I actually like the looks of this knife, but it doesn't appear to me to be a very good knife. The drawing indicates there may be some serious design flaws. Whether it will prove to be a good knife or not, who can say?
I love my GECs but I am not a 100% a fan. My issues include:
-They make too many knives for Derrick Bohn, and I think this detracts from their identity and individual brand.
-I have received too many GECs that should have been classed as seconds, but weren't (talking med-level imperfections here)
-I didn't think much of the way Rob Brixby's SFO turned out, I think he is personally responsible for so many of their sales that he deserved better treatment.
-Not all of their patterns are successful (but I don't want them to stop trying new things)
Having said that, I like
-GEC and what it represents as an American knife making tradition
-many of the knives are simply works of art and are a testament to good workmanship
-the culture set up around the brand is so deep for such a young company,
-the idiosyncrasy and refusal to conform, which reminds me of a bunch of independent musicians refusing to do what their record label demands.
I sincerely hope that we are able to engage in free and open discussion on these forums and respect others point of view, and not demand positivity even in an environment that encourages manners and respect. I want to be able to be critical and be positive without fear of reprisal for doing either.