GREAT EASTERN PRIVATE LABEL, CLUB KNIVES & SFO's

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texoma wrote: Sat Dec 17, 2022 12:31 pm 2015 had a lot of SFO that year that Buckeye trapper with a clip looks great ::tu:: I like it
even though I've recently seen 2 GEC trappers with a clip a single and 2 blade you don't see many
Thanks Frank! It’s my opinion that overall, 2015 was the best year of production that GEC has ever had. There are a few other years that they produced some fantastic pieces, but if I had to pick a favorite, it’d be 2015.
I’m a long time collector in search of rare and limited GEC AND Northwoods knives. Always looking to add ivory pieces to my collection. PM to discuss sales or trades, please!
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I just acquired this 2009 pattern #25 Cripple Creek GEC.
It’s a very unique 25 with the match strike nail nick.
2009 GEC Cripple Creek Strawberry jig
2009 GEC Cripple Creek Strawberry jig
There is no info for these on the GEC website.
Any production info would be greatly appreciated!
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that 25 cripple creek is a keeper nice find ::tu::
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texoma wrote: Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:31 pm that 25 cripple creek is a keeper nice find ::tu::
Thanks for the good words, the 25 is one of my favorites!
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Nice show Jo ::tu:: ::tu::
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your 66 collection is something else ::tu::
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There’s a few SFOs mixed in with the regular runs of the first 29 Stockyard Whittlers and Texas Rangers
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I’m a long time collector in search of rare and limited GEC AND Northwoods knives. Always looking to add ivory pieces to my collection. PM to discuss sales or trades, please!
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Buckibbq wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:23 am There’s a few SFOs mixed in with the regular runs of the first 29 Stockyard Whittlers and Texas Rangers
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Is there any special significance to the one with the Maple leaf shield?
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That 29 collection is awesome ::tu::
I'm sorry I missed on most of these especially the Curly Maple
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cudgee wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:09 am
Buckibbq wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:23 am There’s a few SFOs mixed in with the regular runs of the first 29 Stockyard Whittlers and Texas Rangers
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Is there any special significance to the one with the Maple leaf shield?
That dealers SFO Curly Maple 29 was the first in a Maple Limited Edition Series and the shield is exclusive to that dealer
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texoma wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 1:54 pm
cudgee wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:09 am
Buckibbq wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:23 am There’s a few SFOs mixed in with the regular runs of the first 29 Stockyard Whittlers and Texas Rangers
394F96A4-8D9C-4AD0-BD7D-8BBE908F7D28.jpeg
Is there any special significance to the one with the Maple leaf shield?
That dealers SFO Curly Maple 29 was the first in a Maple Limited Edition Series and the shield is exclusive to that dealer
Thankyou my friend. ::tu::
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cudgee wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:09 am
Buckibbq wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:23 am There’s a few SFOs mixed in with the regular runs of the first 29 Stockyard Whittlers and Texas Rangers
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Is there any special significance to the one with the Maple leaf shield?
Sorry, I’m late to reply. The maple leaf SFO edition was for TSA Knives out of Minnesota. It is a highly desirable one for sure. I just saw one sell in a Facebook group this past week for $425.
I’m a long time collector in search of rare and limited GEC AND Northwoods knives. Always looking to add ivory pieces to my collection. PM to discuss sales or trades, please!
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Buckibbq wrote: Sun Mar 05, 2023 7:54 am
cudgee wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:09 am
Buckibbq wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:23 am There’s a few SFOs mixed in with the regular runs of the first 29 Stockyard Whittlers and Texas Rangers
394F96A4-8D9C-4AD0-BD7D-8BBE908F7D28.jpeg
Is there any special significance to the one with the Maple leaf shield?
Sorry, I’m late to reply. The maple leaf SFO edition was for TSA Knives out of Minnesota. It is a highly desirable one for sure. I just saw one sell in a Facebook group this past week for $425.
Thanks. A beautiful knife for sure. ::tu::
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DLT had a drop of #54 GEC single blade in 3 covers earlier. Apparently 100 of each cover, all gone in about 10 seconds. Anyone score one, they were nice looking knives.
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didn't even try I knew I had no chance I'm sure we will start seeing them for sale soon
I like the 54 pattern I usually will pay the higher secondary mark up but I'm not paying for this one
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texoma wrote: Fri May 05, 2023 12:17 pm didn't even try I knew I had no chance I'm sure we will start seeing them for sale soon
I like the 54 pattern I usually will pay the higher secondary mark up but I'm not paying for this one
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I lucked out and got an Elderberry Jigged Bone 54 in the DLT drop. Should arrive Monday. Here's the glamour shot from DLT's drop page. I hope mine is as nice as this one ...
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Snagged this one last week. Seems to fit the 2009 Bulldog time line. Looks to be smooth rams horn
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Buckibbq wrote: Sun Mar 05, 2023 7:54 am
cudgee wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:09 am
Buckibbq wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:23 am There’s a few SFOs mixed in with the regular runs of the first 29 Stockyard Whittlers and Texas Rangers
394F96A4-8D9C-4AD0-BD7D-8BBE908F7D28.jpeg
Is there any special significance to the one with the Maple leaf shield?
Sorry, I’m late to reply. The maple leaf SFO edition was for TSA Knives out of Minnesota. It is a highly desirable one for sure. I just saw one sell in a Facebook group this past week for $425.
looks like this maple leaf #29 SFO was for TKC out of Ohio
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The long awaited Waynorth harness jack SFO
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Doesn’t look promising for me to score one of the Waynorth 86s but glad I snagged one of the 2023 AAPK club knives
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2023 AAPK Club Knife GEC 721123 Blue Bone Cody Scout Lock Back
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I love Charlie's 86 Blackjack 1 and 2 blade these 86 HJs look great love the punch and Empire shield ::tu::
Getting any CC SFO from a dealer nowadays is almost impossible good luck to all
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