I know Robert is aware but I dont know if all of you know. On the Bladesmith Babes blog here I listed some of the wonderful women at GEC and a little about what they do at the factory. So until we begin to see more of the great people at GEC you may want to check that out
Yes, the workers that are on the job, just great! I'm sure all GEC admirers will love those pictures. Tell them not to worry about a Moose nut, just keep up their great work.
I have decided to change all of my user folders to GEC. It hasn't been as easy as I thought it was gonna be, with that said, I'll list the knives that are getting changed over to GEC and what I hope to use in the future. This should be fun, I'll have to get my little helper to work with the pictures. Back latter.
Best of luck Robert, I have a hard time sticking to anything when it comes to EDC. I think there is always a "better", I may have already found the right "one", but I don't know. GEC has some great knives out there, so I'm sure you'll be happy with your switch.
Johnny, I use four different folders for my EDC knife. One I use mostly in summer, another while small game hunting, another while fishing...get the idea. I have three out of the four EDC replaced by GEC's the last hold out is waiting on GEC to make it. I speak of the long awaited large lockback. I can only hope that after my long wait that it comes with a true clip point and not a drop point with a clip out the top. I'll try take a picture of the three EDC's and post them on here.
The next release after the #57 is going to be a #85 Teardrop. At this point all I can share is that it's going to be available as a 2 blade...... with a spear/pen or spear/punch blade combination. I think we'll get a few more details on the #85 shortly.
I think that the new 85 will resemble the Blade Forum club knife. That knife will have a screwdriver/bottleopener in addition to a spear blade. GEC's versions will likely not have the same secondary blade as you have noted.
Hard to say Robert but most likely the primitive bone. Stag are more likely to continue for a while but primitve bone has an exhaustable supply. I love stag though
Congratulations and many thanks to Alan for the winning bid of $260 for the Prototype Black Buffalo Horn Sunfish. This should be a great addition to what should be a fantastic collection. How about some pix someday?????
I'd also like to say thanks again to GEC for donating the knife, Luca for allowing us to use the Prototype, all of the other bidders and a special thanks to the individuals making donations to the Wounded Warrior Project as an aside to the auction
Have you seen the new pictures of the Geppetto at GEC's website? Very nice seahorse whittler. I have been wanting one of this pattern for several years now, and this may be my chance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan Carter
Sep 13, 2011
Jan Carter
Sep 14, 2011
Jan Carter
Hey Guys,
Great Video from TSA on the size of GEC and blade configuartions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynoei4xh3kM
Sep 15, 2011
Jan Carter
For the toothpick folks, check this out..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrq7DjcmkOs
Sep 18, 2011
Jan Carter
and the #12 Templer has made its debut
Sep 18, 2011
Jan Carter
Robert,
I have checked out the past 5 years. These are the shelds I see GEC has used. I may have some of the names not quite right
GEC shields
unXld
cloud
Northfield modified bowtie
Double take
yellow Rose
Double Diamonds
Tidioute Bar
Beaver
Guitar
Blank Bar
Acorn
Crest Badge
Sep 18, 2011
Jan Carter
Did I miss any guys??
Sep 18, 2011
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
Sep 18, 2011
Jan Carter
Robert,
I agree but maybe just a moose head shield. Have ya'll checked out the new pics on whats happening?
Sep 20, 2011
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
Sep 20, 2011
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
Sep 20, 2011
johnny twoshoes
Sep 21, 2011
biglmbass
Jan,
What do you mean by "double take" shield? I'm drawing a blank. Got pics? THX.
Sep 22, 2011
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
Sep 23, 2011
Tom Peterson
Sep 23, 2011
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
Sep 23, 2011
Rusty R Halsey
Sep 23, 2011
Jan Carter
Sep 23, 2011
Jan Carter
Sep 23, 2011
Jan Carter
Sep 23, 2011
Jan Carter
Sep 23, 2011
Tom Peterson
Jan,
I think that the new 85 will resemble the Blade Forum club knife. That knife will have a screwdriver/bottleopener in addition to a spear blade. GEC's versions will likely not have the same secondary blade as you have noted.
Sep 23, 2011
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
Sep 23, 2011
johnny twoshoes
Sep 23, 2011
Billy Oneale
Sep 23, 2011
Jan Carter
Billy,
I'm waiting on the primitve bone...How about you?
Sep 24, 2011
Billy Oneale
Sep 24, 2011
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
Sep 25, 2011
Jan Carter
Sep 26, 2011
Jan Carter
Sep 26, 2011
Luca Vignelli
Sep 26, 2011
Jan Carter
Luca,
I know I need some too!!
Check out the building of the Geppetto http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/information/whats-happening-today/
Sep 27, 2011
Jan Carter
We have an auction winner!!!!
I'd also like to say thanks again to GEC for donating the knife, Luca for allowing us to use the Prototype, all of the other bidders and a special thanks to the individuals making donations to the Wounded Warrior Project as an aside to the auction
Sep 30, 2011
Rusty R Halsey
Have you seen the new pictures of the Geppetto at GEC's website? Very nice seahorse whittler. I have been wanting one of this pattern for several years now, and this may be my chance.
Oct 3, 2011
Jan Carter
Oct 5, 2011
Rusty R Halsey
Oct 6, 2011
Tom Peterson
Oct 6, 2011
Jan Carter
your right guys, Geppetto is here
Oct 6, 2011
johnny twoshoes
Yeah, I'll take one. : )
Can't wait to see what comes out next.
Oct 6, 2011
Jan Carter
Oct 6, 2011
Richard L Campbell (Dick)
Oct 6, 2011
Jan Carter
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.
Oct 6, 2011
johnny twoshoes
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. : )
Oct 7, 2011
Jan Carter
Oct 8, 2011
Jan Carter
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.
DO WE HAVE ANYONE HERE THINKING ABOUT THE IVORY?
Oct 8, 2011
David Adkins
33 Conductor in ivory? Sign me up!
Oct 8, 2011
Jan Carter
Oct 8, 2011
johnny twoshoes
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.
Oct 8, 2011
David Adkins
Oct 8, 2011
Luca Vignelli
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.
Oct 9, 2011