GEC Q & A! keep it clean, NO discussion! for beginners, advanced and experts

Scott J. said:
How dies GEC finish their wood? Tung oil? Hand buffed? Stains?
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No, no, no, and no. I think they finish all the knives in the same way. Sand polish buff and clean in machine oil.
Dave Dallam said:
Are Rendezvous meetings open to everyone? Would love to visit then.
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It’s an open house, factory tours, factory store with limitations on what and how much can be bought so everyone gets a chance at something then a picnic on the last day. Anyone is welcome to attend.
 
I got a question for the folks that have been to the rondevous and talked with Bill or his son, what type of pocket knife were they carrying? I'm guessing it was a GEC. If so, do you know pattern and any other details like cover etc.
 
cbr1000 said:
I got a question for the folks that have been to the rondevous and talked with Bill or his son, what type of pocket knife were they carrying? I'm guessing it was a GEC. If so, do you know pattern and any other details like cover etc.
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I believe Bill has a tray of gec knives that he just picks from, William did not have anything. Of course this is one of the years I asked. And likely my first year, I believe Bill took out a #18 beagle and I was just surprised because he uses it as a focus pointer for the tour. Figured it be more of a crowd favorite for emphasis. They take turns leading the tours around the factory.
 
The GEC Rendezvous is good times. I toured the GEC plant a few times now. When I was there in in 2013, Bill's son had a 57 Gepetto Whittler that he pulled out to use while running the duplicate jigging machine. It was black covered if I remeber correctly. Ebony or horn or maybe a well carried brown wood. That's my recollection anyhow.
 

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Rockon75 said:
The GEC Rendezvous is good times. I toured the GEC plant a few times now. When I was there in in 2013, Bill's son had a 57 Gepetto Whittler that he pulled out to use while running the duplicate jigging machine. It was black covered if I remeber correctly. Ebony or horn or maybe a well carried brown wood. That's my recollection anyhow.
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I guess those 2 Old Codgers won't be there anymore , but I sure hope you and your young men make it for as long as you can . Those were Good Times my friend .

Harry
 
cbr1000 said:
I got a question for the folks that have been to the rondevous and talked with Bill or his son, what type of pocket knife were they carrying? I'm guessing it was a GEC. If so, do you know pattern and any other details like cover etc.
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When Duncan and I took the tour with Bill he had to run back to the office and grab a 22 Magnum as a reference tool, he told us he doesn't carry a knife as he can't stand anything in his pockets. Hand to God :thumbsup:
 
kamagong said:
Which is the best GEC pattern?
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The #53 Cuban Stockman, of course!

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Dave Dallam said:
Are Rendezvous meetings open to everyone? Would love to visit then.
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Also, for those who haven't been there before, if you want to buy a knife it's best to show up at about midnight the night before and stand in line all night long waiting for the doors to open. My first year I came at 6am, and couldn't believe it.
 
the general age dynamic of the attendees has shifted since my first rendezvous, its now literally an all night bash. hotter than a sneaker line up or ticket concert camping. Ive seen the footage. Folks did ask where was I, I was trying to get some sleep at Cross Creek :rolleyes:😂
 
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