GEC Stainless?

akadave2

akadave2

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So I have largely overlooked the stainless offerings from Great Eastern but now Im curious to try one out since I find myself cutting a lot of acidic foods and have to take extra care with my 1095 steel knives. Can anyone tell which models have been made in the past so I can start my search? I know they currently have the Navy Jack but thats not a style Im looking for.

Thanks

Dave
 
There were actually quite a few patterns released in 440C stainless in the 11 or 12 years since GEC opened its doors.

Somebody might reply here with a list but if you were so inclined it probably wouldn't take but 30 minutes or so to browse the GEC website for the information.

Anything in the "Production Totals" listed under the "Great Eastern" brand would have been made with 440C stainless steel blades. That should get you a pretty good size list.
 
with much thanks to Black Mamba:
black mamba said:
In 2006 and 2007 only #23 Pioneers and #73 Scouts were made with 440C.
2008 had more #23s and #73s, plus #53 Cuban muskrats and stockmen in 440C.
2009 added more #23s and #73s.
2010 added #12 toothpicks, #25 barlows and jacks, plus more #53 muskrats.
2011 added more #23s and #73s, plus #33 conductors, #61 half congresses, and #72 lockbacks.
2012 has so far added more #73s, #48 trappers, both single and two bladed in 440C.
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there is still a few photos scattered in this thread:https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...s-available-to-us-in-440c-yea-or-nea.1085788/
 
Here are some of mine in 440C. They have made some fixed blades with the acorn shield that are in 1095, but I'm pretty sure any GEC folding knife with the acorn shield is 440C.

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GEC have also made contract knives in stainless steel for SMKW under the Cripple Creek brand, but they were in 420HC.
 
black mamba said:
Here are some of mine in 440C. They have made some fixed blades with the acorn shield that are in 1095, but I'm pretty sure any GEC folding knife with the acorn shield is 440C.

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GEC have also made contract knives in stainless steel for SMKW under the Cripple Creek brand, but they were in 420HC.
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Jeff, what is the knife in the middle below the watercolor stag 53? Is that a trapper with a wharncliffe/Turkish clip?
 
Though I prefer carbon steel, GEC does a good job with their stainless:thumbsup: Have fun searching!
 
Very appropriate timing. I just picked up my first, a 74 clawed bone GEC SS, from traumkommode. (Jeff's collection pic has one at the 8 o'clock spot I believe.) It's exquisite.

I started with carbon steel blades and still like them, but I have found I prefer a good SS. So, this 74 was quite a find.
 
Bugdoc said:
Very appropriate timing. I just picked up my first, a 74 clawed bone GEC SS, from traumkommode. (Jeff's collection pic has one at the 8 o'clock spot I believe.) It's exquisite.

I started with carbon steel blades and still like them, but I have found I prefer a good SS. So, this 74 was quite a find.
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That's a great knife. GEC's 440C sharpens up with just a little longer time on the stones than 1095, but just as much satisfaction and a more aggressive cutting edge. Stays sharp considerably longer, too.

Here's the lambfoot:

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Happy acorns:

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