Used GEC Knife Pics

hunterfisher808 said:
dannyp. You know its a great bump from the past when the thread just picks up and starts running again:thumbup: An EDC/user thread never really goes out of style as those nice NIBs gotta all come out sooner or later:D
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That was kind of my thought process Mike. I figured that we've got a few new faces around here along with some people who have since acquired knives from GEC that they didn't have before. I like pictures of a new shiny knife as much as the next guy, but there's just something a little more interesting about a used one that has been well cared for. I love how it develops character that shows the story of it's use.
 
Danny, first hello everyone, I'm pretty new here. I agree 100% about the importance of a knife's character. It's why I can't really fall in love with a flipper or similar "g10" type knife despite having a couple, and knowing how much fun they are. I just can't imagine those knives growing old gracefully (not that I will!). There are few things that stay with us throughout our lives I guess; maybe a watch, favorite clothes that become threadbare, an old pair of boots, some tools, few other things maybe, but unlike most of them, a pocket knife remains closest the longest and its bruises are often things of beauty. Now that I'm rediscovering the passion of a good knife this late in life, the hardest thing for me now will be to settle on only one knife, rather than two or three. Anyway, in a week or two after it gets some use I'll post a picture of my knife that came today, a pretty half congress with yellow bone scales.
 
Good to have you here Johnny. Congrats on the new knife, it's a pattern that I've been interested in myself. I'm looking forward to seeing it.
 
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I'm not one to obsess over such things but the wharncliffe blade profile just begs to have that mirror polished edge and I have an old leather belt that was happy to oblige!
 
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Honestly, most of my GEC's don't have any patina at all. Maybe scratches on the blades from sharpening slip-ups or scuffed up bolsters, but the 1095 stays shiny with only a slight amount of oil. I bet all these knives in this thread so far have been used for food prep at some point. The Dogleg I posted above is my steak knife. This Scout I've had since 07, I probably have used it on food at some point. I know lots of users like to encourage patina by slicing fruit. Personally I eat my apples without cutting them first.
 
Been using my fruitport over a year. I give it oil and wash it up after using it on food. I love sliced up apples, so they are my most common patina causing use. It has been used a lot in carving as well and has been on a bunch of hikes.

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A few more user pics. The #66 is the one I used to try out that pattern. Its a great knife. Like a peanut on steroids. The next two are an older and newer pics of my daily edcs. The Jigged Brazilian Cherry #73 was swapped out for the #71 and an Ebony #33 for one in American Elk. The #48 Jack has been a constant companion. I have a few more users in 440c but they don't really show any wear.
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GECs 1095 takes some of the most attractive patina I've seen on pocket knives. The sort of satin finish makes it look not bad at first, and it ages well. Whereas a high mirror polish starts off just looking "dirty" almost. In my eyes at least. Really didn't like the start of patina on my SBJ, but it has improved with age. Only have a crappy iPod touch picture at the moment. charging up my DSLR batteries and should snap some better ones.

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My beater GEC after I removed the "hump" on the spine of the main blade -- inspired by the peanut mod thread awhile back.
 
Fact I say is, all these knives look even better used than mint! No greater compliment can I give to a knife.....:D:thumbup:
 
I agree, Will. I'm glad to see this thread get some more posts. I had actually been thinking about snapping a few shots of last years forum knife to give this thread a bump. These knives were definitely designed as users first and foremost. Thanks for the new pics everybody.:thumbup:
 
Since I have obtained both of my GEC knives in the past month, it will be a while before I can post anything useful to this thread. That said, I look forward to being able to do so. I agree that a used blade looks better than a shiny new one!
 
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