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Did not know of GEC before but after looking through some of the posts and interested in acquiring one but need some guidance. Would preferably like either a 1 or 2 blade version, though not an absolute, with a wood or bone handle. Also like a wharncliff style blade but again not an absolute. Are there any which I should look at in particular? Any more useful or collectible than others?
The 18 loss nice, as does the 98.

Thanks for your feedback.
 
Useful is a loaded question that depends a lot on the user! Take a look here:
https://www.knivesshipfree.com/great-eastern-cutlery/

Be careful about going through pictures here and getting attached to a particular model, because they are sold in runs there are a lot of models that are difficult to find and/or expensive.

Good luck, and remember that you will most likely not end up with just one:)
 
If the 18 looks nice to you , then go for it . They are very well made , but they are a fairly small knife. Start by visiting the GEC site at their .net and .com sites and on it you can find their Dealers . For sure Collector Knives and Knives Ship Free give a good description including length. I have no reason to believe that their is a iibad dealer in the lot !!!! I currently have 2 of 18 , a Stag and Jigged Bone , and both are single blade.
A little bit bigger knife that has just come out in Gabon Ebony wood is new 14 . I have one in Jigged Bone and it is pretty nice for the size. I just happen to prefer a knife that is 3 & 1/2 or larger.
Good luck on finding and locating the one that you like .

Added : As Ernie said / It probably will not be your last one .

Harry
 
For me, useful is in the 3.5 to 4.0" closed length. For a single blade wharncliff the #47 viper is hard to beat. I like the #15 boys knife with any blade and the double blade versions are nice too if you like that. I would say take a look at closed length, handle shape, and blade configuration and try one. They are great. I personally find the 18 and 14 too small.


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The 47 and 92 are both wharnies, and people speak highly of them. I'm considering picking one up myself. I personally have an 85 Easy Open Jack and I love it, it's a wonderful design and a great knife. Lots of belly on the blade compared to other spearpoints I've seen.


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In my opinion the #47 w/Wharncliff Blade with Elk Scales is just hard to beat ~~ but then I try to figure out why after I found my Maker & Blade & Scales do I need all these other #47's ect for & there other Brothers & Sisters -- ect.!??? I just woke up one day & they seemed to have multiplied way out of control ~~ there should be a "Pill" for this kind of multiplying this fast.!** I know ~~ is there such a thing as a group for GEC addiction.? Don't worry after you get your first one you will be one also.!^^ LOL
 
Ctarant said:
Did not know of GEC before but after looking through some of the posts and interested in acquiring one but need some guidance. Would preferably like either a 1 or 2 blade version, though not an absolute, with a wood or bone handle. Also like a wharncliff style blade but again not an absolute. Are there any which I should look at in particular? Any more useful or collectible than others?
The 18 loss nice, as does the 98.

Thanks for your feedback.
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As you're sorting out what's best for you, you might keep in mind the #15 boys knife and beer scout are going to production soon. The #72 should be coming along before too long as well. If I'm considering a knife I've never held before I usually look up the specifications and draw it on paper and compare it to other sized knives I have at home. Great Eastern Cutlery has a web site that might help with your decision.
 
cbr1000 said:
As you're sorting out what's best for you, you might keep in mind the #15 boys knife and beer scout are going to production soon. The #72 should be coming along before too long as well. If I'm considering a knife I've never held before I usually look up the specifications and draw it on paper and compare it to other sized knives I have at home. Great Eastern Cutlery has a web site that might help with your decision.
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Just to make sure I understand right, GEC is doing another 15, beer scout, and soon 72 run?


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irona said:
Just to make sure I understand right, GEC is doing another 15, beer scout, and soon 72 run?


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I know they are running beer scouts again and also boys knives that are similar to the beer scouts. It has a sheepsfoot, caplifter, an easy open notch, but no shield, and no bail, if i am not mistaken. I haven't heard about the 72, but i don't doubt it.


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The 98 is a monster knife. Some say too big for Pocket carry.

I like big knives 3s, so I want one!
 
You can look on ebay if the model isn't in current production. Just to let you know, GEC knives usually come with stiff springs.
 
Just my experience but the 18 Coyote/Beagle is a tiny knife and I regard it as too toy to be credible. I have smaller hands and like a compact knife, generally, but GEC has yet to get the proportions right with most of its smaller patterns. Too narrow, lacking breadth and thus pencil like. The recent 14 is also a non user for me due to this.

If you fancy the Wharncliffe blade then a 47 Viper is a much bigger knife and will satisfy those who favour a biggish knife. The 56 Dogleg is ideal if you can track one down or the 57 Half Whitt which has two blades Wharncliffe and Pen on a single-spring and is a real pocket friend. The 92 Talon was recently re-released as an SFO and this is Wharncliffe single, a good knife in terms of appearance and in the hand feel.

Welcome to the Traditional Path, it never ends:D:D
 
southpaw357 said:
I know they are running beer scouts again and also boys knives that are similar to the beer scouts. It has a sheepsfoot, caplifter, an easy open notch, but no shield, and no bail, if i am not mistaken. I haven't heard about the 72, but i don't doubt it.


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I'm excited!


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irona said:
Just to make sure I understand right, GEC is doing another 15, beer scout, and soon 72 run?


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Correct. #15 boys knife, beer scout, and #72 clip are up on at least one blade forum dealers site for early reserve.
 
Almost any GEC pattern can be had, IF you are willing to be patient for a few days to a few months, look hard on the secondary market, pay retail or more than retail, and not be too picky about handle material. To be fair, this is a lot of work, and you'll probably end up buying 10 other knives in the meantime, as you run across GECs that are equally uncommon, have some features you like, and which you know you'd better snap up when you get a chance, if there's even a possibility you might enjoy them. It might be easier to limit your searches to recent releases, as they will be a lot easier to find.

I recommend the 47 Viper as fitting all criteria: recent run so they are out there to be found, good useable size, not too massive but not at all a small knife, good choice of cover materials to be found without much difficulty, and a single wharncliffe.

Beyond that, you have to decide what you want the knife to do. Is it an EDC? Work knife? Sunday dress carry? Do you have a favorite pattern?
 
I am also a Wharncliffe fan, and agree with several other posts that the #47 is just about perfect. It fits in the hand well (my hand anyway) and in my opinion is one of the sleekest looking models GEC offers. The #18 Coyote is a bit small, but might be perfect for slacks or watch pocket. Also check out the awesome wharny/sheep's foot hybrid blade on Northwoods. GEC makes those for KSF. Probably will need to check secondary market for those though.

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Ctarant said:
Did not know of GEC before but after looking through some of the posts and interested in acquiring one but need some guidance. Would preferably like either a 1 or 2 blade version, though not an absolute, with a wood or bone handle. Also like a wharncliff style blade but again not an absolute. Are there any which I should look at in particular? Any more useful or collectible than others?
The 18 loss nice, as does the 98.

Thanks for your feedback.
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Honestly, I think you need to be a little more decisive there buddy.

Your specifications are about as broad as could be and you name checked both the smallest and biggest folding knife the company makes. As for collectability, the makers website conveniently lists their production totals so you can see how rare a model is but if you're going to use it, don't worry about it.

My suggestion; Go shopping and pick something you like the look of, I really don't think you need help with that.

:)


- Paul
 
Ctarant said:
Did not know of GEC before but after looking through some of the posts and interested in acquiring one but need some guidance. Would preferably like either a 1 or 2 blade version, though not an absolute, with a wood or bone handle. Also like a wharncliff style blade but again not an absolute. Are there any which I should look at in particular? Any more useful or collectible than others?
The 18 loss nice, as does the 98.

Thanks for your feedback.
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That's quite a wide array of knives between those two. Here is a line-up by frame.
 
The medium sized knives seem to be the most popular, so I would recommend one in between 3⅜" and 3¾" closed length. Pattern numbers 33, 56, 66, 85, and 92 are particularly appealing. As these have all long sold out, they would have to be found on the secondary markets. Good hunting!
 
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