Lets talk GEC!

[hovan2yourknives]

Exactly what I was going to ask. Is the problem with lazy secondaries only on the 2017 run? Or is it more of across the board issue?

I too am very happy with the snap on both blades on my #66, but mine is the slim version, where secondary blade rides on the same spring as the main blade.

And being so surprisingly happy with this pattern, I was looking into acquiring also standard stockman version. But lazy secondaries would make me reconsider.

This looks a lot like an Ebony Churchill

 

[cigarrodog]

Four of a kind is all I've got.

Maybe I'll have a royal flush some day.

I think I’m going to faint That’s a gorgeous quartet.

 

[SnailOffTheTrail]

This looks a lot like an Ebony Churchill

It does indeed. It is a pen knife too after all.

Unfortunately I loaned my Churchill to a friend, so I don't have it at hand to post a side-by-side photo.

 

[black mamba]

While some of us are picking up gems at the Rendezvous, I was able to snag a rare one from right here at home. #50 Bowie Hunter from 2015 in 440C and natural jigged micarta @ 8.35" OAL. Only 15 made.

 

[Will Power]

black mamba Great trophy there Jeff! Rarer I think than the early Horsecut Bone version I've got from around 2008/9

 

[EngrSorenson]

#50 Bowie Hunter from 2015 in 440C and natural jigged micarta @ 8.35" OAL. Only 15 made.

Stainless fixed blade? That spells workhorse.

 

[black mamba]

Thanks, Will, rare enough that even with all my GEC-edness I had to look it up to make sure it was legit. I didn't remember ever seeing jigged micarta back then.

 

[Will Power]

Nor me, not heard of it but it looks fantastic! They should offer it on folding knives too But, it might be rather hazardous to produce? What with the dust etc but it has a practical look to it as well, great find my friend

All the best, Will

 

[2Dead]

Nice find Jeff!! I remember when those came out.

 

[r8shell]

I think I’m going to faint That’s a gorgeous quartet.

Thank you. I feel a bit faint when I look at them together, too.

 

[black mamba]

Thanks, Trand!

 

[EngrSorenson]

Here’s a question for you all:

If you could only have one knife (perish the thought), would it be GEC? and if so, what pattern would you choose?

 

[Mayonardo]

Stockyard Whittler. Three useful blades, excellent ergonomics. Action that is just right. Unsurpassed build quality. Reasonable price so I can afford two.

 

[black mamba]

That's a very hard decision, but I would probably go with my bark ram's horn #53 Cuban Stockman.

 

[Jiki]

A 2 blade #78 American Jack, a knife so nice I bought it thrice.

 

[kamagong]

Here’s a question for you all:

If you could only have one knife (perish the thought), would it be GEC? and if so, what pattern would you choose?

Are you nuts?

If I could only have one knife, it would be in no way a GEC. It would be either a Bose or Erickson, with a more wear resistant steel than 1095. GEC makes excellent knives, but there are better ones.

 

[Jiki]

Are you nuts?

If I could only have one knife, it would be in no way a GEC. It would be either a Bose or Erickson, with a more wear resistant steel than 1095. GEC makes excellent knives, but there are better ones.

True there are better knives made, however 1095 was used hard by old timers for 25, 30, 40 years or more. I will never use my knife that hard, therefore I can go with what I like and not have to pick the most bestest knife made.

 

[Peregrin]

Are you nuts?

If I could only have one knife, it would be in no way a GEC. It would be either a Bose or Erickson, with a more wear resistant steel than 1095. GEC makes excellent knives, but there are better ones.

I'm on board with this response. In fact it most definitely wouldn't be a GEC. Too many wonderful choices out there.

 

[kamagong]

True there are better knives made, however 1095 was used hard by old timers for 25, 30, 40 years or more. I will never use my knife that hard, therefore I can go with what I like and not have to pick the most bestest knife made.

But what if I also like knives other than those GEC makes?

There are more knives in heaven and earth, Horatio,
Than are dreamt of by GEC.

 

[Jiki]

But what if I also like knives other than those GEC makes?

Exactly pick the one you like, all my point is that one should pick what makes them happy, the steel isn't the factor that some make it out to be.