Lets talk GEC!

[birdsbeaks]

Holy moly the bull buster is unexpectedly huge. I kind of like it but wish I had noticed it wasn't a slipjoint when I slammed the paypal button.

I love the size - I can get a full four-finger grip without overlapping the lanyard hole and it's brilliant for back pocket carry.

I wasn't planning on getting one of the lockback versions, but -- I accidentally caught a drop at a price I couldn't pass on, so I have a Red Linen Micarta LB on the way. So much for plans. Funny how that happens. Oh well, I'm thinking it'll pair up nice with one of the recent run of Red Linen Micarta 86s... .

Just start using it and it won't feel so big. I forgot where I read it, maybe Hagakure, but there's an old Japanese saying that goes something like "iron helmets feel heavy - until they are struck by arrows."

 

[dovidola]

My cat likes the comb.

Yes, I get that. And I solemnly promise to do nothing to reduce your cat's chances of purchasing one.

 

[btb01]

People that don’t have luck with GEC drops might have an opportunity with Urban Jacks.

I don’t know, sometimes the GECs that people vocally complain about for being “too weird” sell out as fast or faster than the others.

Holy moly the bull buster is unexpectedly huge. I kind of like it but wish I had noticed it wasn't a slipjoint when I slammed the paypal button.

They aren’t small, but I don’t find them to be too much bulkier in my pocket than a #71. I got one lockback and one slipjoint in the mail yesterday. I like the lockback because it’s something different for the pattern, but prefer the action of the slipjoint.

 

[waynorth]

I'm waiting to receive two LBs - my first GEC big'uns!!

 

[Enactive]

Could you please explain to non-native English speaker what is the meaning of the word Earth in that particular context? Does it refer to laminate's initial color, or to it's origin... I can't figure really.

I think it is a brand name, just like Richlite and PaperStone. My guess is that Earth Stone is a brand of paper micarta.

 

[hedd]

Earthstone is an archaic word for gems or semi-precious gems like agate i think.

 

[birdsbeaks]

Earthstone is an archaic word for gems or semi-precious gems like agate i think.

It is a brand name of paper laminate - just like Richlite, or good ol' fashioned paper micarta. It is used for, among other things, countertops.

Agate, in this case, is a "creative" description of the color of the Earth Stone® Paper Laminate.

It's blue paper micarta - but I guess that doesn't sound as thirst-worthy as "Agate ESPL (Blue)" to whoever names these things.

Next month, they may be calling it Burstin' Blueberry Richlite, or Baboon Butt Paper Micarta (Blue) - but it's still the same stuff. A rose by any other name...

Don't believe me? Then please explain the difference between the orange with black swirls "Orange Scramble Acrylic" as released on the most recent run of #56s and the orange with black swirls "Orange Crush Acrylic" as released on the most recent run of #14s.

 

[Jiki]

One was orange with black swirls the other was black swirls with orange.

Come on now, let's try to be a little more serious.

 

[Alex.Y.]

Don't believe me? Then please explain the difference between the orange with black swirls "Orange Scramble Acrylic" as released on the most recent run of #56s and the orange with black swirls "Orange Crush Acrylic" as released on the most recent run of #14s.

Someone mentioned once that same acrylic was used years before with another, different name. Anyway, handle color's name is not such a big deal, I think. Not a reason for disappointment at least.

 

[cbr1000]

It don't matter what it's made from, it still has a comb.

In my opinion it's the longest running inside joke. It's actually a beer foam knife. I prefer cat comb, but reality is it's a beer foam knife. Just don't tell anybody else so we can continue to giggle at people wiping their knives on their faces ineffectively ... or combing their cats lol.

 

[GPO MAN]

The Urban Jack drop today lasted longer than I’ve seen in a while for GEC. Still sold out, but they were there.

 

[calm]

We are waiting for the fork to be added..........

 

[Viper84]

I will probably aim to pick up a purple jigged bone urban jack. As someone with a beard, I think it would actually be useful for me.

 

[pat9198]

The Urban Jack drop today lasted longer than I’ve seen in a while for GEC. Still sold out, but they were there.

My guess is there will be that many more people trying for the barlow.

 

[Modoc ED]

Don't forget Orange Crush Perylic






This from the fellow (Bohn I think) that used to run Northwoods before he passed

"Perylic, acrylic and celluloid questions
Every now and then someone emails a question or tells me about a discussion on one of the boards about Great Eastern's Perylic handled knives. Most of the concerns I've heard have surrounded some of the concerns about the problems that have long been associated with some of the old celluloid handled knives. The Cellulloids had a well earned reputation of giving off gases that could interact with other materials as well as shrinking and warping.

I had a good chat with Pat at Great Eastern this morning and have a few answers to some of the concerns. Pat does a lot of research on different types of handle materials and is as knowledgeable about them as anyone I've talked to.

Are the Perylics the same as the Celluloid handles? NO. The Perylics are an acrylic acetate base which form a much harder material that does not contain the suspended gases that can leech off like the celluloid.

Will the Perylics scratch easily? The key word is 'easily'. In short no, BUT, like virtually any handle material, it can scratch and with time and usage will show surface scratches. If you carry your knife on a regular basis in a pocket full of change, keys, etc, in time it will pick up surface scratches. Will it easily dent or chip? No. If you whack it with a hammer, yes.

Can the scratches be buffed out? Yes. The Perylic is a very hard material that can be shaped, sanded and buffed relatively easily. Surface scratches could be cleaned up with a buffing wheel and different grits of buffing compound such as jeweler's rouged.

Pat's going to try and forward a article or two that makes a comparison of the new acrylic/perylics with some of the older materials that might further answer any questions that might be floating around. For now, hope this answers some of your questions."

 

[black mamba]

Thank you, ED, great effort on your part and good info for all of us. I thought the green perylic was pretty "spiffy."

 

[Modoc ED]

Thank you, ED, great effort on your part and good info for all of us. I thought the green perylic was pretty "spiffy."

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That's a nice one Jeff. I've always liked the slanted and lined bolsters on that frame. Adds a bit of class.

 

[5K Qs]

It is a brand name of paper laminate - just like Richlite, or good ol' fashioned paper micarta. It is used for, among other things, countertops.

Agate, in this case, is a "creative" description of the color of the Earth Stone® Paper Laminate.

I'm sure you know your stuff, but just in case "Earth Stone" really just indicates stone from planet Earth, I'm going to wait for MRPL = Moon Rock Paper Laminate that is actually made from moon rocks! Wish me luck!

- GT

 

[Dwil]

The Urban Jack drop today lasted longer than I’ve seen in a while for GEC. Still sold out, but they were there.

What seller had this drop today?
I have singed up for drop notices from several of the vendors listed on the GEC website, but only get notified by two vendors. Is there another way of knowing drop dates?
Thank You

 

[sbh06]

What seller had this drop today?
I have singed up for drop notices from several of the vendors listed on the GEC website, but only get notified by two vendors. Is there another way of knowing drop dates?
Thank You

Plenty of information and threads on this in the GBU, where the buying and selling topic belongs.