Well we ended up with 2 of the Vipers so far.  Green and a white bone.  Have another on order LOL, You know, I think I like this pattern

My two first GEC knives. Sorry for bad pic, trying to do this at my desk at work.

Two good looking knives there Doug !

nice looking knives Doug.

A Bullnose and a Viper! I'd say you have a great pair of GEC knives to start with, Doug!

L.  Show us a pic!  Congrats on the first US slipjoint!

It never happened without a photograph. *nudge nudge ~ wink wink*

Congrats on the new Northfield , bet it's not your last !!

the 42 lock back Missouri Trader, with Micarta OD Green handles, 

i had a few ordered, havent received them yet... but they look good

anyone gotto hold one yet?

Terry that's a good looking 42 pattern. I like the looks of that handle to.

2014 RENDEZVOUS ANNOUNCED

What do you think will be this years Rendezvous Knife?

I wish I knew Robert, this will be the first year we have ever missed :(

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ivars... i believe you have there an old northfield ... not gec

Ivars, I just saw this.  I will do some research in the Tidoute book by David Anthony today for you and see if Germany was stamped on those originals.  I have seen many of them but never one in this pristine condition nor with the German stamp

Well I saw no reference to Germany produced Northfields but there is a reference worth looking at.  1884-1890 Northfield used the Excelsior Cutlery Company name as a subsidiary in their business.  Modern Excelsiors are made in Germany

It's harder to follow a knifes origin than a hound dog on a rabbit trail....lol  

Pinch...Pinch....LOL

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2013...

2013 PRODUCTION TOTALS are here!!!

I have just been looking at the 2013 production totals Jan. I have a question that hopefully one of our resident experts can answer,

Oil Sucker Rod Wood 3 pcs. serialized ???

What on earth is it and has anyone seen such a handle material, even more important has anyone got any pics .

With a little google help I found this. The second page explains what an "oil sucker rod" is.

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&...

Thanks Doug I was sure someone would know something about it.

I worked in the oil field and what we called a Sucker Rod was a solid steel rod that went down in well hole and helped pump out the oil. They were about 40 feet long and they screwed in to each other.  Does this help any?

Well it sounded maybe more interesting when I had no idea what "oil sucker rod wood" was , but anyway it seems to be pretty rare in GEC's lineup !

Forgot to say picture courtesy of AAPK and Mr Doug Thrower for the info, thanks.

i had someone ask me this before and like robert said the rods are steel..but they were originally made of wood.. so i could see GEC using it for a name...looks like BOCOTE to me

BUT GEC rarely just names things without some form of histry or something being involved my guess would be something related to this part of the area's history.. 

give this a read.. at the very bottom their is even a nice paragraph about the RODs.

http://www.bchistory.org/beavercounty/BeaverCountyTopical/Oil/OilWe...

Just read that Peter ,very interesting .

Ms Chris Tucker and her friend

ARE YOU HEADED TO TITUSVILLE???

Plans unfolding for city's big celebration weekend
Change of venue for fireworks, car show, street dance in the works for this year

By Joshua Sterling
jsterling@titusvilleherald.com
Saturday, June 28, 2014 4:06 AM EDT

The public got a sneak peek at plans for the upcoming annual Oil Festival at the festival committee's first ever public meeting Thursday at the Titusville Towne Square.

The 2014 Oil Festival is scheduled for Aug. 8-9, and will feature everything from bounce houses for the kids, to antique cars for those who appreciate fine machinery, to the return of fireworks to Carter Field with a tailgate party for the whole family.

Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Emily Altomare said the committee has big plans in mind for the festival. This will be Altomare's first festival as chamber director.

"One of our goals was to make sure we have activities the entire time the festival is taking place," she said.

Altomare outlined a number of new festival experiences the public can look forward to in August.

Great Eastern Cutlery will hold its annual "knife rendezvous," from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 8.

Altomare noted that the local knife manufacturing company changed the date of its annual walk-through and tour event to align with the festival — anticipated to be a benefit for both the company and the annual celebration, which marks the discovery of commercially productive oil.

"Each year, they have a knife rendezvous that brings in collectors from all over the country," she said. "This year, they decided to time it with Oil Festival, so that we will be able to give them something else for their guests to do. And, likewise, their guests will add to our numbers at Oil Festival."

She added that Great Eastern Cutlery has also produced a one-of-a-kind set of knives to be raffled off as a fundraiser for the festival.

Altomare said it's a "two-knife set that the handle material is called Mardi Gras, so it's very brightly colored and fancy."

The theme of this year's celebration is Mardi Gras.

Raffle tickets for a chance to win the knives are expected to be available at the chamber office as early as next week.

Tickets can also be purchased at the chamber website, at titusvillechamber.com, and the Great Eastern Cutlery website, atgreateasterncutlery.net.

"That's an exciting way that a business in the community has stepped up to help us raise funds for Oil Festival," said Altomare.

RENDEZVOUS SPECIALS

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/gallery/rendezvous-specials/

OK, I am confused.  

The newest round of knives are all GEC (the woodcock) I like it!  

I was very excited to see it as a GEC brand.  Acorn shield and the blade etch tell me it is not a Northfield, not a Tiduiote but a Great Eastern.  440C!  WOOOHOOO!!!  oh wait!

Here is the part that is confusing me.  The 1095 have the acorn shield also.

OK, I still like the knife,maybe I like the 1095 more.  Will this be the only knife with an acorn and squirrel that is made in 1095?  It is more collectible?  Is it a mistake?

What do you think??

Jan,

I believe that the GEC fixed blade hunting knives were 1095 also.

Great Catch there Tom!  This new release of them is A GEC with the Acorn.  I guess I am confused because the "History of our brands" page still states you can recognize the GEC specific Brand is "They are easily recognizable with the Great Eastern Cutlery acorn shield" and "our Great Eastern Cutlery line of knives with blades and springs made of stainless steel.".  

I would like to know if this is changing?  Will not be bale to recognize GEC as a SS any longer at a glance?

I have had some questions, which is why I asked if you all knew anything.  So I did the best thing I know to do.  LOL, I called Chris.  

This marking is indeed going to continue but understand it will be for the outdoor knives, not the standard knives.  So, if you are looking for a knife they have created specifically for outdoor use, whether it is a fixed or a folder, it will be a GEC but available in both steels.  SO, LOOK before you buy, ask your dealer if you need to.  GET the steel you wanted.

A clue is also on the reverse of the tang cyclops = SS

TIW or Titusville Iron Works = carbon

For the collectors out there.  2014 is the first year this is happening, will that make this model more collectible in the GEC line by being 1095 steel?

and says to let you all know that she is always available, if you have a question....feel free to call

I heard there is a new "twin pack" coming up!

i was just looking at the new gec barlows... nice ! but, is it just me .. or has the price climbed about 20 bucks on these over last couple of runs?  whew.. almost a buck for a single blade barlow?  why the price jump? supply and demand or material cost?  just wondering if anyone else had noticed this.. or just me?

Jeff,

I havent bought of those so or watched the price on them much but 20.00 is quite a hike

This what Chris has to say about the twin packs

For the twin pack hunting knives we are doing here is some info on them, and pictures will be posted soon.

Sharp Pointed Muskrat Blade

Sheepfoot Blade

Drop Point Blade

Bird Hook

These can be purchased in a two pack combo or individually.  We will have either a twin sheath for the combo or single sheaths.  They will be Great Eastern brand in 1095 carbon steel.  Overall length is 6 3/4”, blade length is 3” and handle length is 3 3/4”.  They will have a lanyard hole and be handled with Green Canvas Micarta to start with.  Other colors of canvas micarta will be used at a later date.

We were not able to go to the Rendezvous this year but Terry Ray and Cherry are there, first trip to the factory

WOUNDED WARRIOR

BENEFIT OF THE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT

CODY SCOUT LOCK BACK – #721114

3 7/8″ Mini folding hunter

with hand carved Antique Brown Camel Bone Handles.

Serialized #2 – 1 of 1 manufactured

Contact Chris at sales@greateasterncutlery.net

or phone 814-827-3411 to purchase tickets.

DRAWING FOR THE KNIFE WILL ON AUG. 9TH.

TICKETS ARE $1.00 EACH    ($10.00 MINIMUM ON CREDIT CARD ORDERS)  

Ken,

Our prayers are that she is doing well and we will see you soon :)