Great Eastern Cutlery hosted by Ken Mundhenk

Collectors of Great Eastern, Northfield and Tidioute Knives

  • What is your favorite Great Eastern knife and why?

    This is a hard one for me. Since I'm a toenail collector I REALLY like the toenails they are fantastic. I carry a stag 73 pattern single blade, its my daily companion. I really like the looks and the feel of the 25 pattern easy open. Since I started the discussion, My favorite is my daily…

    By Ken Mundhenk

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  • In Memoriam

    GEC#23 Jumbo Trapper

     Great Eastern Cutlery will be releasing #23 Trappers very soon.   …

    By Kenneth W. Hill

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  • GEC Toenail Clipper

    I am interested in anyone's thoughts on the Toenail Clipper?  The secondary market has really driven the prices up and I have a difficult time paying what they are asking.  Maybe there will be more coming out of GEC

    By Beth Medeiros

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  • My Small Collection

    Tideoute 828318 Dixie Stockman.Northfield UN-X-LD 852211 Harness Jack, number 24 of 35 (of those numbered) that were all dressed up in Burnt Stag. They've been riding in my pocket (unless in use) since 09-04. I think I'll be carrying them until at least 10-04. …

    By Ugly Old Guy

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  • In Memoriam

    2020 GEC#35 BEER & SAUSAGE KNIFE

     Another silly fun GEC knife is in the works.  GEC#35 frame (3.75" closed) "BEER & SAUSAGE"   Shield --- Looks like Autumn Leaf jigged bone should be the scales  --- spear like blade --- 3 prong fork with cap lifter -- and a mustache  comb   ---  I have seen production line #35 parts photos ,…

    By Kenneth W. Hill

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  • Join Group

    Just joined the group and look forward to learning from the wealth of knowledge and experience here.  Thanks - Rick

    By Rick Bradley

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  • In Memoriam

    2020 GEC KNIVES IN PRODUCTION OR JUST RELEASED

     The #23 Trapper knives are coming soon.  Some parts are being made right now.  Brazilian Cherry Wood -- beefy drop point blades for two bladed #23  knives …

    By Kenneth W. Hill

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  • What will be your next knife? Production schedule

    #12 – Powder Horn Jack2 blade jacks, big clip and pen bladeTidiouteGoldenroot Jigged BoneBlue Looking Glass Abalone #12 – 2 Blade Jacks, NorthfieldGreen Jigged BoneBurnt StagPrimitive Bone#62 – 2 Blade – Easy Pocket CongressWharncliffe and CopingTidiouteGold Glitter AcrylicGreen Jigged BoneTomato…

    By Jan Carter

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  • Great Eastern Facebook Page

    On July 29th, I started a Facebook page devoted solely to Great Eastern knives, including those made by GEC for Northwoods, Cripple Creek, Bulldog, et al. Please feel free to join us if you are so inclined. You can buy, sell, trade, or auction GEC products there.Some of our members are Chris Tucker…

    By Jim Ochwat

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  • In Memoriam

    Here are some swiped GEC-Charlie Waynorth knife photos off the web !

    By Kenneth W. Hill

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