Lets talk GEC!

[cbr1000]

The "mystery barrel" cut open...

 

[Danke42]

Well I have to say I'm really happy with my new GEC. The quality and feel is excellent.

All in this cost about $50 more than I wanted to spend but it is what it is.

Fingers crossed the next one is a bit less.

 

[Rockon75]

I wonder why they just didn't knock the barrel band off of the end?? Maybe they are going to make a piece of art or a memento out of the end and knife handles out of the staves (are they called barrel staves?).

 

[Ramrodmb]

Well I have to say I'm really happy with my new GEC. The quality and feel is excellent.

All in this cost about $50 more than I wanted to spend but it is what it is.

Fingers crossed the next one is a bit less.

What did you get?

 

[JB in SC]

Just received my chestnut 15. Great F&F, as good as I've seen. The satin bolsters and shield go perfectly with the chestnut.

 

[redsparrow]

SS and tortoise shell! I'm thrilled with this one! Thanks GEC, great F&F, and thank you Barry. (Gunstock Jack's)

 

[donutsrule]

I wonder why they just didn't knock the barrel band off of the end?? Maybe they are going to make a piece of art or a memento out of the end and knife handles out of the staves (are they called barrel staves?).

The end would make a nice tray (or small table top) with a bunch of GEC Beer Scout glasses on it...

 

[Jsega51]

I just realized that the tang stamp on the 15's was done in script. It looks sweet!

 

[texmex03]

Which is your favorite?

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[JB in SC]

I like the chestnut myself, but I prefer slim knives.

 

[Danke42]

What did you get?

Beer Scout, sawcut chestnut bone handles. Really cool!

 

[Macchina]

The tortoise shell is spectacular in person! Way better than I hoped for! Knife is perfect in all ways.

 

[Dadpool]

It's fantastic to see the tortoise shell 15s popping up! These look glorious.

 

[supratentorial]

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That's a beauty! I'm jelly.

 

[mrknife]

Which is your favorite?

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so jealous! missed the boat on these, and someones trying to sell one for $200+ on the bay

 

[TsarBomba]

Which is your favorite?

Tough choice. The old chestnut handles make the #15 look an awful lot like the venerable Case 11031SH. Very nice, and very slim.

The elk, as fat as it is, looks outstanding.

How about "both of the above"?

 

[texmex03]

I think like Tsar does. I like the nice slim chesnut but the elk is matched perfectly just thick. The thickness does feel better in the hand though.

Some nice rare birds!

I really like those two tortoise posted above, I need to see one in person one day.

 

[Danke42]

Big fan of the tortoiseshell (and the sunbrite). Works really well for me.

 

[Nature Boy]

Haven't seen a poor example of elk yet...wish I hadn't missed them.

 

[joeradza]

Josh, the elk is elegant
redsparrow, Macchina the tortoise just glows
all are winners

Alan