From what I read around and about the net, Outlaws are selling at a pretty good clip. With many saying it's going to be hard not getting more than one!
I don't know why, but it just looks "Old West" to me.
(Maybe it's the pictures GEC has in the background on their site? LOL!)
Anybody within driving distance should try to come to the National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration at Stonewall Jackson State Park in Roanoke, West Virginia this weekend. Two days of Demonstrations, Displays and Events on Hunting,Fishing and just about any type of Outdoor Activity. There will also be some Vendors,including myself with about 300 Great Eastern pocket knives.
A beautiful weekend for a ride through the Hills of West Virginia. Good Food,Good People and Great Entertainment.
I'm just curious about the acrylic scales on that "Nifebrite" Bullnose. Since I have no experience with that handle material, my concern is that it might be like some of those old celluloid scales that would shrink as they aged and then start pulling away from the bolsters creating gaps. Not to mention the gas they would emit and destroy the steel around 'em.
Do any of you have experience with acrylic scales, or feel qualified to comment?
Thanks, David! I appreciate the rapid response. Like I said, I am not familiar with acrylic knife handles. Thank you for shedding some light on the subject.
In my personal opinion the Cold Steel Vaquero knife is a decent knife but over priced and with not much EDC functionality as they are hard to sharpen. We all know Vaquero in Spanish means Cowboy so this knife would be good for cutting rope, turning bulls into steers and cutting off a stake cooked over an open fire pit.
yeppers! i got that email late last night, notifying me that the orange bulllnose was on it's way, and i just could not restrain my excitement! and, heck -- i'm still excited today! thanks, everyone, for indulging my jubilation. i promise to post some pics just as soon as it arrives.
I think you've been rather well controlled Ron. At least you didn't tear the place up and throw chairs through the windows. I just wish you'd stop all the constant hugging....it's starting to feel creepy.
As you saw in my previous post, the mailman (who is actually a woman) delivered a brand spanking new GEC Farm & Field Bullnose knife right to my door yesterday. I am so stoked about this knife -- It is absolute perfection!
Naturally it came in the familiar GEC cardboard tube and wrapped in brown wax paper...
Here are a few assorted photos that I took during the course of the day...
As you can see in the pictures above, it fits right in with some of the other orange knives that also reside in the house. I'm sure you all recognize the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 and also the Victorinox Cadet. The orange delrin handles on the F&F are simply beautiful. The shade of orange is really nice, also. The knife feels really good in my hand. The size of this Bullnose @ 3.75" is perfect. The blade has a half stop and the pull is strong yet not so strong that it is difficult to open. The nail nick is sufficiently deep to allow a good purchase when deploying the O1 steel blade.
All in all it's a great little knife -- I love it!
Wow Ron, I can see why you are excited about it! It looks great just from the pictures. Looks like a good work knife. I'll be anxious to hear how you like that 01 in use!
If they come out with a smaller version too, they might corner the "Sod Buster" market and create a "Bull Nose" market!
I'm sure I don't need to tell you how nice these Great Eastern knives are. This lil' guy is certainly no exception. Especially in the bang for your buck department. It's just a really nice little knife. I say it's little, but that's simply because I have been carrying and using a much larger Spyderco Paramilitary 2 for so long. Most traditional knives by comparison are significantly smaller than their tactical counterparts. Ergo, the Bullnose feels little to me.
I am so happy with it! And I, too, am also curious to see how the O1 fares over time? What I know thus far is that the blade was expertly sharpened. I viewed it under a 10X Triplet Loupe and the grind was absolutely dead-on perfect on both sides. I gave it a few swipes on one of my strops and it is now razor sharp. I will be using it daily to see just how well that edge holds up. I'll keep ya posted.
Hey guys, while I was talking to Chris last night I asked her if the glow in the dark one white and she said no. Faint green tint even when it is not glowing
O1 is just as easy to sharpen as 1095 and will hold and edge longer...I've been using O1 knives in the outdoors for the past 5 years and have been very happy...
Jan Carter
Are we all following the travelling Maverick? It is on its way to location #3
Sep 18, 2012
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Craig Henry
Yep, saw that it went from Minnesnowta to Gatorland. Where to now?
Sep 18, 2012
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Craig Henry
Speaking of the Bullnose......I'd like to see a smaller version.
Sep 18, 2012
Jan Carter
Sep 18, 2012
johnny twoshoes
Wallet no longer wants to live.
It's asking to be put out of it's misery.
Sep 18, 2012
Jan Carter
ROFLMAO!!!!!!!
Sep 18, 2012
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Craig Henry
Man, I like that black delrin.....it looks very business like.
Sep 19, 2012
J.J. Smith III
I'm gonna have to put that on my list too.
(It'll be after I get the Geppetto club knife...)
Sep 19, 2012
Alexander Noot
I'll tell you. If I weren't broke I'd get me an Outlaw.
Sep 19, 2012
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Craig Henry
From what I read around and about the net, Outlaws are selling at a pretty good clip. With many saying it's going to be hard not getting more than one!
I don't know why, but it just looks "Old West" to me.
(Maybe it's the pictures GEC has in the background on their site? LOL!)
Sep 19, 2012
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Craig Henry
You know...I like the "white" look. Wish they do it in ivory micarta.
Sep 20, 2012
Bob Andrews
Anybody within driving distance should try to come to the National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration at Stonewall Jackson State Park in Roanoke, West Virginia this weekend. Two days of Demonstrations, Displays and Events on Hunting,Fishing and just about any type of Outdoor Activity. There will also be some Vendors,including myself with about 300 Great Eastern pocket knives.
A beautiful weekend for a ride through the Hills of West Virginia. Good Food,Good People and Great Entertainment.
Sep 21, 2012
Josh Wills
Hey i just notice this on the GEC site and thought it was interesting!
Production Schedule 2012
PROJECTS TO PONDER:
Sep 21, 2012
Ron Cooper
QUESTION:
I'm just curious about the acrylic scales on that "Nifebrite" Bullnose. Since I have no experience with that handle material, my concern is that it might be like some of those old celluloid scales that would shrink as they aged and then start pulling away from the bolsters creating gaps. Not to mention the gas they would emit and destroy the steel around 'em.
Do any of you have experience with acrylic scales, or feel qualified to comment?
Anyone?
Sep 21, 2012
David Adkins
Acrylic is stable, celluloid is not. The acrylic GEC uses is in no way similiar to celluloid scales used in the past.
Sep 21, 2012
Jan Carter
ooooo, I wonder what the Indian Girl is? Anyone else thinking a canoe?
Sep 21, 2012
Ron Cooper
Thanks, David! I appreciate the rapid response. Like I said, I am not familiar with acrylic knife handles. Thank you for shedding some light on the subject.
Sep 21, 2012
Ron Cooper
I'm even more curious about the Vaquero, Jan! Just that name conjures images of something bold and daring!
Sep 21, 2012
Jan Carter
Doesnt Coldsteel does a Vaquero series of fixed blades?
Sep 21, 2012
Ron Cooper
They're folders, Jan. And they have what Cold Steel calls an "S Curved" clip point blade.
The Vaquero Line by Cold Steel...
Sep 21, 2012
Clint Thompson
In my personal opinion the Cold Steel Vaquero knife is a decent knife but over priced and with not much EDC functionality as they are hard to sharpen. We all know Vaquero in Spanish means Cowboy so this knife would be good for cutting rope, turning bulls into steers and cutting off a stake cooked over an open fire pit.
Sep 21, 2012
Jan Carter
Well here is hoping it is a stockman then LOL
Sep 21, 2012
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Craig Henry
Myself and some others want a small GEC knife. Just thought I'd mention it for the 200th time:)
Sep 22, 2012
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Craig Henry
I like it! Black Olive Jigged Bone..............
Sep 22, 2012
Ron Cooper
We interrupt this thread to bring you some late breaking news!
YAY!!!
I just now received an email notification that my orange GEC F&F Bullnose has been shipped -- I have a tracking number -- It's on the way!
Yippy Skippy!
Santa's sleigh is on its way!
YAY!!!
I will return you now to your regularly scheduled thread, now in progress.
Sep 22, 2012
Alexander Noot
Congrats Ron!
Craig, that's one of the nicest production fixed blades I've seen so far judging from that picture.
Sep 22, 2012
Clint Thompson
LOL!!! Too funny. Yes the GEC are the new Made In America EDC choice. Ron I want you to tell us what your really think. Don't hold back buddy.
Sep 22, 2012
stephen tungate
thats a good one ron seems like you are a little excited. but i think i would be two yahoo!!!!!
Sep 22, 2012
Ron Cooper
lol! laughing @ myself!
yeppers! i got that email late last night, notifying me that the orange bulllnose was on it's way, and i just could not restrain my excitement! and, heck -- i'm still excited today! thanks, everyone, for indulging my jubilation. i promise to post some pics just as soon as it arrives.
Sep 22, 2012
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Craig Henry
I think you've been rather well controlled Ron. At least you didn't tear the place up and throw chairs through the windows. I just wish you'd stop all the constant hugging....it's starting to feel creepy.
Sep 22, 2012
Ron Cooper
@Craig Henry...
Sep 22, 2012
Jan Carter
GEC Buffalo Horn...stabilized? I say yes. I dont know of any material GEC uses that is not stabilized.
Is anyone positive?
Sep 24, 2012
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Craig Henry
Good. I want a Tidioute #33 in Buffalo horn to switch off with my burnt sienna Northfield.
Sep 24, 2012
Ron Cooper
Here's a little teaser shot of what the mailman brought me today...
Sep 24, 2012
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Craig Henry
I wonder what that could be..........
Sep 24, 2012
Jan Carter
LOL, I am guessing there is an F&F in there somewhere.
Confirmed with Chris, all materials all stabilized.
Sep 24, 2012
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Craig Henry
Is it just the lighting you used, or is that a really nice shade of orange?
I wish I could be stabilized.
Sep 24, 2012
Ron Cooper
As you saw in my previous post, the mailman (who is actually a woman) delivered a brand spanking new GEC Farm & Field Bullnose knife right to my door yesterday. I am so stoked about this knife -- It is absolute perfection!
Naturally it came in the familiar GEC cardboard tube and wrapped in brown wax paper...
All in all it's a great little knife -- I love it!
Sep 25, 2012
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Craig Henry
Wow Ron, I can see why you are excited about it! It looks great just from the pictures. Looks like a good work knife. I'll be anxious to hear how you like that 01 in use!
If they come out with a smaller version too, they might corner the "Sod Buster" market and create a "Bull Nose" market!
Sep 25, 2012
Ron Cooper
Craig,
I'm sure I don't need to tell you how nice these Great Eastern knives are. This lil' guy is certainly no exception. Especially in the bang for your buck department. It's just a really nice little knife. I say it's little, but that's simply because I have been carrying and using a much larger Spyderco Paramilitary 2 for so long. Most traditional knives by comparison are significantly smaller than their tactical counterparts. Ergo, the Bullnose feels little to me.
I am so happy with it! And I, too, am also curious to see how the O1 fares over time? What I know thus far is that the blade was expertly sharpened. I viewed it under a 10X Triplet Loupe and the grind was absolutely dead-on perfect on both sides. I gave it a few swipes on one of my strops and it is now razor sharp. I will be using it daily to see just how well that edge holds up. I'll keep ya posted.
Cheers, my friend!
Sep 25, 2012
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Craig Henry
I'm curious too as to how easy it is to sharpen 01. I know my GEC 1095 holds a good edge and it's REAL easy to get a razor sharp edge!
Sep 25, 2012
Jan Carter
Hey guys, while I was talking to Chris last night I asked her if the glow in the dark one white and she said no. Faint green tint even when it is not glowing
Sep 25, 2012
Jim McLeod
Craig......
O1 is just as easy to sharpen as 1095 and will hold and edge longer...I've been using O1 knives in the outdoors for the past 5 years and have been very happy...
Sep 25, 2012
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Craig Henry
Thanks Jim! That's good to know!
I'll have to get a black Bull Nose sometime.
Sep 26, 2012
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Craig Henry
I wonder if that Bull Nose would go over in "John Deere Green"?
Sep 26, 2012
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Craig Henry
#23 HUNTER - I LIKE IT!!!
Sep 26, 2012
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Craig Henry
HAYN’ HELPER - I like the sheep foot/pen blade version.......
http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/information/sneak-peek/
Sep 26, 2012
Jan Carter
Sep 28, 2012
Jan Carter
ITS A BEAVERTAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Sep 28, 2012
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Craig Henry
Have I told you about the GREAT service that Great Eastern Cutlery has? Well, they do!!
Sep 28, 2012