#15 GEC Electrician?

rma100 said:
GEC is also releasing these through their regular Distributors. Probably with different handle materials. And Branded Tidioute Cutlery. Handles will be Ebony, Black Delrin or KnifeBrite. One setup with Spear and Saw Blades, One Set Up with Sheepsfoot and Saw Blades.
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Yes Bill and team, A.K.A., GEC are making the same knife I believe in Ebony for the first run. Subsequent runs if any will be different handles each time. First run of 150, 75 Sheepsfoot, 75 Spear blade in olive drab green linen micarta and 75 of each probably in a couple weeks or whenever later. We debated and even changed back from nite brite and several other materials we looked at but in the end we both went with what we each favored best for handles personally for the first run. Getting close. Thanks guys. Again my email is STR@bladeforums.com and my forum is in my makers section if you are trying to reach me. I'm easy to find.
S
 
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STR@bladeforums.com where I am keeping a list based on blade type request. Again they will run $80 ish dollars plus or minus. Not sure just yet
S
 
I am super excited for these. A modern nice tl29 is such a great idea and the saw is a great improvement. I am thinking I will take 220 to the micarta....that gives it a nice feel.
 
I really like the idea of this. I thought about getting a TL29 for quite a while, and one made by GEC would be fantastic. However, I have no use for an electricians knife to be honest. I only use screwdrivers around the house sporadically and then use my real screwdrivers. At work I only need screwdrivers on occasion and even then rarely come across a flathead so I would often have to look for another screwdriver anyways. So if I bought one it would be to have just for the sake of having it and I would rather spend my now very limited funds on other knives. I have no practical use for one, but I do think it's a very cool pattern, and I love that GEC is making them now. I approve and hope the guys that buy them really enjoy them. And while I have no use for one myself I always like seeing GEC try different patterns. This looks to be a good one for the guys that buy one.

And condolences STR, my father has been battered and bruised an ill in so many ways the last few years and faces a possibly bad time ahead, so you really have my understanding and prayers. Take care sir.
 
GEC has pics up on their site showing that the blades have been stamped out, and that the micarta is being processed. AreTheyDoneYetAreTheyDoneYetAreTheyDoneYetAreTheyDoneYetAreTheyDoneYet?? :D
 
BRL said:
GEC has pics up on their site showing that the blades have been stamped out, and that the micarta is being processed. AreTheyDoneYetAreTheyDoneYetAreTheyDoneYetAreTheyDoneYetAreTheyDoneYet?? :D
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Getting close yes but still working as I understand it.
 

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I don't want to monopolize this thread but holy cow those turned out PERFECT!! I didn't know there would be a long pull on the main blade, which is something I have come to really love. The detailing really makes these pop. I am super, ridiculously excited. And to think that it's looking like you can start sending these out next week!

It's funny, seeing a picture of the completed knife for the first time, the first thing that popped into my head was, "Man, I am going to beat the everlovin' hell out of that thing" :D
 
At last email from GEC all the sheepsfoot blade models shipped to me today. Not sure how so probably next week before I see them. If however, and its a big if but if they show before the weekend I may actually take some with me to the Tulsa knife show when I drift that way Sat/Sun (9th). The spear will be following after they complete those later on either this week or next.

By the way. Its was and still is hard for me to convey in words what I wanted and envisioned. Bill and I put our heads together and the end product, while initially my idea, is as much his as mine. He got the electricians involved, and it was Bill that drew up the numerous designs I labored him into doing, probably to the point of near calling it off to be honest, but he endured to his credit! I see his coming up behind mine in cocobolo and looks like nite brite acrylic which is a dang tough material. Same knife different clothing. I think these are moving slow but honestly once this knife gets into hands I fully expect double if not triple orders while they last and that ain't going to be long once they cut the first wood and dry wall at a job site I'm just telling you. If you want one you better jump dudes or you missed a jeep utility knife in lincoln clothing! Snooze you lose that's all I'm saying. ;)
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BRL said:
I don't want to monopolize this thread but holy cow those turned out PERFECT!! I didn't know there would be a long pull on the main blade, which is something I have come to really love. The detailing really makes these pop. I am super, ridiculously excited. And to think that it's looking like you can start sending these out next week!

It's funny, seeing a picture of the completed knife for the first time, the first thing that popped into my head was, "Man, I am going to beat the everlovin' hell out of that thing" :D
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I tried to get the match light long pull or I should say I hinted. Ha. No takers there tho. I did get the long pull tho and I've always liked that and domed pivots, lanyard tubes, thicker saw-pry baby tools and wharny/sheepfoot style blades, and green linen, heck man its just everything to endure the long haul the way I see it. Thanks
 
You did good, Steve. It's a beautiful working knife & I am really looking forward to it.
Thumbs up to GEC, too. We knew they were good, but this is the payoff.
 
That's a fantastic looking knife, and I love the idea if the lanyard tube as opposed to the bail, as a bail was always a bit of a turn off for me.

Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the saw (though I can appreciate it), as I don't use one very often when doing electrical work. If I'm cutting an odd box in here or there, I'm either using a utilitily knife, jig saw, or a keyhole saw. If I have to widen an existing hole a little bit, I just use the back of a knife or a screwdrive as a scraper.
My biggest fear would be the amount of dust and sheet rock chunks that will invariably make its way into the knife if not meticulously cleaned after each use.
 
I'm curious to know if GEC will produce a version without the saw. It's the only thing holding me back from an otherwise excellent combo.

~Jim
 
Just saw this on the gec page and holy cow I almost want to order a wharn because I don't want to wait for the spearpoint. ;)
 
STR said:
I tried to get the match light long pull or I should say I hinted. Ha. No takers there tho. I did get the long pull tho and I've always liked that and domed pivots, lanyard tubes, thicker saw-pry baby tools and wharny/sheepfoot style blades, and green linen, heck man its just everything to endure the long haul the way I see it. Thanks
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Oh man, this is everything I want in a knife: Sheepsfoot/wharncliffe, lanyard tubes, domed pivots, and GREEN! I love green handles on a traditional knife. I will be buying at least one, probably another for my dad.

Great design, my hat is off to you,
Connor
 
Y'all need a picture:

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(Is the blade etched, or stamped?)


Congratulations, Steve-- this looks fantastic. :thumbup:

~ P.
 
pertinux said:
Y'all need a picture:

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(Is the blade etched, or stamped?)


Congratulations, Steve-- this looks fantastic. :thumbup:

~ P.
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Laser etched and that is the first I've seen of the actual laser etched blade. I've checked their site all day and that had to have just come up not long ago. It was not up earlier. Thanks
 
If they made a regular single bladed boys knife with that handle material and lanyard hole I would be tempted to get one.

I don't have much use for the saw or screwdriver, but that knife looks good.

I wonder why the pivot pin is so visible on that one.
 
sogflash said:
I wonder why the pivot pin is so visible on that one.
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I believe your answer is here (from earlier in the thread):
BRL said:
One thing I'm wondering about... since this will have a blade that will see some twisting (and obviously there will be a temptation to pry with it as well), will there be anything done differently to increase the mechanical strength of the pivot area to withstand this?
STR said:
Domed pivot on all of mine. I do not know if it will carry over to any future models. I specifically requested domed over nubbed pivots and they said they had done it and no problem. This and bolsters should certainly hold up fine with the carbon steel liners I think.
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~ P.
 
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