Show off your favorite GECs!

[roseandthistlecustom]

Thanks!

[garddogg56]

Nice ones garddogg56. The #44 Gunstock was not that popular when it first came out but it is an excellent Traditional pattern and GEC did a perfect job making these. Is the other one a #15 ?
kj

Yes it is Joe and my favorite boys knife

[Buckibbq]

One of the final pieces I needed to put together the set of Grinling Whittlers

[edge213]

One of the final pieces I needed to put together the set of Grinling Whittlers

Beautiful knife.

[kootenay joe]

Nice Grinling Whittler Buckibbq. How many are there to make a complete set, and what year were they made ? The Grinlings i have seen on ebay sell for high prices so your set of these is quite valuable.
kj

[Buckibbq]

Thank you David!

Nice Grinling Whittler Buckibbq. How many are there to make a complete set, and what year were they made ? The Grinlings i have seen on ebay sell for high prices so your set of these is quite valuable.
kj

Roland,
There were eleven different variations of the Grinling Whittler made in 2015 including SFOs and Club knives. I’m still looking for the last one which is the burnt stag model with a bear shield of which there were 25 made for the Allegheny Mountain Knife Collectors Association. I’ve never even seen a picture of one, but know that they exist. I have duplicates of most with the exception of the two acrylics.

[kootenay joe]

Thank you David!

Nice Grinling Whittler Buckibbq. How many are there to make a complete set, and what year were they made ? The Grinlings i have seen on ebay sell for high prices so your set of these is quite valuable.
kj

Roland,
There were eleven different variations of the Grinling Whittler made in 2015 including SFOs and Club knives. I’m still looking for the last one which is the burnt stag model with a bear shield of which there were 25 made for the Allegheny Mountain Knife Collectors Association. I’ve never even seen a picture of one, but know that they exist. I have duplicates of most with the exception of the two acrylics.

Wow, very impressive that you have 10 different 2015 Grinling Whittlers plus some duplicates. This is a 'high value' collection as the Grinling is a much sought after knife. If i every see the stag one with a Bear shield i will let you know.
kj

[Buckibbq]

This is a favorite grouping of all the SFO order GECs done for Roy Humenick. The “American Whittler” collection.

[Ivoryman]

This is a favorite grouping of all the SFO order GECs done for Roy Humenick. The “American Whittler” collection.C3FA74EA-8295-4A42-94E9-9D1988403BDF.jpeg

Knocking it out of the park again. Grrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeat group man, absolute art. That #29 Stockyard is the prettiest I've seen.

Couple 66 Calf Ropers that are testament to the addictive nature of these knife forums. Dangerous. I saw Mike313 and Jerry6818 posting this pattern in yellow rotten banana bone yeeeeeeearrs ago. Couldn't let it go, kept searching and seeking for a fix. Took years and lots of dough but half wit nut finally found one and probably overpaid. (sigh) What can I say? Pathetic.

[Buckibbq]

Such a rich yellow on that 66, Ivoryman! Bet that has darkened nicely with a little age and use. The classy look of ebony is definitely one of my favorite woods.

[QTCut5]

Took years and lots of dough but half wit nut finally found one and probably overpaid. (sigh) What can I say? Pathetic.

Beautiful knife! I like the parallel slanted bolsters.
And, it's not "pathetic" at all, dude...it's Patience that finally paid off...even if you did overpay, just remember: knife values are highly subjective. In the end, you got the knife you wanted for a price you could afford and were willing to pay, albeit perhaps more than you wanted to pay. But years from now you'll still be enjoying that knife and the cost probably won't seem like such a big deal. You can always get more money, but you may not always be able to get that particular knife. That's my knife-buying philosophy whenever I feel I've overpaid for a knife that I really want (which seem to be the case more and more lately). Good score and good for you for having the patience and persistence to finally snag the knife you've been wanting for yeeeeeearrs!

[Quick Steel]

The Yellow Gec is simply one of the best looking knives a U.S.manufacturer has ever produced. I think that highly of it.

[kootenay joe]

Here is a good looking #66 "Teamster's Jack".
kj

[Ripster]

This is a favorite grouping of all the SFO order GECs done for Roy Humenick. The “American Whittler” collection.C3FA74EA-8295-4A42-94E9-9D1988403BDF.jpeg

Knocking it out of the park again. Grrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeat group man, absolute art. That #29 Stockyard is the prettiest I've seen.

Couple 66 Calf Ropers that are testament to the addictive nature of these knife forums. Dangerous. I saw Mike313 and Jerry6818 posting this pattern in yellow rotten banana bone yeeeeeeearrs ago. Couldn't let it go, kept searching and seeking for a fix. Took years and lots of dough but half wit nut finally found one and probably overpaid. (sigh) What can I say? Pathetic.

Well ,talk about knocking it out of the Park! You hit a couple of home runs with these 2 GECs .
Very nice I man ,very nice!

[texoma]

Here is a good looking #66 "Teamster's Jack".
kj

KJ, I'm an HJ nut, I agree that is a good looking 66 Teamster's Jack
didn't Charlie only do a teamster jack run, there's no CC HJ6 on the shield, was it polished off or were there others made
either way it's a great looking knife

[kootenay joe]

I got this Teamster's HJ from Charlie. The shield was slightly proud so if got buffed down at GEC and the letters on shield were removed because of the buffing.
I prefer it with this plain shield.
kj

[edge213]

Here is a good looking #66 "Teamster's Jack".
kj

Beautiful handles on this one.

[texoma]

Thanks for the shield update KJ, it's a beauty

[Ivoryman]

Took years and lots of dough but half wit nut finally found one and probably overpaid. (sigh) What can I say? Pathetic.

Beautiful knife! I like the parallel slanted bolsters.
And, it's not "pathetic" at all, dude...it's Patience that finally paid off...even if you did overpay, just remember: knife values are highly subjective. In the end, you got the knife you wanted for a price you could afford and were willing to pay, albeit perhaps more than you wanted to pay. But years from now you'll still be enjoying that knife and the cost probably won't seem like such a big deal. You can always get more money, but you may not always be able to get that particular knife. That's my knife-buying philosophy whenever I feel I've overpaid for a knife that I really want (which seem to be the case more and more lately). Good score and good for you for having the patience and persistence to finally snag the knife you've been wanting for yeeeeeearrs!

Thanks thanks thanks, I hear exactly what you say. You make a good case. And your so right. When you have a monkey on your back riding you hard and the addiction feed flowing at full speed, adrenaline pumping, eyes wide open, laser focused because you finally found one you've been looking for these long many years and there it finally is, sitting there probabably making others drool as much as you, you just can't sleep on it or sit around and contemplate. You gotta strike like a rattle snake and jump for the sky or get burned by bigger pocketed buyers. So I appreciate what you're saying and really admire so many of your posts and knives it's that much sweeter when you compliment like that. Makes me feel less guilty and who doesn't need that? Really appreciate it and right back atcha.

The Yellow Gec is simply one of the best looking knives a U.S.manufacturer has ever produced. I think that highly of it.

If you like it that much I'll trade you for that blue camel bone Northwoods Burnside? Just kidding, I would never dream of taking it. But that doesn't mean I don't love it and it's great hearing you like one of mine as much as I like some of yours. Priceless. Couldn't ask for better mention of it. Thanks again Quick. I'm honored.

[Ivoryman]

Such a rich yellow on that 66, Ivoryman! Bet that has darkened nicely with a little age and use. The classy look of ebony is definitely one of my favorite woods.

Thanks a bunch for the compliment. I really like checking out your stuff and congrats on the Grinling whittler collection. Absolutely fabulous knifes and your examples rock 'em.

[Ivoryman]

GEC made Northwoods 86 Heritage Jack frosted mini wheat micarta

[J1890]

This double pull 73 is fast becoming a favorite!

[Quick Steel]

Very fine looking wood on your GEC.

[kootenay joe]

GEC makes a lot of knives with Micarta handles. Micarta is an excellent handle material especially for a 'work' knife, it won't chip or shrink, hardly ever cracks and can still be firmly gripped when wet. I know many collectors really like the Micarta GEC's. A couple of months ago a few #66 with OD Green Micarta sold for around $600-$700. But i just can't get myself interested in them.
What am i missing ?
kj

[doglegg]

GEC makes a lot of knives with Micarta handles. Micarta is an excellent handle material especially for a 'work' knife, it won't chip or shrink, hardly ever cracks and can still be firmly gripped when wet. I know many collectors really like the Micarta GEC's. A couple of months ago a few #66 with OD Green Micarta sold for around $600-$700. But i just can't get myself interested in them.
What am i missing ?
kj

Roland I'm with you. Bone, stag, wood all better. And of course Ivory.