All About Pocket Knives

edge213 wrote:Here is my elderberry 92 Eureka.

I have an Elderberry 92 on the way. According to USPS tracking, it's here in town and should be delivered tomorrow. It will match up with the Elderberry Dixie Possum Skinner & the Elderberry Dixie Stockman.

"I'm so excited. I just can't hide it. I'm about to loose control and I think I'll like it."

Edit: It's here and I like it as much as I thought I would.

Rob, your 44 pattern knives look great ! The Stag looks top notch too. I do not understand why the GEC #44 Gunstock pattern is not wildly popular. GEC got everything 'just right' on these knives; smooth action, no play, great fit and finish and yet there are still some available at some of the dealers.
With vintage knives, the gunstock pattern is highly valued yet these 44's have not been received with the enthusiasm i think they deserve.
Likely when the final few get sold, then more GEC collectors will want one and prices will rise somewhat.
kj

Long time for no new posts here. Come on how about showing us your 'new' GEC knives, particularly ones that are not the most recent run. Oldies are Goodies here.
Here is a 2007 #73 pattern Tidioute with Smooth Ivory Bone handles. I bought this from the guy who got it from Ryan Daniels (part owner of GEC at the time).
Oddly i am finding it hard to bond with this knife. There is nothing wrong with it and it has the flush & square joint which i really like, so i don't know why it does not speak to me.
If it speaks to you, feel free to let me know.
kj

The #35 Churchill is one of my favorite GEC patterns: 2 blades & 1 spring = a slender capable pocket knife.
This one is 351217 Northfield with "Smooth Yellow Rose Bone".
kj

Austin at TPK was kind enough to hand select this Bull Moose for me. It's my only moose, I was drawn to the 81 pattern frame and the ebony scales.

That was the AAPK Forum knife for 2014. Not that particular knife of course.

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 11:33 pm That was the AAPK Forum knife for 2014. Not that particular knife of course.

That is a gorgeous knife, wish I'd been around here when it was released. I think GEC red bone has to be a favorite of mine although I only have one example.

Jerry the AAPK Moose is on a #54 frame i believe whereas rotten's Moose is on the "Outlaw" #81 frame and is i think more rare. Certainly it is rarely seen.
kj

Here is a very nice #62 "Maverick" from 2012 with Snakewood handles. It is an odd pattern that i have never seen in a vintage knife. The frame is a Congress which usually has 4 blades. A "Half Congress" has 2 blades, one at either end. There are 3 blade Congress Whittlers but i have not seen a 3 blade Congress with this blade arrangement. However it is a very slick, sleek pattern, a lovely knife.
kj

kootenay joe wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2019 11:40 pm Here is a very nice #62 "Maverick" from 2012 with Snakewood handles. It is an odd pattern that i have never seen in a vintage knife. The frame is a Congress which usually has 4 blades. A "Half Congress" has 2 blades, one at either end. There are 3 blade Congress Whittlers but i have not seen a 3 blade Congress with this blade arrangement. However it is a very slick, sleek pattern, a lovely knife.
kj

Definitely a Maverick stockman there. As a stockman fan I have looked at them to add to my pile but just haven't pulled the trigger yet.

I agree, that is such a good looking knife and pattern . Glad you got your hands on one .

kootenay joe wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2019 11:40 pm Here is a very nice #62 "Maverick" from 2012 with Snakewood handles. It is an odd pattern that i have never seen in a vintage knife. The frame is a Congress which usually has 4 blades. A "Half Congress" has 2 blades, one at either end. There are 3 blade Congress Whittlers but i have not seen a 3 blade Congress with this blade arrangement. However it is a very slick, sleek pattern, a lovely knife.
kj

kj, that is one of my favorite patterns. Those snakewood handles are marvelous. I have one in Kingwood and one for sale that is bone. It’s a unique knife and very easy to carry. So slim you could forget it’s in the pocket.

'tis a fine looking snakewood maverick. had one a few weeks ago. glad it found a new home. I do have the autumn leaf clawed bone. can never ever get rid of it. my daughter helped name it in a contest when she was only 12 years old. seems so long ago.

Yesterdays mail call.
#61 Green bone from 2011. Number 20 out of 35. Beautiful condition, wonderful knife, just like my other #61

Very knice WillyC.

WillyCamaro wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2019 6:53 pm Yesterdays mail call.
#61 Green bone from 2011. Number 20 out of 35. Beautiful condition, wonderful knife, just like my other #61

Nice Willy. That one’s my favorite. Now you have to get one of those 62’s when they come out to go along with this and the Snakewood you have.

Yup, that's the plan .

Cattle Baron 531410 x 2, and,
Cattle Rancher 531310
Great knives !
kj

kootenay joe wrote: ↑Sun Dec 15, 2019 5:59 pm Cattle Baron 531410 x 2, and,
Cattle Rancher 531310
Great knives !
kj

Those are very nice Roland. I would like to see more 3 and 4 blade cattle knives from gec.


Here is my cattle rancher. I haven't had it very long but I suspect it will be a keeper. Quite a knife.

Yes these GEC Cattle knives are The Real Deal as far as vintage USA patterns go. And GEC has made them up to the standard of the very best vintage Cattle knives. An iconic pattern made to last generations of use. All i need is some cattle.
Here is the Cattle Rancher, 531310 compared with an earlier GEC 3 blade on the same knife, 538308. This 2008 knife cannot be called a "Cattle" knife with this slender clip blade. Cattle knife usually has a spear point master, but a stout clip blade is also within the definition.
kj

kootenay joe wrote: ↑Sun Dec 15, 2019 11:48 pm Yes these GEC Cattle knives are The Real Deal as far as vintage USA patterns go. And GEC has made them up to the standard of the very best vintage Cattle knives. An iconic pattern made to last generations of use. All i need is some cattle.
Here is the Cattle Rancher, 531310 compared with an earlier GEC 3 blade on the same knife, 538308. This 2008 knife cannot be called a "Cattle" knife with this slender clip blade. Cattle knife usually has a spear point master, but a stout clip blade is also within the definition.
kj

The cuban is a good pattern but I much prefer the cattle rancher with its more attractive full width blades. I have a cuban in stainless that I carry but my cattle rancher is just for the collection. I wouldn't mind finding a cattle rancher to carry (as if I don't already have too many carry knives). Perhaps someday.

A vintage american made cattle knife of similar size to the 53 is a tough find. Most of the old ones you find are
3 5/8'' or 3 3/8''.

These have all shown up in the past week or so.

robbobus wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:16 pm These have all shown up in the past week or so. 20200107_183309.jpg

Wow, good weeks worth for sure!

Recently located two of the GEC 61 Square Bolster Congresses. A Sea Glass (from sharpshinyknives here on AAPK) and a Green Briar Jig Bone.

I agree with you. There's just something about that 61 that gets my juices flowing.