I was really looking forward to the #25s, but you've reminded me to look forward to the rendezvous!
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Forgive the newbie question, but I've just become aware of GEC and I like a lot of their knives!
I see mention of "SFO" occasionally, and I see people listed as "SFO" on the GEC website, but nowhere can I find what that means!
Can someone explain this bit of GEC nomenclature? I understand it has something to do with availability (or distributors), but I'm really quite in the dark.
And there are some knives I just *need* to buy!
I see mention of "SFO" occasionally, and I see people listed as "SFO" on the GEC website, but nowhere can I find what that means!
Can someone explain this bit of GEC nomenclature? I understand it has something to do with availability (or distributors), but I'm really quite in the dark.
And there are some knives I just *need* to buy!
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SFO stands for Special Factory Order. It's not "GEC Nomenclature". All Knife Manufacturers make various Special Factory Orders for any number of customers.
kootenay joe
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No need to ask for "forgiveness". We were all newbies to begin with and asking questions is how we all learn.
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A few weeks ago, I didn't know what SFO meant either. Today I'm expecting delivery of my first. Be careful, my friend... the rabbit hole is very deep and very expensive.
A few weeks ago, I didn't know what SFO meant either. Today I'm expecting delivery of my first. Be careful, my friend... the rabbit hole is very deep and very expensive.
So the next question is: how did you get ahold of those guys? There's a knife I want that they've listed as SFO for a specific person, but I don't see that person in their distributors list. :grumpy:
(This reminds me of my early days on rec.motorcycle; those who were also there will understand the reference.)
I think this particular lesson is going to do great damage to my bank account.
kootenay joe
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If you name the "specific person" here and name the knife you would like to get, someone will send you a PM with contact info.
kj
kj
OK then!
#38 NORTHFIELD UN-X-LD FARMERS JACK in Cranberry Pick Bone
SFO: Charlie Campagna
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Just did - no happiness.
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Check your 'visitor messages' on your profile page.
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Look behind you.
(Just kidding.
)-- I appreciate both the high bar of keeping the Traditional Subforum non-commercial, and the lengths members go to be helpful, within those bounds (PMs, Visitor Messages, emails, etc.).
Good work, everyone.
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I'll add my thanks too. Thanks!Look behind you.
(Just kidding.
-- I appreciate both the high bar of keeping the Traditional Subforum non-commercial, and the lengths members go to be helpful, within those bounds (PMs, Visitor Messages, emails, etc.).
Good work, everyone.
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That's a beauty Steve. I like that pattern too. I carried my 57 Geppetto today.
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Bummer, I've been holding on to my knife fund money for nothing then.
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I really wish GEC would do another run of these (#56s).
That's a beauty, Steve. I only wish they had done the pens with markside nicks in front of the clip main, like on the later run of #85s.
Maybe they'll change it up and give us that on the next run. Markside pen and calico bone would be killer.