Patina Shmatina - GEC Stainless

[JTB_5]

There is a really awesome thread for showing off patina (and everyone should appreciate the looks of a good patina), but I haven't seen anyone dedicate a thread to stainless steels, and more to my particular interest, Great Eastern Cutlery stainless steels.

So what have you got to show? Here's my favorite: a Navy knife modified into a lambsfoot by traumkommode

 

[Modoc ED]

Here's an exhaustive thread that ran on GEC Stainless Steel a short time ago. It even has a poll.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...ess-gec-in-something-other-than-440c.1618971/

 

[traumkommode]

Thanks for the tag, Josh, and the reference Ed. I'll play here, because this kick-off has more of a show'n'tell vibe than the other, which is discussion about steel.

Here are some old pictures of GEC stainless knives that I have been fortunate to own:

Some of the Lambsfoot jobs:

This one needs a waiver, for I don't have a photograph of the stainless white owl by itself, which was 1 of only 4 or 5 made:

 

[traumkommode]

A Lionsteel Shuffler I reground:

A Dowell Lanny's Clip:

 

[GE Jr]

I have a few knives with stainless blades, but only this GEC so far...

 

[ISKRA]

I've only got a Dog Paw 33. I don't like the bail, so I removed it. It's a keeper anyway. I wish I picked up some of the earlier multiblade stainless GECs. Not really a fan of single blades. The acorn shield looks just awesome though.

 

[JTB_5]

Here's an exhaustive thread that ran on GEC Stainless Steel a short time ago. It even has a poll.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...ess-gec-in-something-other-than-440c.1618971/

Thanks! I'm definitely hoping for more pictures than discussion in this thread.

Thanks for the tag, Josh, and the reference Ed. I'll play here, because this kick-off has more of a show'n'tell vibe than the other, which is discussion about steel.

Here are some old pictures of GEC stainless knives that I have been fortunate to own:

Some of the Lambsfoot jobs:

This one needs a waiver, for I don't have a photograph of the stainless white owl by itself, which was 1 of only 4 or 5 made:

That's what I'm talking about! And that stainless white owl!!!

A Lionsteel Shuffler I reground:

A Dowell Lanny's Clip:

You need a waiver for these two as well, since they aren't GECs. But they are sweet looking stainless blades.

I have a few knives with stainless blades, but only this GEC so far...

That's a fine picture.

I've only got a Dog Paw 33. I don't like the bail, so I removed it. It's a keeper anyway. I wish I picked up some of the earlier multiblade stainless GECs. Not really a fan of single blades. The acorn shield looks just awesome though.

I've seen these dog paw conductors from time to time on the E bay. They look like a nice smaller knife. How's the action?

 

[ISKRA]

I've seen these dog paw conductors from time to time on the E bay. They look like a nice smaller knife. How's the action?

The main blade on mine has fantastic walk and talk. The pen blade less so, it's a bit tight. Perhaps I should just wash it out, if there's some grit in the joint. I must say, however, the fit and finish on mine is not quite on par with the other 1095 GECs I have. But nothing major.

 

[JohnDF]

I've had a few GEC Stainless knives, but this is the only one that has stuck around.
I just love this one and it was a grail that I obtained thanks to @gunstockjack
It is a #74 with orange Delrin handles, I call it my "fancy" work knife.

 

[traumkommode]

You need a waiver for these two as well, since they aren't GECs. But they are sweet looking stainless blades.

Doh! Way to overlook that simple, fundamental detail, Andrew!

 

[black mamba]

Here are most of mine. I'm a BIG stainless fan, with quite a few stainless USA Uncle Henrys as well.

 

[JTB_5]

I've had a few GEC Stainless knives, but this is the only one that has stuck around.
I just love this one and it was a grail that I obtained thanks to @gunstockjack
It is a #74 with orange Delrin handles, I call it my "fancy" work knife.

I admire that one every time you post it. The extra lines on the bolster really sets it off nicely.

Doh! Way to overlook that simple, fundamental detail, Andrew!

Everyone gets one free mulligan. After that you have to buy.

Here are most of mine. I'm a BIG stainless fan, with quite a few stainless USA Uncle Henrys as well.

Exquisite collection! I especially like that last one in chestnut. A 42 lock back?

 

[black mamba]

I especially like that last one in chestnut. A 42 lock back?

Yes, Joshua, from 2014.

 

[Modoc ED]

Here's an exhaustive thread that ran on GEC Stainless Steel a short time ago. It even has a poll.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...ess-gec-in-something-other-than-440c.1618971/

I didn't read the OP's original post close enough and referenced a stainless steel discussion thread. My apologies to the OP - JTB_5 . I've only ever had one GEC stainless knife and gifted that knife to another member of BF.

My picture of that knife. I kinda wish I'd kept it.

 

[meako]

 

[meako]

Some definite shmatina on these backsprings. I can live with that.
Cheers.

 

[black mamba]

Some USA Schrade Uncle Henrys with their excellent 440A steel.

 

[Will Power]

 

[Will Power]

Horsecut Bone

 

[black mamba]

Two nice ones, Will . . . VERY nice!