A brief tour of the Great Eastern Cutlery factory showing the majority of processes which go into the making of America's finest traditional pocket knives. Video is courtesy of Crawford County Outdoors.
My friends, my friends. I would be buying these by the dozen if they weren't so tough to find! I still am so happy to see handcrafted American knives are appreciated all over the world. You folks are working wonders!
I'm South African and I am glad I can also support working Americans as well. I bought my first GEC knives, two for myself and one for my father. The quality is bloody outstanding. I think these are going to last a life time.
I’m so glad Bill Howard has the passion to do this, Great Eastern Cutlery is making the best new knives available. I have 14 among a collection of more than 200 traditional knives and all 14 are among my top 20 favorites.
I've admired GEC knives for years but haven't made a purchase. After watching this video (and pt2) I'm ready to become an owner. The tough part will be deciding which pattern, since they're all traditional, well proven designs. The fit/finish, patterns and materials are all top shelf. Seeing the behind the scenes construction gives me a MUCH deeper appreciation for what I'll be purchasing. American craftsmen (and women) working hard to produce the most beautiful production pocket knives on the market today.
Excellent series. I just rewatched this with my six year old to show him how dad's knives are made. I have purchased knives from several companies and gone in and out of the hobby over the years but none of them are as nice or has the attention to detail like your GEC knives. Keep doing what you're doing.
Wow you guys make some truly fantastic knives. I bought one in particular ten years or so, among several others over time, that had such a beautiful Rain Drop Damascus Blade, Lock Back with super black, narley jigged bone handles with a beautiful nickel shield and had to have her converted into automatic. Shield is the opener, sweet. If you folks ever did some autos I certainly would buy several x several = alot. Thank You for such a fantastic EDC pocket knife. You all are the greatest of great. Thanks again, a true fan.
Poetry in motion, purchased my first GEC around a year ago a#71 and now after 9yrs of collecting knives am interested in no others,I now own 5 of your knives #14,,#15,,#44 and the #86 Black jack and will purchase more as and when I can, I'm Scottish and live in Scotland so your knives suit the knife laws here,I am proud to support such talented American craftsmen and carry your knives with pride.Thank you.
Excellent series of videos. Thank you for posting. I just purchased my first GEC (a Northfield) this year and was so impressed with the quality. I have collected Case, Boker, and many others. Of the companies still making traditional folders today, these are the closest that remind me of the old world/vintage knives.
Awsome video's. The most beautiful knives on the market. Especially the #62 new whittler. To bad that it's out of my range. But boy, is this eyecandy! 😍
This 3 part mini video series is great. I enjoyed it very much, and just think, we got to see only some of the many hand operations it takes to build a high quality traditional pocket knife. I now own many, if not most of GEC's patterns in various blade & handle configurations, so I can honestly say Great Eastern produces the very finest "factory made" knives in America today. With every knife, I can tell they really care about quality and performance & reliability of their knives. Thanks to all of you folks at GEC. I am a GEC user, collector & fan for life.
This company reflects the historical, world-class quality that this nation has lost over the last half-century; a difficult obstacle to overcome in the current climate of business and manufacturing in America. You cannot truly appreciate that statement, without holding one of their products in your hands. I am in fact, waiting for the next run of one of their models as I write this; and although waiting may not be the most enjoyable aspect of the relationship, receipt is indeed the pinnacle of pleasure. Best wishes for continued success in bringing us the best money can buy…….
And they are proving that quality manufacturing is not only worth pursuing once again in America just like before, but that it can be quite rewarding financially as GEC knives have absolutely sky-rocketed in value and in difficulty to obtain.
I am very proud of my G.E.C knives. Anyone can look at the knives you produce and it is obvious that you guys love what you do and you are craftsman that take pride in the pieces you make. Perfect mix of beauty, history and function. Thanks guys.
Just ordered my third one a #66 calf roper stockman with tortoise shell acrylic scales. Can't wait to get it and put it to use. Thanks for the quality products
I would sooooo love to have a GEC 3.8" Stockman, Canoe, Barlow, and Sowbelly...!!!! Even better would be to have a day or two in the factory, using their machinery, and making my own!!!!!
Have a. Hate and love relationship with case, due to lack of quality control abd crappy products they have been putting out on the market, however gec is a different company, great knives they stand behind their products.
Mate watch the movie machinist and you will understand why it wouldn't be a good idea. These machines will disable you in a heartbeat. The machinists need absolute concentration while working.
I would gladly pay a good amount of money for one of these knives......but the problem is finding them. Everywhere I look they're sold out of just about every type of knife GEC makes. I had been carrying a Spyderco Paramilitary 2 almost every single day for 10 years. Then I decided on carrying a traditional pocket knife. As of late I've been carrying an Old Timer 8OT Stockman......Made in New York, not China......I found as new/old stock on eBay. I love carbon steel. Can get it scary sharp real fast and it works up a nice patina.
@@Greateasterncutlery How about a scout that would be more easily carried? A scout on a 35 would be incredible, and has been asked about for Years on Bladeforums by a LOT of folks.
The bolsters look cast to me. Do they do that work at their facility? I was also curious why the handle holes and knife pivot hole isn't punched in the beginning? Is it a reamed hole for the rivets?
Great Eastern Cutlery Uh, ok I misspoke, i ordered and received a #79 workhorse african blackwood Great knife, very fun, exceeded even my high expectations What black oil did you use for the pivot, it seemed a bit gritty at first Thank you
I wish you had a little better quality control. I have purchased two knives I fix played in a 23 bullet and the fix blade is so doll on the front half and sharp on the back half. And the 23 has a gap in between the handle and the inside flat piece of metal next to the blade for about a half inch on one side that a piece of paper can fit through. So sad to see quality like this. I have heard nothing but praise but from several years ago. I have a third knife on the way from a vendor off your website authorized dealer for a 97 Coke bottle Beavertail, I hope this one is better. I really wish your model 85 Beavertail would be available for purchase soon however if this third one doesn’t take the cake I’m done. Thank you for making it in America at least, now just make us proud of the quality...
C, I'm sorry you had issues with your knives. We will be the first to say that we do not make perfect knives, so don't ever go into a purchase expecting one. However, if you bought a knife with an issue we deem a factory defect then we will be happy to fix it under warranty.
Great Eastern Cutlery that’s great. I just bought one of your toothpicks and I love it. I plan on doing a review on my channel on it. I called and spoke with you over the phone not too long ago. Myself and the Blue Knights would like to come for a tour.
What strikes, me, is the need for some automation of some facets of the Production of their product. Faster production, but larger fallout is the necessary evil of automation however.
I'm done buying from your company. You guys make it way too difficult to purchase these knives and your distributors are dishonest. Good quality product, bad distribution and marketing.
