Brass is back on the menu... GEC #44

If you’re looking for a watch pocket knife, you’re really better off with a smaller frame like a #14 pattern or a Peanut, IMO. Certainly not a full size Gunstock pattern like this #44.
 
It is a hefty little knife, which feels good in hand but not as much in pocket. I’ve knocked off some nail already but that’s from opening and closing the knife a LOT. I thought the butt would feel better in the palm but it has a little bit of a sharper corner due to the flat gunstock shape. I’m still figuring out all the little details but still liking it as well.
 
JTB_5 said:
It is a hefty little knife, which feels good in hand but not as much in pocket. I’ve knocked off some nail already but that’s from opening and closing the knife a LOT. I thought the butt would feel better in the palm but it has a little bit of a sharper corner due to the flat gunstock shape. I’m still figuring out all the little details but still liking it as well.
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Found myself using a leather slip for carry. ;)

Otherwise, it's like putting a roll of quarters in your pocket! :eek: :p

Nice sturdy knife. :D

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JTB_5 said:
It is a hefty little knife, which feels good in hand but not as much in pocket. I’ve knocked off some nail already but that’s from opening and closing the knife a LOT. I thought the butt would feel better in the palm but it has a little bit of a sharper corner due to the flat gunstock shape. I’m still figuring out all the little details but still liking it as well.
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A leather slip makes them very pocket friendly and you’ll forget it’s even there ;)
 
There haven't been too many negative reviews thatI have seen on these knives, but seems a few are appearing now.
 
boykinlp said:
There haven't been too many negative reviews thatI have seen on these knives, but seems a few are appearing now.
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I haven’t seen a knife made were someone didn’t like something about it lol . No matter what even a custom and mid-tech .
 
TheFactor said:
I haven’t seen a knife made were someone didn’t like something about it lol . No matter what even a custom and mid-tech .
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There's people in this knife hobby that will complain if hanged with a new rope! :rolleyes:

The only thing worse than reading "positive" reviews and buying a knife (that you end up not liking), is reading "negative" reviews and passing on a knife you wanted to buy (then eventually regret not doing so). ;)

One way offers a simple return :thumbsup: :) and the other usually offers a much higher price :thumbsdown: :( on the secondary market.

Life is way to short to waste valuable time complaining --> Enjoy your pocket knives :D (yummy candies too! :p).

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JTB_5 said:
+1 DelOro DelOro

I’ve been buying and trying and selling all year just to get a feel for patterns and it has been fun and I’ve learned a lot.
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That's exactly what I did and still do. It's possibly the best way to enjoy a hobby? ;)

I've most certainly bought GEC knives that I wasn't exactly wild about (mostly from inexperience & curiosity) and placed them back in the tubes for a few months. On second glance, I usually end up keeping them. :D

Outstanding knives, great folks and a bunch of fun cutting stuff !!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

- Del
 
DelOro said:
There's people in this knife hobby that will complain if hanged with a new rope! :rolleyes:

The only thing worse than reading "positive" reviews and buying a knife (that you end up not liking), is reading "negative" reviews and passing on a knife you wanted to buy (then eventually regret not doing so). ;)

One way offers a simple return :thumbsup: :) and the other usually offers a much higher price :thumbsdown: :( on the secondary market.

Life is way to short to waste valuable time complaining --> Enjoy your pocket knives :D (yummy candies too! :p).
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Well said. I see many folks (customers and dealers alike) that remind me of "Damone" on Fast Times at Ridgemont High. No matter where you're at, act like it is the best place to be. It's like I tell my kids, what others tell you can be a starting place - but verify all the pertinent information yourself. Folks that have been involved in traditional's for many years are happy with most products because they have seen where we came from. The modern cross-overs that are bolstering the industry right now generally are much more particular.
 
extrastout said:
Great knife! just not for my pocket and ground down thumbnail
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Get a leather slip .
I’m a lefty and normally just use my index finger to partially open it enough to pinch open the rest of the way . Works great on a knife with a bear trap pull lol . Although the 44 isn’t that bad after the first 1/4 inch or so it does firm up a bit .
 
JohnDF said:
They do tend to like their knives flawless, with exotic covers, modern steels, single blades, and "pinch-able".
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HaHa! So true. ;)

Not to mention a Fenix/Nitecore type flashlight and a 25x jeweler's loop! :p
 
I used to think that their were simply two types of knife owners: Users and Collectors.

I am inclined to believe that are actually three types: Users | Collectors | Social Media Connoisseurs (for lack of a better term)

Users are folks who, despite being knife enthusiasts, still want a knife in the pocket to use for whatever needs that might come up. They treat their knives as tools and typically are more concerned with function and cutting abilities versus its aesthetic properties.

Collectors are folks who are not as concerned with function and/or cutting edge, but they do care about aesthetics, do not want blemishes, and treat their knives as more of an investment. I am putting this in simple terms for the sake of the conversation but the mind and desires of a collector can be rather nuanced and I do not want to disparage that in any way, shape, or form.

Social Media Connoisseurs are a weird hybrid of sorts and I think they reflect a bit of the "crossover" that Mike mentioned earlier. They typically go through a rather high volume of knives, they buy and sell A LOT. They care about aesthetics (first and foremost), construction materials are a very close second, and though they may never use the knife, they care a lot about its function and edge. Virtually every aspect of the knife is combed over, inspected, and judged accordingly. This gives birth to YouTube reviews, pretty Instagram pictures, Reddit discussions, and the like. There is nothing inherently wrong with this as I do believe this gives rise to a heightened enthusiasm and bolsters the knife industry significantly, as Mike has mentioned as well.

I am likely an amalgamation of all three. I use my knives, knowing that they are tools, but I like collecting and there are knives in my collection that I will likely never get around to using all that much. I also care about construction materials, I am mildly concerned with centering, good fit and finish, etc. and I appreciate excellent photography and well written posts.

On the flip side, I do not use my knives particularly hard (unless it is a stout fixed blade), my collection, though burgeoning, is not comprised of strictly mint knives, and I do not go through a large volume of knives and I keep my expectations reasonable.

I guess the point being: There is room in the knife hobby for all sorts of enthusiasts and though some of the complaints can become tiresome, they do contribute to an overall balance that can serve to keep us grounded.

***On a separate note, my Cocobolo and Brass is Out for Delivery and I am super excited***
 
Pàdruig said:
I used to think that their were simply two types of knife owners: Users and Collectors.

I am inclined to believe that are actually three types: Users | Collectors | Social Media Connoisseurs (for lack of a better term)

Users are folks who, despite being knife enthusiasts, still want a knife in the pocket to use for whatever needs that might come up. They treat their knives as tools and typically are more concerned with function and cutting abilities versus its aesthetic properties.

Collectors are folks who are not as concerned with function and/or cutting edge, but they do care about aesthetics, do not want blemishes, and treat their knives as more of an investment. I am putting this in simple terms for the sake of the conversation but the mind and desires of a collector can be rather nuanced and I do not want to disparage that in any way, shape, or form.

Social Media Connoisseurs are a weird hybrid of sorts and I think they reflect a bit of the "crossover" that Mike mentioned earlier. They typically go through a rather high volume of knives, they buy and sell A LOT. They care about aesthetics (first and foremost), construction materials are a very close second, and though they may never use the knife, they care a lot about its function and edge. Virtually every aspect of the knife is combed over, inspected, and judged accordingly. This gives birth to YouTube reviews, pretty Instagram pictures, Reddit discussions, and the like. There is nothing inherently wrong with this as I do believe this gives rise to a heightened enthusiasm and bolsters the knife industry significantly, as Mike has mentioned as well.

I am likely an amalgamation of all three. I use my knives, knowing that they are tools, but I like collecting and there are knives in my collection that I will likely never get around to using all that much. I also care about construction materials, I am mildly concerned with centering, good fit and finish, etc. and I appreciate excellent photography and well written posts.

On the flip side, I do not use my knives particularly hard (unless it is a stout fixed blade), my collection, though burgeoning, is not comprised of strictly mint knives, and I do not go through a large volume of knives and I keep my expectations reasonable.

I guess the point being: There is room in the knife hobby for all sorts of enthusiasts and though some of the complaints can become tiresome, they do contribute to an overall balance that can serve to keep us grounded.

***On a separate note, my Cocobolo and Brass is Out for Delivery and I am super excited***
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Interesting summary of types Dylan. I'd fit into all three in some ways, but not in others. I'm a user (I don't want a knife that doesn't work well as a knife), but I care a lot about aesthetics and a keen edge (collector), but I have bought and sold a lot this year (connoisseur)--though admittedly the last has been an implication of being a user who doesn't have access to handle a lot of patterns.
 
Well, I just retrieved my #44 in Cocobolo from my mailbox. Oh my word, what a gorgeous knife! The wood is absolutely stunning, I am quite thoroughly impressed. An exceptional knife.

Very well done on GEC's part and thank you, Mike knifeswapper knifeswapper , for sending me such a stellar example.

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Some shots highlighting the wood grain.

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