Lets talk GEC!

Murphjd25 · Dec 8, 2020

Don’t feel to bad, I’ve dropped my B&S and 74 already as well onto concrete. Gives em some character

GE Jr · Dec 8, 2020

I’m always relieved when I fumble and a knife and drop it, that I didn’t have the blade opened.

mcc850 · Dec 8, 2020

Murphjd25 said:
Don’t feel to bad, I’ve dropped my B&S and 74 already as well onto concrete. Gives em some character

Glad to be in good company

EngrSorenson · Dec 9, 2020

GE Jr said:
I’m always relieved when I fumble and a knife and drop it, that I didn’t have the blade opened.

Interesting that I’m not the only one who experiences this relief...

btb01 · Dec 9, 2020

Camillus said:
Ultimately individual preference Jtb, although I think sometimes these forums give a distorted impression. The stainless 15 you bought features a lot in the 15s thread, but the same knife with a long pull and crisper lines gets overlooked (It is also a little too light imo).

You really don’t see those posted much, do you? I remember there was some discussion (although I don’t recall if any conclusion was reached) about why they extended the long pull down onto the tang like that.

Angry Angus · Dec 9, 2020

Angry Angus said:
Hi guys. And suppose some gals too. I love these GEC's. I've accumulated quite a few since I found my first one about 3 years ago. I plan on keeping them for a few years and maybe pass some to grandkids when they come along, and probably sell off the others to give me something to play with when I retire. Just looking for some opinions. Do you think they will still increase in value, or at least hold their value? I know, I wish we all knew the answer to that, but I did say opinion. Thanks for any input.

Still trying to figure out how to use this forum. Thanks for the comments! To clarify, I'm not trying to retire on these as an investment, just thought it might give me something to do at that time since I do attend and set up occasionally at local gun shows. A hobby like others have stated. Would be nice to at least break even and have fun doing it. I like their quality and feel the price range is reasonable. I also wonder if he younger generation will give a rat's butt about nice traditional knives. Dang kids only want a zombie hacker they saw in a video game.

Spydergirl88 · Dec 9, 2020

Angry Angus said:
Still trying to figure out how to use this forum. Thanks for the comments! To clarify, I'm not trying to retire on these as an investment, just thought it might give me something to do at that time since I do attend and set up occasionally at local gun shows. A hobby like others have stated. Would be nice to at least break even and have fun doing it. I like their quality and feel the price range is reasonable. I also wonder if he younger generation will give a rat's butt about nice traditional knives. Dang kids only want a zombie hacker they saw in a video game.

In rural areas kids still carry traditionals... Buck, Case, whatever is sold at the local hardware store or feed store.

Jiki · Dec 9, 2020

Spydergirl88 said:
In rural areas kids still carry traditionals... Buck, Case, whatever is sold at the local hardware store or feed store.

That's because rural kids already know how to take care of zombies and such.

knife_fan · Dec 9, 2020

btb01 said:
You really don’t see those posted much, do you? I remember there was some discussion (although I don’t recall if any conclusion was reached) about why they extended the long pull down onto the tang like that.

Curious if the extra long pull was a mistake by GEC.

tstaut · Dec 9, 2020

Those acorn 15s are special. This one, to me, is extra-special.

EngrSorenson · Dec 9, 2020

knife_fan said:
Curious if the extra long pull was a mistake by GEC.

Nah, it was by design. I can't remember exactly why, but it was definitely on purpose.

SteveC · Dec 9, 2020

knife_fan said:
Curious if the extra long pull was a mistake by GEC.

Pretty sure it's a nod to the way some long pulls were done in the early 20th century.

paulhilborn · Dec 9, 2020

tstaut said:
Those acorn 15s are special. This one, to me, is extra-special.

WOW

Jiki · Dec 9, 2020

btb01 said:
You really don’t see those posted much, do you? I remember there was some discussion (although I don’t recall if any conclusion was reached) about why they extended the long pull down onto the tang like that.

Those blades were designed for Charlie and a run of TC barlows when that was scrapped the blades were used on this run. Or at least that's how I heard it.

LastRodeo · Dec 9, 2020

Jiki said:
Those blades were designed for Charlie and a run of TC barlows when that was scrapped the blades were used on this run. Or at least that's how I heard it.

That blade was used on the Chestnut Jigged Bone TC also. Was there supposed to be another run that was scrapped?

Camillus · Dec 9, 2020

This forum is nuts. Every time I sell a knife due to not digging it, a thread will pop up and someone will be exclaiming how wonderful it is! Moral of the story, never sell a GEC!

lucky I have some good ones in reserve

Wharn · Dec 9, 2020

Yes when I look back at some of the ones I sold I want to kick myself.

Jiki · Dec 9, 2020

LastRodeo said:
That blade was used on the Chestnut Jigged Bone TC also. Was there supposed to be another run that was scrapped?

I believe (could be wrong) the length of the pull is different. I think it goes different amounts into the tang. I also believe their are several different ones with the "extra" long pull.

LastRodeo · Dec 9, 2020

Jiki said:
I believe (could be wrong) the length of the pull is different. I think it goes different amounts into the tang. I also believe their are several different ones with the "extra" long pull.

I see. I thought they were the same blade, but I could be wrong. Got to check mine tonight.

btb01 · Dec 9, 2020

knife_fan said:
Curious if the extra long pull was a mistake by GEC.

EngrSorenson said:
Nah, it was by design. I can't remember exactly why, but it was definitely on purpose.

SteveC said:
Pretty sure it's a nod to the way some long pulls were done in the early 20th century.

Jiki said:
Those blades were designed for Charlie and a run of TC barlows when that was scrapped the blades were used on this run. Or at least that's how I heard it.

LastRodeo said:
That blade was used on the Chestnut Jigged Bone TC also. Was there supposed to be another run that was scrapped?

Jiki said:
I believe (could be wrong) the length of the pull is different. I think it goes different amounts into the tang. I also believe their are several different ones with the "extra" long pull.

LastRodeo said:
I see. I thought they were the same blade, but I could be wrong. Got to check mine tonight.

Glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t remember the exact story with that extra-long long pull.

The pull on the 2016 Chestnut Peachseed Jigged Bone TC (I believe that was the “Barlow in every pocket” run) goes to the tang, but not onto it.

It was used on Charlie’s 2018 Bail & Chain Boy’s Knife. Maybe @waynorth remembers the story with that extra-long pull?