Gec

[BOrrell]

Have been gathering knives for many years but just got interested(re-interested) in slipjoints;have a couple of Case which I bought recently, like the yellow Delrin.Not sure why the yellow but many years ago I had a yellow gripped Queen slippie I liked a lot; also just picked up a couple of old Camillus slippies with the yellow. Long way around to ask recommendations for a first GEC; had never heard of them until I bounced into the "traditional" forums; want to buy one but know very little about them. Which one would you recommend as th first one? Thanks









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[sitflyer]

A short list of your presently most carried knives will help folks to narrow this down a bit for you. GEC has MANY different models and sizes so a shotgun approach won't really be of much help with recomendations. For example, do you prefer a smallish knife, like under 3 inch, or do you prefer a 4 inch or larger. Do you like multi blades or singles... They have knives to suit most tastes. Good luck with your search, there are many satisfied GEC lovers around these parts.

 

[Woodrow F Call]

Well, the yellow delrin is easy to see when dropped. I'm kind of a fan of it.

As far as GEC, it's like someone telling you which ice cream to get. Just do your research and figure out what you want in a knife. Then get that. GEC makes so many variations and patterns, it's hard to pick one for myself much less anyone else.

 

[silenthunterstudios]

There are some GEC's out there with yellow bone handles. GEC yellow rose?

I am not a fan of yeller handles, but you seem to be on a roll with that, and like it. Watch out, GEC is addictive.

 

[mr_badexample]

I recommend the #15 Boys knife since that's the one that started it all for me. My first was a single spearpoint blade with red jigged bone covers. Recently a new run of this pattern has been released with a clip point blade. It's available in single and two blade versions with three handle color options. If your prefer a spear blade those can still be found but the colors and configurations are much more limited. Here's my new clip point in ebony. The smaller one with the sheepsfoot blade is the model 25 little jack.

As the others have said there are many patterns to choose from. Check out the GEC site if you have not already done so. You can see all the patterns past and present. Good luck and let us know what you pick.

 

[TLARbb]

I personally like and recommend the 66 jack and the 55 houndstooth (mine is wharncliffe). The SFO Barlows have sold as fast as they were shipped in most cases (check with waynorth for those). The ones I have are spear point, but current models available have clip point mains. Be very careful, it's a slippery slope for sure and I was halfway down the hill before I realized it. I bought 4 GEC this month and have two JBF Champlin Eureka jacks (SFOs) I'm waiting to come in.

Go to the "What are you totin' '' thread and head to the last page and work backwards. You will see plenty of wonderful GEC models in there as well as many other brands. Caution: It may be the most dangerous thread to your wallet on the internet.

Ed J

 

[jon_slider]

Good luck with your search, I hope you start posting pictures of your choice in the traditionals thread.

Im currently fascinated with ebony barlows with spearpoint single blades:

Instant Classic

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Jon, what did you use to get that patina? Looks great.

 

[sitflyer]

Jon, what did you use to get that patina? Looks great.

Jon liked my picture a lot I guess that is a gun blue finish applied to the blade, bolsters, liners and springs.

 

[aadhtbb]

#71 Bullnose........

 

[jon_slider]

I think sitflyers pic is the best!
however, in my imagination, his knife was patinaed with hot vinegar , although I would probably start with a potato, or a lime just for fun
seriously though that dark blade just really works with the ebony, I do love the whole single spear configuration, and the photo

here for your entertainment is one more of the current spate of ebony barlows, lacking the spear blade unfortunately ;-)

Here is a GEC 25 Ebony with a silly blade, they made a clip blade I prefer

that looks like this

heres a nice twin blade spear ebony 25...

enough about me though.. show us some of yours

 

[BOrrell]

To clarify, I have a lot of knives; many old slippies but GEC is new to me; have been into the BM's Spyderco's, etc. for a while. Like clip points , would consider wharncliffe; guess just looking for a representative GEC to get a feel for them. Thanks for input so far.

 

[mr_badexample]

My two GEC wharnies, both in Mexican Bocote. First the #55 houndstooth

And the #57 Half Whittler. This is a favorite and sees a lot of pocket time.

 

[black mamba]

I would suggest either a #76 Outlaw jack or a #85 Bullet End jack.

The #76 Outlaw is 3-1/2" closed, with a clip main and a pen secondary, both nicks on the mark side.
The #85 Bullet End is 3-5/8" closed, with either a spear or clip main and pen secondary.

These are the size almost everyone can accomodate, and are big enough for just about every chore.

 

[pertinux]

heres a nice twin blade spear ebony 25...

I'll say! :thumbup:

However:

I would suggest either a #76 Outlaw jack or a #85 Bullet End jack.

The #76 Outlaw is 3-1/2" closed, with a clip main and a pen secondary, both nicks on the mark side.
The #85 Bullet End is 3-5/8" closed, with either a spear or clip main and pen secondary.

These are the size almost everyone can accomodate, and are big enough for just about every chore.

+1.

I love GEC's #25s, but they are more polarizing at 3" and a less-standard form factor. I would think that any of GEC's 3.5" knives-- the outlaw jack (#76), regular or harness jack or moose (#66s), (and #56s, and...) etc. would be a terrific place to start, as would be the #85s mentioned above.

~ P.

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Sorry sit . Great job!

 

[Pjake]

I would suggest either a #76 Outlaw jack or a #85 Bullet End jack.

The #76 Outlaw is 3-1/2" closed, with a clip main and a pen secondary, both nicks on the mark side.
The #85 Bullet End is 3-5/8" closed, with either a spear or clip main and pen secondary.

These are the size almost everyone can accomodate, and are big enough for just about every chore.

+1 on that recommendation! Love both of mine. Well built, and handle just about any job

Peter

 

[fatcorgi]

to take a different angle, there are advantages for having a look at what new models are coming out and being ready to pounce when the one you really like hits the shelves - if you get in early on a new model, then you have the pick of the biggest variety of different covers, shields, swedges etc (for example, I will be pouncing when the #81 coon skinner finally comes out). If you want one of the older models that hasn't been rereleased in a while, then you won't have so much choice - I would love a nice #62 courthouse whittler, but there is hardly any variety in what's on offer, because they have largely sold out. Secondly, I think the cutlers at GEC just keep on getting better, and the new models reflect this in their level of craftsmanship. I have too few GECs to objectively judge, but it seems to be the general impression I have here from others. (if anyone out there with hundreds of them disagrees with me, I'll happily recant )