Lets talk GEC!

[waynorth]

Love the 12 year update - thanks

You're welcome! It's still a great knife!! GEC was at a quality peak, IMO!!!
They still maintain that peak!!

 

[Leslie Tomville]

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Charlie, every time GEC arrives at a peak, they must be surprised to find you already there waiting for them to catch up with you; urging them on to the next higher summit! waynorth

 

[black mamba]

Charlie, it sure is a great pattern, and the Tomato acrylic is stunning, but don't you still have a warm place in your heart for some gnarly stag. I do.

 

[waynorth]

don't you still have a warm place in your heart for some gnarly stag.

I certainly do, Jeff!!!

 

[black mamba]

Aaaaahhh! It's like a cold drink on a blisteringly hot day! Stag is good for the soul.

 

[waynorth]

Aaaaahhh! It's like a cold drink on a blisteringly hot day! Stag is good for the soul.

Acrylic will never replace it!!

 

[mrknife]

To the best of you're knowledge, can any one recall the most exotic or unique wood GEC has used? In my collection that would be the mount of olives, Lyle family farm's fence posts, brazilian cherry

 

[JT89]

To the best of you're knowledge, can any one recall the most exotic or unique wood GEC has used? In my collection that would be the mount of olives

They used a wood that was the only time I have ever heard of it being used on the 62 courthouse whittler, I believed they called it palm wood.

 

[bbfish]

To the best of you're knowledge, can any one recall the most exotic or unique wood GEC has used? In my collection that would be the mount of olives, Lyle family farm's fence posts, brazilian cherry

The mesquite on the CK 23 liner locks is pretty unique.

 

[Ruhiger Sturm]

To the best of you're knowledge, can any one recall the most exotic or unique wood GEC has used? In my collection that would be the mount of olives, Lyle family farm's fence posts, brazilian cherry

Not sure that they’re the most unique but the ancient kauri wood, tulip wood and a bit more used king wood are pretty cool.

 

[LastRodeo]

To the best of you're knowledge, can any one recall the most exotic or unique wood GEC has used? In my collection that would be the mount of olives, Lyle family farm's fence posts, brazilian cherry

American Chestnut, maybe?

 

[mrknife]

waynorth has also provided various sources of unique wood i believe

 

[untytled]

To the best of you're knowledge, can any one recall the most exotic or unique wood GEC has used? In my collection that would be the mount of olives, Lyle family farm's fence posts, brazilian cherry

Exotic? Not really. Unique? I guess.

This is tulipwood from 2012 that I believe was only used that year on 2 patterns ever (#16 & #45). I really enjoy it.

The mount of olives wood were all incredible looking. IMO

 

[pmek5]

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Exotic? Not really. Unique? I guess.

This is tulipwood from 2012 that I believe was only used that year on 2 patterns ever. I really enjoy it.

The mount of olives wood were all incredible looking. IMO

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That Canoe is really nice. Due for some #16's.

 

[untytled]

That Canoe is really nice. Due for some #16's.

Thank you Tim! The few I've handled were really well made too. Good daily carry but I'm partial to single spring 2 bladed patterns so yes another run would certainly be appreciated.

 

[waynorth]

GEC made 50 #235108s in Bubinga, an "African Rosewood", fairly rare!!
Has it been used on other GECs???

 

[lithicus]

GEC made 50 #235108s in Bubinga, an "African Rosewood", fairly rare!!
Has it been used on other GECs???View attachment 2306754

I don't have a picture of it readily available, but I have a 2021 GEC Tidioute 735221 African Rosewood Scout Trapper. So, it was used in that run at least! I must admit, yours has much prettier color and grain pattern than mine!

 

[lithicus]

Ok, found a minute to snap a quick pic

 

[AZCoyote]

To the best of you're knowledge, can any one recall the most exotic or unique wood GEC has used? In my collection that would be the mount of olives, Lyle family farm's fence posts, brazilian cherry

Being a Christian I'd definitely put my vote in for the mount of olives wood. Didn't get a chance to get one but not a common material you see used.

 

[waynorth]

Ok, found a minute to snap a quick pic

Thanks, lithicus!! It does look different, but great!!!