Poll: When did you get your first GEC?

[Txjohn]

I received my first GEC from Duncan @Campbellclanman , in 2012 I think. It was the 2011 Traditional Forum Knife that I was carrying this week, and Duncan took it out of his pocket (his favourite knife) to send to me I bought my first GEC not long after that, it was a #66 Serpentine Jack in Valley Green Jigged Bone, which I still love

I remember seeing a lot of that Jack years back. It was your only carry for a long period, if memory serves me .

 

[seas165]

Here is my first gec in 2015, a week later and then today.

 

[TheJon]

In also received my first GEC as a GAW gift from Duncan @Campbellclanman in I believe 2017 not too long after I joined the Porch. I have a few more now , thanks Duncan !

#54 Harness Jack


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Man I want one of those so bad. I have a Big Jack but one day I'll find one of these. At the time I didn't think I'd like the 54s until later when my wife gave me a Big Jack.

 

[draggat]

I started collecting GEC in 2013. At the time I was mainly interested in collecting Canal Street Cutlery SFO's but once I found GEC, that was it. I don't recall exactly which was the first, but it was either a Northfield #12 Powderhorn in cocobolo or a Northfield #48 single turkish clip in Looking Glass Abalone. For the life of me, I can't seem to find pictures of eaither right now

Over the years, I managed to get in on most of the SFO's and Northfields but then last year I decided to start liquidating the collection. I have a few left that I may or may not keep just because I have other interests these days.

They truly are great knives. My recommendation to the newbs is to READ THE FORUMS!! READ EVERYTHING ON THE GEC WEBPAGES!! I constantly see questions around here that could be easily answered if the askers would just read through everything on GEC's websites. There is a wealth of information there, it just takes a little time.

 

[btb01]

I bought my first GEC in 2015.

This was my first group shot, about a month later.

Like Harry Old Engineer said, I have a few more now.

 

[Dadpool]

2015 for me. First was technically a Cripple Creek Barlow made by GEC, but my first GEC was a stainless #47 Viper purchased that same year. That Viper had a great run, staying in my collection until this year.

 

[PointyThings]

My first GEC purchase was in 2013 from the 'Bay for my wife: Krack-A-Jack #76 Outlaw Gunstock Jack. First purchase for myself was in 2014: Northfield Talon #92 in Moss Green Bone from knifeswapper at Collector Knives.

 

[Peregrin]

I bought my first GEC in 2015.

This was my first group shot, about a month later.

Like Harry Old Engineer said, I have a few more now.

I think my Scratted Bone TC is my favorite. Nice bunch Barrett.

 

[btb01]

I think my Scratted Bone TC is my favorite. Nice bunch Barrett.

Thanks, Gary. For some inexplicable reason, I sold mine back in 2016.

 

[Matt_WY]

2018, I had just purchased a benchmade bugout for a work knife. Not sure why, but I was searching on the internet for some additional knife info and stumbled onto bladeforums. By chance I entered the traditional forum and knew instantly these were the knives I was looking for. Shortly after I purchased a rust red 14 on the exchange, followed by an ebony 14 from a dealer. Guess you could say I went a bit crazy picking up 14s.

 

[ea42]

Got my first right when they started up from Cumberland Knife Works. Wound up with one of every knife produced in 2006 with the exception of the cassein knife. Those were fun times, the knives actually stayed on the shelves for at least a day rather than the three seconds we have now lol. Nothing wrong with that though, just reflects the quality of the knives Bill's putting out there.

Here's a few of 'em:













Eric

 

[JohnDF]

Krack-A-Jack #76 Outlaw Gunstock Jack

Started with the best... all downhill from there.

 

[Old Engineer]

2018, I had just purchased a benchmade bugout for a work knife. Not sure why, but I was searching on the internet for some additional knife info and stumbled onto bladeforums. By chance I entered the traditional forum and knew instantly these were the knives I was looking for. Shortly after I purchased a rust red 14 on the exchange, followed by an ebony 14 from a dealer. Guess you could say I went a bit crazy picking up 14s.
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Harry

 

[Old Engineer]

Got my first right when they started up from Cumberland Knife Works. Wound up with one of every knife produced in 2006 with the exception of the cassein knife. Those were fun times, the knives actually stayed on the shelves for at least a day rather than the three seconds we have now lol. Nothing wrong with that though, just reflects the quality of the knives Bill's putting out there.

Here's a few of 'em:

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Eric

Very fine stuff Eric .

Harry

 

[ea42]

Thanks Harry!

Eric

 

[Will Power]

My first was a 66 Mink Skinner. Around 2012-13 I think. They sure were easier to obtain back then.

Really admire that one, vivid colours and amusing name, pretty rare too...

Thanks, Will

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

I’m a 2015er. I picked up a new from dealer 77 spear point barlow in smooth ivory bone. Eventually, I sold it. I still kick myself over that one.

 

[meako]

meako what model is the ebony? That is a great blade shape, almost a skinner.

they're both 72s mate...

 

[el gigantor]

My first GEC was a Smith & Sons Mudbug, the first year they were offered. I’ve since bought and sold 7 or 8 Great Eastern models. Word to the wise: Needing money is NOT a good reason to part ways with a beautiful pocket knife!

 

[Txjohn]

681211 . Bought it sometime in 2012/ maybe