thought that could use tweaking a bit, etc. I don't know what other company, cutlery or otherwise, you could call up on a whim and talk to someone who is instrumental in the production of an item. The knives at GEC are great but the folks at GEC are the best too!!!
Billy, that's one nice looking Bowie! I love the handle inlays. Beautiful!
You're right about the Great Eastern knives. They are good knives and getting better all the time. I like the fact that they are not only a top quality product but made here is the USA as well. Just when I think I have the "perfect" knife they seem to come up with something new and interesting. Great company!
Tom, that's pretty neat that you had such a nice visit with Pat. I really hope to get to the GEC factory one day and meet him in person. He is another of us who gets out and uses his GEC's. Great guy! Christine is another super nice person who makes contacting GEC a happy experience. For me, knowing I have friends at GEC makes the knives extra special, and I've never met these folks. It's the warm friendly feeling besides an exceptional pocket knife that makes it all really special. As you know, they listen and are interested in what we like.
Glad you had a good visit. That's pretty cool. Have you been to the factory?
Well, an allergy attck kept me from cutting peppers today. Figured there was no was to keep my hands away from my face and I have had that expience. Tomorrow when I get home form work will be the time to get them done
No haven't had the pleasure of visiting the factory. I am way down here in Orlando and my family doesn't share in my knife addiction so a pilgrimage to the GEC factory wouldn't work so well. I would sure like to do it though. For now I will have to live vicariously through some of you more fortunate GEC collectors who are closer geographically. Tom
Yes, I have been there three times. It is only about 5-10 miles away. I went last fall for the first time and then returned last month for their once a year sale of unclaimed knives. I picked up my limit of two knives. It's not too fancy but I felt like I was a kid in a candy store. They have a knife museum of older knives of all types that is pretty cool too. Not much new stuff but thousands of classic folders and fixed blades. Very impressive for those of us who like the oldies too. If you are ever in Orlando it is worth spending an hour or two there instead of going to the theme parks. I ran into a guy from Hawaii there that had ditched his family and the theme parks to check out the Randall Made shop. RMK's are as addictive as GEC's!
RMK is a top notch theme park! Its fun to look but the rides (knives) are pricey and you can only go on two rides! If you want to ride again you have to wait for the next annual sale or 58 months if you place an order. Worth the wait though. Wish they had express pass like Disney and Universal.
Folks, sorry for clogging up the GEC group with RMK rantings! I apologize, Tom
Where are you. We are in Tampa. Donnie knew Randall was in Orlando but did not know about the annual sale.
You will all be happy to know I cut all the peppers but did not cut myself once. Thats my bragging right because I cut myself on a can yesterday. Luca, impressive
Jan, Congratulations! You win today's Safety Award.
But, the best part is you can still join your Blood Brothers and Sisters after getting bit by that can yesterday. Opening knives, opening cans......it's all relative.
Jan, RMK has their sale I think it's on the second Tuesday in April every year. It's all of the unclaimed knives that people put deposits on but never paid for. People (other people that is) camp out a day or two in advance to be at the front of the line to choose. This was my first year attending and I was lucky enough to wander in and still get two sweet knives - which you can see on the photos on my page. I may join the ranks of the campers one of these days if the wife and kids will allow it (or after the wife leaves me for a less insane guy)!
I want to ask a favor of those of you are that are on other forums. Please spread the word about the Wounded Warrior bidding going on right now..See above its listed under GEC genorosity. PLEASE help us promote this wonderful project to help our Wounded Soldiers.
The new #72 Lockback with the Lumberjack Spear blade was also on the Production Schedule for May. That one should be showing soon as well. Some of us are betting that blade will be similar to a Sunfish blade. Whaddaya think?????
This was posted elsewhere on IKC today. Bruce is one of our own here at the GEC forum and I would like to generate as many thought and prayers for him and his family as possible...
For all of you that know Bruce Piehl here at iKC. His father is in very bad shape , and in the biggest fight of his life with some serious health issue's. I ask that all you guys here at iKC will pray for him and his family in this time of need, and ask god to bless him and give him strength to deal with the days to follow. Thanks to everyone and have a blessed day!
Great to have you on board here at IKC. We all love GEC knives and the level of craftsmanship that you folks at GEC put into them. Additionally, for me personally it has been great to have access to your staff and look forward to our GEC groups interaction with you. I have spoken with Chris several times and Pat once (since Chris was tied up with another call) and I was floored to get to talk knives with him for a half an hour or so about different models, handle materials and my likes and things that I thought would improve certain models or things that I would like to see more of. I don't know of any other knife company where I could do this. You all are great! Keep up the great work!
I have no details but I know our Bill Fletcher is having surgery today and wanted to be sure we get all the good thoughts and prayers we can to him. Bill let us know when your feeling better
Heads up my friends! Chris Tucker will be charging everyone's cards and depositing checks this Friday, June 10th, for our special factory order GEC Northfield UN-X-LD #36 Buffalo Horn Sunfish!!! That means they'll be ready to ship!!! Yahoo!!!
We all owe Chris a big thanks and a hug for making this possible, and all of the great people at GEC from top to bottom as well! There's lots of love out there for this great company and it's their personal touch that sparks it, well, and also the impeccable knives they make...
Thank you Luca, and thanks to Chris. This is much quicker than I expected. I know, coming from Great Eastern they will be every thing we hoped for. Thanks for all of your time and effort in getting this done.
Sorry folks, I jumped the gun! Chris just clarified for me that GEC will be putting our payments through on Friday in order to cover the bills and factory costs for our knives' production which is, "moving along nicely, but not quite ready yet". The knives will not be ready to ship for a couple of weeks still, but hey, exacting and meticulous work takes time. My apologies for getting overly excited, but you know I'm an excitable guy.
First Natural Disaster Knife Auction Starts TODAY!!!
Several weeks ago Great Eastern Cutlery generously donated two highly collectible GEC knives to be auctioned off with the proceeds to be donated to the American Red Cross or Salvation Army. All of you living in the southern half of the country are well aware of the seemingly, never ending chain of natural disasters this Spring. So with a special thanks to GEC, we're going to kick off the first auction to try and help the recovery process.
Up for bid is a 563111 Ez Open with gorgeous Lace Wood handles. The knife is etched "Factory Test" and the tube bears a COA label on the back stating that it is a Factory Test Production Run knife, Serial #02 of just 6
.
To place a bid, simply "reply" to this post with your Bid. Bids will be accepted until 9:00 PM CST Tuesday, June 21, 2011. 100% of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army, whichever organization the auction winner prefers.
Spread the word to the collectors you know. This is a great cause and hopefully Great Eastern's generosity will help motivate more people to help out. And a heads up for everyone, when this auction ends, there will be another auction for a match to this knife starting NEXT week!!!
Jan Carter
Dave,
Please make yourself a thimble!!
May 21, 2011
KnifeMaker
Dave Taylor
But hey, what am I s'posed to do? I'm sitting around with my thumb bandaged up as big a a cucumber and I can't do Nothin'! So I figure I might as well spend some time with my knives. I've got this Northfield #12 Toothpick that's a little stiff and it just needs to be worked in a bit. I'll work on that for awhile. Promising myself to be careful and pay attention, I wrapped the blade with my 3M polishing cloth, (an excellent cloth for knife maintenance by the way), gripped the frame securely, and began working the blade. All was going well, when the planets perfectly aligned, allowing my forefinger to work around the frame just enough so the heel of the blade could nicely slice off a chunk of the pad. Just like a little gillotine!
Now I'm not (real) dumb. I know what to do. So I made sure I carefully wiped the blood off the blade to avoid staining the beautiful polish on that 1095. Then I took care of the cut, and I must say I'm getting pretty good at it, even though my bathroom and sink looked like the drain room down at the local funeral home by the time everything was under control.
Maybe I just need to head back up into the mountains for awhile and get away from my knives until this whole thing blows over. This stuff's gettin' old!
Ya s'pose I should have just taped up the blade for safety to begin with.........?
(and I thought of that too, but.....naw...) Hindsight is a wonderful thing.
May 21, 2011
Tom Peterson
May 21, 2011
KnifeMaker
Dave Taylor
Wow, Tom. Now that's really living on the ragged edge! LOL.
Glad you survived that one okay!
I always have at least a couple of knives on my night stand every night. Usually they are my latest aquisitions or some favorite EDC's. It's a good time to admire and spend time with them. I used to have a small assortment of Randalls and they certainly are fine knives, always with beautiful Stag.
I guess getting cut once in awhile is okay as long as we learn something from it.
Sounds like you know a lot about gravity now!
Stay sharp!
May 21, 2011
Jan Carter
May 21, 2011
Tom Peterson
Dave, I agree with you. I learned sometimes it is better to admire our new aquisitions from a bit further away, i.e. not overhead! LOL. Who said that a sharp knife is a safe knife?! Maybe it should be a sharp knife owner is a safe knife owner? Hahaha.
May 21, 2011
Tom Peterson
Jan, just don't rub your eyes after cutting them up (or in my case hold the knive over your head)! When I cut up jalapenos or habaneros for Mexican dishes I put the produce bags over my hands. That way when I take my contacts out that night, or put them in the next morning I don't do the jalapeno dance. LOL! Happy canning!
Tom
May 21, 2011
KnifeMaker
Dave Taylor
Cut those peppers Jan! Live life to the fullest.
When, (not "if"), you get cut be sure to share it right here with all your friends on iKC.
Tom and I are waiting to hear from you.
May 21, 2011
Billy Oneale
May 21, 2011
Billy Oneale
May 21, 2011
Tom Peterson
Billy,
I think that alot of folks would agree with your last statement. GEC's are pretty awesome well made knives. The people making the knives are pretty awesome too. I tried to call Christine at GEC to order one of the New Aged #89's and Pat Vroman answered the phone because Chris was on another call. Pat and I ended up talking about GEC knives for at least 30-45 minutes. It was awesome to get to chat with him about what I liked about certain knives, handle materials that I wanted to see on more knives, things that I thought that could use tweaking a bit, etc. I don't know what other company, cutlery or otherwise, you could call up on a whim and talk to someone who is instrumental in the production of an item. The knives at GEC are great but the folks at GEC are the best too!!!
May 21, 2011
KnifeMaker
Dave Taylor
You're right about the Great Eastern knives. They are good knives and getting better all the time. I like the fact that they are not only a top quality product but made here is the USA as well. Just when I think I have the "perfect" knife they seem to come up with something new and interesting. Great company!
Tom, that's pretty neat that you had such a nice visit with Pat. I really hope to get to the GEC factory one day and meet him in person. He is another of us who gets out and uses his GEC's. Great guy! Christine is another super nice person who makes contacting GEC a happy experience. For me, knowing I have friends at GEC makes the knives extra special, and I've never met these folks. It's the warm friendly feeling besides an exceptional pocket knife that makes it all really special. As you know, they listen and are interested in what we like.
Glad you had a good visit. That's pretty cool. Have you been to the factory?
May 22, 2011
KnifeMaker
Dave Taylor
May 22, 2011
Jan Carter
May 22, 2011
Tom Peterson
Dave,
No haven't had the pleasure of visiting the factory. I am way down here in Orlando and my family doesn't share in my knife addiction so a pilgrimage to the GEC factory wouldn't work so well. I would sure like to do it though. For now I will have to live vicariously through some of you more fortunate GEC collectors who are closer geographically. Tom
May 22, 2011
Luca Vignelli
Hot news from GEC! I just received an email from Chris regarding our special factory order buffalo horn #36 sunfish:
May 23, 2011
KnifeMaker
Dave Taylor
Bummer Jan, allergy season here in AZ too. Hope you get to feeling better today!
Happy pepper cutting. Cut safe.
May 23, 2011
Tom Peterson
Dave,
Yes, I have been there three times. It is only about 5-10 miles away. I went last fall for the first time and then returned last month for their once a year sale of unclaimed knives. I picked up my limit of two knives. It's not too fancy but I felt like I was a kid in a candy store. They have a knife museum of older knives of all types that is pretty cool too. Not much new stuff but thousands of classic folders and fixed blades. Very impressive for those of us who like the oldies too. If you are ever in Orlando it is worth spending an hour or two there instead of going to the theme parks. I ran into a guy from Hawaii there that had ditched his family and the theme parks to check out the Randall Made shop. RMK's are as addictive as GEC's!
Tom
May 23, 2011
KnifeMaker
Dave Taylor
Sounds like a fun place to spend some time.
RMK would be my choice of theme parks for sure.
May 23, 2011
Tom Peterson
RMK is a top notch theme park! Its fun to look but the rides (knives) are pricey and you can only go on two rides! If you want to ride again you have to wait for the next annual sale or 58 months if you place an order. Worth the wait though. Wish they had express pass like Disney and Universal.
Folks, sorry for clogging up the GEC group with RMK rantings! I apologize, Tom
May 23, 2011
Jan Carter
Tom,
Where are you. We are in Tampa. Donnie knew Randall was in Orlando but did not know about the annual sale.
You will all be happy to know I cut all the peppers but did not cut myself once. Thats my bragging right because I cut myself on a can yesterday. Luca, impressive
May 23, 2011
KnifeMaker
Dave Taylor
But, the best part is you can still join your Blood Brothers and Sisters after getting bit by that can yesterday. Opening knives, opening cans......it's all relative.
Hope the allergies are better today.
May 23, 2011
Frank Stennett
May 23, 2011
Tom Peterson
Jan, RMK has their sale I think it's on the second Tuesday in April every year. It's all of the unclaimed knives that people put deposits on but never paid for. People (other people that is) camp out a day or two in advance to be at the front of the line to choose. This was my first year attending and I was lucky enough to wander in and still get two sweet knives - which you can see on the photos on my page. I may join the ranks of the campers one of these days if the wife and kids will allow it (or after the wife leaves me for a less insane guy)!
May 23, 2011
Tom Peterson
Luca,
Congrats on bringing this project to fruition. Very excited to receive my Buffalo #36! We all owe you a big thanks!
May 23, 2011
Jan Carter
May 23, 2011
Jean-François
May 24, 2011
Jan Carter
May 24, 2011
KnifeMaker
Dave Taylor
Some of us are betting that blade will be similar to a Sunfish blade.
Whaddaya think?????
May 24, 2011
Jan Carter
May 24, 2011
Jan Carter
Dave,
I am thinking sunfish type blade also, but GEC never ceases to amaze me.
May 24, 2011
Jan Carter
Dave asked this yesterday
Some of us are betting that blade will be similar to a Sunfish blade.
Whaddaya think?????
May 25, 2011
Jan Carter
All you Templar fans take note, our plea for a Magnus Eurous poster was effective!!!!! I should have them available the first of next week.
You see, GEC does listen to us!!!!
May 28, 2011
Jan Carter
This was posted elsewhere on IKC today. Bruce is one of our own here at the GEC forum and I would like to generate as many thought and prayers for him and his family as possible...
For all of you that know Bruce Piehl here at iKC. His father is in very bad shape , and in the biggest fight of his life with some serious health issue's. I ask that all you guys here at iKC will pray for him and his family in this time of need, and ask god to bless him and give him strength to deal with the days to follow. Thanks to everyone and have a blessed day!
Jun 1, 2011
Jan Carter
Ryan,
Thanks for joining and making yourself available to the good folks in here. I know you will enjoy it.
Jun 3, 2011
Tom Peterson
Ryan,
Great to have you on board here at IKC. We all love GEC knives and the level of craftsmanship that you folks at GEC put into them. Additionally, for me personally it has been great to have access to your staff and look forward to our GEC groups interaction with you. I have spoken with Chris several times and Pat once (since Chris was tied up with another call) and I was floored to get to talk knives with him for a half an hour or so about different models, handle materials and my likes and things that I thought would improve certain models or things that I would like to see more of. I don't know of any other knife company where I could do this. You all are great! Keep up the great work!
Jun 3, 2011
Jan Carter
Jun 7, 2011
johnny twoshoes
Prayers our being sent here.
Hope all goes well for everyone.
Jun 7, 2011
Luca Vignelli
Heads up my friends! Chris Tucker will be charging everyone's cards and depositing checks this Friday, June 10th, for our special factory order GEC Northfield UN-X-LD #36 Buffalo Horn Sunfish!!! That means they'll be ready to ship!!! Yahoo!!!
We all owe Chris a big thanks and a hug for making this possible, and all of the great people at GEC from top to bottom as well! There's lots of love out there for this great company and it's their personal touch that sparks it, well, and also the impeccable knives they make...
Jun 8, 2011
Billy Oneale
Jun 8, 2011
Jean-François
Jun 9, 2011
Richard L Campbell (Dick)
Thank you Luca, and thanks to Chris. This is much quicker than I expected. I know, coming from Great Eastern they will be every thing we hoped for. Thanks for all of your time and effort in getting this done.
Jun 9, 2011
Luca Vignelli
Jun 9, 2011
Jean-François
Jun 9, 2011
Rusty R Halsey
Jun 9, 2011
Alan
Jun 11, 2011
Frank Stennett
Sound great here. Very fast I think. Thanks to all who kept this alive and moving.
Jun 11, 2011
johnny twoshoes
GEC put up a Collect by Pattern Page, I thought that was pretty cool.
I don't collect a one certain pattern, so I just get to look at the pretty pictures.
Jun 15, 2011
Jan Carter
Jun 15, 2011
Jan Carter
First Natural Disaster Knife Auction Starts TODAY!!!
Up for bid is a 563111 Ez Open with gorgeous Lace Wood handles. The knife is etched "Factory Test" and the tube bears a COA label on the back stating that it is a Factory Test Production Run knife, Serial #02 of just 6
To place a bid, simply "reply" to this post with your Bid. Bids will be accepted until 9:00 PM CST Tuesday, June 21, 2011. 100% of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army, whichever organization the auction winner prefers.
Spread the word to the collectors you know. This is a great cause and hopefully Great Eastern's generosity will help motivate more people to help out. And a heads up for everyone, when this auction ends, there will be another auction for a match to this knife starting NEXT week!!!
Jun 19, 2011