Been a year

[Earl]

since I joined this forum,man does the time fly. Just wanted to say thanks to Bryan for hosting this place for us,thanks to the mods that make it work,and to all the friends I've made here. You fellas have taught me a bunch and I've thoroughly enjoyed post'n with ya,thanks for making me feel welcome.

I believe this is the knife that got me started down the GEC path,would you fellas mind posting the one that got you "started".....

[big monk]

Here are my first two,bought at the same time____7-29-2010
And then ,there was, my very first "Stag GEC"_________ then____________The DAM Burst !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[vikingdog]

It's really nice knowin' you Earl.

Monk started me down the GEC path. I bought these three from Ken Daniels at a knife show in February. Seeing those cases full of knives in person started me up.

[FRJ]

Here's the one that I asked questions about in the begining, for me.

EDIT: OK, I missed the GEC theme. Sorry.

[paulsvintage]

This Ruby Red did it for me ! and the great people who collect GEC.

[WelderBob]

This pair from Bill Horn in 07...Rams Horn and Black Ebony...then as Monk so eloquently said....." The Dam Burst".....

[Gunstock Jack]

This was my first GEC, and, well, you know the rest of the story.

[theblindog]

Earl
this is my first GEC

[big monk]

It's really nice knowin' you Earl.

Monk started me down the GEC path. I bought these three from Ken Daniels at a knife show in February. Seeing those cases full of knives in person started me up.

Hey Mike those were not your first,I don' think ?????? As I remember,you bought a little "'Congress knife"" that was not sharp,and had other quality, issues ???? you and I had several conversations,about the ""poor quality"" of the knife ??? before sending it back,to Chris ????::hmm:: you had just about,**formed a bad opinion, of the knives and the company??? ______________________________then,I think you made the trip to the show,and started the journey down the """GEC Highway"" .Hey,I don't think,I steered ya' in the wrong direction though ????? It's been a nice "'Journey"" so far,my friend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS__________seems,I remember you selling that ""Congress"" a few months back (on e-bay) ????

[HiPower]

both 2008 pioneers in bubinga. the left is 1st gec bought 2years ago & has forced white vinegar patina. the one on the right is a mint gift of same pattern.i had sold a huge collection about 7 years earlier & was out of the knife collecting business but when i saw my 1st bubinga on the left, the rabid fever re-attacked.--HiPower

[biglmbass]

I've been a GEC addict since January of this year. My first order included three knives: a 61 & 62 half congress, a cocobolo 25 (rare one, come to find out), and the GEC book by forum member David Anthony.

[2Dead]

September 1st of this year will be the 1 year anniversary for my first GEC, this little #25 EO.

[MITCH RAPP]

This Was My First One!

[vikingdog]

It's really nice knowin' you Earl.

Monk started me down the GEC path. I bought these three from Ken Daniels at a knife show in February. Seeing those cases full of knives in person started me up.

Hey Mike those were not your first,I don' think ?????? As I remember,you bought a little "'Congress knife"" that was not sharp,and had other quality, issues ???? you and I had several conversations,about the ""poor quality"" of the knife ??? before sending it back,to Chris ????::hmm:: you had just about,**formed a bad opinion, of the knives and the company??? ______________________________then,I think you made the trip to the show,and started the journey down the """GEC Highway"" .Hey,I don't think,I steered ya' in the wrong direction though ????? It's been a nice "'Journey"" so far,my friend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS__________seems,I remember you selling that ""Congress"" a few months back (on e-bay) ????

You're right monk. My first GEC was that congress. After I got it I found that I didn't like the pattern and I didn't like that knife for some reason, even after GEC made it right. It just didn't suit me and I sold it on eBay as an EDC.

The ones that got me going were the ones I saw at the Lewisburg Show. I intended to buy one and brought home three. I've bought quite a few since, my favorites being the 72s with American elk I think.

You steered me right monk and I thank you! My GECs give me a lot of pleasure, they are pieces of art.

[Earl]

Thanks for posting pics fellas,nice to see what got everyone started

[augustus88]

My first to GEC knives came in on the same order about three(?) years ago.

#73 Scout in Burnt Grizzly Cut Bone




#25 Jack in Burnt Stag

[On Edge]

Stuck at work, so no picture, but i remember it like it was yesterday ...

September 2010, mailman dropped off a Tidioute #53 Improved Muskrat in Antique Green bone ....

I uncorked that tube, rolled her out, and literally caught my breath. Sittin all alone at the bottom of the steps in my foyer, I actually said out loud "this is a whole 'nother kinda knife here."

Been hooked ever since. Joined AAPK a month later.

GEC has brought out my tendency to want to own things I don't really need, but very much appreciate.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the AAPK community, thanks to all you mooks.



R/Paul

[Earl]

Thanks for sharing that Paul

[biglmbass]

My first to GEC knives came in on the same order about three(?) years ago.

#73 Scout in Burnt Grizzly Cut Bone

That looks great. Hope the new single blades in burnt grizzly look as good. (GECs pic of it doesn't do it justice, IMO)

[big monk]

Glenn__they do look better*********