Great Eastern Cutlery ( GEC ) group shots / photo requests

[Doug Add]

An updated group shot

Oooh, a yellow rose 66 and a coffee house acrylic 57 in the same picture! And me with no knife money. At least I can enjoy your photos. Thanks for the update.

 

[rockgolfer]

That picture really shows the similarity in the two frames. Holding them though is two different storys, the #66 is almost a perfect square making it feel more round in hand. The #57 feels more like a coin in its proportions but with all the right curves. Ill work on more pics for ya in the coming days :thumbup:

 

[Doug Add]

Yet another descriptive detail that makes me want it (the 57) more!

 

[burnside]

rockgolfer, your #66 yellow rose jack photos get me excited to receive mine back from the GEC factory. It's been a couple months now, I hope it shows up soon!

 

[LeatherMan64]

I've got a few fair to middlin' quality slippies, but after having read through this thread, I think I've found my grail knife. To me, the ebony Tidioute boy's knife in 1095 is just about as perfect a knife as has ever been made. Before coming to the forum here, I had no idea there even was such a company as GEC. Thanks for turning me on to such an awesome company. Now all's i gotsta do is save up for it...

 

[sturzi]

Holding them though is two different storys, the #66 is almost a perfect square making it feel more round in hand

Yep, that surprised me a bit when I got mine a couple of weeks ago. Needs some time to getting used to.
The coffee house acrylic might just convince me to try it someday Is it translucent?

 

[Sonnemann]

I've got a few fair to middlin' quality slippies, but after having read through this thread, I think I've found my grail knife. To me, the ebony Tidioute boy's knife in 1095 is just about as perfect a knife as has ever been made. Before coming to the forum here, I had no idea there even was such a company as GEC. Thanks for turning me on to such an awesome company. Now all's i gotsta do is save up for it...

After seeing those same pictures I can't say I disagree. That one really hits all the right notes.

 

[rockgolfer]

rockgolfer, your #66 yellow rose jack photos get me excited to receive mine back from the GEC factory. It's been a couple months now, I hope it shows up soon!

Thanks bro, hope they get it back to you soon. Look forward to pics when your reunited :thumbup:

Yep, that surprised me a bit when I got mine a couple of weeks ago. Needs some time to getting used to.
The coffee house acrylic might just convince me to try it someday Is it translucent?

Yes its translucent, at the right angle you can see the pin holding the shield


Just because....

 

[burnside]

Nice shot! I'm gonna use the yellow rose one as my desktop background while I wait in anticipation for mine to finally get back to me. :thumbup:

 

[rockgolfer]

Your 66 will have a warm welcome home to its growing family

Everyones photos of the 25 kill me. I love that wood bare end with the threaded bolsters ya got, I just cant use a small knife like that. With how well the #15 has taken off I hope it sees many variations as its size is more my style.

 

[Pokerface]

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[burnside]

Thanks bro, hope they get it back to you soon. Look forward to pics when your reunited :thumbup:

I just got it back yesterday, and they did an incredible job. I bought it new from an online retailer, and when it got to me it had a number of issues. Long story short, GEC fixed it up perfectly better than new! I was thinking about letting this one go, but I seriously doubt I will be doing that anymore...it's much to nice to let go.

I will add a photo of my #66 lined up with my other GECs when I get the chance.

Your 66 will have a warm welcome home to its growing family

Everyones photos of the 25 kill me. I love that wood bare end with the threaded bolsters ya got, I just cant use a small knife like that. With how well the #15 has taken off I hope it sees many variations as its size is more my style.

I really love the #25 and it's design, but I think I'm with you on it being a tad too small. Cutting open taped boxes is all I really use it for, and rarely do I even use it for that!.

The #15 TC Barlow gets much more pocket time and use with me than the #25 does. I just find it to be more useable for different applications. I too hope the #15 sees many more variations, as it is currently my favorite edc. I would also like to see GEC do a Northfield run of the Genuine Barlows!

I will post a new photo of all my current GECs lined up together sometime later today when I get the chance.

 

[Sonnemann]

Anyone have a 72/73 and Missouri comparison pic?

 

[Pokerface]

Sonnemann...are the handles the same width at the bolster and opposite end?

Thanks!

 

[jkulysses]

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.

Wow that looks really nice! I already love the Conductor but that patina really makes it pop. I might have to try this but I'll practice on an Opinel first. You wouldn't happen to have a write up on how you did it would you?

 

[Will Power]

An updated group shot

Fine picture and a varied collection.:thumbup:
Elicits mixed feelings in me though......WHY didn't I get a Coffee House Half Whitt instead on the Green Pickle bone??:grumpy::grumpy: The CH suits the frame excellently.

Regards to all, Will

 

[Sonnemann]

Sonnemann...are the handles the same width at the bolster and opposite end?

Thanks!

Unfortunately I have sold the 42 and can no longer compare them. But judging from my memory of it and the pictures I believe the larger #42 knives are scaled up in every dimension.

 

[rockgolfer]

I just got it back yesterday, and they did an incredible job. I bought it new from an online retailer, and when it got to me it had a number of issues. Long story short, GEC fixed it up perfectly better than new! I was thinking about letting this one go, but I seriously doubt I will be doing that anymore...it's much to nice to let go.

I will add a photo of my #66 lined up with my other GECs when I get the chance.



I really love the #25 and it's design, but I think I'm with you on it being a tad too small. Cutting open taped boxes is all I really use it for, and rarely do I even use it for that!.

The #15 TC Barlow gets much more pocket time and use with me than the #25 does. I just find it to be more useable for different applications. I too hope the #15 sees many more variations, as it is currently my favorite edc. I would also like to see GEC do a Northfield run of the Genuine Barlows!

I will post a new photo of all my current GECs lined up together sometime later today when I get the chance.

Good to hear they took care of you. I love how they actually stand behind their product. Now start using that bad boy :thumbup:

 

[rockgolfer]

Fine picture and a varied collection.:thumbup:
Elicits mixed feelings in me though......WHY didn't I get a Coffee House Half Whitt instead on the Green Pickle bone??:grumpy::grumpy: The CH suits the frame excellently.

Regards to all, Will

Thanks Will. I am trying to keep my collection interesting and varied :thumbup:. I was tempted by that green bone as well, it certainly is a great looking color and I love the clean simple pattern of the jigging. One of the reasons I like my 66 so much.

 

[FLymon]

Wow that looks really nice! I already love the Conductor but that patina really makes it pop. I might have to try this but I'll practice on an Opinel first. You wouldn't happen to have a write up on how you did it would you?

I mix the FeCl3 about 50/50 with warm/hot water and use a Q-tip to apply the solution. Keep the surface as completely covered as possible. Doesn't take long, between 30 seconds and 2 minutes depending on how dark you want to go. Rinse with running water to arrest the action (you will need to dry and oil the joints afterwards). I use Flitz to "knock down" the darkness and leave a more aged look.
Be sure to really clean the steel first. I use acetone (fingernail polish remover).