Your First GEC

My first, which I no longer have, was the 2012 forum knife. Nice knife but too heavy for me to pocket carry.
 
My first GEC was this Tidioute #55 Hound Tooth with Mexican Bocote covers.

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I never was one for doing anything half way and I guess that includes my first GEC. It was a Charlie Campagna Texas Camp Knife SFO and what a beautiful knife it was. However because I have soft nails the punch was just a bit hard for me to open so my First GEC also became my first sale on BladeForums. I ended up selling it to a very greatful Member of The Porch. Ever since I've always gone out of my way to try and find a fellow member that may want what I've got to sell before just putting it up for sale. ✌




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Mine was a natural micarta soda scout in 2015. The sheepsfoot and cap lifter caught my eye. The funny thing is, back then, it sat on the website for several days while I pondered whether or not I should buy it. I’m glad I did because I still use it all the time.
 
My first GEC a #23 in bocote. Still have it. Not a favorite. Fit and finish bleh... the rest I have are as they should be. I’d rather use Case knives. GEC are overpriced.
 
Buzzbait said:
My first GEC was a #72 lockback in burnt orange bone, that I purchased back in 2010. It's a real beauty. But it arrived with very little fanfare, as I remember. It was a bit small for what I was after.

Oddly enough, my second GEC wasn't purchased for another 5 years or so. Quite a large gap in time, but I was kind of taking a hiatus from knife buying for a bit. Once I bought the #15 Boys Knife, I became totally addicted. The level of craftsmanship on this piece was utterly spectacular

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Buzzbait said:
My first GEC was a #72 lockback in burnt orange bone, that I purchased back in 2010. It's a real beauty. But it arrived with very little fanfare, as I remember. It was a bit small for what I was after.

Oddly enough, my second GEC wasn't purchased for another 5 years or so. Quite a large gap in time, but I was kind of taking a hiatus from knife buying for a bit. Once I bought the #15 Boys Knife, I became totally addicted. The level of craftsmanship on this piece was utterly spectacular

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That 72 is one I’ve been hunting. Very nice knife
 
Jack Black said:
My first GEC was gifted to me by Duncan @Campbellclanman , to add to the generosity, it was his favourite knife too :) :thumbsup:

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I bought my first GEC soon after, one of the first #15 Boy's Knives, but it had a fault, and the UK dealer only had the one :(

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So he offered me a #66, which I gladly accepted :) :thumbsup:

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What was the fault on the #15?
 
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