Ready to get a GEC #25 - decisions . . .

[Foilist]

I got a little birthday money, and I thought I'd finally get the GEC #25 Barlow I've been wanting - clip point, long pull, and one of two handle materials: smooth red buffalo or smooth primitive bone.

I think I prefer the red buffalo, but those are getting hard to come by. I don't think I'd feel like I was settling for less with the primitive bone though.

Looks are subjective, but are there any objective advantages of one material over the other (durability, etc.)?

Do any of the usual dealers still take checks or money orders? I'm trying not to use the credit card recreationally these days.

 

[texasflyfisher]

I've been thinking of getting my first barlow as well and a GEC at that. I read somewhere though that the buffalo scales shrink? Maybe somebody else here can chime in. The GEC #25 sure has a lot of choices in scales and blades. I kind of like the inferno bone with the spearpoint main blade myself. Good luck on your choice and Happy Birthday!

 

[Blues]

Do any of the usual dealers still take checks or money orders? I'm trying not to use the credit card recreationally these days.

Not to be facetious but I think that can easily be ascertained with a phone call or email to any of the vendors.

 

[neeman]

When I asked here about Buffalo vs Rosewood.
Folk here said 'bugs and shrinkage' on Buffalo
So I got rosewood...

When I looked at the #25, I really liked the clip point with the long pull, but I went with the Sheepsfoot

 

[babakanoosh45]

Beware they are addictive!!!!

And I have a natural bone in route...

 

[Will Power]

That Frontier Bone looks most appealing!

Whatever you choose, I very much doubt if you will be disappointed OR that it will be your only GEC knife...

Vis a vis Buffalo horn, I've also heard about shrinkage and one (non GEC) knife I have seems to be developing CRACKS around the pins despite minimal use...I don't know if horn or buffalo horn in particular is more delicate or requires very specific preparation before using as scales,that might be. I know that Impala horn and Ram's horn looks really excellent but then they are 'rough' finishes(natural jigging).

The No.25 I have is stag and I'm telling you straight, it can't be beaten!

 

[Foilist]

Not to be facetious but I think that can easily be ascertained with a phone call or email to any of the vendors.

I know, I know - I'm just being lazy! :yawn:

Horn shrinkage? Sounds like a George Costanza problem. Maybe I'll go for the smooth primitive bone.

I think the #25 Barlow would make a nice watch pocket knife for dress pants edc. I have a Case peanut for that now, but when I first noticed these GEC #25's a few months ago, I was smitten!

I also see one of the larger ones in my future like the Pioneer . . .

 

[RandallFlagg]

I've been wanting to add a Great Eastern slippie to my collection (already have a fixed blade) and I think this pattern's going to be the one.

 

[jujigatame]

I think the long pull clip point is one of the best looking blades they have on any model. I got a 25 in that configuration with the red buffalo for a friend and later ended up getting one for myself as well because I liked it so much.

I think you'll really enjoy whichever one you choose. It's just a sweet knife, plain and simple.

 

[Wirebender]

Cumberland Knives will take a personal check. Just do the online order thing and you'll get to the payment method page, and there's a place to click for payment by check.

 

[knifeswapper]

Do any of the usual dealers still take checks or money orders? I'm trying not to use the credit card recreationally these days.

Most all dealers will take a money order / cashiers check. If you are a past customer or don't mind waiting, personal checks are usually good as well.

You're on the right track...

Mike Latham
CollectorKnives.Net

 

[APerna]

I must look at the gec models every night. From what I see and read they produce a great product for the money. Now if they made anything in 154-cm I would buy a dozen of them! I really like that harness jack.