I don't have a GEC! Thanks for that opportunity. Really nice of you!
Actually I've joined Bladeforums not very long ago after lurking for a bit of time. I'm quite new to the knife thing. Always wanted one when I was younger but never got one somehow until soon!
I knew of the brand from french friends and decided to get myself an Opinel #8 bubinga with inox blade. Should arrive in a couple of day and I can't wait to get it!
I really like compagnies (and products) with an history attached to it. Unique ones, by nature, by products, by sucess of failure. Things like that have always appealed me. Opinel is certainly the case.
So I was curious when I saw your thread. Like I said I'm really quite new to the world of knives, don't know much about them and their history (I really like medieval time with all the swords, armor, etc tho!) Didn't know about GEC of course but went to their website (and Wiki) to get more info about them and especially the history of the company. Quite and interesting read actually! So unique! It's nice!