Bob,

Because we appreciate the craftmanship of a GEC brand but sometimes would like it to be just slightly tweaked to our own design.

Luca,

I think it is a great idea.  Even if they dont do it in house in the beginning but have a custom person like Muskrat Man, who can accomplish the changes while maintaining quality.

Okay, no one cares about the wrangler. Me either, I was hoping for a new frame, but not this time around. : )

Just kidding, I actually love knives with punches on them I have no idea why, they aren't very useful now a days, but they are very attractive.

But its coming out in primitive bone

Luca,

We had some factory knives knives rehandled at one time.  They went on sale in a material we did not care for but the cost was right.  We bought them and sent them out for Rams horn and stellar sea cow refits.  They became instant favorites.  It was a great way to make a favorite pattern a special piece

Jan, Let's make this happen, but it definitely has to be under the GEC umbrella and Factory Authorized, so if Muskrat Man is "our" man, let's do our damndest to make it work. I'm definitely on board and we have to work to get GEC interested and committed too. The whole point of doing it this way, for me at least, is that the cost is right. There are plenty of wonderful knife makers, real artists, here on iKC who make knives I drool over daily, but you can't touch one of their products for less than $400 minimum, and I could never spend that kind of money, I just don't have it. Taking an existing knife and customizing the scales, or the blades, is a much more obtainable dream, not just for me, but for all of us. If it were to be done under GEC's supervision then the base value of our existing knife would be maintained. Actually it would work great both ways for all collectors, say GEC only made 25 of a particular pattern and material and then three people have thirs customized, well then that means that there would only be 22 original GEC knives in that configuration left, making them more rare, and those with their individualized knives would truly have a value added knife. Everybody wins! GEC Custom Shop, I think you'll have a line of customers snaking out the front door and down the block!

Luca, if only it were that easy. 

I can see the want and the desire to get it done, but getting it done is going to be tough. Getting someone like Muskrat Man, or another skilled artisan to sign a contract and to tie themselves down to a factory would be tough. I'm not there so I don't know if they could promote from within. Right now, it sounds like a dream.

Happy Belated GEC V-day Jan.

I heard you had a good day and I can't wait to see the pics of that Elk.

Stefan, thats the way to do a video!!!

I'm a big fan of the Dogleg Jack knife from GEC and it looks like you got yourself a good one. It's a true beauty. Congrats on getting another good one and thank you very much for the review. I have been waiting to see what you would do, of course you rocked it again. 

Keep it up, I lover watching.

Just completed my review of the 721112:
http://pocketknivesblog.com/great-eastern-cutlery-tidioute-jigged-b...

Hi people, the IKC knife is my first GEC.

I really like it a lot and I've been considering getting my second GEC knife. The one I'm looking at is the GEC Cattle Baron. I was wondering about the size though. Does someone have (or could someone take) a picture of the IKC knife next to one of these badboys? (or to a knife of similar size?)

Thanks a bunch

Alexander

Great review Scott, I really enjoyed it.

Alexander, I will get on it and see if I can't have pics done in a few hours. I have the same frame as a Cattle Baron, but no Baron itself.

Great choice though!!!

Ignore the horrible photography. There is a good size difference in this two knives, but length isn't as noticeable as width and weight.

Alexander,

Johnny is right. The spear blade on the iKC #72 makes it stand taller vertically but the #72 is a much slimmer knife. Here are a few more pics. I found that I like the Cattler Baron more than I like the Cattle Rancher because the secondary blades (sheepsfoot I think) sits down better on the Baron and on the Rancher it seems to dig into my fingers more. I thought that it would be the opposite but that was not the case.

Good shot Johnny.

Those are some good shots. guys. Thank you very much. Now....what handle material to get. How are you guys liking the Yellow Rose? And do you have any experience with the Looking Glass?

I love the yellow Rose. It's one of my favorite scales that GEC has done. I only have the smooth bone YRs, but I like the jigged bone too. 

It's a really rich yellow that can and does age with pocket time. It makes for a nice piece while out on a hike as well, those yellow scales beam. Good luck on your choice, but it sounds like you are on the right path.

I like te yellow bone too!

Stephan, I love watching your reviews and this one was exceptional.  Thank you

Trplir F, great review, thank you for sharing with us

Alexander I am so pleased that you like your first GEC.  As for the handle material, I will tell you that the yellow carries very well and ages to a smooth aged looking yellow.

Jan & Luca...

Finally got some time plus an overcast day so here's the moose pics I promised.  First is a 54 GEC appaloosa paired with a 1979 Case 25 1/2 pattern.

Last is the appaloosa moose with its stag cousin.

FWIW I mispoke, the Case is a 35 1/2 pattern.

Glenn, thats looks great.

The appaloosa looks beautiful, a really classic option I think. 

That appaloosa is beautiful, 2007?

2009

Glenn, That Appaloosa is just beautiful! Damn, I shoulda jumped on it when I had the chance! I hope GEC will use this bone pattern more often soon and on your Moose it is stunning! Congratulations, I'm jealous!

Fellow GEC members-I just thought I'd send y'all a photo of my Northfield which I acquired earlier this year. I really like this knife because aside from the gorgeous plum color, it is a single blade lockback, very thin and light to carry and also has a lanyard opening should I decide to carry it.

Trouble IS, I like it TOO much and don't carry it or use it for everyday as I do with my old Buck Stockman 301, so I keep it oiled and it sits in a special antique box I have along with so many other favorite knives. Same thing with my Randall model 5 Camp & Trail Knife. I vowed I would use as well (after taking me 30 years to come up with the dough for it), but dang! It's so pretty, so far, I haven't had the heart to to use it -yet. But I will & soon! I promise!

I know what you mean Kent. I can't find my EDC congress and I think it could be gone for good.  I have a 2007 model 73 in primitive bone that I have been itching to pull off the shelf and stick in my pocket. I just haven't made up my mind yet. Hmmm...  Sure would like to get me a Randall some day too!

Kent, if you don't take the plunge you'll never see what GEC really has to offer. You have a beautiful knife right now my friend, but can you imagine how good it's gonna look with a patina? I think you'll really start to like it after you've been together for a while.

Give that stockman a break and try out the ol' carbon.

Thanks for joining us.

Kent, I got a bunch of wall flowers too that sit in their tubes but I've been trying to get one knife in each pattern (or at least in my most favorite patterns) to be in my EDC rotation. It really does make you appreciate what a good knife GEC makes from a user standpoint. If you like one enough buy two - one to collect and one to use. Just don't mix em up! Enjoy them though!

Kent, there's a simple solution: Get another one.....one for carry and one for looking at.

Thanks for the nice compliments, friends. Eventually, I'll probably pick up another GEC since they are such nice & well crafted knives, but I like to break it up and buy something different now & then. I've bought a lot of Case XX and Buck both in pocket knives and fixed blade. They were my first love back in the '60's when you didn't have to be 18 to buy a knife. Wish I had saved more of those but I was just a goofy kid and never thought they'd become valuable someday.  I bought Hoffritz too, when they were made in Germany - bought several throwing knives and practiced with them. Poor dad. He used to call me a "mad knife artist".

Now I've collected Canal Street  several blue scroll Case XX's, a Cheetah, Canoe, Hunter in stag from the '70's. Beautiful and and all different models. Same with Buck's -my 110, a 119, Woodsman, a Prince with a stag handle and that beautiful Gen 5 Skinner with stag handle & turquoise inlay. Also a German made Boker hunting knife and 1980 Parker American Blade Boot Knife. I still like my Northfield though for it's beauty & craftsmanship and the folks who run the company are helpfuland friendly.   

It's probably just as well that dad passed away in '84. He'd think I was nuts and seldom too far from wrong. 

Kent....

You know I never met your father but my guess is he would understand about a passion his son has. 

I too love my cutting tools and weapons.  I remember carrying four pocket knives to grade school.  Why four pocket knives you ask?  Because that was all the pocket knives I owned. 

During some riveting instruction in math or English I would dig one of my coveted folders out and admire its wonders.  I would then open one of the lethal one inch plus blades and marvel in its magic.  Setting there in the fifth grade class I became aware of the smell of earth and grass.  I could hear the wind in the forest, lightly kissing each leaf in its passing through of the magnificent trees.  I then heard a well know sound.  A sound I would never forget.  The sound I heard was of certain death.  The death dealer was making its way to its next victim and this time the victim was going to be me.  As I crouched on this deep forest path waiting for the coming battle of life and death, the monster came into view not thirty feet away.  I stood there staring into the eyes of this black furry devil which had been regurgitated from the bowels of Heck.  (Hey..after all I was in grade school.  I was not allowed to use the word Hell.)   

I could see the rippling muscles flinching and tightening as the brute peered back at me through two squinted lusting black pools.  In a low crouch I circled this mass of claws and teeth with my Imperial Boy Scout knife held low in my right hand and my genuine Hopalong Cassidy Scout knife at ready position in my left. 

Just as I was about to engage in mortal battle with evil for long overdue justice, I felt myself being pulled from my assured victory.  I felt very aggravated, frustrated and then shock and embarrassment as I realized I was still in the fifth grade class with Mrs. Neff telling me to put away the knife and pay attention.  Begrudgingly, I did as I was told but was consoled in the in the knowledge I would be serving up some warm justice to the Black Furry Monster soon.

I still have these two knives to this day...because you never know when you will meet up with a Black Furry Monster.

Kent,

I love to watch the knife thowers, what an extreme talent that takes.  If your Dad saw a glint of humor in your passion for knives, he appreciated the passion anyway.

Clint,

So your the guy that kept making the black furry monster mad?  LOL, glad you still have the knives.  I know every time you see one you become the monster killer again...Great memories

Kent, great read!!

I was sitting next to you in that class room and I enjoyed that story very much. 

Johnny TwoShoes....

Thanks Johnny.  I pulled out my old standby Hoppy knife and just drifted back to years past.  Setting there looking at Old Hoppy, I wondered what ever happened to the Black Furry Monster?  Thanks again Johnny...

Kent aka Clint

Dang it!!!!

I am getting up way too early. LOL

So sorry Clint, I know who you are, I swear I do. : )

Hi Everyone :)  I just joined and it is great to be here. I have been a GEC fan since 2008. I am completely hooked on them.

Please pay no attention to my picture. I am younger, better looking, and not as fat as the picture shows. (darn digital stuff)  ;)

LOL!!

Steve, it's great to have you here.

Check out the group and leave some comments. We are always looking for new discussions on here, so feel free to share some thoughts and opinions. 

Do you EDC a GEC?

Hey Steve,

Welcome aboard! I can relate to your comments about your picture - oops, no, I am older, not as good looking and fatter than the picture shows. Where is photoshop when you need it!

Hey Steve...

Glad you joined.  We are a fun bunch who just love their knives.

Well, I finally ordered my second GEC. A Powderhorn EDC (slight blem) with white pearl looking glass. I'm curious as to how I'll like it.

If I'm really into it a Cattle Baron or EZ open might follow in a month or so.

Hi, I want to get onboard with Luca Vignelli for one of those Northfield #36 Steel Sunfish in Buffalo ( I assume that will have the double pull)

Dana, Hi, I'm sorry to tell you that we closed on that order about a year ago and what you saw is an old outdated posting. I should probably take it down. If you look in the photos section of iKC and search under sunfish you should be able to find some nice photos of the knife we commissioned.