GEC is a "Traditional" knife maker. Pocket knives used to come almost exclusively flat ground. The edge of the knife sometimes came sharp enough to cut, but most times it was ground acute and had just a pass or two on the edge at the correct sharpening angle. Traditional knife makers assumed the purchaser would put their own edge on the blade how they needed it for whatever jobs they were buying the knife for. They understood in the past that men were going to sharpen the hell out of their knife and didn't see a need to sell someone a knife that was scary sharp out the box.
@ericasedc
Ай бұрын
@@This_Old_Man_68 thanks for watching!
@mikecurtis2585
10 ай бұрын
Average person are not able to buy GEC for a regular price! Have a wonderful day!!
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
I agree!
@markturner5207
8 ай бұрын
As a member of the Case Collectors Club I collected Case knives for years and loved them, until I bought my first Great Eastern Cutlery knife, I have now sold all my Case knives and own nothing but Great Eastern Cutlery. GEC is the best production knife on the market.
@ericasedc
8 ай бұрын
Woo!
@Knife_guy
10 ай бұрын
Hey E, great video. Rough day in the “shop” today so that little praise is just what I needed. Just a little correction, there does have to be some type of liner with that denim. Either brass or g-10 but the denim is too rough to not have a liner. Don’t want any confusion 😂
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
I was referring to the extra colored one- that you can go with or without❤ thanks for commenting that for anyone who coulda gotten confused! ❤🎉
@davidkurle5418
10 ай бұрын
Great info about the edge retention, I didn't know that the GECs could hold an edge that much longer. Thanks for the comparison, and for a second look at the Blue Jane. Have a great night, E!
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Hey David! Always good to see you here!
@mazeman01
10 ай бұрын
Steel is one thing, but Case quality control s*cks. They're a crapshoot.
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Oh absolutely
@singingtoad
10 ай бұрын
I enjoyed watching your comparison between GEC and Case, well done. 👍Thanks for sharing, take care and Cheers!
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for coming by ST!
@rosskeeling4459
2 ай бұрын
I like Sodbusters. They're pretty good, solid knives. I've used them for years. There are knives with harder steel and better fit and finish, but not for the price of a Sodbuster. That's a factor.
@ericasedc
2 ай бұрын
Love soddy’s!
@snowtiger44
10 ай бұрын
I stay with the knives that are easy available overhere but i love to look at your GEC and Case
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Haha thanks!!!❤
@mikep.9371
10 ай бұрын
Saving on makeup I see. Good comparison of the GEC and Case. Hope all the pups are wagging tails and behaving.
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Hahaha maybe I should always have a black eye!😂
@flowercow23
19 күн бұрын
Great video, thank you.
@drunknnirish
10 ай бұрын
As someone who wants a traditional this video has really good timing.
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Sweet!🎉
@FreedomFox1
10 ай бұрын
I’m bummed that I missed out on that Yellow Rose Barlow. But getting to see GEC’s on here is a close second. Traditionals are lots of fun.
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
They sure are!
@larrymackerethjr.3812
10 ай бұрын
Cool video. Thank you for the info
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@nicoledodge7240
10 ай бұрын
Great comparison between the two, I wish GEC put a usable edge on their knives! Also, Josh did incredible on the mods of that Case!!
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
He sure did!!!
@EastCoastEDC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info Erica 😊hope your eye 👁️ heals up soon ❤
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Thanks man!❤
@georgia_adventurer
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Erica…sorry about your eye!
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Haha it’s all good my brother!
@vladimirkovacevic1656
10 ай бұрын
they look awesome
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@tomt5745
10 ай бұрын
as an apple/bagel person, i am very happy with Case. pattern more important than steel sometimes :)
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@DaddyBrodes
7 ай бұрын
I've never picked up a Case that was poorly made. Recently I bought 2 Case Marillas, one in S35VN and one in Magnacut. Both have been serving me very well. Never got any of their carbon steel, but they did the stainless fairly well.
@davegoodridge8352
10 ай бұрын
One day I hope to get a GEC knife. Sorry about your black eye. Many, many years ago I gave my late Wife two black eyes. We had been grocery shopping and she was on the porch and I was handing her the stuff. I threw a bundle of toilet paper up to her. She didn't catch it and it hit her in the face. The next morning she had two black eyes. I felt so bad. She blew it off, but it took me a while to stop feeling so bad about it. Oh well, sorry about the story. Thanks for the video.
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Omg! That’s so funny and horrible at the same Time❤😂
@strongandco
10 ай бұрын
Also you are less likely to loose a GEC knife. In theory at least. There's a philosophy, that says, if you keep loosing your umbrella, buy an expensive umbrella. The theory being if you ascribe value to something you are more likely to instictively take care of it, which is especially true of a hand made item which someone else has also valued during it's manufacture. So if you keep loosing your knives, buy an expensive knife, you'll look after it more and as you carry more, as each year passes it will become more and more valuable to you, eventually negating the initial purchase price. Eventually if the time comes, when you are ready to pass it on to a loved one, to them it becomes more than just a knife but an object, full of fond memories that reminds the recipient of it's original owner, now it is priceless.
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
I hear ya!
@Stans_Cutlery_Universe
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the great video. I am looking to pick up some GEC knives. I have been reluctant because I was not sure if GEC knives where really all that good or just hype. Live Long Prosper and Collect Your Own Way!
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
They really are amazing tools!
@latetodagame1892
10 ай бұрын
I got one and it sucks. The orange bullnose in A1 tool steel. It has been the weirdest thing to sharpen. It formed burrs like barbs. And I had a lot of trouble sharpening the nose. I think the heat treat was messed up
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
@@latetodagame1892that sucks! All mine are AMAZING especially to sharpen! ❤
@latetodagame1892
10 ай бұрын
@@ericasedc I'm trying to remember where I got it. It came in a crappy leather sheath and none of the other stuff! No tube!!
@michaelboutte3963
10 ай бұрын
😂…. Man now ya got me picturing poor ole Richter as a fetus!
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Sorta funny though huh?!😂❤
@markjg2275
10 ай бұрын
I own both Case and GEC knives I like them both but the GEC is way better quality fit and finish. Yes they cost more for a reason the better quality old school workmanship . The GEC 1095 carbon steel and 420 stainless steels work just fine and easy to sharpen. I stopped buying Case knives but I may buy a GEC if it is a pattern I do not own if I can buy one they sell out fast.
@shawnshadle8656
10 ай бұрын
Haven't had the chance to try out a gec knife but my soddy and 940 are in my pocket every day and i agree the soddy needs touched up pretty regularly but both are great for the way i live. Im also surprised that my soddy has started to get used more at work than my 940 as i work in a steel mill but it hold up to most everything except cutting the plastic banding that is when the 940 comes out.
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Nice!
@shawnshadle8656
10 ай бұрын
@@ericasedc I really need to get a slip for my Soddy though cause I gotta clean it out everyday because of the dust and pocket lint. I'm waiting to get a hold of some leather to make one for it. Fun little side hobby to have leather working, gotta redo 2 seats for motorcycles soon too.
@Sanctified_EDC_Gear
10 ай бұрын
Those darn rouge shower 🚿 heads will get ya every time Erica. Next time pick on Someone your own size 😂😊👍
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
I’ll try!😂
@HillbillyMusings
9 ай бұрын
Excellent video!
@dombond6515
7 ай бұрын
Gec burns the edge of every single knife I've ever had!!!! They burn the steel and have amazing geo. Also gec is my favorite all time.
@Hungrybird474
10 ай бұрын
You are one of the most colorful crayons in the box .😊
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Haha thanks😂
@seanrobinson6407
4 ай бұрын
Gec no contest. Hard to get though.
@ericasedc
4 ай бұрын
I hear ya!
@gettinggood9063
10 ай бұрын
I really appreciate good slip joint knives especially GECs. Your video was very enjoyable. Are you familiar with Otto Messer knives? I have several and find them to be very well made, comfortable in hand, and very attractive. Sorry about your black eye but these things go away in a short time. It's great that you didn't hide fro the camera.
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Yes! Heard great things!!
@thewaywardson5267
10 ай бұрын
I hope I'm lucky enough to get a GEC in the future. My go-to brands right now are case and boker/tree brand along with victorinox
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Nice!🎉
@dualsportedc
10 ай бұрын
I like both but I find that my Bear and Son Trapper sees the most pocket time
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Oh awesome Zeb!
@dualsportedc
10 ай бұрын
@@ericasedc I'd like to carry that A. Kastor and Bros piece I sent you a pic of more often but it's so old and worn that I'm afraid to use it for more than opening a package
@SethBeFree
10 ай бұрын
Hey Erica, curious as to where you would suggest trying to acquire a GEC if you don’t have da hookups?
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Facebook has a group people are constantly trading and selling on! I wish I knew what it was called. I don’t have FB haha
@SethBeFree
10 ай бұрын
Okay, thanks! I’ll look into it. I enjoy your channel.
@sovner
10 ай бұрын
I noticed that there was something dark, but i thought it was only your glasses that had some dirt on them. Then you said you had a black eye, and i changed the video quality from 360p to 1080p and thought: aha, so the glasses wasn't dirty after all😅 You still look wonderfull though, with or without the black eye🙃
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Haha! Thanks!❤😂
@staceygreene1254
5 ай бұрын
CV case knives have chromium in , they are good knives, but I haven't found a pocket knife as well rounded as a Northfield I have several. I have several. I like the moose and the Englishjack
@craycrayray2432
9 ай бұрын
Ive spent a ton of money on Case and GEC knives. But when you get down to it, the carbon steel on an American made schrade Old Timer from the 1960s - 70s puts both Case and GEC to shame. Sold all my Case and GEC knives. Now i buy old Schrade knives, take them apart, get rid of the swinden keys, install full-length nickle silver pins and they are fantastic knives.
@ericasedc
9 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@LuisGonzalez-gl4wc
2 ай бұрын
Love GEC. They are hard to get these days. Loved their farm and field, they were cheap back in the day in o-1 steel and glow in the dark handles. And have a nice Tiodiute Lockback in bone. Not getting rid of them since they are so hard to get now. But my father a GEC trapper in 440C, back in the day also.
@ericasedc
2 ай бұрын
I know it’s crazy how expensive they are now!
@LuisGonzalez-gl4wc
2 ай бұрын
@@ericasedcyes, you are right. I bought the farm and field for like around 50ish from Collector Knives around 2016-2017
@antongorbonosov9065
10 ай бұрын
пожалуйста, не оправдывайся , на настоящая и это самое красивое что только может быть, лично от меня большое спасибо
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@antongorbonosov9065
10 ай бұрын
От всего сердца интересно
@kayok07
9 ай бұрын
For the price im more likely to use a Case Im sure a GEC is worth it in ways but I see case's in my plant daily being used and misused also for new people or people learning how to sharpen doing in on a softer steal more often is probably a help amd confidence boost when you think about it.
@terrillschneider3778
10 ай бұрын
You’ll look even more cute lol As a Case collector and Soddy Jr fanboy I still really enjoyed this video The GEC is a beaut and I hope someday to have one Love you to minuscule pieces black eye and all God bless
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
I love you mostest T!!!!!🥰🥰🥰
@terrillschneider3778
10 ай бұрын
Home after 12 days in the hospital and adjusting to a new lifestyle Your growth in so many ways is a blessing to me and I am thankful for your channel and your kindness God Bless
@queenpdog
10 ай бұрын
The shiner is kinda hot
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
It’s worse today🤣
@SquireSCA
7 ай бұрын
Case knives are largely crap these days. You have to go through a pile of new ones to find hopefully one of them that doesn't have gaps, proud pins, cracked scales, touch transitions or excessive blade wobble. I have bought MANY case knives over the last few years and most of them were on par with low end Rough Ryder... GEC blows Case out of the water, its comparing a Rolls Royce to a Yugo... Rough Ryder Reserve is superior to Case, and cheaper.
@WickedKnivesandThings
4 ай бұрын
Just depends to be honest i have good and bad in both 😅😅😅
@toolinedc
10 ай бұрын
Wouhou first ! Such a coincidence hahahah
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Hey there!!!
@TimsSchoolOfFish
10 ай бұрын
Indeed… very frustrating that they’re not readily available and you have to pay stupid prices on the secondary market. I love them, but I refuse to pay someone 5X what he paid for it after he snapped up countless ones in order to immediately resell them for an exorbitant profit. I’m all for capitalism, but it’s just out of hand and I’ve given up trying to obtain them anymore. Obviously I’m just annoyed because I don’t have any haha😆 I’m done. Rant over. Good stuff as always, Erica👊🏻
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
I totally understand!!! Thanks for watching and commenting 🥰
@larrymackerethjr.3812
10 ай бұрын
FYI - some of the retailers have wised up to this as well. They go straight to EBay to sell at marked up prices.
@TimsSchoolOfFish
10 ай бұрын
@@ericasedc You’re welcome!
@theprestriedge4657
10 ай бұрын
It’s not the sharpest tool in the shed…..The analogy goes along with blades….Like the used box of sharp objects song….Great review Erica.
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
There are a bunch of em!🤣thanks for watching my brother!
@acid6urns
10 ай бұрын
aye the used is dope
@theprestriedge4657
10 ай бұрын
@@acid6urns Love em’ I live in the town next to where Burt is from.
@latetodagame1892
10 ай бұрын
Oh no! Not gec!
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
I should cancel myself now
@timtitus2532
10 ай бұрын
Carbon steel? There are a bunch of different kinds of carbon steel? 1095 is carbon steel, 1075 is carbon steel, just saying carbon steel is a cop out. I have more confidence in a maker when they specify what the blade is made of, and that doesn't happen as much as it should. Good video. Thanks
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Well GEC uses 1095 and they say that. ❤
@timtitus2532
10 ай бұрын
@@ericasedc cool 😎
@terrell48
7 ай бұрын
I disagree my Case knives are as well made as the GEC knives , my knives even with harder steels need time on a ceramic rod every few days to retain a good cutting edge , seldom do many of us use a carbon steel blade as often as SS blades anyway
@SquireSCA
7 ай бұрын
Most new case knives are garbage. Their quality, and that of their parent company Zippo, has gone down hill... If you get a "good one", it's fine, but that will be the exception rather than the norm. Case can't compare to Rough Ryder Reserves, let alone with a GEC. For Case money, you can get Rough Rider Reserve which offers better materials, better fit and finish, etc.... I will no longer buy anything from Case until I can inspect it first hand.... Luckily my local dealer, who agrees with me, lets me open up the boxes and go through them all in the hopes that I find one that is good enough to purchase...
@antongorbonosov9065
10 ай бұрын
Hello beauty ☕💐🌹💖🥰🍰👍🤛⚔️
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Hi!
@antongorbonosov9065
10 ай бұрын
🌹
@douglashill6575
3 ай бұрын
Gec customer service is terrible
@donc5220
10 ай бұрын
Im some one who is very strong an tough and rarely can be hurt by anyone.. that being said im a master of hurting myself lol... I agree about the steels but i think our grandfathers had it better the wars Took Alot of the good Ore i believe metals now arent made with ores as pure as theirs were.. just something i believe lol.
@ericasedc
10 ай бұрын
Bahahaha SAME!🤣
@EDCMECH
10 ай бұрын
Thank you @ericaedc for letting us know about @richterknives, Michael just made me a slip for my Ultem Bexar from Tactile. I will post the setup once I get it ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥🔪🔪🔪
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