1 GEC or 2 NOS Old Timer/Uncle Henry..Which To Buy?

[fairhaven]

I'm looking at buying either a new GEC (probably a GEC 22) or, for about the same price, 2 NOS (new old stock) Schrade Old Timer/Uncle Henry folders. Which would you buy and why? Thanks.

 

[dma1965]

It really depends on way too many factors. What is the handle material? What model Old Timer/Uncle Henry (is it one of each)? What is the steel in the Schrade knives? What do you want to do with them.

 

[Pipeman]

The GEC 22 is 2 5/8 inches closed, I just ordered a couple, but they're tiny.

Best regards

Robin

 

[black mamba]

Quality over quantity . . . get the GEC.

 

[Will Power]

If you get the GEC (and I'd opt for a bigger pattern, 25 or 33 if you like small knives) you do realize that it will almost certainly result in you wanting more

In the long run, the GEC option though better, may be dearer......

 

[MadTrapper]

Either way fairhaven, you're not going to be able to stop with either so you might just as well buy all three... I collect GEC and Schrade USA knives. Both are addicting.

 

[Kleingra]

All three. And probably a 25 and a 33 too. Once you get started you just can't stop.

 

[Trout Hound]

It's hard to go wrong either way. As mentioned, it really depends on what you want. The USA Old Timers in 1095 carbon were particularly good knives, and the NOS units will only become more scarce as time goes on. GEC is really made for a different market. Both are great knives.