My first GEC- a 2 bladed Tidioute scout just arrived today. Wow. Now THAT's a slippie. The thing's a beast! So much for buying the "smaller model"- it's a boat anchor! And the backsprings are real thumbnail-busters, It will be interesting to see what they're like on the Pioneer. I honestly don't know if I'll be able to open that thing. The half-stops on the Scout are serious- this is a MAN's knife, no mistake about it.
The Tidioute is in a class of its own- it does not compare to any of my other slippies at all in terms of fit and finish. It completely pwns everything else I have- crushes any of my Case knives. Wow, wow, wow. It is a thing of beauty. If I can get used to the tough backsprings, and the weight, it will be a long-term user for sure. No more tacticals for me. If anyone out there doesn't have a GEC yet, do yourself a favor! I wish I had known about these sooner. They are most impressive. And the price is more than reasonable, considering how nice they are.