I've got my first GEC headed my way!

BMCGear

BMCGear

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I'm a long time fan of the Sodbuster pattern. My first Case knife was a yellow handled Sod jr. and I carried a full size black Sod Buster for years. I currently have one of the blue American Workman Sodbusters and I really dig it as well. The regular Sodbuster is a bit large for EDCing (especially for office work) and the Sod jr. is a bit small for me. It looks like the Bull Nose bridges that gap. I bought a standard black derlin and a green micarta. Depending on how I like the micarta I will probably order the maroon as well.

It's nice to buy a US made knife by a reputable company for under $100.00. I've heard rumor GEC is going to make a full size version. If so I will buy it too!

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Congrats on a nice knife! Just purchased a natural micarta version for kicking around the house doing my chores. Let us know "when" you pick up your maroon copy.....

Peter
 
Great choice you won't be disappointed! An orange Bull nose was my introduction to GEC and the rest was history. The lanyard hole makes that knife for me! When your ready for another pattern check out the #15 it's a great EDC pattern.
 
Living_Simply said:
Great choice you won't be disappointed! An orange Bull nose was my introduction to GEC and the rest was history. The lanyard hole makes that knife for me! When your ready for another pattern check out the #15 it's a great EDC pattern.
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#15s and Bull Noses - that's the exact same route I'm taking.....and it's a slippery slope :o
 
The edges on my Bullnoses have been better than most of their other knives (usable.) However, they are ground nice and thin on the primary bevel so if you want to get that factory edge really screaming sharp it does not take much time or effort at all.
 
Sonnemann said:
The edges on my Bullnoses have been better than most of their other knives (usable.) However, they are ground nice and thin on the primary bevel so if you want to get that factory edge really screaming sharp it does not take much time or effort at all.
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Good to hear man. I'm pretty new to sharpening and I'm picking up some things. Any suggestions?
 
I always advocate learning how to sharpen freehand as it makes you less dependent on sharpening media and teaches you more about how to feel for the right angle/detect a wire edge. However, the default suggestion and first sharpener for many on the forum is probably the Spyderco Sharpmaker, which I use and recommend. One thing to know coming from modern knives is that diamonds are usually unnecessary with the relatively simple/carbide-free carbon steels you'll encounter, though the O-1 of the bullnose and Queen's D2 might require diamonds for reprofiling.

So as not to derail the thread further I'd point you to the Maintenance/Tinkering forum for sharpening advice which is applicable across all edged things.
 
Sonnemann said:
I always advocate learning how to sharpen freehand as it makes you less dependent on sharpening media and teaches you more about how to feel for the right angle/detect a wire edge. However, the default suggestion and first sharpener for many on the forum is probably the Spyderco Sharpmaker, which I use and recommend. One thing to know coming from modern knives is that diamonds are usually unnecessary with the relatively simple/carbide-free carbon steels you'll encounter, though the O-1 of the bullnose and Queen's D2 might require diamonds for reprofiling.

So as not to derail the thread further I'd point you to the Maintenance/Tinkering forum for sharpening advice which is applicable across all edged things.
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I've been reading a lot today. Kind of overwhelming with all the choices.
 
I just found a new interest in traditionals, (GEC in particular) and concur with the suggestions of the #15's to try out next.
 
benchmadebear said:
Thanks guys! Does GEC put an ok edge?
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I've got probably 25 or 26 GECs and love them. But I have found that their sharpening process is a bit hit-and-miss. Not a problem for me as they are pretty easy to sharpen.

If you decide that you like GEC, take a look at Northwoods knives, sold exclusively by Knives Ship Free. Designed by them and made by various USA companies, including GEC, to Derrick's high standards. I've got a few of those, too, and love 'em.

Congrats on your buy! :)
 
Awesome look knife, congrats! Let us know how you like it. I've also found a new interest in traditional and ordered my first GEC this morning. Can't wait to join the club!

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