Great Eastern Cutlery: USA classic appeal

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Hello everyone,
today I would like to introduce you two Great Eastern Cutlery pocket knives: the first one is the NORTHFIELD CUTLERY #42 LOCKBACK AUTUMN AMBER BONE aka “Missouri Trader”, the second one is the NORTHFIELD CUTLERY #23 Pioneer Jack Cocobolo wood.

Specs:
Missouri Trader
Total lenght: 193,5mm
Blade lenght: 82,5mm
Blade steel: 1095 Tool Steel (Carbon)
Lock: Lock Back
Closed Lenght: 107,9mm
Handle material: Autumn Amber Jig Bone
Bolster(s): Nickel Silver
Liner(s): Brass
Wheigt: 102 grams
Made in: USA

Pioneer Jack
Total lenght: 210,0mm
Blade lenght: 95,0mm
Blade steel: 1095 Tool Steel (Carbon)
Lock: ---
Closed Lenght: 114,0mm
Handle material: Cocobolo
Bolster(s): Nickel Silver
Liner(s): Brass
Wheigt: 178 grams
Made in: USA

In my opinion GREAT EASTERN CUTLERY folders are just at the top in terms of fit and finish, craftsmanship, material’s quality. That said, I found that GEC pocket knives are great also in terms of toughness and efficiency on the field, so don’t worry and use your Northfield UN-X-LD, Tidioute or Great Eastern Cutlery for, your pocket knife will do what he need to do.
I also like a lot the history behind the different models, and the feeling that every single model gives to me, as I was a Missouri pioneer, a Great North trapper, even a fisherman or a simple farmer, depending of the models…call me mad, but I feel like this using my GEC’s pocket knives daily.

Sadly, it’s not easy to find a GEC pocket knife here in Europe, but luckily there is the GEC Online Store for http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/gec-online-store/ …if you are quick enough, because the GEC pocket knives are often limited editions and are very collectables, so that means that they will not stay long time at the store.
I firmly guess that a Great Eastern Cutlery pocket knife it’s mandatory for the ones who loves the great USA pocket knives traditions.
Ciao,
Alfredo

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Hey Alfredo, great to see your post. Very nice knives, you need to take them for a walk :)

Jack
 
Jack Black said:
Hey Alfredo, great to see your post. Very nice knives, you need to take them for a walk :)

Jack
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Hear, hear. :)

Woodrow F Call said:
I really like the bone on the NACBs.
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I was just thinking the same thing. With so much stellar bone now floating by, it's easy to become used to the excellence of form and color. Taken in isolation, some is simply stunning, and worth slowing down to really look at-- like that on this NACB. Wowzer.

~ P.
 
Great looking knives.

I am trying to build up my cash pool for knives, and find myself being drawn to contemporary build traditional style folders. They are usually great quality and enough variety to keep you busy forever. They are also built with solid time tested and proven designs.
 
Great post, and lovely photographs. Glad you've found some that excite you. And, it's nice to see our passion shared by so many people around the globe! :)
 
Great pictures, Alfredo. Haven't heard from you for a while. Nice to see that you also, are enjoying the Fall season.
Good selection of knives!

Charlie
 
martineden said:
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Great photos! I spy a Pile side Pen clad in stunning Cocobolo :-)
 
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and photography. I am a big fan of the 42's and have had a natural stag in my pocket for the last month or so.
 
agile_1 said:
Great looking knives.

I am trying to build up my cash pool for knives, and find myself being drawn to contemporary build traditional style folders. They are usually great quality and enough variety to keep you busy forever. They are also built with solid time tested and proven designs.
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I agree... :-)
 
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