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Hello im new into traditionals i like the single bladed ones more than the one with mutliple blades I am considering a Gec bullnose and later on when i get some more funds i want a gec missouri trader #42 ebony wood my favorite traditonal this a saying hello and getting some recomendations
 
If you like ebony you should take a good look at the clip point boy's knife. It's a little bit over your budget, but not by much (~ $5 more). Based on the #15 pattern, these are some of the best knives GEC makes.

- Christian
 
kamagong said:
If you like ebony you should take a good look at the clip point boy's knife. It's a little bit over your budget, but not by much (~ $5 more). Based on the #15 pattern, these are some of the best knives GEC makes.

- Christian
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+1 also if you look around you can find some #25's and #06's for around $66 as well.
 
Also, a two bladed scout, made by GEC collectorknives.net has Schrade branded, GEC made versions for right in that price range.

I bought 5, I liked them so much. Large and small for me. One for each of my boys when they get older. Pretty strong pulls initially, but the got significantly better with use. (I love a nice firm pull).
 
Keep an eye on the exchange. Lots of good deals there. Many members like to try knives and pass them on. you can get a gently used one and save some cash.
 
My experience with Great Eastern has been exceptional, although I've only purchased three so far.

A recent purchase of mine was a 2012 Queen City English Jack. The price was just under $60, and the quality is every bit as good as Great Eastern.

Want to save up sooner for that Great Eastern by spending less on your first knife? See if there are any Boker knives that interest you, focusing on those made in Germany.

Maybe start where so many of us started, a good old Schrade-USA Old Timer. New ones are imported from China, but there are plenty of the originals available on eBay and elsewhere. Look for USA on the tang stamp to ensure you're getting an original. My grandpa carried an Old Timer and my first knife ever was an Old Timer gift from him; my dad had an Old Timer; my father-in-law carries an Old Timer...

Just throwing out some ideas.
 
For that price range I really like the Case Swayback Jack with chestnut bone and CV steel but if you must have a single bladed knife the GEC Bullnose is excellent.
 
If you like the GEC Bullnose they're readily available new shipped to your door for under $60. It's a fine knife and the handle is very comfortable.
 
In that price range I would go with one of the AG Russell's slipjoints: Muskrat, medium Barlow, a Sowbelly or Gunstock, or one of the curved regular jacks. They're all very good, it all depends on your personal taste.
 
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