The Beer Scout Knife

supratentorial said:
I don't disagree about the possibility of more SFOs but the "beer scouts" were all a regular production run. Only the "soda scouts" (Collectorknives.net), "gun scouts" (Gunstock Jack) and camel bone with hotdog shields (Knives Ship Free) were SFOs.
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Good to know, for some reason I though they were all an SFO. Thank you for the clarification.
 
eschwebach said:
I believe this entire run were SFO's by Mike (Collectors Knives), Derrick (KnivesShipFree) and Barry (Gunstock Jack), so I imagine if there is enough interest they could do another run.
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The Beer Scout Knives, except for the Camel Bone handles, were a Great Eastern Cutlery regular production run. The "Soda" Scout knives and the Bloodwood Handled knives and the Camel Bone Handled knives were various SFO's.
Sorry Jake, I jumped on that so quick, I didn't see your reply.
 
Aidansdaddy17 said:

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Say, I like that. I'm still trying to figure out what, if anything, I want to add to my bail(s), especially on knives which I want to have knock around in my pockets (such as the micarta) yet remain upright (so a lanyard-ed slip is out). Hmmmm....

Meanwhile, has anyone else noticed that GEC used some of its bestest, blackest ebony on the Beer Scout Knives?

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~ P.
 
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pertinux said:
Meanwhile, has anyone else noticed that GEC used some of its bestest, blackest ebony on the Beer Scout Knives
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~ P.
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Yes I did! Actually my last 3 GEC's in Ebony have all been exceptionally black and very, very smooth. These include the BSJ, Farmer Jack and my latest #83. As a result, Ebony has moved up in pecking order when choosing covers for a new knife.
 
This works really well. Hangs just the right length both ways. I agree! The Ebony is outstanding. My favorite covers are usually Ebony. Some reason I wanted a yelled! Good thing I have a #15 boys knife on the way. I told KSF to pick out the darkest out of what's left!
 
Thanks to Esnyx for posting this to me.
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Now to work!
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Someone said to me "it looks just like a swiss army noyff I've got one with a bollopener."
There's nothing I can think of to respond to to that.
They just are not going to get the vibe. Why have bone when plastic is available? But then there are many things that I don't understand either.:)
 
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meako said:
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Someone said to me "it looks just like a swiss army noyff I've got one with a bollopener."
There's nothing I can think of to respond to to that.
They just are not going to get the vibe. Why have bone when plastic is available? But then there are many things that I don't understand either.:)
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supratentorial said:
From the photos, the micarta sort of reminds me of the old Swiss army knives.
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Are you calling me a "Drongo"??? :mad::mad:;);):D:D

LOL! I know what you mean. They're definitely different than the common equal end pattern Swiss army knives with the rivet construction........... though they do remind me a bit of the old Soldier knives. Similar handle (w/o the easy open notch) and similar size. The micarta is also somewhat similar though it's a different color. Some of these knives also had a bail.

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meako said:
Someone said to me "it looks just like a swiss army noyff I've got one with a bollopener."
There's nothing I can think of to respond to to that.
They just are not going to get the vibe. Why have bone when plastic is available? But then there are many things that I don't understand either.:)
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Not everyone is a knife nut. I recently ordered and gave a new Climber SAK to a retired friend who has never carried a knife in his life although his wife carries a small Buck in her purse which her father gave her when she was a child. He loves the Climber and uses it often. He has no interest in my slipjoints but was thrilled to get a knife he will use and enjoy. He broke some glass in the sink the day after I gave him the knife and he used the tweezers to pick up the glass chards. I'm glad he is using it and really enjoy him telling me what uses he has found for it. He couldn't care less whether I'm carrying a knife with stag covers or a Spyderco in VG10 or whatever other type of steel but is just enjoying having a pocket knife which fulfills his needs and which he will carry.
 
Vinifera said:
Not everyone is a knife nut. I recently ordered and gave a new Climber SAK to a retired friend who has never carried a knife in his life although his wife carries a small Buck in her purse which her father gave her when she was a child. He loves the Climber and uses it often. He has no interest in my slipjoints but was thrilled to get a knife he will use and enjoy. He broke some glass in the sink the day after I gave him the knife and he used the tweezers to pick up the glass chards. I'm glad he is using it and really enjoy him telling me what uses he has found for it. He couldn't care less whether I'm carrying a knife with stag covers or a Spyderco in VG10 or whatever other type of steel but is just enjoying having a pocket knife which fulfills his needs and which he will carry.
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This is why I'm frightened by the expense of some traditionals like GEC. I know the differences but to regular people the $120 dollar GEC is the same as a swiss army knife.
Then that makes me question the value as well like am I getting the extra $110 dollars in knife value. Like with most other things though you pay for a name brand even when the quality can compare to others.
 
needler420 said:
This is why I'm frightened by the expense of some traditionals like GEC. I know the differences but to regular people the $120 dollar GEC is the same as a swiss army knife.
Then that makes me question the value as well like am I getting the extra $110 dollars in knife value. Like with most other things though you pay for a name brand even when the quality can compare to others.
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Buy a $10 knife and a GEC. You won't think that
 
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$8 Opinels or a $20-30 Swiss army knives are good knives (I'm a huge fan of both). But they're different than knives from GEC. Like the Opinel and the Swiss army knife, GEC stamps out their blades but GEC is not nearly as automated. GEC produces a lot of different patterns and the blades and other parts often aren't interchangeable. Each pattern requires new design, tools and dies. After the parts are stamped out, many of the subsequent processes are done by hand. In comparison, Victorinox and Opinel are highly automated. One thing that is of particular interest to me is the primary grind. Over the years, GEC has gotten better at doing the primary grinds on their larger blades like the sheepfoot on the beer scout. Due to the manual labor involved in hafting their knives, the springs are ground flush and the blades are centered. In my opinion, those things have more to do with the manufacturing process and attention to detail rather than quality but I think a lot of folks think it is a sign of quality. GEC is not perfect but they can do excellent work and they have constantly improved. I think to some extent the quality and popularity of the GEC knives is exaggerated on the forum. They make excellent knives but no company is perfect. They have some faults also. Are they worth the money is a matter of personal choice. I have some so obviously I thought they were worth it. I also have some Case/Bose knives and I think they're worth it also. Those knives have EDM cut parts (not stamped) and pivot bushings so they cost even more. In my opinion, handle material like Ivory or embellishments like filework aren't worth it. To some people they're worth every penny. People have different interests.
 
needler420 said:
This is why I'm frightened by the expense of some traditionals like GEC. I know the differences but to regular people the $120 dollar GEC is the same as a swiss army knife.
Then that makes me question the value as well like am I getting the extra $110 dollars in knife value. Like with most other things though you pay for a name brand even when the quality can compare to others.
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I just purchased my first GEC UN-X-LD this week. Great knife and I really like it. In fact it is sitting here on the table next to me right now. :) But I understand there are people who carry a knife and are not in to the brand, type of covers, etc. I didn't purchase a Beer Scout and use my old, old Boy Scout knife, church keys and SAKs to open beverages but I fully understand and appreciate those who enjoy a truly nice knife such as the Beer Scout which is why I have enjoyed reading this thread and viewing the photos. Yeah you pay a lot more money than a SAK for what is essentially a blade with a beverage opener, albeit at the same time it depends on whether you enjoy collecting knives, nice covers, fit and finish and many other things as to whether or not such a knife provides value and satisfaction to the purchaser. It is a very nice knife indeed.
 
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This discussion has sort of meandered away from the topic of the beer scouts... but some of the GEC knives, like the Farm and Field tools, are much less expensive than GEC's other knives and may be a better choice for those who don't want to spend $100 on a knife.

...I wonder how much the "BS" etch added to the cost of the beer scouts??! :p :D
 
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