Lets talk GEC!

Hey everyone- moderators please chime in if I’m off base. This is what I found in the rules sticky. Seems that there is no mention of what is appropriate concerning a modern folder in a picture with a traditional. As @cut it out’s picture is germane to the conversation (that is featuring one of his prized GEC’s) and he didn’t even bother to mention the Chris Reeve so I think there is no evidence to indicate it doesn’t belong here, regardless of other sub forums that feature pictures of that very thing. I appreciate rules but sometimes I worry things get too “clubhouse”, such that a reasonable person who is well intended could break some tribal knowledge rule.

“Posts and/or threads that are a better fit elsewhere on bladeforums.com (as well as redundant/duplicate threads) will be moved to the appropriate sub-forum or merged with a pre-existing thread. (Normally a link to the thread will be left behind temporarily.)

(Bladeforums is set up into several sub-forums for the purpose of making it easier for members to find threads that are germane to a certain topic whether that is sharpening, wilderness skills, etc.
Having a thread moved to a more appropriate sub-forum is not a punishment, it is an administrative decision made by the moderators.”

edit: had to add the word “break”. Typo.
 
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We'd prefer that posts in this sub-forum contain images of Traditional knives only (with the exception of the one pairing thread). This particular post has 5 images, 3 of which display traditional knives, one has a modern and traditional. The post is all about the GEC knives and the posters experience acquiring, admiring and using those GEC knives. There's no mention of the "elephant" in the room. We decided to leave the post as is.

Would we have preferred it not contain the modern knife image? Of course. But, it's a well thought out, good post that fits perfectly into the thread.

We do move many posts that contain traditional and modern knives, usually to the pairing thread, sometimes one slips by. The fact that a post gets moved is just us trying to keep the discussion about traditional knives. It's no statement about the posting member. It's pretty much housekeeping. Most folks get the idea fairly quickly.

If you see a post that seems questionable to you, please use the report function. That way it gets looked at by a moderator before the post becomes a discussion in itself. If there's no action then a moderator decided it was OK, and that's OK.

I hope that's vague enough to answer any questions.;)

cc: @knarfeng
 
Thanks for weighing in, Gary.

cut it out cut it out , that's a fine looking 92 Eureka. :cool::thumbsup: I confess I'm kinda jealous that you can go to Titusville and shop in person.

Good news for the new year: Mr. 13 and Mrs. 25 are happily expecting a bouncing baby 62 congress in unicorn horn. :D

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r8shell said:
I confess I'm kinda jealous that you can go to Titusville and shop in person.

Good news for the new year: Mr. 13 and Mrs. 25 are happily expecting a bouncing baby 62 congress in unicorn horn. :D
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I too am jealous. It’d be quite the road trip for me coming in around 8 hrs. I desperately hope to make it someday.

also... r8shell r8shell ... what else have Mr. 13 and Mrs. 25 been telling you? o_O
 
EngrSorenson said:
I too am jealous. It’d be quite the road trip for me coming in around 8 hrs. I desperately hope to make it someday.

also... r8shell r8shell ... what else have Mr. 13 and Mrs. 25 been telling you? o_O
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I don't ask what goes on in the knife drawer ;), but they say he's gonna be long and two bladed like his father, but with his mother's coloring!
 
Peregrin said:
We'd prefer that posts in this sub-forum contain images of Traditional knives only (with the exception of the one pairing thread). This particular post has 5 images, 3 of which display traditional knives, one has a modern and traditional. The post is all about the GEC knives and the posters experience acquiring, admiring and using those GEC knives. There's no mention of the "elephant" in the room. We decided to leave the post as is.

Would we have preferred it not contain the modern knife image? Of course. But, it's a well thought out, good post that fits perfectly into the thread.

We do move many posts that contain traditional and modern knives, usually to the pairing thread, sometimes one slips by. The fact that a post gets moved is just us trying to keep the discussion about traditional knives. It's no statement about the posting member. It's pretty much housekeeping. Most folks get the idea fairly quickly.

If you see a post that seems questionable to you, please use the report function. That way it gets looked at by a moderator before the post becomes a discussion in itself. If there's no action then a moderator decided it was OK, and that's OK.

I hope that's vague enough to answer any questions.;)

cc: @knarfeng
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Not to get off subject but If I may is it possible that posts with fresh kills be posted with a “warning” spoiler click here to view. So for those of us that don’t care to view a fresh kill don’t have to view it when we’re here to view Just knives. I may be the only one that feels this way but thought I’d throw it out there. I mean even if the op used his Gec knife and if so a click here warning spoiler would be really nice again for those that prefer not to view it as a courtesy and those that want to can click it.
Thanks in advance :)
 
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BuckShack said:
I hope to make it to the factory store one day. I like hearing about how great it was to be there in person. Great knives.
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i imagine the air smells of machine oil, the people all carry a sharp pocket knife, and a place where grit never gets caught in the blade joints. I bet Mr. Howard greets everyone at the door with a warm smile and hug and says “It’s okay, you’re safe now. Welcome home”. There’s open peanut butter jars with no butter or spreader knives anywhere to be found. There’s a pile of apples just waiting to be peeled, and a forest full of wood to whittle of any kind your heart desires. There’s a room full of people asking “Does anyone have a pocket knife? I can’t find the scissors anywhere.” In the next room are letters from wives to husbands thanking them for every GEC purchase they’ve made; realizing how practical that decision was. The machinists always have a big smile on their faces just knowing the joy the product brings people all over the word and they never have a bad day at work. Yes... this is how I imagine GEC’s factory is.
 
TheFactor said:
Not to get off subject but If I may is it possible that posts with fresh kills be posted with a “warning” spoiler click here to view. So for those of us that don’t care to view a fresh kill don’t have to view it when we’re here to view Just knives. I may be the only one that feels this way but thought I’d throw it out there. I mean even if the op used his Gec knife and if so a click here warning spoiler would be really nice again for those that prefer not to view it as a courtesy and those that want to can click it.
Thanks in advance :)
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While I personally am not bothered by such content I could see it as a fair rule for any "graphic" content to be posted utilizing spoiler tags for those who wish to avoid it for what ever reason.
 
EngrSorenson said:
i imagine the air smells of machine oil, the people all carry a sharp pocket knife, and a place where grit never gets caught in the blade joints. I bet Mr. Howard greets everyone at the door with a warm smile and hug and says “It’s okay, you’re safe now. Welcome home”. There’s open peanut butter jars with no butter or spreader knives anywhere to be found. There’s a pile of apples just waiting to be peeled, and a forest full of wood to whittle of any kind your heart desires. There’s a room full of people asking “Does anyone have a pocket knife? I can’t find the scissors anywhere.” In the next room are letters from wives to husbands thanking them for every GEC purchase they’ve made; realizing how practical that decision was. The machinists always have a big smile on their faces just knowing the joy the product brings people all over the word and they never have a bad day at work. Yes... this is how I imagine GEC’s factory is.
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Like Willy Wonka's factory, but less dangerous? I like it! :D
 
EngrSorenson said:
i imagine the air smells of machine oil, the people all carry a sharp pocket knife, and a place where grit never gets caught in the blade joints. I bet Mr. Howard greets everyone at the door with a warm smile and hug and says “It’s okay, you’re safe now. Welcome home”. There’s open peanut butter jars with no butter or spreader knives anywhere to be found. There’s a pile of apples just waiting to be peeled, and a forest full of wood to whittle of any kind your heart desires. There’s a room full of people asking “Does anyone have a pocket knife? I can’t find the scissors anywhere.” In the next room are letters from wives to husbands thanking them for every GEC purchase they’ve made; realizing how practical that decision was. The machinists always have a big smile on their faces just knowing the joy the product brings people all over the word and they never have a bad day at work. Yes... this is how I imagine GEC’s factory is.
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Hahahahaha great post! :D:D:D​
 
One issue I have with GEC is specific to certain acrylic scales; they don't really "pop". Some, like the Dead Skunk are clean and bright, but some are not (to me) as good as they could/should be. The Tortoise Shell is one of those that need a bit of (for lack of a better word) backlighting. It's nice material, but it doesn't have the glow that I think it should. I know some custom makers use a gold leaf behind their tortoise (real and/or synthetic) and that seems to improve the depth and "glow" of those scales. Likewise I would expect a high polish behind MOP would help the light reflection to increase the color of the materials.
 
EngrSorenson said:
i imagine the air smells of machine oil, the people all carry a sharp pocket knife, and a place where grit never gets caught in the blade joints. I bet Mr. Howard greets everyone at the door with a warm smile and hug and says “It’s okay, you’re safe now. Welcome home”. There’s open peanut butter jars with no butter or spreader knives anywhere to be found. There’s a pile of apples just waiting to be peeled, and a forest full of wood to whittle of any kind your heart desires. There’s a room full of people asking “Does anyone have a pocket knife? I can’t find the scissors anywhere.” In the next room are letters from wives to husbands thanking them for every GEC purchase they’ve made; realizing how practical that decision was. The machinists always have a big smile on their faces just knowing the joy the product brings people all over the word and they never have a bad day at work. Yes... this is how I imagine GEC’s factory is.
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I can see it! You really brought it to life :)
 
EngrSorenson said:
i imagine the air smells of machine oil, the people all carry a sharp pocket knife, and a place where grit never gets caught in the blade joints. I bet Mr. Howard greets everyone at the door with a warm smile and hug and says “It’s okay, you’re safe now. Welcome home”. There’s open peanut butter jars with no butter or spreader knives anywhere to be found. There’s a pile of apples just waiting to be peeled, and a forest full of wood to whittle of any kind your heart desires. There’s a room full of people asking “Does anyone have a pocket knife? I can’t find the scissors anywhere.” In the next room are letters from wives to husbands thanking them for every GEC purchase they’ve made; realizing how practical that decision was. The machinists always have a big smile on their faces just knowing the joy the product brings people all over the word and they never have a bad day at work. Yes... this is how I imagine GEC’s factory is.
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That all sounds great, except the peanut butter thing. I’ve frequently heard folks here mention using their pocket knives for spreading peanut butter, and I just don’t understand it. I have no aversion to using my pocket knife for food, but peanut butter?? That’s the last thing I’d want to clean off my blade (or risk getting down in the joint), and to be honest, I can’t think of a single pocket knife I own/use that would be more efficient at spreading peanut butter than a plain old butter knife. Not even this guy. :D

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Yes it does smell like machining oil. I’m not that close to it but our camp is kinda close so I took a day off of hunting and made the drive. Well worth it. Few years ago my daughter and I stopped in and took a tour with the owner. Which was very nice as we just popped in and didn’t expect that. That was very cool. It’s nothing fancy honestly. Just a small building that smells of machining oil and a bunch of good men and women doing there craft with great attention to detail.
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eisman said:
One issue I have with GEC is specific to certain acrylic scales; they don't really "pop". Some, like the Dead Skunk are clean and bright, but some are not (to me) as good as they could/should be. The Tortoise Shell is one of those that need a bit of (for lack of a better word) backlighting. It's nice material, but it doesn't have the glow that I think it should. I know some custom makers use a gold leaf behind their tortoise (real and/or synthetic) and that seems to improve the depth and "glow" of those scales. Likewise I would expect a high polish behind MOP would help the light reflection to increase the color of the materials.
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It has a brass liner. Gold color. Look at the grits and butter 29s. Personally I'd much prefer my handle scales be bonded to the liner, not foil.

I like quite a few of the tortoise shell acrylics and they look great.

One problem U run into, particularly with a phone or a camera set on auto is, the polished bolsters and even satin blades, light backgrounds produce glare and mess with the white balance in the picture. It makes the character and natural color of the wood hard to capture. With acrylic, it reflects glare too, so I'm sure that doesn't help.

Bet a good camera, set on manual, adjusted correctly, and with the right light angle and background and you'd see a lot better pictures across the board.
 
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