PRICE DROPS X2 FS: GEC 83, GEC Bradford Cutlery 73 and 23, Victorinox

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I am selling a bunch of knives. Some don't get used and were meant as backups, or gifts. Some I hate to see go. Some I'm posting now, some I'm holding off because I'm being called to sleep. So keep your eyes peeled.

Please feel free to ask questions. If you'd like to offer a trade involving an elephant ivory handled traditional, by all means do so. Please only purchase if legal. Thanks for looking. There will be more to come soon! I sell to whomever I choose, but I like to think I conduct my sales in an honest and agreeable manner.

I have for sale a Great Eastern Cutlery Northfield #83 Yellow Rose Little Lockback. I carried this knife in my watch pocket alone for maybe 4 hours, and only cut two plastic bags with it. It looks brand new. It locks up with no play in any direction, truly rock solid. It sits centered and well below the frame. It has beautiful smooth yellow bone. It came nice and sharp. It opens and closes smoothly. Comes in tube.

PRICE DROP $73 shipped Priority in the ConUS through PayPal

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Next I have two pieces of Pennsylvania cutlery history. These are "Bradford Cutlery" "Single Shot Trappers" made by GEC. As I understand it, Case was not happy about the use of that name and these will never be made again. They both have all brass hardware including bolsters and endcaps, as well as a brass shield in the shape of a .22 long rifle. They are on GEC's #23 and #73 patterns. The #23 has been used and carried and shows it. The etch has been worn off, there are knicks in the bolsters and endcaps, there are scuffs, and it has been sharpened to a mirror edge. Otherwise, it is rock solid with great action and beautiful blood red jigged bone handles. The #73 is unused, I have kept it in the tube hoping to pass it along late in life. It is rock solid with great action, and a strong pull. It came with some barely discernable patina spots on the blade. It's jigging is a bit different than the other's and really great looking to my eyes. Both have tubes, but the #23 tube is at home and I won't be able to get it till the weekend most likely. I will likely withdraw whichever doesn't sell first.

PRICE DROP Each goes for $105 shipped Priority in the ConUS through PayPal

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I have for sale this modified GEC #25 in Strawberry Jigged Bone. It has a wharnecliffe blade that has been sharpened down a bit, but has lots of life left and a razor sharp edge. I dropped the kick so that the very acute point sits deeply within the frame, but the blade is nowhere near striking the backspring. I also added a slight easy open notch so it can be pinched open. It isn't the most perfect mod, but for a GEC at this price I think it really adds to the useability. This knife has great action and no play. I have the tube, but it is at home and I won't be able to get it till the weekend most likely.

PRICE DROP $40 shipped priority in the ConUS through PayPal

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Finally, several more budget friendly blades. $5 off per additional knife purchased together.

I have for sale a Victorinox Huntsman 2. The difference between the 1 and 2 is the 2 has a corkscrew rather than phillips driver. It was used by the previous owner and does have scuffing on the scales and such, but it in great working order. I think the Woodsman 2 is my favorite EDC swiss army knife, and it's a great tool for anyone.

PRICE DROP $20 shipped Priority in the ConUS through PayPal



Please feel free to ask questions. If you'd like to offer a trade involving an elephant ivory handled traditional, by all means do so. Please only purchase if legal. Thanks for looking. There will be more to come soon!
 
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I'll take the 73 Bradford Cutlery. Is is serialized? COA?
Neither, unfortunately. It comes in a rather sparse tube with a barcode on the top. What I know if them is from correspondence with Mr. Howard and Ms. Tucker at GEC. I can try to dig up any emails.

This is a great piece though, I had planned to keep it as an heirloom. I think it's materials and construction are a testament to GEC's early success.

I'll pm you and answer any other questions.
 
I'll take the Pioneer as per our PMs.

Thanks Logan!

-Bill K.
 
Significant Price Drops On:
GEC 83 Yellow Rose
Bradford Cutlery Single Shot Trappers
GEC 25 Modified
Victorinox Huntsman
 
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