All About Pocket Knives

There is a Whittler & a "Texas Stock Knife" also made on this 4 7/8" frame at the same time in 2016. All 3 patterns sat around on dealer's shelves for at least 6 months. I think prices were about $130-$180 ?? Now if you see one of the Camp knives like mine the owner is either keeping it or wants too much $$ for it. It took over a year for these to catch on with collectors.
There is a Camillus Bullet repro that is almost as large and is also a very good knife and you can pick up one of these for as low as $50 for the Delrin one. Spend a bit more and get the "Silver Bullet" with jigged bone and you have close to the GEC Texas Camp Knife for a fraction of the cost.
kj

The 98 Texas Camp knife came in several handle and shield configurations. Here is a smooth white bone example. It is more of an off-white and seems to be mellowing more toward light yellow as it ages.

For reference, pictures of the 3 blade Cattle and Whittler patterns are included. There were several other handles available on these, too. The red linen micarta is in my EDC rotation.

I have not paid attention to any recent eBay auctions for these, however my recollection is that approximately $200 for the 3 blade versions was top of the market. My recollection is that approximately $300 was approximately top of market for the Camp knives. So a listing for $700 or more seems unrealistic (until it happens ).

Those are all OUTSTANDING ! Thank you for posting these beauties. The Camp Knife with smooth bone has me wanting it ! I am now on the lookout.
kj

I'm a little late, but I had been thinking of a 98 just a day or so before KJ revealed his choice. True story. Too bad I passed on the chance to get a 98 cattle knife at a fairly reasonable price. Early in the year I told myself that if it was still available by my birthday in March, I was going to get it. Well, I didn't get it and now it's gone. But it didn't have the bail like KJ's camp knife version, and the jigged bone is truly classic.

Ralph, as always, nice pics! At least one of us gets to EDC that red micarta 98!

Lee

Here's a Texas Cattle Knife in Kingwood for a more reasonable price. I suspect it won't last long.
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/gec ... 5.1602950/

Yes my Texas Camp knife is beautiful & impressive, but did you see the one in smooth white/yellow bone ? Man, i want that one too.
Why is it i never seem satisfied enough to never want another knife ?
kj

SFO American Whittler 1 of 50 GEC#97 Antique Yellow bone Coke bottle knife ! This is my favorite folder knife.

Onearmbladejunkie wrote:SFO American Whittler 1 of 50 GEC#97 Antique Yellow bone Coke bottle knife ! This is my favorite folder knife. 169H4as.jpg

I agree, 97 all the way.

Forever. pocket carry or find the right belt sheath ?
I would want a belt sheath if i was going to carry this one daily.
kj

I'm glad that I don't actually have to only carry one knife forever and it's confined to gec, but I'll play along for fun. The choice would be easy.

kootenay joe wrote:Forever. pocket carry or find the right belt sheath ?
I would want a belt sheath if i was going to carry this one daily.
kj

I just bought a large GEC leather belt sheath. The #97 Allegheny knife fits wonderful in this sheath. The police don't mind a big sheath on your hip , but police don't like big knives in the pocket. This sheath is beautiful.

Onearmbladejunkie wrote:

kootenay joe wrote:Forever. pocket carry or find the right belt sheath ?
I would want a belt sheath if i was going to carry this one daily.
kj

I just bought a large GEC leather belt sheath. The #97 Allegheny knife fits wonderful in this sheath. The police don't mind a big sheath on your hip , but police don't like big knives in the pocket. This sheath is beautiful. gec-3-1024x756.jpg

I almost forgot , I bought both and the new #12 aqua Camel bone with the two sheaths. "free shipping"

Thanks for showing the GEC sheaths. They look great and being the correct size, it is the sheath you need to EDC a 97 in comfort. I did not know about these sheaths.
kj

That's easy for me. After selling off my entire GEC collection of about 75 I kept one that is as important as any knife I own. A 73 drop point in stag.

Oh Wow ! Is that #73 ever a standout ! Great stag, most useful of all blade profiles = Superb knife. Every one of your knives is a total 'home run", outta the park.
kj

kootenay joe wrote:Oh Wow ! Is that #73 ever a standout ! Great stag, most useful of all blade profiles = Superb knife. Every one of your knives is a total 'home run, outta the park.
kj

Thank you sir.

"Thank you sir"
You are welcome. I am not saying how incredibly fine your knives are just to be polite. I am truly 'moved' by the knives you post.
If you have one that is more 'average', you have not posted it yet.
I try for 'special' knives but most i end up with are very nice but not an outstanding example. Somehow you are able to score "outstanding" with every knife you buy.
kj

The thank you stands Roland because all my knives are special. From the least expensive beater to the most pristine custom. Some are just more special than others.