GEC 'S' Stamped EDC Knives....or '2' Stamped Factory Seconds

[On Edge]

This is the first GEC 'EDC" knife that I purchased back in 2011. American Elk #25EO, this knife is right in every way as far as I can tell. The graining of the handles was noted as being the reason it was a second.......but to me they kind of have a nice 'mammothy' look to them. This is one of my favorite Elk handled knives that I have from GEC.

IM

I also wish all GEC Elk looked like this ... I have the same knife, and the handles are quite similar - much more interesting to me than the "clear" stuff ... Beuatiful knife, IM.

~ Edge

[junebug]

MY ONLY ONE..........
538311
YELLOW ROSE
"S" ON SHEEPFOOT
I GOT IT SECOND HAND......BUT NEVER SEEN A FLAW
LOVE THIS KNIFE..........

[Ivoryman]

#15 TC Barlow Sheepfoot Tan. What appears to be the a very tiny crack or fracture in the bone around the pin on the bottom end blade etch side, if there is a flaw. Great knife anyway

[prairiedog]

Here's my example..a #73 Scout made in 2008. I love the knife and can't find what I would consider a flaw.
I do have a question...is the placement of the "2" normally on the back of the tang like this...or will it sometimes be marked elsewhere on the blade or bolster? Also, do these knives have any collectability at all...or are they simply considered users? Appreciate any feedback!

Thanks,
Perry

[Biggie_Robs]

Here's my example..a #73 Scout made in 2008. I love the knife and can't find what I would consider a flaw.
I do have a question...is the placement of the "2" normally on the back of the tang like this...or will it sometimes be marked elsewhere on the blade or bolster? Also, do these knives have any collectability at all...or are they simply considered users? Appreciate any feedback!

Thanks,
Perry

They're users.

That doesn't mean that future knife collectors won't want them, but the fact that GEC doesn't include them in production totals tells me what they think of them, and gives a clue as to how future collectors will view them.

I have an 89 melon tester whittler 2nd in smooth autumn bone that I love, but I don't expect anyone to ever want it for more than what it actually is--a damn nice knife with a cosmetic flaw.

It's certainly possible that some pattern and handle combination would become so desirable that even its seconds were worth something, but I wouldn't invest in a GEC second knife. I'd buy it to use. It'll do what you ask of it.

[Ivoryman]

Here's my example..a #73 Scout made in 2008. I love the knife and can't find what I would consider a flaw.
I do have a question...is the placement of the "2" normally on the back of the tang like this...or will it sometimes be marked elsewhere on the blade or bolster? Also, do these knives have any collectability at all...or are they simply considered users? Appreciate any feedback!

Thanks,
Perry

Pdog, great looking scales on that 73. My TC Barlow above has a 2 stamped right on/over the G in GEC on the tang, opposite side as the long pull, for what that's worth.

[Ivoryman]

Northwoods Broadway EZ open - 2 on the tang and a tiny hairline pile side by the EZ cut out.