Gec, 1095 steel... But wonder if other steel is planned...

When you talk about about Traditional Knives and Traditional Steel, and GEC, don't think like 1930's, think like 1880's.
 
Dr. Scott said:
I suspect the answer is: the majority. Seems like a lot of GECs are going straight into the safe as part of a collection...
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That would probably explain why traditionals seem to often not come with a useable edge from the factory. its probably just me but i find a good knife not used, a sad thing.
 
It's not just you, jbmonkey. My most prized knives are those with the most wear and tear. The knives my grandad handed down hardly had any steel left in the blades, and they mean a lot more to me than any new-in-tube pristine never-sharpened safe queen.

I may have a few (a dozen?) new and never-carried knives. But I hope to live long enough to use them all, or give em away to nieces and nephews.
 
Really old thread, but someone may read it still, I did. GEC does what they do, I'm fine with that. Queen makes so many beautiful traditional styled knives with D2 that are such a practical joy to use, what a combination. I've been looking for a Wharncliff single blade slipjoint in a trapper or Mountain Man style in what would be called a quality steel (D2...), but they all come from custom makers. I can't justify $350.00 for a knife. I don't know why the Wharncliffe blade isn't more popular.
 
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