GEC Codes

[Modoc ED]

The GEC NF knife that I received today had a tang stamp of 235110. The GEC web site has a "Tang Number Chart" which breaks my tang number down to:

EDITED NEC to GEC. Duhhhhhh.

23 = Pattern #23
5 = Drop Point/Skinner Blade
1 = Number of Blades
10 = Year of manufacture 2010

Now, not on the tang but on the "Certificate of Authenticity" the knife's "Pattern NO." is listed as 235110EC. What does the EC stand for?

Could it stand for "Pioneer" as I noticed that on Collector Knives they listed the knife as a Pioneer. So, could it be a Pioneer Trapper.

What do you guys say?

 

[Durbin]

Ed,

the EC stands for end cap. Enjoy your new knife, I just got a new #23 in Genuine Stag. GEC makes really nice knives.

Durbin

 

[knifeswapper]

Barritt is correct. EC = End Cap (bolster on non-pivot end).

Mike Latham
CollectorKnives.Net

 

[Modoc ED]

Thanks for the info guys. And thanks "knifeswapper" for pointing out the typo. I edited it.

 

[Modoc ED]

I e-mailed GEC and asked if they could post their GEC codes on their site as they do their Tang Number Chart. I got a reply back from Chris stating that they would work on it.

 

[Knife Crazied]

I didn't know that good info! :thumbup:

 

[Will Power]

The GEC system is very simple and useful.