GEC Blade Etches

Like I mentioned in Alfredo's thread about the 66 Moose, some I like, others I don't. For me, the Tidioute etch doesn't matter whether it's there or not but I like the Northfield UN-X-LD, something 'old timey' about it. Anyway, the ones I like, I treat the blades with Tuf-Cloth before I use the knife, otherwise I just wipe them down after use.

Bullwinkle I'll keep, just because it makes me laugh every time I see it... "Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit outta my hat!" :D
 
Some I like...Some I don't...
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I like the squirrels :)


don't really see the point of this one, it's already stamped on the tang...
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When I bid for this on Ebay, the pictures were not sharp, it was even difficult to tell what the handle material was, or be 100% sure it was authentic. I was thrilled to open the box and find an appropriate etch on the master blade. I think in this case the etch ties the knife together, all settled into the patina of the carbon steel, even though the diamond logo matches the stamp and the shield. No taking the metal polish to it. Like mentioned in the OP, I'm glad it persevered.
 
What does the PPP logo on the back side indicate? I have that on my Montana Workhorse blade, I did take the etching off the other side with some very fine sand paper, looks like new ;) it was just too much for me, but the circle with the 3 P's in it is more delicate looking, although it's fading from use, it now looks like PFP :).
G2
 
Gary, as much as I know ... the 3 Ps indicate the knife on being a prototype. What the PPP etch means exactly - I have no idea.

At least I think I read it somewhere...
 
Thanks, that's good to know, it's a solid hard working folder, nicely done!
G2
 
Thanks for the info, nice to know it's a special run of that version!
G2
 
I can live without blade etches in general. They do rub off eventually with use. The Missouri Trapper and Trader examples were used above. Assuming that these knive became collectable in the future, then the value would be substantially reduced without the etch.
 
Old thread. But I don't mind some of the etches. Carbon steel and use will do for them.

I specifically like the Un-X-LD blade stamp. Nice and deep, and won't wear off.
 
i like the brand etches but not the very particular etches, such as "Tango", "Snakewood", "Primitive Bone", "Genuine Stag", or the dreaded moose picture. :-/
 
thedaver8 said:
i like the brand etches but not the very particular etches, such as "Tango", "Snakewood", "Primitive Bone", "Genuine Stag", or the dreaded moose picture. :-/
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It is kinda scary!!*:eek:
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*Sorry for the lousy scan!
 
You can stick your fingernail in this etch. Its a carving really..this one will not go away Im sure unless you take metal off of the blade.

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akadave2 said:
You can stick your fingernail in this etch. Its a carving really..this one will not go away Im sure unless you take metal off of the blade.

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That's a really nice looking knife! I don't think the etch detracts from it at all.
 
Nearly six years in the vault:(, this thread, despite missing pictures deserves a little glimpse of sunshine!!:) It is sunny today, if cold!!:D
 
I like blade etching. It is one extra step that someone took the time to do, and can look nice (I love the northfield etch!). Only the biggest and gaudiest etches detract in my view. And on a carbon blade, they will be covered with patina in short order anyway. I am a user though, so maybe it colors my opinion.
 
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