Hey Rob, can't tell you how much I am enjoying the tour. I was born and raised in Warren, Pa about 38 miles from Titusville, Pa so the drive up through the snowy two lane road which I am guessing was route 8 sure brought home to me. I have lived in Florida for the past 42 years and I am retired now but get home to Pennsylvania every summer for a visit. In 1999 I got to tour the Case knife plant in Bradford Pa and they treated me like a king. Went through every aspect of building a case knife and even let me assemble one. It was a real treat for me as I have over 200 case knives in my collection. Nothing really old but I enjoy them. Looking forward to part 2, thanks for bringing us along.
Fantastic job Brother Rob! That is the very BEST tour of GEC's showroom I have ever seen on youtube. Much thanks to Chris Tucker of GEC as well......Chris, you did a wonderful job with Rob here, and GEC wouldn't be the same without you Dear! I always enjoy calling and talking to Chris, as she is always so helpful and friendly. Well, thanks to Rob, I am labeled as "a crazy man"......LOL.......and you are RIGHT!!! I just love these knives, what they stand for, and all the folks associated with them. I can hardly wait for the next episode. Nobody does it as well as you do Rob.....THANKS BROTHER!!! :-)
What an amazing tour. It's awesome to see how far a company can go making traditional folders in this modern era. The more I see and handle them, the more I love them. thanks Rob
Forget the popcorn and ice tea. This was a riveting historical and contemporary look at knives and the company that makes them great. Thanks for the "up close and personal" Rob.
Stand Straight Thanks, buddy! This series is probably for a pretty small audience, but I opted to include about everything except bloopers. I figure that small audience wants to see every detail ;)
Absolutely love this video and I absolutely love all my GEC traditional knives. Really hope that GEC is still making knives when I have grandkids that way they can appreciate the GEC knives I hand down to their parents who I’m turn will hand them down to them. Thanx Rob & thank you Great Eastern Cutlery!!!
Another good one brother. I talk to the lady when I talked to her about my lock back having blade play never ask me any questions. just gave me mailing instructions and when I got the knife back it was solid as a rock and still is after 6-7 months. Keep the videos coming and may the blessings. of our Lord be upon you all. Randy.
Some beautiful knives in those cases...talk about kid in a candy store lol. I'm a 'modern folder guy' but traditionals are kind of fascinating - looking forward to the in-depth on the manufacturing.
Good video/tour. I liked the part where she said the elk stag are sheds. I'm glad to hear that. I have an elk stag great eastern muskrat, great knives for sure.
3/8/2020 Great Eastern Cutlery is producing a #23 Jumbo Trapper run early this year. GEC#23 Trapper two blades and GEC#23LL single blade liner-locks will be made soon.
Really enjoyed that and as I said there is nothing like holding and feeling a knife, before you buy it (Pre-Internet). :) Although, one did catch my eye towards the end of the video .. :)
Awesome rob.can't wait for the other vids to post. Even though I have not yet got a traditional knife. I'm thinking one is going to be my next purchase. Can you recommend one for me. I really want one with a wharncliff or sheeps foot. Nothing fancy. But one that I can use. And possibly force patina. Don't really like natural scales. They look nice. Just not for me. I absolutely love watching videos like this. Blade hq just did one with spyderco. And am looking forward to the second one.
John B They have had issues over the years, especially in the 23 and 73 patterns, for vertical blade play. The last few runs have been much better. To be fair, this is a characteristic that really wasn't a concern in traditional knives for decades, until "modern folder" guys made it an issue.
I can’t stand gec. I hate not being able to get a knife for less than 5 times what it’s worth. I’ve handled a few that didn’t belong to me and I was very underwhelmed. Big hype and bigger disappointment.
Thank you for that Rob, always enjoy learning more about the great GEC company.
Hey Rob, can't tell you how much I am enjoying the tour. I was born and raised in Warren, Pa about 38 miles from Titusville, Pa so the drive up through the snowy two lane road which I am guessing was route 8 sure brought home to me. I have lived in Florida for the past 42 years and I am retired now but get home to Pennsylvania every summer for a visit. In 1999 I got to tour the Case knife plant in Bradford Pa and they treated me like a king. Went through every aspect of building a case knife and even let me assemble one. It was a real treat for me as I have over 200 case knives in my collection. Nothing really old but I enjoy them. Looking forward to part 2, thanks for bringing us along.
Just started in the traditional knife journey. Thank you for this tour, a true treasure trove.
Fantastic job Brother Rob! That is the very BEST tour of GEC's showroom I have ever seen on youtube. Much thanks to Chris Tucker of GEC as well......Chris, you did a wonderful job with Rob here, and GEC wouldn't be the same without you Dear! I always enjoy calling and talking to Chris, as she is always so helpful and friendly. Well, thanks to Rob, I am labeled as "a crazy man"......LOL.......and you are RIGHT!!! I just love these knives, what they stand for, and all the folks associated with them. I can hardly wait for the next episode. Nobody does it as well as you do Rob.....THANKS BROTHER!!! :-)
What an amazing tour. It's awesome to see how far a company can go making traditional folders in this modern era. The more I see and handle them, the more I love them. thanks Rob
Forget the popcorn and ice tea. This was a riveting historical and contemporary look at knives and the company that makes them great. Thanks for the "up close and personal" Rob.
Stand Straight Thanks, buddy! This series is probably for a pretty small audience, but I opted to include about everything except bloopers. I figure that small audience wants to see every detail ;)
thank you for the tour it was like visiting the knife cabinet back in a 1960 s hardware store with my dad I really enjoyed it -- cheers from canada
Absolutely love this video and I absolutely love all my GEC traditional knives. Really hope that GEC is still making knives when I have grandkids that way they can appreciate the GEC knives I hand down to their parents who I’m turn will hand them down to them. Thanx Rob & thank you Great Eastern Cutlery!!!
Another good one brother. I talk to the lady when I talked to her about my lock back having blade play never ask me any questions. just gave me mailing instructions and when I got the knife back it was solid as a rock and still is after 6-7 months. Keep the videos coming and may the blessings. of our Lord be upon you all. Randy.
Randy Parker You too, Randy! Glad your experience with Chris and GEC has been good. They're awesome folks! Grace and Peace, brother!
This is really a great series
Some beautiful knives in those cases...talk about kid in a candy store lol. I'm a 'modern folder guy' but traditionals are kind of fascinating - looking forward to the in-depth on the manufacturing.
Great video - plenty of gorgeous knives but the fixed blades at the end were just stunning...
That was a fantastic window shopping tour, Rob! Thanks a lot. I hope, we are going to see your new acquisitions in detail soon. ;-)
Great video thanks. Great company too. I love my GEC Farm & Field #62 🔪 Pocket Carver knife.
Good video/tour. I liked the part where she said the elk stag are sheds. I'm glad to hear that. I have an elk stag great eastern muskrat, great knives for sure.
I love their products!! Great video!
3/8/2020 Great Eastern Cutlery is producing a #23 Jumbo Trapper run early this year. GEC#23 Trapper two blades and GEC#23LL single blade liner-locks will be made soon.
Fantastic tour! Love it! Love it! Love it!
Very nice..., thanks Rob..!👍🏼
One of this display for me ...a dream
Watch on 1.5 times speed and it’s like a professionally produced program. Great job, just a bit slow.
Really enjoyed that and as I said there is nothing like holding and feeling a knife, before you buy it (Pre-Internet). :)
Although, one did catch my eye towards the end of the video .. :)
Good video again !
Nice tour. :) thanks for posting. :)
Awesome rob.can't wait for the other vids to post. Even though I have not yet got a traditional knife. I'm thinking one is going to be my next purchase. Can you recommend one for me. I really want one with a wharncliff or sheeps foot. Nothing fancy. But one that I can use. And possibly force patina. Don't really like natural scales. They look nice. Just not for me. I absolutely love watching videos like this. Blade hq just did one with spyderco. And am looking forward to the second one.
GEC IS MAKING A #93 SWAY-BACK RAM'S FOOT BLADE KNIFE IN JUNE 2019.
You are quite the salesman, brother! I'm ready to buy two or three of these already! Is that what you do at the dealership by chance?
LibertyNotLicense I manage a dealership for a living, but the salesman in me does come out at times. Not that GEC knives need much salesmanship ;)
Thanks for the interesting video. Exactly what is it about their lockback knives they've gotten better at?
John B They have had issues over the years, especially in the 23 and 73 patterns, for vertical blade play. The last few runs have been much better. To be fair, this is a characteristic that really wasn't a concern in traditional knives for decades, until "modern folder" guys made it an issue.
great, great vid
where is pt 2 of the video.
nice video Rob
Clayton Bigsby The remaining 3 parts will be posted throughout the week.
Hi what would be the turn around time to get a blade sharpened ?1
Send your dull knives to Olde Towne Cutlery !
"OMG i almost got your face on camera!" meanwhile he films the reflection of her face in the glass case. lol
I can’t stand gec. I hate not being able to get a knife for less than 5 times what it’s worth. I’ve handled a few that didn’t belong to me and I was very underwhelmed. Big hype and bigger disappointment.