'tis an argument we've seen before here. Many good points all around.
I will say that if you take a typical Case, say stockman or mini-trapper or whatnot, and compare it to a Case XX model from 50 years ago one thing is very clear: the Case is slimmer and a bit more pocket friendly. I think some of the Case designs approach perfection even if some of their execution needs some work. Both brands are good. I own more GECs.
That stated I think a couple of the GEC designs approach perfection even if they may not be completely new. I think the 33 conductor and the 66 slim are a couple of the neatest and most useful knives made in the past decade. I think those two and the Case mini-copperhead may be my favorite knives to actually carry and use.
How's that for avoiding the question?
Will