Lets talk GEC!

[Camillus]

Its not the bragging I am referencing, its the fact that modern steels didn't exist when traditional knives were made. They hadn't been invented! There was no need to defend the use of carbon steel as there was no other choice. So its not, and can't be, consistent with the traditional aesthetic to include this stamp on a traditional knife. I will alter my post to clarify.

The other issue is whether CKC is an apt replacement for a traditional stamp - but that's more subjective and it would appear that people's tastes differ!

 

[LastRodeo]

I disagree, to an extent. Taking a look at vintage ads, pocket knife companies were pretty braggadocious.

I agree, wholeheartedly.

 

[oldtymer]

just my opinion, the original tang stamp was more or less like a trademark that was recognized if that side of the blade
was showing in a photo. Can't see the reasoning for the change.

 

[LastRodeo]

I agree. Brand identity is everything. I can't see the reasoning behind the change.

 

[jrawk]

All this anxiety over a tang stamp change?!? Yoy.

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

I prefer the TIW stamp as well... though I guess it’s just not a huge deal to me one way or another. Branding is already kind of a strange thing with GEC, though.

You can have a Great Eastern Cutlery Northfield Knife stamped “TIW” for Titusville Iron Works all in one knife! Hardly a single, identifiable brand. But it works for them, I guess!

 

[oldtymer]

Well think of it this way, maybe not the best analogy but all my feeble old brain could come up with.
How about a Goose on the hood of a Dodge Ram pick up or even worse--
Lassie on the hood of a Mack Truck

 

[LastRodeo]

All this anxiety over a tang stamp change?!? Yoy.

Haha. You think this is bad, you should see the dissection of the new rug on the floor at GEC.

 

[Will Power]

Its not the bragging I am referencing, its the fact that modern steels didn't exist when traditional knives were made. They hadn't been invented! So its not, and can't be, consistent with the traditional aesthetic to include this stamp on a traditional knife. I will alter my post to clarify.

The other issue is whether CKC is an apt replacement for a traditional stamp - but that's more subjective and it would appear that people's tastes differ!

Well I agree, it's wrongly placed, an anachronism even. TIW was their 'traditional' stamp, why change it into some sound-bite type of thing? Comes across as an anti stainless proclomation....almost

 

[Duper]

On a side note the new #78s must be getting pretty close now with the 81s rolling through. I am anxious to see this new model American Jack.

Now talking about CKC maybe they are going to go all in on 1095 but I would love to have the American Jack come out in a stainless GEC version. So many cries for stainless. They must be checking in often on this thread and I am sure their retailers must ask about it as well.

Whatever they stamp on their blades I hope they stamp them for years to come. They own this niche so I am sure they know what they are doing.

,,,Mike in Canada

 

[Cutfinger]

D Duper I'm another one looking for reports on the 78s.

Oh yeah

Michael.........in Ottawa

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

D Duper Cutfinger they did have a picture of the handle blanks for the M&G SFO’s. You’ve got to believe that some for of manufacturing is under way.

 

[Duper]

Thanks, I totally missed that on the “What is Happening” page. Hoping to see some jigged bone on the Northfield that I really like. They had a beautiful dark green bottle glass on one of the 47 runs I thought was fabulous.

,,,Mike in Canada

 

[Cutfinger]

D Duper Cutfinger they did have a picture of the handle blanks for the M&G SFO’s. You’ve got to believe that some for of manufacturing is under way.

Indeed, I noticed the handle blanks, um, red micarta?
Yes they are soon going to be full steam ahead with the 78s!

Michael

 

[WoodManGM]

There was a blue jigged bone #14 last year (may have been an SFO?), but if you were looking for blue, it was a bit of a disappointment.

Have that one. SFO for DLT. Mine looks black.

 

[Leslie Tomville]

While we are waiting for the 78's and 43's, I wonder if someone could answer a few questions. I have not heard much about how GEC preps the bone handle material. Do they dye the bone and do the jigging in house? I assume it is dyed first and then jigged. Is that correct? Is there a particular person in Titusville who does the jigging? I always wondered why there are no photographs of this process readily available. You can find photographs and video of almost every other part of the process. Also, what does CE and CF refer to in this forum?

 

[johnny twoshoes]

GEC is very secretive about their jigged bone and handle process. It’s excluded from the tour even.

 

[Pàdruig]

Also, what does CE and CF refer to in this forum?

CE = Chicken Eyeing
CF = Coon Fingering

Metaphorical descriptions of the "inspections" us knife knuts tend to give our beloved blades.

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

While we are waiting for the 78's and 43's, I wonder if someone could answer a few questions. I have not heard much about how GEC preps the bone handle material. Do they dye the bone and do the jigging in house? I assume it is dyed first and then jigged. Is that correct? Is there a particular person in Titusville who does the jigging? I always wondered why there are no photographs of this process readily available. You can find photographs and video of almost every other part of the process. Also, what does CE and CF refer to in this forum?

They do process the bone, from the full cow shin to finished handle, themselves. Only North American cattle bone is used. They keep the finer details private, but I suspect the bone is dyed after jigging, seeing as some of the bone is nearly black in the jigging and quite light where it transitions to the bolsters.

 

[Kiteman72]

All this bone talk reminds me of the NACB "Bullhead" shield. That would have been neat to see on a Churchill this time around.