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I got back from the Wannemacher Tulsa Gun Show yesterday. I usually go with my dad and his buddies to make sure they stay out of trouble. My dad views it as has annual sanity trip. If you've never been, it is billed as the largest gun show in the world, and it is huge.
Anyway, while wandering through the endless tables, I turned a corner and saw the familiar squirrel logo of GEC. At first I thought I was dealing with a GEC dealer. Quickly, I learned I was talking to Ken Daniels and his daughter.
This was the second time GEC had ventured west of the Mississippi to a show, and I was lucky enough to be able to spend about five minutes chatting with Ken, and I learned a good deal about GEC's philosophy. The first thing I have to say, it that is was a joy meeting someone as professional, pleasant, and as knowledgeable about their product. Too many times, I've asked people about their product only to learn that I know more than they do about what they are selling. This time I came away learning things. I like that. Ken did it in a pleasant, friendly manner, too. They had some of their newer knives out for sale, including the just released ebony #53 Stockman, which was very nice. I ended up buying a spring green #56 and an older stock #53 snakewood ('08 production, no longer available).
Anyway, I am not trying to schill for GEC. Ken mentioned that they are aware of our opinions and do try to take them into consideration when they can. It is nice to know that a company listens.
Anyway, while wandering through the endless tables, I turned a corner and saw the familiar squirrel logo of GEC. At first I thought I was dealing with a GEC dealer. Quickly, I learned I was talking to Ken Daniels and his daughter.
This was the second time GEC had ventured west of the Mississippi to a show, and I was lucky enough to be able to spend about five minutes chatting with Ken, and I learned a good deal about GEC's philosophy. The first thing I have to say, it that is was a joy meeting someone as professional, pleasant, and as knowledgeable about their product. Too many times, I've asked people about their product only to learn that I know more than they do about what they are selling. This time I came away learning things. I like that. Ken did it in a pleasant, friendly manner, too. They had some of their newer knives out for sale, including the just released ebony #53 Stockman, which was very nice. I ended up buying a spring green #56 and an older stock #53 snakewood ('08 production, no longer available).
Anyway, I am not trying to schill for GEC. Ken mentioned that they are aware of our opinions and do try to take them into consideration when they can. It is nice to know that a company listens.
"GOOD OLE" 1095 carbon and all 
!! I bit and purchased a REALLY top notch 56 pattern w/ super nice Stag!! I will attempt to get some pics up at some point.
