GEC...Please Make More Patterns Available To Us in 440C...yea or nea ?

pertinux said:
Possibly? But while I'm technically a NI! (you choose the spelling, I choose the pronunciation), I'm not at all opposed to more stainless GECs for those who would like them. That's different than, "No, don't do that."
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Hence the question marks ;) If you are not for them I should tally a Nea ;)


pertinux said:
Given my current selection and general (often specific!) preferences, a GEC knife has to overcome being stainless in order for me to opt in. It's been known to happen. ;)

~ P.
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And likewise, I have purchased dozens of GEC knives in 1095,( a fine steel which I have come to really appreciate BTW), in spite of there being carbon, because the pattern, handle material, and blade selection appealed to me.
On the other hand I have purchased at least one 440C GEC in a pattern that wasn't a perfect fit, because of the fact that it was close, and had the stainless steel. This equation works both ways :)




rma100 said:
So far no one has "voted with their wallet" at my site! 253 views of post on the Exchange Forum, not one sale.
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Another way to look at this is, some of those who clicked through to your site may have been extra traffic brought about by a thread about 440C GEC's ;)
I, for one, spotted a knife that has been on my watch list for a bit now, an 85 bullet jack in 1095 that I will end up purchasing somewhere at some point. It would probably already be in my pocket if it was available in 440C. I'm not asking for anything to be taken away, just asking for a consideration for future releases in this steel, which they already use in their production schedule.
 
Another way to look at this is, some of those who clicked through to your site may have been extra traffic brought about by a thread about 440C GEC's ;)
I, for one, spotted a knife that has been on my watch list for a bit now, an 85 bullet jack in 1095 that I will end up purchasing somewhere at some point. It would probably already be in my pocket if it was available in 440C. I'm not asking for anything to be taken away, just asking for a consideration for future releases in this steel, which they already use in their production schedule.[/QUOTE]

I understand completely, fair enough. I've said all along I'm not opposed to anything. I hope they do it. You will find them at Old Hundred Collectibles.
 
rma100 said:
In my humble opinion, I would hardly call American Elk or Birds Eye Maple "lackluster".
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Like I said, more inspiring materials are indeed used on a few pieces, 2Dead´s collection provides further proof of that.

Not enough though, IMO.
 
Ladies and Gents, there are three guidelines for successful posting in Traditional.
1) Post about traditional knives
2) Don't use "colorful expressions" you would not expect to hear in 1950's G-rated TV.
3) Post Friendly

Sarcasm is not friendly. Let's not have any more sarcastic responses in this thread.
 
I'll go on record saying yea! Now someone find me a Model #73 in 440C and Micarta and I'll vote with my wallet too. I want Micart because I plan on getting it wet and slippery. Wood can swell and bone may chip when its dropped on a hard surface. My 30+ year old buck prince has Micarta scales so I am thinking Micarta is traditional enough for me. @rma100 I am responsible for 30 -40 views on your site because of this thread I have you on my short list when I go looking for stuff. Recently I picked this up hearing you might have some I checked your site first. Now I am way over budget on my collecting so if someone does find the #73 I may get skinned with it by my wife!
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I'm confused. Is this thread about a manufacturer possibly producing more knives in stainless steel to meet the potential demands of its consumers, or is this thread about one distributor in particular and his current inventory and sales history? Because the Traditional forum has typically been about the knives, and not where people can acquire them or for dealers to advertise what they have to offer.



EDIT: Reading this few hours later after posting, this comes across way more sarcastic than I intended. My apologies.
 
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Planterz said:
I'm confused. Is this thread about a manufacturer possibly producing more knives in stainless steel to meet the potential demands of its consumers, or is this thread about one distributor in particular and his current inventory and sales history? Because the Traditional forum has typically been about the knives, and not where people can acquire them or for dealers to advertise what they have to offer.
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Paid dealers, and a few others, seem to have more leeway here than in the past. It is a little confusing, but things change.
Just a different philosophy of moderation IMHO.
 
Aaron raises a valid concern. We have let a bit of commercialism creep into this thread because the question was raised as to how well 440C GEC knives were actually selling. I agree that some of the answers went a bit further than necessary, but I let them slide.

Now that the question has been answered, there will be no further commercial blurbs in this thread.
 
Valle said:
Like I said, more inspiring materials are indeed used on a few pieces, 2Dead´s collection provides further proof of that.

Not enough though, IMO.
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To be clear, the #73 in blue jean micarta and the #53 in green canvas both started out in stained green tea bone. The #12 and #61 in desert ironwood started out with amber bone and honey yellow bone respectively. I included them in this thread even though they weren't offered by GEC to show what can be possible.

jerren said:
I'll go on record saying yea! Now someone find me a Model #73 in 440C and Micarta and I'll vote with my wallet too. I want Micart because I plan on getting it wet and slippery. Wood can swell and bone may chip when its dropped on a hard surface. My 30+ year old buck prince has Micarta scales so I am thinking Micarta is traditional enough for me. @rma100 I am responsible for 30 -40 views on your site because of this thread I have you on my short list when I go looking for stuff. Recently I picked this up hearing you might have some I checked your site first. Now I am way over budget on my collecting so if someone does find the #73 I may get skinned with it by my wife!
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The black paper and orange paper micarta #73s were the only 440c #73s produced in micarta to my knowledge. There is a barehead #73 in canvas micarta but its a Tidioute model. Recently, some #72s were made in canvas but those are also Tidioute/1095 models. There is added cost but you can always have the handle materials replaced with a material you want. They're pinned to the scales, not glued so they are replaceable.

And I do believe GEC would use micarta... They've used it a early on (2007 on #73s) and have used it much more often in the last 2 years or so (#25, #23, #36, #45, #68, #72, #79, #85 H23/73, just from the 2012 #s, #33, #48, #56, #66, #73HP in the 2011#s) and will be using it for our forum knife this year. Put it on some 440c GECs please :)
 
Micarta is my first choice....I just hope if they do make some like that they don't make it in an awful color like lime green or something like that.
 
Stelth said:
Micarta is my first choice....I just hope if they do make some like that they don't make it in an awful color like lime green or something like that.
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Is goldenrod micarta in the awful category? :thumbdn: It leaves me cold and I wonder if GEC didn't get a fantastic deal on a boatload of it.
 
biglmbass said:
Is goldenrod micarta in the awful category? :thumbdn: It leaves me cold and I wonder if GEC didn't get a fantastic deal on a boatload of it.
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I've seen that Goldenrod go both ways for me. Sometimes it really works, and other times not so much.

If GEC built some single blade shadow Micarta Doglegs or Easy Opens with belt finished 440C I would sell off some of my collection to get in on those if I had to.
 
Goldenrod...no. I like black or grey. The only "showy" color I would buy would be red. I hate the color yellow and I'm not a fan of orange. Even a muted tan would be good.
 
What would be nice would be if GEC said hey we are already making the fourm knife why don't we throw the stainless guys a bone by making a GEC run. Order more micarta throw some 440C blades in and toss on an acorn shield!
 
I used to think I wanted more GEC's in 440C till I figured out that I really liked the the Acorn Shield, more than the steel. :o :D
 
I've mainly sought knives in 1095, O1 and D2. I also have 2 Bucks in 420HC and find the heat treat makes it good steel. I do like GEC and their 1095, so I'm open to the idea of purchasing and using GEC 440C--I love the quality and style of the knives I've purchased from them. I've never used or sharpened 440C, though. How does GEC 1095 (& heat treat) compare with GEC 440C (& heat treat).

FYI, I use my knives for slicing mostly, so I optimize blade geometry for that. On my GEC 1095 and Queen D2 blades, I sharpen between 12 and 13 degrees per side, then get lots of years with easy touch ups on a Sharpmaker at 15 degrees per side (30-degrees inclusive--the narrow side). Would GEC 440C be able to handle this acute geometry without damage?

Thanks!
 
I would definitely duplicate a couple of my favourite GEC patterns in 440c if they made them. Particularly the 73 and 15 single blades.
 
The main reason I like GEC's in 440C, is for ease of maintenance. On the other hand I've never worked a GEC as hard as Case in CV or Stainless steel, Queen in D2 or a Buck 301 in 420HC. To me, GEC is reserved for Sunday go to meetin'/gentlemens light duty carry, the others do the real dirty work of everyday tasks. GEC IMHO, is too fancy to be used hard and put away wet.
 
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