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Collectors of Great Eastern, Northfield and Tidioute Knives

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  • Dana Mayo

    Hi Luca, I would rather find one for sale. Dana

  • Jan Carter

    Luca,

    Please dont take it down, just go back in and put that it is now closed.

    Dana, this is a great place to be looking for one.  Anyone have a Luca Special (Northfield #36 Steel Sunfish in Buffalo) they are willing to speak with Dana about?  

  • Dana Mayo

    I saw the photos. Nice. Surprised no serial #.

  • Luca Vignelli

    Dana, I'm glad you like it and want one and I sure wish I could help. If anything this would be the best place to find one as they were born here. Good luck my friend, they are beauties.

  • Richard L Campbell (Dick)

    I purchased an extra to help reach our goal, but have not decided if I will part with it.

  • Dana Mayo

    Dick, OK, thats a teaser.

  • Alan

    Hello Dana,  I also purchased (2) to help us reach our goal. I also won @ auction for the wounded warrior project. I would be happy to part with one if your interested.   Alan

  • Jan Carter

    Alan,

    That is wonderful.  There you go Dana

  • Dana Mayo

    Yes Alan. Send details

  • Dana Mayo

    Hi all, I'm excited to be getting my 7th GEC sunfish from Alan. This is my 4th all steel. What are the advantages/disadvantages of the all Steel construction?

  • Luca Vignelli

    For me the biggest advantage of the all steel is that I find it ten times more beautiful when all of the metal on the knife is the same color, as opposed to subtle contrast of 1095 and Nickel Silver and brass. So simple, so elemantary, so traditional, and so modern. I'm happy Dana that you found the knife you wanted here, and Alan I'm happy this worked out for you too, thanks for participating in the project, thanks for supporting the WWP, and thanks for helping Dana out. That's what iKC friends are for.

  • Tom Peterson

    Dana,

    I think that the pepper spots are more uniform....JUST KIDDING!!!! Enjoy your new sunfish!

  • Dana Mayo

    I think that I've discovered the best pronunciation for "Tidioute" It's Tid-yoot.

  • johnny twoshoes

    We say it like Tiddy-ute.

    I am not too far from that area and thats just the way I have always heard it.

  • Dana Mayo

    Yes. Tid-yoot or Tid-ute (same pronunciation) softens the 2nd syllable.

  • Dana Mayo

    To clarify further "ioute" is one syllable pronounced "yoot" or "ute" or "yout" (all the same)Tid-ioute, a two syllable word.

  • Bob Andrews

    Tid dee yoot,three sylables,a native american name.


  • In Memoriam

    Robert Burris

    Has anyone heard any big GEC news for this summer? Except for their Rondevous. They must have some plans on a special knife or something like that. We need to hear some exciting news and get us all out of this winter time boredom.

  • Dana Mayo

    Well I'm not bored with 3 new GEC's on the way.

  • Dana Mayo

    My Mom passed away this month and I think it's fitting that I'm getting 2 Black  GEC sunfish. One from Alan (the Luca Buffalo Sunfish) and a nice black ebony Watch Pocket from Bruce's website (Doc's Knife works)

  • Tom Peterson

    Dana, our sympathies go out to you and your family. Best wishes to you.


  • In Memoriam

    Robert Burris

    Dana, really sorry to hear about your Mom, my prayers are with ya'll.
  • Dana Mayo

    Thanks all, Correction I have now 3 Black GEC's this month with the addition of another Tid-ioute watch pocket Black Buffalo from Bruce. In memory of Mom

  • Bob Andrews

    Tid DEE Yoot

  • Jan Carter

    Has everyone seen the Whats Happening today?

    #66 Moose spear blades ready to be blade ground.


  • Jan Carter

    Dana,

    We certainly wish your family peace as you move forward, our prayers are with you all.  Losing a parent is certainly difficult.  The Blacks will always remind you of her and that is wonderful

  • Dana Mayo

    Thanks Jan!

  • Dana Mayo

    Jan, Where is the "Whats Happening today" link?

  • Alan

  • Jan Carter

  • Alan

    What's at the end of the Hall? Looks Like Paul  Bunyan to me....

  • Dana Mayo

    Thanks Alan and Jan. Got it and bookmarked it.


  • In Memoriam

    Robert Burris

    Yep, I've seen those 66's what's up with them spear blades.

  • Dana Mayo

    I'd like to see nail nicks added to those


  • In Memoriam

    Robert Burris

    I got excited when I got the news of a Moose in production until I realized, I just got one that size in stag. What I'm really looking for is a 54 Moose in Primitive Bone.

  • johnny twoshoes

    That would be very nice, the #54 would look great with some beautiful age old primitive bone. 


  • In Memoriam

    Robert Burris

    I can't find out, are they making some #66 Moose patterns and if they are, then in what handle materials. I'm looking to get a small moose for a user in wood or bone. I'm fired up, finally, a Moose!

  • Tom Peterson

    Robert,

    This is what I see from one of the distributors:

    #66 – Moose – Big Clip and Big Spear

    Tidioute – Smooth Bolsters
    Spring Green Bone
    Ebony Wood
    Tomato

    Northfield – Lined Slanted Dimpled Bolsters
    Southwest Turquoise Acrylic
    Cocobolo Wood

    Northfield – Straight Lined Dimpled Bolsters
    Blood Red Bone
    Burnt Stag
    Genuine Stag
    Primitive Bone

    Jan, I see the Primitive Bone Calf Ropers are up on GEC's new release page!


  • In Memoriam

    Robert Burris

    That will do just fine, I'd like one in Cocobolo. After all this time and all the knives I've been through, I don't have one in Cocobolo. I have a bunch in wood just not that one. I wanted another small moose to use when I wear shorts in the summer. Thanks Tom.

  • Dana Mayo

    Dark%20Front.JPGLight%20back.JPG I just received this Northfield #36 in burnt stag . The handles are different shades. What do y'all think?

  • Clint Thompson

    I LOVE-EM!

  • Dana Mayo

    Thanks Clint. I was considering returning it, thinking it was mismatched. But I really do like each piece.

  • Jan Carter

    Dana,

    I really like them also, gorgeous scales.

    Robert,

    Still crossing my fingers for a 54 moose for you

    Tom,

    Already on the way (LOL) 

  • Dana Mayo

    Lets see if I can get this picture layout right this time. Nice or mismatched?


  • In Memoriam

    Robert Burris

    Miss Jan, are they gonna make some 66 moose patterns?

  • Jan Carter

    http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/information/whats-happening-jan...

    According to the What Happening today, they are building parts for one


  • In Memoriam

    Robert Burris

    I saw that today but that doesn't tell me exactly what their making. I did see the name Moose, so thats got me hanging on...lol

  • Jan Carter

    Sorry Robert,

    Go look at these 66 Mooses

    http://www.shop.tsaknives.com/66BJM_c88.htm

  • Tom Peterson

    Robert,

    The post that I put up earlier was from Collector Knives early reservation page. Seems pretty clear what Mooses will be made.

  • johnny twoshoes

    Yeah, we have a Moose on the way. I wouldn't mind picking one up, but I keep looking at the #66 jacks and I don't know, they look really good.