Little Big Knife: GEC #26 Sleeveboard Carver

I wasn't doubting you Rick about your blade length. Just pointing out that my two knives are a tad/twitch longer than what you posted. Perhaps the grind/width between the blades on the 26s and 25s account for the 1/8".
 
Thanks, Willgoy, and Ed, I was just pulling your leg with that 'proof' pic. ;)
 
That high sitting blade is simply a deal breaker. Is this lack of detail a common occurrence with GEC knives? Sorry if this offends, but it really gets my goat. It's bad enough to spend that kind of money and have to sharpen the blade myself to make it useful. Now that price gives me the privilege of grinding down the kick, too!? In what way does this not qualify as GEC sending unfinished knives out the door? And not for cheap, either. I like handsome knives as much as any knife nut. But I'm not in the market for overpriced, shiny trinkets. I need something that will work.

I've gone off on companies like Case for this kind of lax attention to detail. I know knife nuts, particularly in this sub forum, tend to be a somewhat traditionalist, even nostalgic and patriotic lot. So it truly baffles me that we can be so lenient toward domestic traditional manufacturers. When this sort of thing is tolerated, it's sowing the seeds of their demise. Upstart competitors know they can contract hungry Asian factories to ship knives free of these dumb little flaws, and for a fraction of the price. The thing that really gets whittled down is the pool of buyers willing to pay a premium for a knife based on the patch of dirt the factory sits on.
 
As far as I know, this is the only #26 or #25 reported with a high blade so far.

Pretty harsh for one knife -- even two.
 
Shecky, I can't argue with your comments - it's inexcusable to ship out a knife with a blade that's so poorly seated that it can easily cut the hand that wields it, but this appears to be the exception rather than the rule with GEC. Furthermore, I could easily have returned it, but a few minutes with a file rewarded me with an interesting, useful, high-quality knife that I feel is worth every penny I spent on it, and this has absolutely nothing to do with nationalism or patriotism; both qualities that I personally abhor. Given the simplicity and ease of the repair, I can still recommend this otherwise excellent pattern, but I certainly understand why you'd pass on it
 
i have to agree with Rick on gec overall quality. a little thing such as he experienced is no reason to steer clear of this excellent brand.
 
I hate threads like this
It simple disolves my resolve not to buy more knives!!

I have been eyeing this knife
And I will see if I can resist

Lovely looking knife and great photos
 
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