one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

GEC specializes in highly collectable and premium quality usable pocket knives. The company's USA manufactured knives have quickly proven to be a big hit with both collectors and users who seek quality American craftsmanship.
Post Reply
cbnutt
Posts: 850
Joined: Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:25 pm
Location: Lebanon Missouri.

one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by cbnutt »

In the beginning , maybe 2006 or so , GEC had a 3 bladed stockman , California clip , spey , sheepsfoot , maybe a tad bigger than the calf roper , always wanted one , and never got around to getting it , one I especialy liked was called red wine bone I think ? anyone have any info on these ? cant remember the pattern number , if you have or know of one for sale ,PM me , dosent have to be red wine , but I loved that one , Thanks for any info , James . ::tu::
Shoot low sheriff, he's ridin a Shetland.....
User avatar
Railsplitter
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 3165
Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:43 pm

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by Railsplitter »

It sounds like the #53 Cuban Stockman from 2008. Full pattern number 538308. Looks they made 19 of them.

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/wp- ... ALS-21.pdf
Rick T.

"My knife money maketh itself wings!" mb>

Proud member of the Buck Collectors Club Inc.
User avatar
jerryd6818
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 39165
Joined: Sun Jan 04, 2009 5:23 am
Location: The middle of the top of a bastion of Liberalism.

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by jerryd6818 »

They only made two blade 23s and 73s in 2006. Take a scroll through these from 2007 and see if anything pops out at you. http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/pat ... gar-cuban/
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
User avatar
Railsplitter
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 3165
Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:43 pm

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by Railsplitter »

I've got these two #53 Stockmans but I'm just using your thread to show them off. :mrgreen: Neither one of them are for sale.
Attachments
IMG_3267.JPG
IMG_3475.JPG
Rick T.

"My knife money maketh itself wings!" mb>

Proud member of the Buck Collectors Club Inc.
User avatar
DM11
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 7198
Joined: Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:46 am
Location: Kansas

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by DM11 »

Was looking on the GEC web site. Looks like the early ones were on the 53 pattern.

Looks like I'm late to the party. :)
David
User avatar
americanedgetech
Posts: 1552
Joined: Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:40 am
Location: Florida Pan Handle
Contact:

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by americanedgetech »

Excuse me but... What doe "Open House" mean in the PDF from the first link?

"Black/Yellow Swirl 1 pc. Serialized Open House"
Ken Mc.

WTB Kershaw 2120 MACHO Lockback Parts knife
I need a pile side scale. THX!
User avatar
Railsplitter
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 3165
Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:43 pm

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by Railsplitter »

americanedgetech wrote:Excuse me but... What doe "Open House" mean in the PDF from the first link?

"Black/Yellow Swirl 1 pc. Serialized Open House"
I'm not 100% sure but I think those were only available to those who attended the 2008 Open House at the GEC factory. You had to buy one right there because they were never sent to the dealers. Kind of like an Open House Exclusive.

GEC has recently changed the term to "Rendezvous" instead of Open House and they offer Rendezvous knives at those events now.
Rick T.

"My knife money maketh itself wings!" mb>

Proud member of the Buck Collectors Club Inc.
User avatar
americanedgetech
Posts: 1552
Joined: Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:40 am
Location: Florida Pan Handle
Contact:

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by americanedgetech »

Thanks Rick.
I suspected that was the reason but wasn't sure. ::tu::
Ken Mc.

WTB Kershaw 2120 MACHO Lockback Parts knife
I need a pile side scale. THX!
cbnutt
Posts: 850
Joined: Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:25 pm
Location: Lebanon Missouri.

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by cbnutt »

Thanks , 53 I believe was it , hopefully one might pop up for sale here or somewhere, it would be a good pattern for GEC . to bring back , or any stockman in my opinioun :)
Shoot low sheriff, he's ridin a Shetland.....
User avatar
Tsar Bomba
Posts: 3622
Joined: Fri Jan 30, 2015 5:14 am
Contact:

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by Tsar Bomba »

cbnutt wrote:Thanks , 53 I believe was it , hopefully one might pop up for sale here or somewhere, it would be a good pattern for GEC . to bring back , or any stockman in my opinioun :)
GEC recently ran off the 66 Calf Roper with a standard stockman 3-blade configuration. There are still available at first-run dealers in bone, stag, wood and acrylic.

Ebony: https://www.knivesshipfree.com/great-ea ... per-ebony/

Stag: https://www.collectorknives.net/shop/gr ... ag-661317/

Couple different styles of bone, too.
Tony
ImageImageImageImage
Everything's better with a Barlow
cbnutt
Posts: 850
Joined: Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:25 pm
Location: Lebanon Missouri.

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by cbnutt »

Thanks , the 53,s were a little bigger , and had a Cailifornia clip blade , I like the size of the 66 better , but would like the Cailif . blade better .
Shoot low sheriff, he's ridin a Shetland.....
User avatar
Railsplitter
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 3165
Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:43 pm

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by Railsplitter »

I hope you can acquire a 53 Stockman sooner or later, James. They are rather large and hefty but the in hand feel of the 4 1/8 inch equal end frame makes up for the extra bulk and weight in the pocket. If you ever get one in your hands you will know right away what I mean. They just feel great.
Rick T.

"My knife money maketh itself wings!" mb>

Proud member of the Buck Collectors Club Inc.
User avatar
Railsplitter
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 3165
Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:43 pm

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by Railsplitter »

Another nice feature of the 53 Stockman is that the nail nick on the Sheepsfoot blade is accessible from the mark side. You don't have to flip the knife around to open that blade like you have to on most Stockman patterns.

The blades also ride pretty low when closed compared to some other Stockman patterns and although the joints aren't sunken, they aren't far from it. Really nice knives.
Rick T.

"My knife money maketh itself wings!" mb>

Proud member of the Buck Collectors Club Inc.
User avatar
RalphAlsip
Posts: 2320
Joined: Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:01 pm
Location: Southern Illinois

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by RalphAlsip »

James, I'll echo what everyone else is saying about the 53 is the pattern you are looking for based on the "California" clip description you provided and the year you are recollecting. GEC also make a 4 inch serpentine frame 3 blade stockman in the 81 pattern. It is called the Abilene stockman. Here is a picture for reference - not for sale. So far, I believe this pattern has been released in 2013 only. The 2 blade variant of the 81 is called a Coon Skinner and it has 2 (what I would call) California clip blades.

Just passing this info along in case you need something else to look for while waiting a on 53 hit the market :D

It seems to me like a 53 with blade configuration you are seeking lands on eBay at least once per month.
Attachments
GEC 81 Abilene Stockman - Copperhead Bone
GEC 81 Abilene Stockman - Copperhead Bone
cbnutt
Posts: 850
Joined: Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:25 pm
Location: Lebanon Missouri.

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by cbnutt »

Thanks all, ill watch Ebay some and maybe one will pop up , like to have one in 1095 , hopefully one of the red wine ones will show up , they might have been the Tidioute in that color, cant remember ? ill post in the classified section too .
Shoot low sheriff, he's ridin a Shetland.....
User avatar
Railsplitter
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 3165
Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:43 pm

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by Railsplitter »

Yep, it was the Tidioutes that were made in Red Wine Jigged Bone in 2008. Hope someone comes forward with an offer. With only 19 of Red Wines made you'll have a real gem on your hands if you can snag one.

Best of luck to you in your search. Hope you can get one.
Rick T.

"My knife money maketh itself wings!" mb>

Proud member of the Buck Collectors Club Inc.
User avatar
biglmbass
Posts: 926
Joined: Sat Nov 06, 2010 11:41 pm
Location: Alabama

Re: one of the first GEC stockmans questions .

Post by biglmbass »

That 81 stockman is the one I want to see return. That and some 56 doglegs.... ::tu::

Good luck with your search cbnutt. The hunt is what keeps it interesting.
Post Reply

Return to “Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum”