Lets talk GEC!

[McFeeli]

It’s probably just something caught in between the spring and the tang. Also probably coincidence with the drop. I’ve had it happen before. You just have to try and flush it out, either oil or compressed air. Try opening it part way spraying WD40 into the tang area, close it and wipe clean. Repeat. Try different blade positions if necessary. Toothpick can be helpful too. One time it was just a whisker from one of the dogs that required tweezers but it had the blade almost not moveable! Funny how most of the time you can get a knife covered in mud, woodchips, drop in crud and it still functions flawlessly. Then one time it’s the tiniest piece of something f*#@$ it all up!

I thought I'd report back since you were the one that helped me along, well after all else failed I did like you suggested and flushed it out with WD40. So much so I think it'll smell like it for weeks, haha. It did work to an extent, 80% of the action came back, but it's still not quite as smooth as the secondary blade(and the way the primary started).

It's a user I'm plenty fine with that. I may have found the culprit, though. It seems there is a spot on the side of the liner that has a cut in it, not very long or deep, but I can run my fingernail over it. I think what's happening is the blade rides over that and it scraps the side the blade, down where the markings/tang are. I'm a novice to these types of knives, so it very well could be something that forms over time, or it just happened to this. Either way it should even out over time which is fine by me, but thanks for the suggestion! I think a lot of grim will get caught by that little nick so I'll have to keep it oiled and clean until it flattens itself out.

 

[spyderg]

I thought I'd report back since you were the one that helped me along, well after all else failed I did like you suggested and flushed it out with WD40. So much so I think it'll smell like it for weeks, haha. It did work to an extent, 80% of the action came back, but it's still not quite as smooth as the secondary blade(and the way the primary started).

It's a user I'm plenty fine with that. I may have found the culprit, though. It seems there is a spot on the side of the liner that has a cut in it, not very long or deep, but I can run my fingernail over it. I think what's happening is the blade rides over that and it scraps the side the blade, down where the markings/tang are. I'm a novice to these types of knives, so it very well could be something that forms over time, or it just happened to this. Either way it should even out over time which is fine by me, but thanks for the suggestion! I think a lot of grim will get caught by that little nick so I'll have to keep it oiled and clean until it flattens itself out.

There may be a burr on the tang scraping that liner. You can take some fine sandpaper to the edge of it to get rid of the burr if there indeed is one. Or even to just round the surface making contact slightly.

 

[McFeeli]

There may be a burr on the tang scraping that liner. You can take some fine sandpaper to the edge of it to get rid of the burr if there indeed is one. Or even to just round the surface making contact slightly.

Holy crap.. That's it, haha. I didn't even put two and two together until reading that. There is a burr on the left side of the tang. It's slight, but it's probably just enough to catch the liner at certain angles. I should be able to hit it with some sandpaper without too much trouble. Well it seems I owe you another thank you, haha.

5 minutes later it's back to par. Both sides had a slight burr, but the left side was tighter against the liner so I have a feeling that was the problem all along. So thanks again, spyderg!

 

[B.F.U]

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Now that we know GEC will be making 15’s, who wants to speculate if we will see lots of SFO’s as was done with the 78’s?

I heard of a #14 TC, but nothing of a #15... Haven't heard of any SFOs. Maybe the pocket chain is adventurous enough for this run? haha

To be honest, if I had a say in the matter - and I don't I'd like to see the 15s having a well-earned rest & for a good while... I'd much rather they did another run of 33s 38s 82s 92s. But there isn't the collector frenzy around this I suppose. Moreover, it would be nice for GEC to produce something new for a change, OK the 44 Gunstock will be a new pattern for them and that is good.

But how about a Coffin Jack? A Teardrop that isn't Candle Tip? A proper Small Stockman or Sleeveboard? A real Norfolk and not that tiny Northwoods effort, an Anglo-Saxon, Large Pen?? GEC used to revive patterns, now they revive the 15, constantly. I understand the economics of it but it could lead to diminished interest if they're not careful

As for stainless, it seems it died out in 2016..nothing last year and with Queen dropping out of the picture it looks like extinction for non carbon

A coffin jack would be cool! A small stockman would be cool! I like the revived and improved old patterns.

I don't think stainless is done... or I hope not. I think there will be more, just rare... hopefully!

Personally I have always dreamed of the idea of a grandaddy barlow. Just a single blade and a big ol clip point. I also share the sentiment of having the more popular models taking a rest. I would love for more 36, 23, 12, and obviously new patterns!

Oh man I'd love a granddaddy barlow, I think it just makes sense. The small and medium sizes have been really rounded out with the #25, #14,#15, and #77. I guess they did the Madison for Norhtwoods which is a large size.

I think they should do it basically with the #65 frame without the slight guard.

I would love see another run of the #6 Pembertons or a small canoe.

I liked the #16 Little Indian Girl canoe and wish I'd picked one up at the factory. I hope they do another run of both those patterns at some point.

I was thinking...

I know all of us would love GEC to make more knives of pretty much every variety and pattern, but of course GEC is only so big with so many employees, and they can only make so many knives at a time.

BUT...

I'd really like to see a more steady production of the Farm and Field knives. Especially in O-1 steel. These are working knives, meant to be use hard for every day tasks that you wouldn't want to use your pretty Northfield UN-X-LD in African blackwood for. They're not really meant to be collected, at least in my opinion. But with sporadic production of the F&F knives they fall in to the same collectors' market that all the other models do, and knives like my 47 in Nifebrite that cost $60 and is tarnished and scratched is suddenly worth more than I paid for, and would command at least double the original price if it were still new. And meanwhile the people that don't have one and want one have to either pay out the nose or wait for a new run, whenever that may or may not come. I'd love to get a Nifebrite 99, but I don't want to pay $150 on the off chance that one ever becomes available on eBay. It's just crazy to pay collector prices for a working man's knife.

I agree. I really like a lot of the Farm and Field knives and think they could sell more of them to a more general audience. I didn't love the calf pen because I'm somewhat ambivalent on the razor blade and I don't like traditional liner locks.

Holy crap.. That's it, haha. I didn't even put two and two together until reading that. There is a burr on the left side of the tang. It's slight, but it's probably just enough to catch the liner at certain angles. I should be able to hit it with some sandpaper without too much trouble. Well it seems I owe you another thank you, haha.

5 minutes later it's back to par. Both sides had a slight burr, but the left side was tighter against the liner so I have a feeling that was the problem all along. So thanks again, spyderg!

I had that happen on a #25 (not from dropping it though). Be careful, make sure you get that burr off or it could do serious damage.

 

[spyderg]

Holy crap.. That's it, haha. I didn't even put two and two together until reading that. There is a burr on the left side of the tang. It's slight, but it's probably just enough to catch the liner at certain angles. I should be able to hit it with some sandpaper without too much trouble. Well it seems I owe you another thank you, haha.

5 minutes later it's back to par. Both sides had a slight burr, but the left side was tighter against the liner so I have a feeling that was the problem all along. So thanks again, spyderg!

Glad to help!

I read there was another run of 14’s in the works. I would absolutely love a stainless caplifter, clip point 14, no EO notch, no bolsters, Birdseye pivot, bocote! Not that it’ll ever happen but hey why not dream anyway.

 

[btb01]

I got my first GEC fixed blade in the mail today, so I thought I'd show off a few pictures. The knife is finished as well as every F&F branded knife I own. I knew this H20 was small for a fixed blade knife, but in person it even smaller than I expected. I didn't take a picture with one, but it's slightly shorter overall than an open #71 Bull Nose (the blade is slightly shorter/smaller than the drop point on the #71, as well). The second picture does show a size comparison with a #25 (albeit closed), which is, of course, a pretty small knife.

I like the little CK slip, as well. The quality of the leather seems very nice (it has a wonderful new leather smell, too ). I'm glad I went with the smaller option; I think the larger one would seem too big for this knife (although it would allow for a deeper carry if you were clipping it to the inside of a pocket). My only complaint about the slip would be that the clip sticks out a bit far from the rest of the sheath, and the retention isn't good enough to allow you to remove the knife without pulling the whole thing out of your pocket or off your belt.

 

[lavishmammal]

A stainless steel clip or spear #15 with a cap lifter would be awesome....one day.

 

[Buzzbait]

A stainless steel clip or spear #15 with a cap lifter would be awesome....one day.

We can only dream.

 

[cbr1000]

Great Eastern Cutlery needs a grand daddy Barlow in their line. We have the Tidioute and Northfield Barlow's. They should do a GEC grand daddy Barlow in stainless... Elk, Cocobolo, Black Camel, Smooth Autumn Gold Bone. GEC script in cursive on the bolster please.

 

[lavishmammal]

They need a grand daddy Barlow. We have the tidioute and northfield Barlow's. They should do a grand daddy Barlow in stainless... Elk, cocobolo, black camel please.

You have the right idea. Great Eastern should definitely do more GEC line 440C knives or possibly pick up the slack Queen left and use some other steels. CPM-154 at the very least. I love 1095 but one cannot deny the convenience and superior performance of "simple" powder metallurgy stainless steels.

 

[cbr1000]

..Also time for another electricians knife

 

[DelOro]

I got my first GEC fixed blade in the mail today, so I thought I'd show off a few pictures. The knife is finished as well as every F&F branded knife I own. I knew this H20 was small for a fixed blade knife, but in person it even smaller than I expected. I didn't take a picture with one, but it's slightly shorter overall than an open #71 Bull Nose (the blade is slightly shorter/smaller than the drop point on the #71, as well). The second picture does show a size comparison with a #25 (albeit closed), which is, of course, a pretty small knife.

I like the little CK slip, as well. The quality of the leather seems very nice (it has a wonderful new leather smell, too ). I'm glad I went with the smaller option; I think the larger one would seem too big for this knife (although it would allow for a deeper carry if you were clipping it to the inside of a pocket). My only complaint about the slip would be that the clip sticks out a bit far from the rest of the sheath, and the retention isn't good enough to allow you to remove the knife without pulling the whole thing out of your pocket or off your belt.

Looks Great!

Bet those would be a fantastic paring/fruit/steak knife

Also, can the clip be removed from the CK slip?

 

[btb01]

Looks Great!

Bet those would be a fantastic paring/fruit/steak knife

Also, can the clip be removed from the CK slip?

It would make a good paring knife. It's definitely shorter than any steak knife I've ever used, but it could probably do the job.

The clip cannot be removed. Looking down inside the slip with a flashlight, it appears that it's riveted into the leather. (The rivet, if that's the right term, appears to be very thin and sunk into the leather quite well, so it won't catch the tip of the blade or cause any scratches.)

 

[DelOro]

It would make a good paring knife. It's definitely shorter than any steak knife I've ever used, but it could probably do the job.

The clip cannot be removed. Looking down inside the slip with a flashlight, it appears that it's riveted into the leather. (The rivet, if that's the right term, appears to be very thin and sunk into the leather quite well, so it won't catch the tip of the blade or cause any scratches.)

Thanks Barrett.

I appreciate the info I'll go with a clip point & the other small slip.

1095 carbon steel makes the *best* small kitchen knives!

Regards,

Del

 

[Will Power]

Barrett, glad you got inspired to try out an H20.

They are a small knife but I feel quite useful, small travelling knife for gutting fish and light tasks, OK for kitchen work. Like you say, very well finished, far better than some of their early fixed which have gaps between the tang & handles... I opted for the sheath without a clip, I always find them a problem-they won't stay put as you try to draw the knife. Yes and the small one is far better for this size, great leather smell on mine too. Rather wish I had a green sheath though... Attractive knife overall.

Is that 25 in Goldenrod Jigged?

Thanks, Will

 

[traumkommode]

Rather wish I had a green sheath though... Attractive knife overall.

Man, I should have asked you about the sheath color. I actually ordered a second one in green with that order and put my little 15 fixed blade in it.

 

[Will Power]

No real worries there Andrew

 

[btb01]

For anyone who's curious, here's a size comparison of the H20 Drop Point and the #71 Bull Nose.

 

[Goose 7279]

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/
Wow!!

 

[Ramrodmb]

For anyone who's curious, here's a size comparison of the H20 Drop Point and the #71 Bull Nose.

Thank you! Comparison shots are always good.
It looks very close to a Bullnose blade with a little smaller handle. Does that seem right? Is the handle about the same thickness?