2024 AAPK Club Knife Information

[ThatWeirdKnifeGuy]

Im so smitten with my knife I'm now at the thrift stores looking for kingswood furniture

Need a cool chair to go with my knife right

[bestgear]

The 93 is such a great pattern and the Kingwood looks fantastic

Our pleasure Matt, use it in good health in the New Year!

[bestgear]

Im so smitten with my knife I'm now at the thrift stores looking for kingswood furniture

Need a cool chair to go with my knife right

we're going to simply start calling you ThatWeirdGuy and drop Knife from your forum name Actually I love your passion and before Kingwood was decided as the final handle material I found myself looking at pool cues, chess sets and turned bowls all made out of Kingwood. To satisfy my urge I bought another GEC knife with Kingwood handles

[Coughenour88]

Got mine in! Really like this one!

Thanks for making these happen!
Brandon

Best of the bunch.

Thanks Lyle!

Brandon

[1967redrider]

Finally got a chance to open mine, it's perfect in every way.

[bestgear]

….it's perfect in every way

awesome John I’m glad you approve!

[1967redrider]

….it's perfect in every way

awesome John I’m glad you approve!

Thank you, Tom, for all the work you put into making this happen!

[DM11]

After a walk a bout through the SE it finally made it to Kansas yesterday. Great knife, thanks!

[bestgear]

Great knife, thanks!

thank you David we have about a dozen packages still running around the US and Canada - that means over 90% have been delivered - I received a text message for every package that’s been delivered and marked everybody off as it happened each day. Other than one package, everything should arrive in the year in which they were manufactured.

[bestgear]

….for all the work you put into making this happen!

thank you John - I may auto sign my name next year, signing 227 cards was a killer to my arthritic hands

[QTCut5]

Mine arrived to my PO Box the day after Christmas but I wasn't able to pick them up until yesterday.

I like the Kingwood handles; both of mine have nice grain and color. I also like how slender they are...assumed they would be thicker like a #47.

Now, I am not complaining nor am I asking for suggestions on how to "fix" my issue, this is merely an observation and a question about the finish on other's knives because I must admit that I am a little bit disappointed with the finish on mine. Both blades, front and back, are covered with micro scratches, and both shields, in addition to the fingernail-width gaps around the edges, also have micro scratches which, unfortunately, detract from what I was expecting to be a highly polished mirror finish. IMO, the scratches kind of defeat the purpose of the mirror finish for which we waited extra weeks while GEC fixed its broken polishing equipment. I can make the scratches somewhat less noticeable in photographs by changing the light and camera angle, but, of course, I can't make them disappear when I look at the knives while holding them in my hand. I haven't noticed scratches on anyone else's knives in any of the photos that have been posted but I am curious if anyone else's knives have micro scratches like mine that didn't show up in their photos? Is it possible that I got the only two AAPK club knives that somehow managed to slip past GEC's quality control, or does GEC quality control consider this acceptable? Again, I am not complaining, I'm somewhat disappointed but overall happy with the knives I received, just curious about the finish on others.

[bestgear]

Curious to see how others reply…..I may need to pose this question to GEC on Monday….. mine is an “S” second-grade knife that does have micro scratches on the blade and bolster.

[Ivoryman]

Tried to get poses with different angels and distance, and lighting. If I play around and really try some faint lines are visible, but barely. I don't see anything like Q is showing. I think that pair maybe didn't get inspected as closely, or rush job finishing or something. I would be disappointed Q, I hear you there. And while cosmetic, many of the knives, if not all that I've seen posted don't show long sweeping scratches like Q just posted. I also think GEC would correct that if notified. For an SFO you kind of expect better. But I can't complain or say I have an issue with how they finished mine.

[Rookie]

Now, I am not complaining nor am I asking for suggestions on how to "fix" my issue, this is merely an observation and a question about the finish on other's knives because I must admit that I am a little bit disappointed with the finish on mine. Both blades, front and back, are covered with micro scratches, and both shields, in addition to the fingernail-width gaps around the edges, also have micro scratches which, unfortunately, detract from what I was expecting to be a highly polished mirror finish. IMO, the scratches kind of defeat the purpose of the mirror finish for which we waited extra weeks while GEC fixed its broken polishing equipment. I can make the scratches somewhat less noticeable in photographs by changing the light and camera angle, but, of course, I can't make them disappear when I look at the knives while holding them in my hand. I haven't noticed scratches on anyone else's knives in any of the photos that have been posted but I am curious if anyone else's knives have micro scratches like mine that didn't show up in their photos? Is it possible that I got the only two AAPK club knives that somehow managed to slip past GEC's quality control, or does GEC quality control consider this acceptable? Again, I am not complaining, I'm somewhat disappointed but overall happy with the knives I received, just curious about the finish on others.

Yeah Q, my 2 knives are similar to yours. In bright light I didn't even notice. But in certain lighting, I can see the sweeping marks the same direction as in your photos. Both front and back, and over the shield. Seems maybe the buffing wheel they used that day had a bit too much grit in it.

[DM11]

Mine has a few on the pile side that aren't seen except in the right angle and light. Even then you have to look hard to see the few that are there as they are very faint.

[gino]

Mine came today
Same as some posted there’s some light scratches hard to photograph
A little deeper on the edge of the blade in a about a 1” area a bit deeper
I dig the knife but a bit disappointing

[bestgear]

If anyone feels as though their knife qualifies, here's the information on GEC's Limited Warranty: https://www.greateasterncutlery.com/warranty/

We warrant all Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) knives to be free of defects in material and workmanship. GEC does not warrant its products against normal wear or misuse. GEC does not warrant natural handle materials after the use of the knife. GEC knives are not intended to be used as hammers, chisels, pry bars, screw drivers or used in any other manner for which the product was not designed for. Furthermore, any physical or cosmetic alterations to GEC products will void this warranty. GEC will repair any knife which it deems flawed and for which the factory is at fault. GEC reserves the right to replace parts with those that are on hand and not identical to the products original form. GEC may at its discretion offer a replacement product, either identical to or of similar value, to the customer. This is a non-transferable warranty and only applies to the original owner of the knife. All warranty requests must be submitted via email or phone and approved in advance of mailing your knife back to the factory.

[email protected]
(814) 827-3411
Updated: 2/15/2021

As a courtesy, please PM me if you decide to exercise your right to a warranty request so that we can use that information in evaluating this years knife program. Thank you

[bestgear]

I dig the knife but a bit disappointing

Gino - see my post above regarding warranty requests should you decide to go that route.

[danno50]

UPS just dropped mine off. I like it. Kudos to Bryan for a good choice and many thanks to Tom for handling all the shipping. My handles do not show as much variation as some of the others posted, but still beautiful wood.

[bestgear]

Happy New Year everyone!

According to USPS tracking, all packages except 2 with California addresses have been successfully delivered. According to UPS tracking, all packages except 1 with a Canadian address have been successfully delivered.

I’m also working with another member whose PayPal address was incorrect and his knife was delivered to the wrong address.

Other than the exceptions noted above and 1 warranty claim for a damaged bolster, all other knives should be in the homes of the purchaser. IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE, PLEASE OPEN A PM DIALOGUE WITH ME.

[doglegg]

Happy New Year everyone!

According to USPS tracking, all packages except 2 with California addresses have been successfully delivered. According to UPS tracking, all packages except 1 with a Canadian address have been successfully delivered.

I’m also working with another member whose PayPal address was incorrect and his knife was delivered to the wrong address.

Other than the exceptions noted above and 1 warranty claim for a damaged bolster, all other knives should be in the homes of the purchaser. IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE, PLEASE OPEN A PM DIALOGUE WITH ME.

Almost complete.

[QTCut5]

Is it too soon to start thinking about/planning the 2025 club knife? I had a thought about maybe trying a new manufacturer like Cooper Cutlery

[doglegg]

I wonder if our own EA, Eric Albers would take on that project?

[knifeaddict1965]

I wonder if our own EA, Eric Albers would take on that project?

I like GEC, but my goodness... If Eric could take on a project like this, that would be the best club knife ever. I've always wanted to get one of his beautiful knives, but have never even got close to scoring one.

[doglegg]

I wonder if our own EA, Eric Albers would take on that project?

I like GEC, but my goodness... If Eric could take on a project like this, that would be the best club knife ever. I've always wanted to get one of his beautiful knives, but have never even got close to scoring one.

My only knife made by Eric. It's a beaut!