Gec 99 rarity

Pogonasong

Pogonasong

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Hey guys. After researching gec last couple days the wallstreet keeps catching my eye. I've looked and looked but have seen none on the secondary market. I'm assuming they're kind of hard to come by and with that probably fetch a decent amount of money? Was hoping you experts could confirm my suspicions..

Also what do you guys think of the 56 Mardi Gras? Part of me loves it but I really wish they would have popped the purple green and yellows more. I just can't tell if that's a ridiculous first gec to own.

Anyways thank you all that contribute I have a lot of fun learning about traditional knives on here.
 
Can’t tell you about those patterns but I do have a Mardi Gras 81. And it’s one of my favorites. Like and ugly puppy. It’s mainly my Christmas time knife. But it grows on you over time.
 
Pogonasong said:
Hey guys. After researching gec last couple days the wallstreet keeps catching my eye. I've looked and looked but have seen none on the secondary market. I'm assuming they're kind of hard to come by and with that probably fetch a decent amount of money? Was hoping you experts could confirm my suspicions..

Also what do you guys think of the 56 Mardi Gras? Part of me loves it but I really wish they would have popped the purple green and yellows more. I just can't tell if that's a ridiculous first gec to own.

Anyways thank you all that contribute I have a lot of fun learning about traditional knives on here.
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Unfortunately, you are correct, the 99 Wall street doesn't pop up very often but that is not to say never. If you keep a eye on the exchange, one will pop up for sale eventually. You can post a thread in the Want To Buy section to increase your chances.
 
The 99 Wallstreet was only made once in 2014, it looks like. The 99 Farmer Lock has been made two years.

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I see them a few times a year on the exchange nowadays, and that's down from maybe 5 or 6 times a year. Within the last quarter, there was a week where two Autumn Gold 99s went up for sale within a day of each other, or something. And there were a couple farmer locks several months before that, one of which I sold.
 
Definitely going to keep my eyes out. Thank you guys. I feel like I'm drawn to single blades and am hoping the 2 and 3 blade patterns grow on me a bit more.

Probably the typical curve of someone who focuses mainly on modern knives venturing into traditional haha
 
Pogonasong said:
I feel like I'm drawn to single blades and am hoping the 2 and 3 blade patterns grow on me a bit more.

Probably the typical curve of someone who focuses mainly on modern knives venturing into traditional haha
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Single blades do tend to attract more modern folder guys. Single blade GECs get a lot of hype. But, diving deeper through the hype, a lot of guys love traditionals because of blade combinations, and because of the artistry and craftsmanship that goes in to production. Two blade knives often give you the combination of a straight edge utility blade or carving blade with a bellied blade; often something with a pointy tip and something with a more robust tip. Three blade knives feature something like what I just described, with the addition of a third implement, either a super slicey blade called a spey, that's basically like a scalpel, or an awl. There are some knives that have four blades, some called scouts that have a combination of blades and tools, like SAKs.
 
traumkommode said:
Single blades do tend to attract more modern folder guys. Single blade GECs get a lot of hype. But, diving deeper through the hype, a lot of guys love traditionals because of blade combinations, and because of the artistry and craftsmanship that goes in to production. Two blade knives often give you the combination of a straight edge utility blade or carving blade with a bellied blade; often something with a pointy tip and something with a more robust tip. Three blade knives feature something like what I just described, with the addition of a third implement, either a super slicey blade called a spey, that's basically like a scalpel, or an awl. There are some knives that have four blades, some called scouts that have a combination of blades and tools, like SAKs.
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Thank you.
 
The Wall St. seems scarce yes but it was one of those patterns like the 82 Dixie, which at the time of release seemed to be quite slow sellers. I can remember seeing models hanging around dealers' shelves for enough time for you to think about it. These days, most SFOs are sold out before they're even made, it seems..:rolleyes::(

The Wall St. also came in 3 blade types: Wharncliffe, Spear or Clip

Acrylic is great stuff but it's VERY polarising :D That's its appeal:cool: Myself, I can't stand that Mardi Gras :D but if it's what you like it's an excellent start:thumbsup:

Here's some pix

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black mamba said:
If I liked the #99 pattern, with it's scarcity I would certainly take a look at the Enigma single blades. Gorgeous covers, waaaaaay better steel, and available for less than the inflated secondary market prices for a GEC.
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I actually agree with this whole-heartedly, having owned an Enigma in US2000 (basically CruWear steel, which is very close to CPM3V). Took one of the best edges I have ever put on a blade and it was ground pretty thin, so took it very easily. Not going to get a knife like that without paying at least $350 for a custom, probably after waiting for a really long time.
 
Damn never heard of those!! They look nice.

Schatt and Morgan has some good looking blades and I'm curious as to why gec has way more apparent hype. I appreciate how Gec seems have the same mindset that I have with an american traditional tattoo. "If it ain't broke don't fix it. " --paying homage to those who came before kind of thing. I love Americana which is part of the reason I've been drawn to these knives.

That said I would happily buy one of those polish knives hahaha
 
Pogonasong said:
Damn never heard of those!! They look nice.

Schatt and Morgan has some good looking blades and I'm curious as to why gec has way more apparent hype. I appreciate how Gec seems have the same mindset that I have with an american traditional tattoo. "If it ain't broke don't fix it. " --paying homage to those who came before kind of thing. I love Americana which is part of the reason I've been drawn to these knives.

That said I would happily buy one of those polish knives hahaha
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There's one in the exchange that hasn't sold, just search for "enigma". Called brown sugar.
 
Pogonasong said:
Schatt and Morgan has some good looking blades and I'm curious as to why gec has way more apparent hype.
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GEC was started in late 2006 by Ken Daniels and Bill Howard, who at the time was the head of Queen. Ken was more sales/business oriented, and Bill was the real knife production guy. Before that date, Queen/S&M was very similar to the quality of current GECs. Bill Howard seems to have brought the quality with him. Queen QC went steadily downhill, to the point that in the last few years they became very hit and miss. From the very beginning, GEC was quality, quality, quality. Still is.
 
I bought an enigma! Not the brown sugar but another one Michele had just received. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll post pics once I get it.

And now realizing I've spent a grand on knives this last month...
 
Sure has! Bye tax return.

I believe its us2000 and one of their wood composites ..looks to have some earthy grey, yellow and green tones. I didn't inquire much I just liked it enough and thought I might as well open the can of slipjoint worms past my floral SAK. Very nice guy I didn't realize who I was speaking with until after I sent him the money.
 
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