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by HighPlains
Tue Sep 29, 2020 7:35 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: 2020 GEC 23 Trapper
Replies: 63
Views: 15100

Re: 2020 GEC 23 Trapper

Onearm, thank you so much for sharing the lovely pictures. The droppoint delete on the 23 looks excellent. I too love those bud fat spay blades. I have a cherished SARPNT but I can’t bring myself to use it. I think you are on the right path with the blade delete to get a spay user. Thank might have ...
by HighPlains
Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:01 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: 19 Little Rattler
Replies: 69
Views: 10654

19 Little Rattler

Just dropped on GEC homepage.

Looks cool! Maybe it will get more blades in future iterations!
by HighPlains
Sun Sep 06, 2020 4:07 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: GEC Auctions of Note
Replies: 413
Views: 78634

Re: GEC Auctions of Note

The difference in value here is Used vs New. 69C125DD-D2AA-4E06-B0E7-DBBBCEB646A7.jpeg Just shows how a popular pattern can hold value even as a user. Those 43s were about $90 retail if I remember correctly. The Frontier Bone and Rust Red Jogged Bone are both stellar as well, I have had several of e...
by HighPlains
Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:59 am
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: Blemish on Tidioute #44?
Replies: 14
Views: 2372

Re: Blemish on Tidioute #44?

This is highly unusual for GEC. Your next GEC will almost certainly not be afflicted. If this blemish is not impeding function, don’t worry about it. The 44 is an excellent pattern that sports some of GEC’s best action. But this variety of 44 has no collector value. Still, it has great use value. Ju...
by HighPlains
Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:12 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: "Things To Ponder"
Replies: 14
Views: 3076

Re: "Things To Ponder"

Supposing we are in store for some more 74’s, what can you fellas say about the pull and action on those.

Compared to, say, 43s (weak sauce!) and 23s (masochistic perfection!)?

Thanks! :lol:
by HighPlains
Mon Aug 10, 2020 1:55 am
Forum: Want Ads
Topic: Want 73 User or New Bone or Stag
Replies: 2
Views: 766

Re: Want 73 User or New Bone or Stag

That Green Tea is gorgeous. I know those are early and scarce specimens so I might feel bad about taking it out of the “new knife” rotation and putting it into service.

Thank you very much for the offer and sharing a pic of truly historic GEC.
by HighPlains
Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:54 pm
Forum: Want Ads
Topic: Want 73 User or New Bone or Stag
Replies: 2
Views: 766

Want 73 User or New Bone or Stag

Looking for a user or new 73 with 2 blades in bone or stag. Bonus points for cut swedges, long pulls, or a Jack with the pen blade. Willing to pay but also have some trading material: -43s in Frontier Bone and Rust Red both new -Various 2020 23s, new -92 yellow camel new but “S” marked Thanks for lo...
by HighPlains
Mon Mar 30, 2020 5:56 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: GEC Withdrawal ?
Replies: 14
Views: 3728

Re: GEC Withdrawal ?

It’s certainly hard. The 23 is my favorite pattern and I was really looking forward to the new run. I’m gripping my cash tightly for now. Mostly though I’m praying for the health and financial wellbeing of Mr Howard, GEC, and all the skilled and dedicated employees. I hope GEC and everyone associate...
by HighPlains
Mon Mar 30, 2020 2:36 am
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: Mail Call, Post Your New GECs.
Replies: 4798
Views: 445630

Re: Mail Call, Post Your New GECs.

Love this one. Jigged bone and corset shield. If it had a long pull it would be perfect to me. Thanks for posting. Gorgeous knife.
by HighPlains
Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:53 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: Mail Call, Post Your New GECs.
Replies: 4798
Views: 445630

Re: Mail Call, Post Your New GECs.

Lovely, thanks. The cloud shield is very handsome.
by HighPlains
Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:46 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: Mail Call, Post Your New GECs.
Replies: 4798
Views: 445630

Re: Mail Call, Post Your New GECs.

Very nice SSK. And very generous of KJ to part with it. I realize I am in the minority here, but the stockman has never inspired me much for some reason. I’m a trapper guy through and through. However, I do find that my eyes always linger over these Mavericks. Something about the Congress frame and ...
by HighPlains
Sat Mar 28, 2020 4:04 am
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: 2020 GEC 23 Trapper
Replies: 63
Views: 15100

Re: 2020 GEC 23 Trapper

Nice find, Onearm. As always, thanks for the update.

I am having a difficult time interpreting the blade etch. Is it a guy splitting wood?
by HighPlains
Sun Mar 22, 2020 3:46 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: GEC Factory Closure
Replies: 55
Views: 11288

Re: GEC Factory Closure

My personal situation. I was born and grew up in Montana. For the past several years my wife and I have lived in Seattle to pursue our careers. Mine is in heavy concrete and commercial high-rise construction - a booming industry in Seattle. My wife is a nurse. She is thus on the front lines of this ...
by HighPlains
Sun Mar 22, 2020 3:27 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: GEC Factory Closure
Replies: 55
Views: 11288

GEC Factory Closure

See the below image for news regarding the recent GEC closure. The Pennsylvania governor did this to help stop spread of COVID. It is especially dangerous to people over age 50. If you have ever watched any factory tour vids on youtube, you know that the bulk of the GEC work force are middle-age or ...
by HighPlains
Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: Unpopular Opinions
Replies: 15
Views: 5820

Re: Unpopular Opinions

robbobus wrote: Sun Mar 15, 2020 4:04 pm I enjoy what I have, and don't worry about that which isn't my business.
Lots of wisdom in the above as well as the whole post.
by HighPlains
Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:12 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: Unpopular Opinions
Replies: 15
Views: 5820

Unpopular Opinions

We all have them. Let’s use this as a safe space to get them off our chests. No hate here, just venting. And remember, these are only shallow, superficial personal opinions. Luckily GEC has great variety in everything so we can all get exactly what we want. Here we go. All acrylic covers are ugly, c...
by HighPlains
Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:20 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: 2020 GEC 23 Trapper
Replies: 63
Views: 15100

Re: 2020 GEC 23 Trapper

kootenay joe wrote: Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:57 pm What color or colors is "Woodland Micarta" ? My guess is it has some green, but what does it look like ?
kj

Pic from CK
by HighPlains
Thu Jan 16, 2020 4:33 pm
Forum: Northwoods Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: North woods Heritage jack (GEC 86)
Replies: 28
Views: 10742

Re: North woods Heritage jack (GEC 86)

RAMROD wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:04 pm
HighPlains wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2020 5:09 am
Drukai wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2020 3:22 am FMW Frosted Mini Wheats
Too weird to be right, too accurate to be wrong :)
That is what Jay Rouch called it. He had it special made for this run.
Awesome. Thank you for confirming. Is Jay doing all the planning for the Northwooss runs then?
by HighPlains
Wed Jan 15, 2020 5:09 am
Forum: Northwoods Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: North woods Heritage jack (GEC 86)
Replies: 28
Views: 10742

Re: North woods Heritage jack (GEC 86)

Drukai wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2020 3:22 am FMW Frosted Mini Wheats
Too weird to be right, too accurate to be wrong :)
by HighPlains
Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: Northwoods Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: North woods Heritage jack (GEC 86)
Replies: 28
Views: 10742

North woods Heritage jack (GEC 86)

Attractive looking knife.

Listed cover materials, per KSF email, left to right:

OD Green canvas, FMW burlap, red sawcut, giraffe, mammoth.

Anyone know what the FMW burlap is? Looks like a white resin with natural burlap fibers. Haven’t seen anything like it before.
by HighPlains
Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:58 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: #92 Eureka
Replies: 106
Views: 25360

Re: #92 Eureka

Their wood covers are great. And their bone and their stag and their Micarta ....... Something for everybody. Bone excites me the most. I think the coolest thing about GEC is that Bill Howard produces EVERYTHING. A pattern, blade shape, grind, and cover for everyone. He seems to revive every aspect ...
by HighPlains
Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:07 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: #92 Eureka
Replies: 106
Views: 25360

Re: #92 Eureka

kootenay joe wrote: Mon Dec 16, 2019 12:02 am Here are two stag #92 pattern knives.
Both are gorgeous knives KJ, thanks for posting them. I have to say though, the long pull and swell-tip spear of this year’s run looks worlds better.
by HighPlains
Tue Jan 07, 2020 5:26 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: What are the most popular GEC patterns?
Replies: 20
Views: 6124

Re: What are the most popular GEC patterns?

Good insights KJ. Maybe I will l restate my question. For the purposes of this thread, I think that most desirable/highest/most highly sought make a different category. Campagnas, 38 Grinnlings, stag 85s, 2006 23s are all rare and mostly only for the most committed and elite of GEC collectors. I gue...
by HighPlains
Tue Jan 07, 2020 4:34 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: What Knife Would You Like GEC To Make ?
Replies: 179
Views: 43853

Re: What Knife Would You Like GEC To Make ?

FarSide wrote: Tue Jan 07, 2020 4:05 pm It's time for GEC to make a Sowbelly Stockman.
Agreed. And judging by the old Queen-made Winchesters, Bill Howard knows how to do it right.
by HighPlains
Tue Jan 07, 2020 4:15 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: What are the most popular GEC patterns?
Replies: 20
Views: 6124

Re: What are the most popular GEC patterns?

Beautiful 38’s, FarSide. I wouldn’t mind seeing the grinds on those if you have pics handy. Some patterns are surprisingly not as popular as one might think. For example the 44’s were released in enough abundance that nearly anyone could have one in nearly any trim. And their virtues are endless: re...

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