Lets talk GEC!

[Macchina]

An artsy picture of my "GEC only" drawer in my H. Gerstner & Sons box. There are other GECs spread throughout however no other brands are allowed in this drawer.

 

[Jack Black]

I wonder if the barrel wood will smell like ale like the Oil Sucker Rod wood still smells like oil 100 years later. I don't know how ale smells 100 years later though...

Does it really, I didn't realise that? Incredible :thumbup:

 

[Half/Stop]

Barrett - Love that Green Viper. That photo makes me want to show mine some love! :thumbup:

I agree about the Yellowheart (but I'm also looking forward to the ebony 14 - the first 15 I bought was ebony - ebony good)

Dean - Ebony good, real good!!!:thumbup:

 

[Camillus]

Some truly beautiful GECs there Macchina. I am always trying to get a nice cross section of colours but my preference for wood and natural looking bone means my knife drawer is brown

 

[SadSappySucker]

Some real lockers in there Macchina!
How do you like the 09 in the denim acrylic? I've been tempted for a while now to pick up one of the remaining stragglers left on dealers' shelves. However, then I found out that the main blade was only 1 3/4" long, so now I fear that it just might be a tad to small for me.

 

[Macchina]

The Esquire is an awesome knife and the denim acrylic is great too. The Esquire is similar to the Beagle in that it cuts way above its size. The Esquire is very small to carry but I would have no problem using it as my only knife for a few days. The small coping blade is excellent for detail work where you use the tip.

If you've ever used a Victorinox Classic, the Esquire is far and above a better cutter.

 

[draggat]

Been carrying this #12 Powderhorn Jack recently. I have always liked the #12 pattern in both the Jack and Toothpick variants. I didn't care for the Templar variation, though.

Wow, that's a fantastic looking knife! Love that bone!

 

[t.willy]

Well I heard from a very good source that the #14 Lick Creek Barlows will be shipped near the end of the this comming week!! I ordered two so I can 1 pick the type of covers I like best and 2 so I have a great knife to swap with down the road.

 

[TsarBomba]

Why have you resigned yourself to "missing out" ?
THEY ARE NOT EVEN OUT YET!!

The odds of getting one without a reservation are slim as is. Couple that with my increasing internet connectivity woes at home, and my hectic schedule at work, and you've got what my uncle used to call a "short shrift situation". If I do end up getting one, I'm sure you'll all hear the cries of joy echoing across the globe plain as day.

(But I'll never give up my quest to get Charlie to commission scratted #14 Ancients. )

Does it really, I didn't realise that? Incredible :thumbup:

I think that's wishful thinking. I am almost 100% convinced that the "oil" people are smelling are the lubricants used to protect the 1095 blades during assembly and to keep the pivot smooth. The concept alone, however, makes that knife more than worthwhile. Real Pennsylvania working wood made into a timeless knife. Can't beat that with a stick. :thumbup:

(Yes, I did in fact sit there with my OSR Beagle under my nose sniffing like a fool to make this determination. )

 

[btb01]

Barrett - Love that Green Viper. That photo makes me want to show mine some love! :thumbup:

Thanks, Ron! It's a great knife. I got it and the Northfield Hemlock Jigged Bone that came out at the same time. The green Tidioute sees way more pocket time.

(Yes, I did in fact sit there with my OSR Beagle under my nose sniffing like a fool to make this determination. )

You're not alone. I was reading this thread just now and pulled my Böker Beer Barrel Whittler out of my pocket to see if it smelled like beer. (It doesn't.)

 

[Camillus]

#15 Beer Scout
Golden Ale Jig Bone
Maroon Micarta
Draft Beer Acrylic
Beer Barrel Oak

#15 Boys Knife
Antique Yellow Jig Bone
Gabon Ebony
OD Green Linen Micarta
Nifebrite Acrylic

I wonder if the beer boys will come with a lanyard hole? Could be worth getting in on them if they do, especially given the nice cover options. I like the lanyard hole on the electricians knife https://youtu.be/ZgpNcbH7l3A

 

[picturerock]

I think that's wishful thinking. I am almost 100% convinced that the "oil" people are smelling are the lubricants used to protect the 1095 blades during assembly and to keep the pivot smooth. The concept alone, however, makes that knife more than worthwhile. Real Pennsylvania working wood made into a timeless knife. Can't beat that with a stick. :thumbup:

(Yes, I did in fact sit there with my OSR Beagle under my nose sniffing like a fool to make this determination. )[/QUOTE]

Rub your fingers on the scales, they will come away with the old oil smell. There is indeed a similar smell to the oil used to lube the knife, but the old wood, infused with that good Pennsylvania crude, does have a scent, and you can tell it if you isolate the wood when you look for the smell.

 

[rma100]

I think that's wishful thinking. I am almost 100% convinced that the "oil" people are smelling are the lubricants used to protect the 1095 blades during assembly and to keep the pivot smooth. The concept alone, however, makes that knife more than worthwhile. Real Pennsylvania working wood made into a timeless knife. Can't beat that with a stick. :thumbup:

(Yes, I did in fact sit there with my OSR Beagle under my nose sniffing like a fool to make this determination. )

If this were the case, every wooden handled knife produced by GEC would have the same discoloration and the same odor as the Oil Sucker Rod Wood. They are all assembled the same way. But they don't have the same discoloration or odor.

 

[B.F.U]

If this were the case, every wooden handled knife produced by GEC would have the same discoloration and the same odor as the Oil Sucker Rod Wood. They are all assembled the same way. But they don't have the same discoloration or odor.

Yeah, there's a big difference between wood that was used to suck oil out of the ground at high pressure then let set for 100 years soaking up the oil and wood that was coated in oil for maybe 2 days.

 

[Will Power]

An artsy picture of my "GEC only" drawer in my H. Gerstner & Sons box. There are other GECs spread throughout however no other brands are allowed in this drawer.

That's a patrician family of GECs housed in an equally lavish establishment Very good cross-section of the marque, some fine examples, thanks for showing them, beautiful.:thumbup:

 

[Tilley Knife]

I randomly reserved a wood and an acrylic beer scout a a couple of months ago. Just saw that it's beer barrel and draft beer. That's exciting, can't wait to see what the acrylic looks like.

 

[StoneBeard]

:thumbup: didn't personally order one. Hopefully this will ease a little pain for some who missed the elk and are into both exotics and stainless. I don't think anyone knew these were going to be produced.

 

[BlockPsycho]

:thumbup: didn't personally order one all my knife funds are spoken for but maybe this will ease a little pain for some who missed the elk. I don't think anyone knew these were going to be made.

That price is pretty insane though. Don't get me wrong, I love GEC, but I don't think their fit and finish is up to snuff for $400 a knife. Personally, I would go for a sebenza if I was looking to spend that much on one knife.

 

[9Nine]

That price is pretty insane though. Don't get me wrong, I love GEC, but I don't think their fit and finish is up to snuff for $400 a knife. Personally, I would go for a sebenza if I was looking to spend that much on one knife.

The ones without ivory handles are pretty reasonably priced. $300+ for an upgrade from chestnut or bone to elephant ivory does seem a bit extreme to me though. I'm going to be ordering the #74 Mustang in American Chestnut, I dig it.

 

[draggat]

I thought elephant ivory was banned? Is there an exception to the bark? Not trying to stir up any politics, I'm just really surprised to see these. I'm sure it has something to do with the price. They're beautiful, but I'm happy with the jigged bone and chestnut.