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.

Hey i just notice this on the GEC site and thought it was interesting!

Production Schedule 2012

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?

Acrylic is stable, celluloid is not. The acrylic GEC uses is in no way similiar to celluloid scales used in the past.

ooooo, I wonder what the Indian Girl is?  Anyone else thinking a canoe?

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.

I'm even more curious about the Vaquero, Jan! Just that name conjures images of something bold and daring!

Doesnt Coldsteel does a Vaquero series of fixed blades?

They're folders, Jan. And they have what Cold Steel calls an "S Curved" clip point blade.

The Vaquero Line by Cold Steel...

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.

Well here is hoping it is a stockman then LOL

Myself and some others want a small GEC knife. Just thought I'd mention it for the 200th time:)

I like it! Black Olive Jigged Bone..............

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.

Congrats Ron!

Craig, that's one of the nicest production fixed blades I've seen so far judging from that picture.

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.

thats a good one ron seems like you are a little excited. but i think i would be two yahoo!!!!!

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.

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.

@Craig Henry...

GEC Buffalo Horn...stabilized?  I say yes.  I dont know of any material GEC uses that is not stabilized.

Is anyone positive?

Good. I want a Tidioute #33 in Buffalo horn to switch off with my burnt sienna Northfield.

Here's a little teaser shot of what the mailman brought me today...

More later tonight! Yay! I love it!

I wonder what that could be..........

LOL, I am guessing there is an F&F in there somewhere.

Confirmed with Chris, all materials all stabilized.

Is it just the lighting you used, or is that a really nice shade of orange?

I wish I could be stabilized.

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!

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!

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!

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

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...

Thanks Jim! That's good to know! 

I'll have to get a black Bull Nose sometime.

I wonder if that Bull Nose would go over in "John Deere Green"?

#23 HUNTER  - I LIKE IT!!!

HAYN’ HELPER - I like the sheep foot/pen blade version.......

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/information/sneak-peek/

ITS A BEAVERTAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Have I told you about the GREAT service that Great Eastern Cutlery has? Well, they  do!!

The Fairmont,WV Gun and Knife Show is this weekend. Probably the best Show in the State of West Virginia. See my Post on the Events page. Love to "See Ya There!"

The #65 is not one of my favorite GEC models, but, I really like the Coffee House Acrylic!

Have a Beavertail coming :)

I like the jigged wood on those Jan.

I wanted to let you all know, I will be at the Rep weekend at SMKW this month 12-14.  This is a weekend where the reps come up and man their own product areas at SMKW.  It promises to be a good time with the ability to ask questions and meet the people behind the knives.  With that in mind I found out last night that Chris from Great Eastern will be joining us there!!!  So if you feel the need for fall, want to see whats going on in the knife world this season, or just have the need to put some in your hands....Come on by, say hi and look for Chris  (she will probably know where to find me also)

• PROJECTS TO PONDER:

• Halfwhit
• Huckleberry
• Indian Girl
• Coon Skinner 
   
  
  Hmmm........

NICE! 

Geez, that was fast....again. Does Pony Express go right past your house?

That's a beauty, Jan! I love that Beavertail shield!

Have you seen that Hogan done in Calico bone? http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/

Those look pretty good Ron. I saw them in Cocobolo yesterday. The Ben Hogan is growing on me......slooowly......after I saw it in Cocobolo.