2019 GEC Pemberton Thread

JohnDF said:
Am I the only one that actually likes the Tidioute and UN-X-LD shields?
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Well, this'll knock your socks off but I like them too. Although the Tidioute shield is a bit plain/simple, I think the UN-X-LD shield makes any knife rock.

I don't have a Pemberton but this #53 Stockman illustrates my point about the UN-X-LD shield.

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See - I really do like GEC Knives quite a bit.
 
Modoc ED said:
See - I really do like GEC Knives quite a bit.
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Honestly, Ed, you don't have to prove anything to anyone and I mean that with utmost sincerity. Like what you like, prefer what you prefer, folks shouldn't judge. I just appreciate it when folks explain their distaste in something, I find it to be productive and it contributes constructively to the discussion overall, particularly on the forums here.

I also am fond of the Tidioute and UN-X-LD shields. I felt that the hotdog shield was the default for a good long while so the Tidioute is a nice change even if it is viewed as somewhat of a default. That said, I am very fond of the Federal and Bomb shields (likely my favorites) and was holding out hope that that the 2-blade versions might incorporate one or both. The small badge on the white bone looks very sharp though and the Tidioute looks excellent against that blue jigged. I can't find anything to hate here.
 
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Modoc ED said:
Well, this'll knock your socks off but I like them too.
See - I really do like GEC Knives quite a bit.
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My wife just had to pick me up off the floor... :D
Kidding, I know you like GECs, and i'm all good with you picking on them too :thumbsup: :D :thumbsup:
 
Was going to pass on the Dark Blue Jigged Bone Pemberton but after polishing they look to be the perfect shade of blue so I broke down and ordered one. Still have a Muslin on order so hopefully those will turn out just as nice.
 
JohnDF said:
Am I the only one that actually likes the Tidioute and UN-X-LD shields?
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I really like them, too. I've always liked how GEC does them on jigged bone. I don't usually like "branded" sheilds, but I think the reason I like GEC's is because they've not simply stamped their name in an existing classic sheild. Rather, they've made one uniquely their own. Well...pretty much at least. I've heard the Un-x-lD shield is supposed to be a cloud. But, cone on, it's not really. Based off it? Okay, probably. But it's its own thing. And the Tidioute shield, I've heard, is supposed to be a variant of the hotdog. This, to me, is a stretch. And we may be able to find a historical example of the Tidioute shield's shape with no lettering inside...but still, it's not exactly "common." So, I think GEC has come up with their own proprietary shields that aren't simply their name stamped into one of the classics. AND I LIKE THAT.

I have a knife with wood covers and a Tidioute sheild. I feel like that's pretty rare. One of my favorites in my collection. :thumbsup:
 
Stropping Young Lad said:
That’s always the first place they land, and they always ship from a nearby town in PA. Must just be a local guy that buys directly from GEC?
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Shew, IF that price is indicative of the MSRP, that mean dealer prices in the upper 80s-low 90s?? I sure hope not. I've got 6 or 7 of these #06s on pre-order. I'll have to go work the streets!! :oops::confused::eek:
 
I'm excited, this will be my first GEC purchase since the #14 run, and there's nothing on the horizon that I'm overly excited about. So, I better enjoy this one :cool:
 
I can't wait to get my mitts on one of the muslin micartas. I count about 50-60 of them in this photo. Hopefully there's enough to go around.

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Modoc ED said:
Well, this'll knock your socks off but I like them too. Although the Tidioute shield is a bit plain/simple, I think the UN-X-LD shield makes any knife rock.

I don't have a Pemberton but this #53 Stockman illustrates my point about the UN-X-LD shield.

ltwBhNT.jpg


See - I really do like GEC Knives quite a bit.
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This might sound crazy but I dont like the un-X-ld shields. I guess it looks modern to me, kind of like it doesnt fit on a tradional style knife. Reminds me of a logo you might see on a hip hop musicians oversized t shirt. What does un-X-ld mean? Unaccelled? If its shorthand for a longer word, that is also a mark of "modern" logos. Like Amazons short version AMZN. Anyway what am I missing about this popular shield?
 
urbantrapper said:
This might sound crazy but I dont like the un-X-ld shields. I guess it looks modern to me, kind of like it doesnt fit on a tradional style knife. Reminds me of a logo you might see on a hip hop musicians oversized t shirt. What does un-X-ld mean? Unaccelled? If its shorthand for a longer word, that is also a mark of "modern" logos. Like Amazons short version AMZN. Anyway what am I missing about this popular shield?
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It was used on the original Northfield knives from the mid 1800's to the early 1900's. Nothing modern about it.
 
urbantrapper said:
Hmmm well thanks for the lesson! I guess it has timeless quality then if it can be mistaken as modern. Id say thats a mark in its favor as far as my opinion is concerned.
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There was a tradition of branding knives XLNT (excellent) IXL (I excel) etc.
It's so old, it's new again. :D
 
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