Modern GEC Hybrid Line

Buzzbait said:
I'm quite happy with GEC as it is. They make some micarta scaled models, which is as modern as I'm currently up for. No need for super steels or pocket clips or thumb studs. Next thing you know, they change their name to cold steel.

More 440C would definitely be nice though. I love 440C.
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Who said anything about pocket clips and thumb studs? I'd be opposed to that idea to. I'd just like to see something like what Davison puts out, but at production knife prices and availability.
 
If I want modern materials I buy I modern knife. I love traditionals because they are traditional.

Also Davison knives sell fast because of Todd's legendary quality. I don't think it matters what he uses because the quality is there regardless of materials used.
 
No interest in modern handle materials whatsoever. The reason I like them is because they don't try to mix the market and cater to everyone. Opening up their stainless line a little wouldn't be a bad idea though. Less is after all, more.
 
ATwistedStaple said:
Who said anything about pocket clips and thumb studs? I'd be opposed to that idea to. I'd just like to see something like what Davison puts out, but at production knife prices and availability.
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Not possible. Modern alloys cost more and cost a walloping lot more to machine and heat treat.
The resulting "production price" would be up in the custom range.

As an example of my point, GEC made a few Northwoods single blade folders in S60V a few years ago. That single blade knife cost just shy of $200.
 
ATwistedStaple said:
I like the custom maker trend of using modern handle materials and blade steels in traditional knives. …. What I'd like to see is GEC coming out with a new line of knives of this type. ...
What do we think folks?
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Can only speak for myself, but I'll pass; no interest.

- GT
 
knarfeng said:
Not possible. Modern alloys cost more and cost a walloping lot more to machine and heat treat.
The resulting "production price" would be up in the custom range.

As an example of my point, GEC made a few Northwoods single blade folders in S60V a few years ago. That single blade knife cost just shy of $200.
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$200 sounds like production price to me and I'm really more concerned with the handle material. If the tooling costs too much on powdered steels, which is totally understandable, I think the line would be successful with standard steel. I really like the patina on my #92.
 
Another vote for more 440C options - though I do prefer their 1095. One of the things I like so much about the knives from GEC is how much you get for your money. They start using Elmax, S60V, M390, etc. and the price would most likely move above what I'm willing to spend.
 
ATwistedStaple said:
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Time to put some pressure on.
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What do we think?
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I doubt the miniscule amount of "pressure" you could generate would be enough to get GEC to change their highly successful business model.

I think you are better off talking to a custom maker. Your odds of success are much higher.
 
Canal Street uses higher end stainless steels sometimes and has put out some interesting carbon fiber handled knives in the past. They also make an excellent knife. Perhaps you should pass on some of your ideas to them as well, if you want to see it become a reality.
 
Thread seems to have gone awry. I asked if people might want a GEC model with modern materials and everyone seems to have adopted the role of their CEO and discussed logistics instead. Oh well.
 
jc57 said:
Canal Street uses higher end stainless steels sometimes and has put out some interesting carbon fiber handled knives in the past. They also make an excellent knife. Perhaps you should pass on some of your ideas to them as well, if you want to see it become a reality.
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That's worth a shot as well. I don't own any of their knives but I've heard good things. Didn't know they'd used CF.
 
I don't think it's gone "awry". Folks are giving their opinion and offering options. Threads are for discussion, not agreement, no? Sometimes both happen, sometimes not.
 
I prefer traditional handle materials.

With proper heat treat, I can enjoy just about any blade steel so I'm not spending any energy wanting GEC to do anything different.
 
lessismore said:
I don't think it's gone "awry". Folks are giving their opinion and offering options. Threads are for discussion, not agreement, no? Sometimes both happen, sometimes not.
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They are, just most of the discussion here wasn't the one originally intended.
 
I'm always wanting GEC to make their knives MORE like the oldies. For me, the oldies are what traditional knives are all about. If it weren't for them, these new knives wouldn't be "traditional".

It's an open forum and there are lots of people with lots of different interests. Not everyone has memorized Levine's Guide IV (though in my opinion they really should if they have a serious interest in "traditional" knives). Some just want a knife to use. Some want to collect. Some want a knife as a personal accessory like earrings. Some enjoy the nostalgia. Some enjoy photography.

Some like yourself, might want modern materials. I had never even heard of " Emerald Silver Twill" until I read this discussion. It's definitely not something on any vintage knife. I don't see a problem putting it on a traditional pattern though. Why not? A custom services provider on the Bladeforums Exchange could swap out the handle materials on any knife you want. There are a lot of guys doing really nice work.
 
ATwistedStaple said:
They are, just most of the discussion here wasn't the one originally intended.
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Once a thread starts, the OP does not control it. This is a group discussion forum. As long as the threads stay within the posting guidelines, they go where they may.
 
knarfeng said:
Once a thread starts, the OP does not control it. This is a group discussion forum. As long as the threads stay within the posting guidelines, they go where they may.
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Thanks. Before you said that I thought I was in charge of the thread. Couldn't find the form to reprimand these posters for the life of me. Demerits even!
 
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