Lets talk GEC!

[Jacques Mi]

This year it is the castration of bulls.
The 86 last year was for working bull hide.

Is there a pattern here

 

[Jiki]

This year it is the castration of bulls.
The 86 last year was for working bull hide.

Is there a pattern here

Steak knives next.

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

I’m sure it will be a hit, but personally not digging the jigged richlite

 

[Arathol]

I’m sure it will be a hit, but personally not digging the jigged richlite

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That style of handle slab was known as Winterbottom bone years ago. Its a classic design that was popular for many years. Queen used Winterbottom bone as far back as the mid 1940s until the late 60s when they stopped using genuine cut bone and started using molded Delrin.

 

[Wharn]

I’m sure it will be a hit, but personally not digging the jigged richlite

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I actually like it but want to know what shield.

 

[BDubbs]

I’m sure it will be a hit, but personally not digging the jigged richlite

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I like it in this jigging pattern but I like micarta and a lot of folks don’t or feel it’s on the edge of acceptable for a traditional knife…or not acceptable at all. Anyone know the difference between this and a paper micarta product?

 

[AusLoX]

I like it in this jigging pattern but I like micarta and a lot of folks don’t or feel it’s on the edge of acceptable for a traditional knife…or not acceptable at all. Anyone know the difference between this and a paper micarta product?

From an online search. Richlite is made from resin-infused paper sheets, while paper micarta is made from layers of paper and phenolic resins.

Seems very similar but slightly different way of adding the resin? Or different resin?

 

[birdsbeaks]

From an online search. Richlite is made from resin-infused paper sheets, while paper micarta is made from layers of paper and phenolic resins.

Seems very similar but slightly different way of adding the resin? Or different resin?

A rose by any other name...

 

[Viper84]

From an online search. Richlite is made from resin-infused paper sheets, while paper micarta is made from layers of paper and phenolic resins.

Seems very similar but slightly different way of adding the resin? Or different resin?

They’re made with the same ingredients, but the manufacturing method achieves different textures.

 

[r8shell]

They’re made with the same ingredients, but the manufacturing method achieves different textures.

So it's not just a brand name for the same thing? Cool.

 

[Angry Angus]

This year it is the castration of bulls.
The 86 last year was for working bull hide.

Is there a pattern here

Yet it appears the castration of human males has not required a blade at all.

 

[Elgatodeacero]

My understanding is that Richlite is a more advanced, refined method of making a resin impregnated laminated material- which is basically what Micarta is, though I think Micarta is a trademark of some other big manufacturer, not a generic term.

Due to more consistent manufacturing processes and what looks like some proprietary methods, the material is uniformly dense and consistent (no voids, air gaps, no wrinkles in layers). Very interesting….

Richlite | What Is Richlite | Founded In 1943

Unlike stone, plastic and other solid-surface materials, Richlite is an incredibly durable, sustainable and versatile material made from paper. High-grade custom FSC-certified paper infused with a thermosetting resin is laid up by hand and pressed into a solid panel.

www.richlite.com

 

[tomas_f]

I actually like it but want to know what shield.

It seems none ...

 

[Badger28]

It seems none ...

I kind of like the old school queen looking going on here

 

[hedd]

Steak knives next.

The rocky mountain oyster slicer

 

[brianv]

While I've been a nearly a daily knife user for about 25-30 years I haven't gone out seeking new knives for about 2 years now. About 8-10 years ago I had the good fortune of finding GEC. I have a few and they are probably over all the finest knives I've ever used.

So I decided on a whim to look into them again and was surprised to find them quite nearly impossible to get and price that has become, to me, unaffordable.

Just this morning I received an email from a vendor saying they had knives in. I had been out getting things done and saw the email a half-hour after receiving it. All the knives were gone and they all went for more than twice what I can bring myself to pay for a knife.

I'm happy I managed to get a few of them long ago when they weren't a boutique item for collectors.

 

[Alex.Y.]

Most clever homage to Queen! Are you feeling it?

 

[dovidola]

While I've been a nearly a daily knife user for about 25-30 years I haven't gone out seeking new knives for about 2 years now. About 8-10 years ago I had the good fortune of finding GEC. I have a few and they are probably over all the finest knives I've ever used.

So I decided on a whim to look into them again and was surprised to find them quite nearly impossible to get and price that has become, to me, unaffordable.

Just this morning I received an email from a vendor saying they had knives in. I had been out getting things done and saw the email a half-hour after receiving it. All the knives were gone and they all went for more than twice what I can bring myself to pay for a knife.

I'm happy I managed to get a few of them long ago when they weren't a boutique item for collectors.

I think a lot of us know how you feel. I 'found' GEC in 2019 when you could still pick up a few from dealers' stock. That stopped within months and it's been as you describe ever since. While it's nice to own such desirable products, it would be even better if more people got the chance to enjoy them. But collectors and speculators are a fact of life and we humble enjoyers/users must make the best of it.

 

[AusLoX]

Most clever homage to Queen! Are you feeling it?
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I like it. Bill must be having flashbacks to his Queen days

 

[MarbReds]

While I've been a nearly a daily knife user for about 25-30 years I haven't gone out seeking new knives for about 2 years now. About 8-10 years ago I had the good fortune of finding GEC. I have a few and they are probably over all the finest knives I've ever used.

So I decided on a whim to look into them again and was surprised to find them quite nearly impossible to get and price that has become, to me, unaffordable.

Just this morning I received an email from a vendor saying they had knives in. I had been out getting things done and saw the email a half-hour after receiving it. All the knives were gone and they all went for more than twice what I can bring myself to pay for a knife.

I'm happy I managed to get a few of them long ago when they weren't a boutique item for collectors.

I don't think I can get anything for what I paid ten years ago. Homes have more than doubled, fuel, groceries, insurance, etc.

Dealer price gouging and flippers aside, I don't think I can lament the price of pocket knives keeping pace with the general state of things. They still represent a good value to me for a well made American tool.