2018 GEC Rendezvous and Picnic!

[Travman]

There were also various clip 15's, this smooth orange bone is 1 of 9.

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That clip blade 15 is fine.

I also forgot the Honey Jigged Bone 81’s with the Orleans shield. These looked like stag from a distance. There were eight of these.

 

[Half/Stop]

There were also various clip 15's, this smooth orange bone is 1 of 9.

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Great photo and two great knives John! They may have not had as many special knives this year but they were definitely colorful!

 

[waynorth]

Colorful indeed, Ron!!!
I finally got around to scanning some of my Rendezvous booty!! First the GEC - made knives:
Emerald Green is a very nice color, and on a well designed knife it's double-cool!!
I couldn't turn down a stainless knife, esp. with Elk!!
The white-boned TCs dissappeared too fast.
The 4th knife is a GEC-made Bulldog brand-best Bulldogs ever!!

I can't turn down the kind of Stag found on these next two, and the last two; you love them or hate them!!!

 

[waynorth]

Sue at GEC sent me an early-morning picture of the Tents, taken from down the block. I think I was parking my car, as I am not there yet!!

 

[waynorth]

Here are some antiques, purchased or traded "Under the Tents" (UTT) at the Rendezvous!!
Empire Balloon whittler which I have sought for 10 years or so!!
(patience, patience!!)
Rare Winchester small Coke-bottle Jack in Ebony - ring bolsters.
Fullest SCC brass I have seen so far!
Mystery "D&S, Walden, NY.
???

My nicest true Ancients have come from Augie the SearchMeister!! Thanks my friend!!
An Empire B&G with colorful horn on the mark side!

 

[JohnDF]

Rare Winchester small Coke-bottle Jack in Ebony - ring bolsters.

That Winchester is a real good looker.

 

[singin50]

Wow, some beautiful old scratting on the EF&S, Charlie, and look how full the handles are!!

 

[Fodderwing]

They are awesome Charlie. The balloon whittler gets my vote!

 

[Will Power]

waynorth The Ebony Winchester gets the victor ludorum laurels Notable for its double Rat-Tailed bolster and many other touches.

 

[Darkera]

I just received my first GEC knife today - a #38 Special in Red Linen Micarta. WOW I am impressed with this knife! I must admit this was a bit of an impulse buy that I added to an order. My first impression was that this knife had more heft than I expected, in a very good way. The lines of this knife are beautiful and I really like the elegant clip point. My only complaint is that it could have come sharper. This is a classy knife and I can't wait to use it. I'm a GEC convert!

 

[robbobus]

Charlie, beautiful haul modern to antique. The bolster on the Winchester is amazing, hope you showed Bill. . The Winchester and Empire also show beautiful etches after a hundred years give or take. .Outstanding.

 

[waverave]

Here are some antiques, purchased or traded "Under the Tents" (UTT) at the Rendezvous!!
Empire Balloon whittler which I have sought for 10 years or so!!
(patience, patience!!)
Rare Winchester small Coke-bottle Jack in Ebony - ring bolsters.
Fullest SCC brass I have seen so far!
Mystery "D&S, Walden, NY.
???
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My nicest true Ancients have come from Augie the SearchMeister!! Thanks my friend!!
An Empire B&G with colorful horn on the mark side!View attachment 969041

Those are some amazing knives, sir. I especially love that Winchester. The stories that come with those relics must be incredible. I am going to try my best to get to the rendezvous next year so I can meet all you kind folks and see knife history in person. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Randomcollector]

That clip blade 15 is fine.

I also forgot the Honey Jigged Bone 81’s with the Orleans shield. These looked like stag from a distance. There were eight of these.

Hey it’s Nathan

 

[Jack Black]

Great haul Charlie, some real stunners there, and some really interesting old knives You did good my friend

 

[waynorth]

waynorth The Ebony Winchester gets the victor ludorum laurels Notable for its double Rat-Tailed bolster and many other touches.

Will, note, the rattails are set in raised "rings" - quite beautiful in person! I agree with your laurels!!

 

[Randomcollector]

Had a blast at the Rendezvous! I enjoyed meeting everyone

 

[Randomcollector]

Had a blast at the Rendezvous! I enjoyed meeting everyone

Oh yeah everyone this is Nathan

 

[Randomcollector]

 

[waynorth]

Oh yeah everyone this is Nathan

Hi Nathan!! Nice to meet you in PA!!

 

[Randomcollector]

Hi Nathan!! Nice to meet you in PA!!

Absolutely! I love what your doing in knife culture right now Charlie! Keep up the good work! Can't wait to see what's next and yes I have been using my ancient.