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Lets talk GEC!
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justsomedude
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Does anybody know if/where they've posted information about the Magnum and Viper? Or is the mention on the cover page the only information so far?
pistonsandgears
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Looks like GEC is making them right now.
Now this is exciting!
pistonsandgears
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The new Northwoods Norfolk whittler is going to be very hard to resist as well.
blademan 13
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Love the small clip. Nice blade selection for this pattern!
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The early pics of the GEC 15 radio look nice!! I may have to pick up one in ebony!
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I'm intrigued by the new esquire pattern. Around 3 inches closed and two blades on one spring. Can't wait to see what it looks like
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Quite appears that way, same pattern number and overall appearance. That one's gonna be a real humdinger in ivory.
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My feelings too. With tip bolsters this would be a sensational Old School Pen!
Lately I find myself interested in getting a GEC, but can't decide which one. I do know I want one in 440C, but I don't know how to find those models listed. I also know I want one that isn't a nail-breaker to open.
To anyone with a 440C model: Are the rest of the steel parts stainless, or only the blades?
To anyone with a 440C model: Are the rest of the steel parts stainless, or only the blades?
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The Blades ARE the only steel parts. Nickel Silver bolsters, pins and liners are Brass. Handle slabs are wood, bone or Elk Horn.
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Backspring stainless too I assume.
Go for a stainless White Owl, these are really top notch items and have a decent but not unpleasant pull, so too the Conductor in stainless.
Go for a stainless White Owl, these are really top notch items and have a decent but not unpleasant pull, so too the Conductor in stainless.
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For the folders, just look for the acorn shield. They do an awesome job with the 440C! I am a huge fan
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My mistake! I forgot the backsprings.
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The blades and springs are stainless steel on the Great Eastern branded knives. Most models have fairly modest spring tension.
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Thanks for the info and suggestions! I would probably have to wait until sometime in 2014 to go about purchasing one.
That White Owl in particular looks like a really cool pattern, especially with the wood scales.
Are there any 440C sheepsfoot models, with barlow-style handles? So far I haven't been able to find any. The ones I've seen in 1095 look great, but I really prefer stainless.
Jim
That White Owl in particular looks like a really cool pattern, especially with the wood scales.
Are there any 440C sheepsfoot models, with barlow-style handles? So far I haven't been able to find any. The ones I've seen in 1095 look great, but I really prefer stainless.
Jim