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On a more GEC note, has anyone seen any of the stag White Owls yet? I still would really like to get one of these, but will likely be relegated to the secondary market. They look like they will be a wonderfully sized opposite ended knife..
 
hornetguy said:
On a more GEC note, has anyone seen any of the stag White Owls yet? I still would really like to get one of these, but will likely be relegated to the secondary market. They look like they will be a wonderfully sized opposite ended knife..
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Got mine in today. First time handling a white owl, and my immediate reaction is that it’s a fantastic knife. Perfect size for office or shorts carry. Very elegant. I’m thrilled with mine. I will get some pics up soon. Can confirm that I have the same scratch that is being reported. Makes sense on such a tight package, so it’s fine by me.
 
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Johnnythefox said:
I was worried I would be told to get me coat for speaking out.
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I don’t buy anything with the Stars and Stripes on it either. Everyones entitled to an opinion, some very patriotic folks have it printed on clothing And all sorts of other stuff. maybe a recover if I just couldn’t live without the size and blade combo…
 
Fixall said:
Easy pass for me. I just can't bring myself to buy a commercial product sporting the stars and stripes. To me, it's always just felt grimy to profit off of patriotism. Meh, my wallet could use a break anyways. With my luck, they blindside us with some different cover options I won't be able to resist, lol.

I'm really liking the pattern parity GEC has been doing though. #49/#94, #68/#86, #47/#74, etc. I wonder how long they'll keep it up. They starting to run out of interesting pairs, lol. I've noticed there are several numbers not yet added to their inventory numbering system though, like a #41. It'd be pretty cool to see a #14 with a new surprise #41 pattern or something pop up.
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Lol they just made so many 14s there may be a factory revolt….assuming employees like doing something fresh but I really don’t know.
 
hornetguy said:
On a more GEC note, has anyone seen any of the stag White Owls yet? I still would really like to get one of these, but will likely be relegated to the secondary market. They look like they will be a wonderfully sized opposite ended knife..
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Saw one on the auction site. Relatively boring stag, but that wasn’t reflected in the price. Should see these start popping up this week.
 
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BDubbs said:
Now a Union Jack scale with a bottle opener….I can fully support
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Plenty of those in tacky souvenirs shops in England.


Union Jack or Union Flag? A Brief History​

When first introduced in 1606, the ‘Union Jack’ was known simply as the ‘British flag’ or ‘flag of Britain’, and was ordered to be flown from the main masthead of all English and Scottish ships, warships and merchant ships.

The name ‘Union’ first appears in 1625, but what of the term ‘jack’?

Various theories exist, but the bulk of the evidence indicates use of the word in its diminutive sense. Before 1600, ‘jack’ was certainly used to describe a small flag flown from the mast mounted at the end of the bowsprit; by 1627, a small version of the Union flag – later described as the ‘Jack’, ‘Jack flag’ or ‘King’s Jack’ – seems to have flown commonly in this position; and by 1674, this flag was described formally as ‘His Majesty’s Jack’ and in common usage – officially acknowledged – as the Union Jack.

During the eighteenth century, the short mast on the bowsprit disappeared, to be replaced by staysails on the stays between bowsprit and foremast. The principal naval distinguishing flag had become the Ensign, so it grew customary to fly the Union Jack only in harbour – and from the ‘jackstaff’ (a specially rigged staff in the bows).

Note therefore that the ‘jack’ predated the ‘jackstaff’ by over 150 years, with the term ‘jack’ orginally denoting size rather than position.

It is sometimes claimed that the Union Flag should be described as the Union Jack only when flown in the bows of a warship, but this is a relatively recent idea. From its earliest days, the Admiralty often referred to the flag – however it was used – as the Union Jack. In 1902 an Admiralty Circular announced that either name could be used officially. And in 1908 the UK Parliament approved this verdict, stating that ‘the Union Jack should be regarded as th
 
Johnnythefox said:
It is sometimes claimed that the Union Flag should be described as the Union Jack only when flown in the bows of a warship, but this is a relatively recent idea. From its earliest days, the Admiralty often referred to the flag – however it was used – as the Union Jack. In 1902 an Admiralty Circular announced that either name could be used officially. And in 1908 the UK Parliament approved this verdict, stating that ‘the Union Jack should be regarded as th
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Thank you! I can't tell you how many vexillological arguments I've had to listen to about this subject.


If I'm reading the photos correctly, these flag handles seem to be some kind of flat print, covered with clear acrylic. There was a company (Novelty Cutlery, Canton) back at the turn of the last century, that sold knives with custom handles using photographs under celluloid. Sometimes wholesome family photos, sometimes more risque subjects. So yes, it seems like a novelty souvenir, but there's also a legitimate nostalgia factor. How cool would it be to have a GEC with your own choice of image under the looking glass covers?
 
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r8shell said:
Thank you! I can't tell you how many vexillological arguments I've had to listen to about this subject.


If I'm reading the photos correctly, these flag handles seem to be some kind of flat print, covered with clear acrylic. There was a company (Novelty Cutlery, Canton) back at the turn of the last century, that sold knives with custom handles using photographs under celluloid. Sometimes wholesome family photos, sometimes more risque subjects. So yes, it seems like a novelty souvenir, but there's also a legitimate nostalgia factor. How cool would it be to have a GEC with your own choice of image under the looking glass covers?
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I like the idea of where GEC could go with producing a nostalgic knife like this. GEC could do self promotion type advertisement, Dealer or company SFOs, a forum knife. May not be everyones favorite for a knife handle, but there could be some potential.
 
r8shell said:
Thank you! I can't tell you how many vexillological arguments I've had to listen to about this subject.


If I'm reading the photos correctly, these flag handles seem to be some kind of flat print, covered with clear acrylic. There was a company (Novelty Cutlery, Canton) back at the turn of the last century, that sold knives with custom handles using photographs under celluloid. Sometimes wholesome family photos, sometimes more risque subjects. So yes, it seems like a novelty souvenir, but there's also a legitimate nostalgia factor. How cool would it be to have a GEC with your own choice of image under the looking glass covers?
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Picture grips were seen on service issue .45s in WWII. Clear celluloid and the GI could slip a photo underneath, often a wife or girlfriend but pin-ups were found too.
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