Dreaming of a GEC #56
- MikeEngland
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Dreaming of a GEC #56
Hey guys. I'm on the hunt for a GEC #56. I've been pounding the internet pavement for a couple weeks now, but I'm not having a lot of luck. Maybe I'm just being picky, but there is a perticullar style I have in mind, and that's where I'm getting hung up. If anybodys seen a #56 with smooth ivory bone handles, or has one that they might consider selling, I would love to have a chat. Or if anybodys got any idea of where else I might try looking I would be greatful for the advice. I have seen a few 56's out there. Frontier bone and antique jig bone seem to be available, but there's just something about that smooth ivory bone thats got me hooked. Any advice is much appreciated.
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Re: Dreaming of a GEC #56
Those handles do have an allure to them.
Smooth Ivory Bone --- 25 pcs. serialized -- 46 pcs. no serial numbers
Smooth Ivory Bone --- 25 pcs. serialized -- 46 pcs. no serial numbers
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The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
Re: Dreaming of a GEC #56
She is a beauty, good luck in your hunt.
-( life is too short to carry a cheap knife )-
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Re: Dreaming of a GEC #56
Discount Cutlery claims to have one --- http://www.discountcutlery.net/en-us/dept_24583.html
About the 16th knife down.
About the 16th knife down.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Re: Dreaming of a GEC #56
Discount cutlery is what started this whole mess for me. I placed the order, order confirmed, even estimated date of shipment, The day i was hoping to get it in the mail, I got an email insted. "sorry, this item was out of stock before you placed the order", dang it. same thing happened At HRknives, which so far is the only other placed that has climed to have one.
Were there really only 71 made?
Were there really only 71 made?
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Re: Dreaming of a GEC #56
Sorry Mike. Got all excited because I'd found one for you and now I'm bummed. What's worse, when I finish this post, I have to pay bills.
Those production totals came directly off the GEC website. Copy & paste.
Those production totals came directly off the GEC website. Copy & paste.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
- MikeEngland
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Re: Dreaming of a GEC #56
That's alright Jerry. Thanks for the help anyway. Sorry about the bills though, I know how that goes
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- MikeEngland
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Re: Dreaming of a GEC #56
Still on the hunt. Looking for a GEC#56. If anybody has one that they would be interested in selling, or if anybody has a suggestion for where I might look, I would really appreciate the help.
Thanks guys
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Re: Dreaming of a GEC #56
MikeEngland wrote:Still on the hunt. Looking for a GEC#56. If anybody has one that they would be interested in selling, or if anybody has a suggestion for where I might look, I would really appreciate the help.
Thanks guys
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Mike---these are not the smooth white bone,but they are #56's____good luck,Monk
http://www.northwestknifecompany.com/pr ... r-bone-ppp
http://www.shop.tsaknives.com/56-Dogleg ... m?page=all
I'm not young enough,____to know everything !!!!!!!!!!!!
MONK****
MONK****
Re: Dreaming of a GEC #56
I still have the frontier bone and after a month am still looking for you an ivory bone. But that is one hard knife to find heck the owners don't even have one. Or should I say ex owners. Ill keep looking Though and we will find you one.
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Re: Dreaming of a GEC #56
Hard to find, Tell me about it! I feel like I've become obsesed with this knife. I've looked through every GEC distributor's site that I could think of about a dozen times each. Pretty foolish when you think of all the excellent knives out there. But it's too late, the blinders are on This knife has been given a very special purpose, so I'll keep looking.
Thank you so much for taking an intrest in my search. It's very humbling to know that there are people out there who are willing to help you without ever having met you.
Thank you so much for taking an intrest in my search. It's very humbling to know that there are people out there who are willing to help you without ever having met you.
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Re: Dreaming of a GEC #56
Try Blue Creek Cutlery
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