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...
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!"
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)
I think the post office has my house on speed dial LOL.
I was never as fond of the first hogan as I am of this one. I think it is a combination of the lockback and the handle choices. Calico has turned into the handle of choice for me but I cant resist a Beavertail!
GEC is going to use "Ring Wood". I wonder if that's the same as "Ring-Porous Wood"?
"Hardwoods may be divided into ring-porous and diffuse-porous trees. In ring-porous trees the vessels laid down at the beginning of the growing season are much larger than subsequent vessels laid down at the end of the season (or ring). Diffuse-porous trees form vessels of roughly the same radial diameter throughout the growing season. Larger vessel size permits more-rapid water conduction."
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
Bob Andrews
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!"
Oct 2, 2012
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Craig Henry
The #65 is not one of my favorite GEC models, but, I really like the Coffee House Acrylic!
Oct 2, 2012
Jan Carter
Have a Beavertail coming :)
Oct 2, 2012
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Craig Henry
I like the jigged wood on those Jan.
Oct 3, 2012
Jan Carter
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)
Oct 3, 2012
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Craig Henry
(Not necessarily in the order listed)PROJECTS TO PONDER:
Hmmm........
Oct 3, 2012
Jan Carter
Oct 3, 2012
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Craig Henry
NICE!
Geez, that was fast....again. Does Pony Express go right past your house?
Oct 4, 2012
Ron Cooper
That's a beauty, Jan! I love that Beavertail shield!
Oct 4, 2012
Ron Cooper
Have you seen that Hogan done in Calico bone? http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/
Oct 5, 2012
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Craig Henry
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.
Oct 5, 2012
Jan Carter
Craig,
I think the post office has my house on speed dial LOL.
I was never as fond of the first hogan as I am of this one. I think it is a combination of the lockback and the handle choices. Calico has turned into the handle of choice for me but I cant resist a Beavertail!
Oct 5, 2012
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Craig Henry
Do you have the non-lockback Ben Hogan in Beavertail?
Oct 5, 2012
Gary Thomas
Oct 6, 2012
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Craig Henry
Hmmm, Pheasant Feathers. I think I like it.
Oct 9, 2012
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Craig Henry
KRYPTONITE!
I guess Superman won't be getting a GEC knife in these handles!
Oct 10, 2012
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Craig Henry
Is there a Canoe in our future from GEC? Look at the end of the hall.........
http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/INDI...
The new Halfwhitt (half-whittler) is a #57.......a "penknife" version of the #57!
Oct 12, 2012
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Craig Henry
I'm also glad to see they are doing another production run of the #25 Little Jack! Most dealers don't have many left of the original ones.
Now, if they'd just do another run of #33 Conductors!!!!!
Oct 12, 2012
Jim McLeod
Craig....
I think you called it on the canoe...could that be the Indian Girl
Oct 12, 2012
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Craig Henry
GEC is going to use "Ring Wood". I wonder if that's the same as "Ring-Porous Wood"?
"Hardwoods may be divided into ring-porous and diffuse-porous trees. In ring-porous trees the vessels laid down at the beginning of the growing season are much larger than subsequent vessels laid down at the end of the season (or ring). Diffuse-porous trees form vessels of roughly the same radial diameter throughout the growing season. Larger vessel size permits more-rapid water conduction."
Oct 15, 2012