Beautiful! I can only dream of those Northwoods, but over here in England UK I've managed to get some GECs (including one of those DIW Whalers!), and absolutely agree they are the finest production traditional pocket knives being made in the world right now - the day always feels that bit better when you've a GEC in your pocket.
So I was surfing TH-cam today and ran across this video. After hitting play I was like hey him and I were friends on Facebook years ago. I'm Rob F. I sent you a Kershaw Skyline back before you went to Africa. Talk about a small world!
Hey Caleb great video brother and awesome collection of GEC! I have recently been getting into the GEC knife brands and have been watching videos of them, you have a beautiful collection there! Thanks for sharing!
Good Story, You know one day about 10-11 years ago I found knives ship free (and this Guy named Derrick told the Story on the knife) they were announcing the Introduction of this beautiful slim knife called "The Presidential" and I remember thinking this would be the kind of knife you would have in the Breast Pocket of your suit on Dress Occasions! I was able to take my time and Pick Out the Presidential in my pick of Blue Camel Bone,I think there were like 12 left to choose from! These Days in 2024 I WISH I could go back in time to Purchase More of these Northwood Knives but Queen Cutlery was the First I discovered in the Mountains of Pennsylvania on a Hunting Trip,Now the Northwood Presidential and the Others are Unbeleivable Prices! I Too Love the GEC Knives they are the Real Deal!
Trapper , canoe and barlow have always been my favorite carry knives and I have just recently discovered the half hawk/Loom fixer knife from RR and have one coming in the mail and from the size and look its going to be my new favorite.
Stefan Schmalhaus is where you saw the video on the whaler. An outstanding channel with high quality videos on traditionals, often with a European focus.
Finding one available for sale is like winning the lottery. Biggest issue is they are not available unless you have a connection. Love them but they are unattainable.
I don’t have very many GEC. Only like 4 of them and I bought one as a gift to my dad in 440c steel because he prefers stainless steel. Picked them up before them became scarce. And their prices were reasonable back then. The Farm and Field used to be between 50-60. Comparable to the Case but nicer.
Well it certainly has become a challenge! Most of my collection was acquired before the days of the frantic drops! My biggest advice is pay attention to retailers
GECs come up on eb*y at sometimes ridiculously high prices but occasional scores can be had so keep an eye out there. If you haven’t joined Blade Forum you can also find private sales and other retailers and resellers there. And plenty of GECs and other good stuff comes up for sale on AAPK.
Well, if they cant produce enough knives so we "other guys" to get some to keep all the rich guys or re-sellers from getting them to sell on the 2ndary market for 3x's what they paid, every time I want to buy one they are never in stock....ever.
GEC’s are the best production knives on the market. The fit, finish, walk and talk are absolutely second to none. Yes they are more expensive but the rule applies, you get what you pay for. 👍
GEC knives are usually pretty great. At least the ones I have been able to get.....but they have been virtually unobtainable for several years....you have to be an insider on a list to have any kind of a chance of buying one and the price is always nuts. Speculators sweep them up and jack up the price for resale...pushing the average Joe out of the market....so I am no longer interested for that reason..I'm focusing on knives I can actually get my hands on...Bear and Son and Case(not so much anymore) yes the fit and finish are not up to GEC usually but they are in production, obtainable, affordable.....and American made with good materials. I no longer wish to play the 'Artificial scarcity' suckers game....paying stupid $$ for bragging rights for knives i will probably never use because they are too rare and expensive...just doesn't float my boat...But to each his own.
Beautiful! I can only dream of those Northwoods, but over here in England UK I've managed to get some GECs (including one of those DIW Whalers!), and absolutely agree they are the finest production traditional pocket knives being made in the world right now - the day always feels that bit better when you've a GEC in your pocket.
So I was surfing TH-cam today and ran across this video. After hitting play I was like hey him and I were friends on Facebook years ago. I'm Rob F. I sent you a Kershaw Skyline back before you went to Africa. Talk about a small world!
What a brilliant collection! Thanks for sharing 👏
Thanks for watching!!
Hey Caleb great video brother and awesome collection of GEC! I have recently been getting into the GEC knife brands and have been watching videos of them, you have a beautiful collection there! Thanks for sharing!
Good Story, You know one day about 10-11 years ago I found knives ship free (and this Guy named Derrick told the Story on the knife) they were announcing the Introduction of this beautiful slim knife called "The Presidential" and I remember thinking this would be the kind of knife you would have in the Breast Pocket of your suit on Dress Occasions! I was able to take my time and Pick Out the Presidential in my pick of Blue Camel Bone,I think there were like 12 left to choose from! These Days in 2024 I WISH I could go back in time to Purchase More of these Northwood Knives but Queen Cutlery was the First I discovered in the Mountains of Pennsylvania on a Hunting Trip,Now the Northwood Presidential and the Others are Unbeleivable Prices! I Too Love the GEC Knives they are the Real Deal!
Trapper , canoe and barlow have always been my favorite carry knives and I have just recently discovered the half hawk/Loom fixer knife from RR and have one coming in the mail and from the size and look its going to be my new favorite.
Great choices!
Stefan Schmalhaus is where you saw the video on the whaler. An outstanding channel with high quality videos on traditionals, often with a European focus.
That’s it! Yep I love his work
Awesome snags my man - GECs are great - solid collection 💥🔥
Finding one available for sale is like winning the lottery. Biggest issue is they are not available unless you have a connection. Love them but they are unattainable.
Dude, I love the video... and your knives, I love your knives 😊
I don’t have very many GEC. Only like 4 of them and I bought one as a gift to my dad in 440c steel because he prefers stainless steel. Picked them up before them became scarce. And their prices were reasonable back then. The Farm and Field used to be between 50-60. Comparable to the Case but nicer.
Nice! Maybe next time you can give us some solid tips on how to regularly score the GEC knives.
Well it certainly has become a challenge! Most of my collection was acquired before the days of the frantic drops! My biggest advice is pay attention to retailers
GECs come up on eb*y at sometimes ridiculously high prices but occasional scores can be had so keep an eye out there. If you haven’t joined Blade Forum you can also find private sales and other retailers and resellers there. And plenty of GECs and other good stuff comes up for sale on AAPK.
Here we go! Loving the content!
beautiful collection
sweet collection man
Always learn something new. 😊
Well, if they cant produce enough knives so we "other guys" to get some to keep all the rich guys or re-sellers from getting them to sell on the 2ndary market for 3x's what they paid, every time I want to buy one they are never in stock....ever.
Thanks for the tips on the FB groups.
Classics! ❤
Your video makes me want a GEC knife😁👍
You aint got the Money Dude !
I would love to meet you sometime being a knife enthusiast myself. I live in Crawfordsville, Indiana
That would be excellent!
What watch are you wearing
Looks like a bronze Glycine Combat Sub...
Awesome vid
Thanks for watching!
I wonder if it would be alright to run whale oil in my truck engine?
Try it and let me know lol
@@calebfoster552 😄
GEC’s are the best production knives on the market. The fit, finish, walk and talk are absolutely second to none. Yes they are more expensive but the rule applies, you get what you pay for. 👍
Knife prices are way out of whack…
Exactly, it is infuriating. And the whole knife industry loves playing that game.
Where are you located? I got your Channel Name from The Knife Doctor. I just want to make sure I got the right channel.
Good name. We named our Amstaff Kimber.
Thanks!
You should make videos again. You do a great job talking to the camera.
I miss my Beagles!
Kimber!
GEC knives are usually pretty great. At least the ones I have been able to get.....but they have been virtually unobtainable for several years....you have to be an insider on a list to have any kind of a chance of buying one and the price is always nuts. Speculators sweep them up and jack up the price for resale...pushing the average Joe out of the market....so I am no longer interested for that reason..I'm focusing on knives I can actually get my hands on...Bear and Son and Case(not so much anymore) yes the fit and finish are not up to GEC usually but they are in production, obtainable,
affordable.....and American made with good materials. I no longer wish to play the 'Artificial scarcity' suckers game....paying stupid $$ for bragging rights for knives i will probably never use because they are too rare and expensive...just doesn't float my boat...But to each his own.
Nothing wrong with knife hipsters.
Why? Because you're allergic to having a bank account balance lol