Lets talk GEC!

[Babalu32]

I wasn't even close to reserving one of these...but can't wait to see pictures from those that did. I think this Tiger Maple is going to look amazing when it is finished.
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Wow that looks nothing like I pictured in my head. Almost camouflage

 

[Babalu32]

Furthermore, these sure do look like a rotten banana!

 

[Will Power]

I like the Tiger Maple and the RBB looked excellent in the initial stages but it's wrecked in my view by the puerile shield

 

[Kiteman72]

Those RBBs are going to be killer! The awesome shield is just the cherry on top of the sundae! GEC shows its whimsical side.

 

[Jiki]

They can just put the prop 65 info on as a blade etch on the pile side.

 

[joeradza]

They can just put the prop 65 info on as a blade etch on the pile side.

Or as a micro dot shield.

 

[r8shell]

I like the Tiger Maple and the RBB looked excellent in the initial stages but it's wrecked in my view by the puerile shield

Okay, "Puerile." I read that as a different word at first.

I enjoy a little whimsy, but I do think the banana shield looked better on the bright yellow Churchill. I'm kinda kicking myself for not getting one, but I hardly ever can buy more than one of a new knife, so I went with the classic ebony.

 

[Will Power]

Okay, "Puerile." I read that as a different word at first.

I enjoy a little whimsy, but I do think the banana shield looked better on the bright yellow Churchill. I'm kinda kicking myself for not getting one, but I hardly ever can buy more than one of a new knife, so I went with the classic ebony.

 

[Ratbert]

I like the Tiger Maple and the RBB looked excellent in the initial stages but it's wrecked in my view by the puerile shield

Agree...this is the first RBB that actually looks like a rotten banana to me. I think it deserves a classier shield.

 

[Modoc ED]

I like the Tiger Maple and the RBB looked excellent in the initial stages but it's wrecked in my view by the puerile shield

I'd like it better with a clip blade and the banana shield does border on childish.

 

[Ajd3530]

The banana shield just looks ridiculous, and the above examples of the RBB (while they will look better polished) are not handsome in the least. Would be better described as "candy yellow appalossa."

I do love the big ol' fat spear blade though!

 

[Modoc ED]

The banana shield just looks ridicoulus, and the above examples of the RBB (while they will look better polished) are not handsome in the least. Would be better described as "candy yellow appalossa."

I do love the big ol' fat spear blade though!

I will say that the swedge does improve the appearance of the blade but I'd still prefer a clip or even a sheepfoot.

 

[waverave]

In my opinion, the beauty of GEC and traditional knives is that there is a little something for everyone. While I may not add a RBB to my collection, I can appreciate that there are folks out there who will. I am really glad actually that I don't like every single knife they produce...I would be broke and unmarried likely

 

[Danke42]

I like the banana shield a lot! It tells me the folks making the knives are enjoying themselves.

When folks enjoy what they do they do a better job.

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

I wasn't even close to reserving one of these...but can't wait to see pictures from those that did. I think this Tiger Maple is going to look amazing when it is finished.
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I had ample time and chose not to reserve this one, not unlike an idiot.

 

[cbr1000]

You now need to list the unsafe substances.


I had ample time and chose not to reserve this one, not unlike an idiot.

Lol, you're not alone! I was thinking the exact same thing. Kicking myself for not reserving the tiger maple too.

 

[Sabercat]

I've avoided the 85s in the past solely because I didn't like the leaf spear shape, but I've gotten over that (too late I'm afraid). While I'm a sheepfoot super fan, and prefer clips over spears in general, aesthetically speaking, I don't think any other blade would look as good with this pattern.

I'm not keen on the banana shield either. It's just not my thing. However, I appreciate the novelty and whimsy of it, and I like that it's only on one handle option.

waverave - I couldn't agree with your sentiments more. I'm glad that I don't like all of them, and that not everyone likes my favorites.

 

[Norcaldude]

Kalifornia is dumb... Can't wait to retire and move away from here.

Lived here long enough to retire and still can't spell it correctly!

Bye!

“Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.”

― Oscar Wilde

 

[JohnDF]

Lived here long enough to retire and still can't spell it correctly!

Bye!

“Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.”

― Oscar Wilde

I'm sorry I offended you.

 

[Fox79]

I don’t care for the banana shield on the 85, but I thought it looked good on the 35.

However, I think the RBB on thes 85’s looks great.

I totally agree with everyone that it truly is a good thing we don’t like every knife GEC makes. My wife would have me in therapy. Lol.

Maybe 50 years from now, some guy or gal will discover one of these banana shield knives and have it spark an interest in traditional pocket knives.

On a side note, I really like the acrylic covers and I am hoping GEC will bring back some more of older options.