Great Eastern Cutlery ( GEC ) group shots / photo requests

[mmarkh]

I really like the patina on the bottom knife. What model is that and was the patina forced or natural?

Here's a few

 

[FLymon]

I really like the patina on the bottom knife. What model is that and was the patina forced or natural?

Thank you!

That is the GEC #33 "Conductor", and yes that is a forced patina.
I used a ferric chloride solution to etch the blades and the spring, I think it came out pretty nice.

 

[rinos]

if it can help somebody,here is my humble group

 

[Will Power]

Recent pix show how fantastic GEC acrylic can be: The Tortoise is a great favourite of mine but so is that garnet coloured Coffee House that rinos has just displayed. Champion handles!

 

[CB-R]

I haven't posted a picture in Trads. for a long time.
Here is my slowly shrinking GEC family along with a Northwoods.

 

[Will Power]

That Green EZ-Open 85 is a nice looking item. Wish they did more single blade versions though, the Stag one I have is really useful and SHARP

 

[2Dead]

GEC's 2 blade "trappers" Top to bottom, #23, #48, #53, #73, #74.

 

[rockgolfer]

Very nice again Trand. You have almost pushed me to pick up a 48. Just so many I want right now. Always enjoy a glimpse at your collection :thumbup:

 

[meako]

 

[2Dead]

Thanks Jeff. The #48 really is my favorite GEC. Here's an old collection pic, before the stainless ones came out. Someday I'll have to take another group shot. I'm not sure my current would be background is big enough though. This pic has less than half of my #48s now.

Great collection Meako!!

 

[pertinux]

GEC's 2 blade "trappers" Top to bottom, #23, #48, #53, #73, #74.

Trand,

This is an excellent comparative shot-- thanks so much!

So seldom does one see such a clear presentation not only of pattern sizes relative to one another, but of the handle of individual pattern examples with each blade open in turn. In fact, I'm not sure I've seen a set of pictures quite like this elsewhere.

:thumbup:

Going solely by the above, the #48 [2nd down] and #73 [4th down] appear to be the slimmest regardless of blade in use; has that been your experience? I love the #53's lines with the lambsfoot open, less so with the clip.

But again, it's wonderful to be able to visually compare these profiles head-to-head, blade-to-blade.



~ P.

 

[burnside]

 

[2Dead]

Trand,

This is an excellent comparative shot-- thanks so much!

So seldom does one see such a clear presentation not only of pattern sizes relative to one another, but of the handle of individual pattern examples with each blade open in turn. In fact, I'm not sure I've seen a set of pictures quite like this elsewhere.

:thumbup:

Going solely by the above, the #48 [2nd down] and #73 [4th down] appear to be the slimmest regardless of blade in use; has that been your experience? I love the #53's lines with the lambsfoot open, less so with the clip.

But again, it's wonderful to be able to visually compare these profiles head-to-head, blade-to-blade.



~ P.

Thanks P. I've always found pictures like that useful myself too.

Correct, the #48 and #73s are the slimmest. The #23 follows the #73 but because it is larger, the blade also sticks up proportionally more. The single blade #23s feel great though. Very hand filling especially the LL models. I can't blame you on the #53 Furtaker. I really do like it but wish the sheepscliffe blade sat lower. I'd be fine with a shorter blade in order for that to happen. For example, the Alsdorf in my avatar has the wharncliffe blade at 3/4" length so that it sits as low as the clip blade. Unless you need a long secondary blade like that, I'd recommend the #53 Cuban Stockman over the Furtaker as you get a low riding sheepsfoot and a spey blade in the same package.

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Recent acquisitions, all trades except for the two blade barlow. Missouri Trader, two blade TC barlow, not sure which is the conductor or white owl and the 2012 BF trapper.

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Traded the long pull Ben Hogan with fake ice scales, already regretting it, I got a good amount of old timeys though.

 

[rockgolfer]

An updated group shot

 

[Vanguard41xx]

Nice pic rockgolfer! How do you like the f&f lockback?

 

[rockgolfer]

Thanks Vanguard and p.s. Love the switch to Mr. Pink :thumbup:

The Farmer lock is exactly what I was looking for. A great back pocket carry that is their when I need it for dirty tasks or to loan out if someone wants to borrow a knife. I may round the top back corner as that is the only spot my hand finds uncomfortable. I will say the finish was great but the fit needs a bit of help on mine. It has a little up and down blade play and that is my pet peeve when it comes to locking knives. Undecided what I will do with it as far as carry this one or get another at this point. Whatever I decide this one will see plenty of pocket time for sure :thumbup:

 

[Vanguard41xx]

Thanks Vanguard and p.s. Love the switch to Mr. Pink :thumbup:

The Farmer lock is exactly what I was looking for. A great back pocket carry that is their when I need it for dirty tasks or to loan out if someone wants to borrow a knife. I may round the top back corner as that is the only spot my hand finds uncomfortable. I will say the finish was great but the fit needs a bit of help on mine. It has a little up and down blade play and that is my pet peeve when it comes to locking knives. Undecided what I will do with it as far as carry this one or get another at this point. Whatever I decide this one will see plenty of pocket time for sure :thumbup:

Good to hear. I may or may not get one, I'm waiting to see if GEC will do an EO #15.
Oh, and not to bust your bubble, but it's Mr. Orange. Steve Buschemi was Mr. Pink.

 

[rockgolfer]

:stupid:

*** cough *** I knew that *** cough***

Been one of those days. Hope they make that #15 for ya