Lets talk GEC!

[bigfish64]

You are correct -- the "Toothpick" has one blade:

And the "Powderhorn" has two:

My understanding as well.

I haven't given the 12s nearly enough love - I probably should remedy that at some point.

That Aqua is fantastic Dylan.

 

[JW225]

Getting in on this 12 “love fest”. A very pleasant pattern to carry and put to use.

Very nice!

 

[btb01]

I was tempted a few times by those Rosewood #12’s when they were just sitting on dealer’s shelves there for a while, but I never pulled the trigger.

 

[bigfish64]

I was tempted a few times by those Rosewood #12’s when they were just sitting on dealer’s shelves there for a while, but I never pulled the trigger.

I used my Rosewood to clean fish before I moved it along. I can’t bring myself to use any of the three I have left to clean fish. They haven’t even been used.

 

[JohnDF]

I used my Rosewood to clean fish before I moved it along

 

[Old Engineer]

I was able to sort through about 20 of these at Titusville in 2019 and I thought this was the best one . A little dark on both the Mark & Pile sides . Seldom carry it but I think the pattern is visually very nice .



Harry

 

[TexasTomcat]

Y'all made me do it! 2019 set....Tomcat like 'em.

 

[Pàdruig]

The #12 is an interesting pattern and one either loves it or hates it. I don't have many examples of Toothpicks outside of GEC-made ones but my perception is that they run either really small or rather large (5+ inches closed), depending on the maker. The 12s run in between and it is kind of one of those deals where I wonder if the mark was missed by trying to make it more pocket friendly. I can see a large toothpick being very useful when fishing, birding, and/or varmint hunting, as well as simple everyday cutting tasks. I don't find much use for the tiny toothpicks and the middle-of-the-road GECs are probably a happy compromise despite perhaps not being as efficient in some things as the larger versions.

GEC did a great job downsizing the large coke bottle to make it more manageable, I think. I need more experience before I can make the same assessment of their version of the toothpick.

 

[Pàdruig]

Y'all made me do it! 2019 set....Tomcat like 'em.

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I didn't try for any of the SFOs then. I have to say though, that Stag is tremendous! Mine got the pocket-worn treatment before it left the factory .

 

[TexasTomcat]

I didn't try for any of the SFOs then. I have to say though, that Stag is tremendous! Mine got the pocket-worn treatment before it left the factory .

I got VERY lucky getting that stag! It's one of my finest stag covers..."Even a blind hog can find an acorn every now and then!"

 

[Old Engineer]

I would like to see GEC make one like this CASE sized one if they do not currently .

Harry

 

[Old Engineer]

Deleted due to another Double Post .
Harry

 

[bigfish64]

I was able to sort through about 20 of these at Titusville in 2019 and I thought this was the best one . A little dark on both the Mark & Pile sides . Seldom carry it but I think the pattern is visually very nice .



Harry

Great stag Harry.

Y'all made me do it! 2019 set....Tomcat like 'em.

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Great looking set!

 

[bennyG19]

What are the chances of finding a GEC in person at the SMKW store? I have family staying nearby and I’m sure they’ll visit the store but not sure if they could find me a GEC while they’re in there.

 

[Wharn]

What are the chances of finding a GEC in person at the SMKW store? I have family staying nearby and I’m sure they’ll visit the store but not sure if they could find me a GEC while they’re in there.

Maybe try to call but their website shows 0 GECs in stock.

 

[Old Engineer]

What are the chances of finding a GEC in person at the SMKW store? I have family staying nearby and I’m sure they’ll visit the store but not sure if they could find me a GEC while they’re in there.

If they never look , they absolutely will not find one . In 2019 and 2020 , we were in there and found some both times . Not many either time , but some .

Harry

 

[hornetguy]

Y'all made me do it! 2019 set....Tomcat like 'em.

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That stag is amazing! Great collection!

 

[Will Power]

I got VERY lucky getting that stag! It's one of my finest stag covers..."Even a blind hog can find an acorn every now and then!"

Yeah, that Stag is pure mid nineteenth century style from England or Germany, masterpiece

 

[JohnDF]

What are the chances of finding a GEC in person

Everybody seems to have a bunch of the key chain knives left over.
Beyond that, I'd bet the chances are pretty slim these days.

 

[OldSoul]

First time with a 29. Loving it.

https://imgur.com/a/kSgEgop