All About Pocket Knives

Lansky1 wrote:As a newbie to finer knife brands ... gotta say these GEC's are really impressive. I love real gnarly stag & just the quality of these knives and really cool unusual patters makes them stand out.

Question ... I'm thinning my herd on eBay & there will be a primo GEC in my future. I've noticed there aren't very many on eBay & the selection is rather limited (which is where I do 99.9% of my knife hunting). Do you guys that buy GEC's favor private knife dealers or eBay ? Any suggestions on where to look would be welcome ... thx.

The most popular ones are difficult to find because Great Eastern makes so few of each particular frame pattern and especially handle material. Browse through the production totals for each year. -- http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/inf ... 6-present/ -- Yeah, they made quite a few knives but not very many of any one particular pattern and handle material.

Take for example, my favorite GEC. I was lucky enough to get an UN-X-LD Improved Trapper made in 2013 with the Wharncliffe blade and burnt stag handles. Look below to see how many were made.

Bottom line? Get 'em where you can find 'em. Authorized dealers have the most. eBay and AAPK Stores come next. Then there's AAPK Members, Face Book or the one you stumble onto in the most unlikely of places. Good luck. They're worth the hunt.

These two arrived today***_______ordered back in December*** ___ SFO from CK.Net ( Mike Latham ) -- you don't see the "match-striker pull" on a secondary blade often __ pretty kool !! ( good job Mike )

GEC #852216EO _ Antique Yellow Jig Bone

GEC #852216EO _ Smooth Autumn Gold Bone

Sticking it to me Monk? #$%^&!! I tried to get one about two years ago, sold out, looked for months. Then just found out last month they were coming out and all you early registration guys foiled me again. #$%^&^!!! you're killing me.

I only have two so far.....BUT I'M NOT DONE YET! I LOVE THESE KNIVES!

Assumed favorite status immediately. Thanks Q.

I sure like the #63, #64 and the #65 knives. The #65 Fools Gold is the first GEC acrylic I've bought. I really like it but have to say that it looks more like crushed pineapple than fools gold. The smooth calico is my favorite...just wish they made the lockback with a swing guard.

This 25 EZ is becoming the favorite little knife.

That #25 is a good looker..sure like the EZ open on it. I know GEC's are a quality knife but it amazes me what people are asking for the #25. I have a #25 barlow in sawcut tan bone and wish I had more. The long, triple lined bolster really makes them stand out. Wish I could find one in the smooth yellow bone at a reasonable price.

Got that right and thanks for the compliment. But there are some out there online and even in the AAPK store like this if you want to browse.

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/aap ... ore_id=808

I'm spending way too much time on Facebook. I keep looking for the 'like' button on all these pics of some good lookin' knives.

Was doing some knife maintenance the other day and came across one that I don't think I've posted before. 2006 Tidioute 73 in Walnut Herringbone. Notice the shield on this one. Upside-down.

Looks pretty good for a decade old. I could use some of those upside down shields for displaying in this pose.

Thanks. She's been a safe queen her whole life.

That is some gnarly stag you have there.

I have been carrying these two off and on for about six months now. Really great in the fifth pocket and look good. Even got the stag serial # 26' my favorite #

Thanks Mumbly,
Nik that's a great pair, love the 25s, one of the favorites here.

For me, it's a "Sophie's Choice" between #47 & #72. Gun-to-my-head winner would have to be the Amber Bone Viper #47 (s/n 05), though, because of the Stainless Steel construction. ~Q~

Great looking trifecta..... in both patterns.

Couple of favorite Barlows

Loved these Tan Sawcut Barlows...wish I hadn't traded them away now.

~Q~

2006 Pioneer 23.

edge213 wrote:2006 Pioneer 23.

That's purdy!!!! John

Thanks John. It's probably the prettiest knife I own.

This one seems to find it's way into my pocket a lot.

My newest GEC is my favorite GEC...

Copperhead & Copper Tails

This one gets toted a lot.