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.
Railsplitter wrote:My dilemma above has been solved. Got a Dead Skunk during the 5 minutes they were available. Anybody else snag one?
No offense intended Rick but I've just never been able to warm up to that Dead Skunk Handle.
None taken Greg and I do know what you mean. Several years ago when the Dead Skunk Calf Ropers came out I didn't want one for the same reason. The ones I saw photos of were unattractive to my eye. Then I saw one that I actually did like and snatched it up.
I'm not quite sure if GEC made some kind of change this year to the DS or not but for some reason I like almost every one of these DS 14's that I've seen in GEC's pictures. Hope I don't end up getting one of the few I don't like from those pics.
Got these guys in, these are my 1st 14’s and I definitely see why this is a popular pattern for EDC. Really like these. Lyle, I’ve been carrying a smooth white bone 78 for a few weeks now and I really like the white bone. Can’t wait till yours comes out sir.
JET79 wrote:I did get this guy though and I’m really liking it. It has a lot more depth in the yellow bone than I thought it was going to.
Those are very nice as well JET79. I will say however they certainly are a small knife and I think two or three of these editions is going fill my need for this pattern
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Greg
IF YOU AIN'T BUYING OR LOOKING AT A KNIFE THEN YOU AIN'T LIVING.
Always looking to buy good quality Empire knives.
Thanks Greg. I just heard from Barry. He only received part of his SFO and is waiting for the rest. Mine will get shipped out when the rest of his order arrives.
kj
I just picked up my #14 with "Smooth Autumn Gold Bone" handles. These are an SFO for Gunstock Jacks (Barry).
WOW ! I am so impressed and so pleased. It is small but seems 'just right'. There is instant appeal. Sizes, shapes and proportions all come together to create the pleasing 'whole' which is this knife.
Look at the dramatic cut swages, both sides, and a pin prick sharp point and a thin grind, hair popping sharp. This blade is as good as any custom and better than many.
This might well be the best GEC knife i have (of about 40 ?).
GEC continues to up their standards of fit & finish & blade grinds even though they already were above any other knife manufacturer in USA. I wish i could go there and thank every person working at GEC. They deserve praise and thanks.
kj
