Did these knives RUIN collecting for me? How to buy Great Eastern Cutlery & GEC Collection Overview

[@oorangeo]

This video did an impressive job of making me no longer want a GEC. Thanks, you've saved me some money and lots of time.

[@Ike32]

Pretty sure that was the goal. Less people want the GEC, the less people AKB has to compete with. Chess!

[@Rayhato]

This video made me want a GEC. Luckily, after months trying to find a reasonably priced 35 that would be shipped to EU (or somewhere around EU) I've discovered Böker Club Gentleman which is even better in my opinion. Now my quest is complete, but the downside is slipjoint interest became an urge need.

[@lostintechnology1851]

@@Rayhato I just received the Ironwood version and the mirror finish was quite scratchy, also it came not really sharp but costs 170 bucks... So I am not sure if I will keep that. Have a look at Otter knives, another nice german brand

[@bobbie4862]

Amen!!!

[@very5ick112]

@@lostintechnology1851 i just bought a rough rider for 12 dollars . take that 200 knife to school

[@NotReallyRicky]

I feel like I just watched something that I shouldn't have. Clearing my browser history.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

This guy gets it.

[@dannyh73]

This video costed me $115. And likely most of my free time for the foreseeable future.

[@TautologyTechSystems]

WTF? I'm so sick of scarcity in edc gear. Here's my new rule: If I can't immediately exchange currency for a product without a bunch of fuckery, then I find something else.

[@optimuscrime608]

Agreed! I could see waiting for a Shiro, Hinderer, crk or another work of art but these are just stupid lmao if I want a traditional knife I’ll buy a case, shrade, or something from Fleet farm😂

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

I tried to find a Tom’s choice for years. GEC’s are great but I’ve got many hobbies and a life to get on with. Fender custom shop guitars built by a specific master builder are easier to locate. Horn buttons for a 356A Porsche from 1958 are easier to find.

[@zachhall624]

It's usually a bit harder to find things made in america.. you know because of the no sweatshops thing...

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

For me its much easier to stomach waiting on a $100 production knife rather than a $600 one, but that's just me.

[@TautologyTechSystems]

@@AdvancedKnifeBro I feel you. Its not the waiting that bothers me as much as the other steps you mention. And don't get me started on the scumbag scalpers. I like a system like CRK's. You order the knife, you wait 12-18 months and you pay for it when they call you. I'll wait for a knife, but hunting and jumping through hoops just isn't worth it imo. It feels like everyone is trying to implement the Rolex business strategy, where the stuff is artificially scarce, hyped to bejesus and people are out there taking advantage trying to sell the shit at double retail prices. I just fucking miss the days when I could walk into a store and buy the shit I wanted. I guess it's true that happiness is inversely proportional to expectations. I just need to lower my expectations.

[@jooky5]

I caught the GEC bug a few years ago and, luckily, found a helpful dealer who would set aside new releases for me. Sadly, in this quarantine world of wearing only mesh shorts and warmup pants, I rarely carry them as to not lose them in the couch cushions during a 9 hour tv binge.

[@therealweenis]

"If ya don't get tested ya don't have it." Amen and awomen.

[@TautologyTechSystems]

@Old Luke All prayers are cringe worthy.

[@faretheewell3711]

I'd go one step further and say they are all vomit inducing

[@TautologyTechSystems]

@Old Luke Your assumptions about me are as dumb and misguided as your assumptions about the existence of a god.

[@TautologyTechSystems]

@Old Luke You're willfully ignorant. Nothing more.

[@TautologyTechSystems]

@Old Luke Dude, I can see all the comments you are deleting you fucking lunatic. Prepare for chaos? What does that even mean? Seek help from a medical professional.

[@EverydayCityCarry]

This video is brilliant. The amount of time and effort it took to film and edit this must have been staggering. It's inspirational. Massive props to both AKB and Alex.

[@zeshwonsos]

That's why you set up those solid backup plans reviewing flashlights and beer.

[@UR_Excluded]

I bought a bunch of these in August. 9 of them. I’m done now. I don’t dare open knife websites, or EBay. Like a drunk has to stay outta bars.

[@bomtradym4027]

i feel this

[@wccrispy]

Flip 'em and move on.

[@beerbeansandbullets]

i stumbled upon your channel and have been binging on them all morning. have been watching knife videos on the you tubes for the better prt of a decade. Dont know why i have just found you this morning. had to pause one to go to the can, but returned to watch it in it's entirety, i just freaking love your sense of humor! Subbed, commented and shared! I just want to say thank you for your videos. Please just keep them coming.

[@luisrider7475]

In all, my traditional knife video watching YEARS! I have never seen a work of art, so utterly perfect. *whipes single glistening tear from cheek.* Bravo good sir, bravo. This is fantastic.

[@Jaxon1776]

This is one of the most honest, yet hilarious videos I've watched in a long time.

[@toadstkr]

I’m with you on the problem of exclusivity of GEC.. I went wild hunting scraping and scrounging them for a couple years then realized I was over spending on knives that that GEC was already making at least 100% mark up on. I still have a couple but sold the rest and got out of “the game”. I still get eBay emails on northwoods coming up for sales and quickly delete them.... very quickly... like don’t look at the blue giraffe bone you fool quickly.... someday someone is going to figure it out and give GEC a serious run for there money then hopefully things will change and maybe I’ll get back into them.

[@monaplysia2853]

What a wonderful video! And with the growing demand for gec edc, this will surely age like fine wine! And props to Alex, a voice like a vintage car (as a compliment) and the most innovative blue lines ever witnessed on this channel! Thanks you two!

[@ZacharyPierce0351]

I love the self awareness!!!! From one similarly obsessed GEC hunter to another, this was a fantastic and accurate take on the GEC situation.

[@kevina.7234]

"excellent capitalists but they are also assholes". Thank you for pointing this out! These two things are not mutually exclusive.

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

Aren't they mutually _inclusive_

[@mountainmanwatchreviews8081]

I had a whaler and I loved the design but you couldn't get the secondary blade out with a pry bar let alone your finger nail. Might try one again someday.

[@grumpyoldwizard]

I actually started to lust for these old style folders. Then, I had one I purchased back when I was a kid fold on my finger. The blood dribbling down my hand reminded me why I quit collecting non-lock folders. Saved my life.

[@SENGVIN]

They sell lock backs

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

​@SENGVIN even better yet they sell one-handed modern knives, that are just pure badassery!

[@paranoidandroid7718]

(paraphrasing) "I make fun of the people who watch my videos because they are me". Honest and pithy, well said.

[@starkparker16]

GEC knives are good for Advanced Knife Bros and Advanced Age Bros alike.

[@Aaron-ym4bf]

I own moccasins now. That’s when you know.

[@jdschulz1]

Sarcasm is an underappreciated skill. Kudos!

[@mickkeim4142]

Actually I have never heard of GEC knives. They look like great knives and after watching your in depth review, I feel compelled to search them out to add to my collection. Thanks for a wonderful review and highlighting some of their beautiful models. You seem to have a knack for finding the best knives and sharing them with us in a video that is very interesting and informative.

[@TheKnifeJunkie]

That was an awesome video with some amazing knives. Also, not for nuttin’, but that was some of best of both of your work. Another great knife collab!

[@nickteie2154]

I have a 66 pattern in mammoth ivory. Does anyone know what this might be worth?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Put it on eBay. Probably at least $300. The surest way to check value is to search for similar items on completed listings.

[@Saratogasledge]

Need to be extremely lucky. Scalpers ruined the GEC collecting.

[@africanwidow]

Hey AKB. Soooooo I'm minding my own biz on New Year's Eve... watching you drink some 40 oz. of soda and listening to your live stuff. I hung with ya for a long time...but in general...I just couldn't give ya the two thumbs up yet. So here comes this video. Nice porch opening scene with space and lighting. Nice Stone IPA. Nice rhetoric and comments throughout the video. I can tell you put a lot of energy into it. Totally enjoyed it. Going shopping now. Liked. Subscribed! Nice work!

[@l0veall]

sweet video man. one correction, the northwoods knives have heat treat left on the flats, it isn't a forced patina :) keep it up, enjoyed the collaboration.

[@Monsoonpain]

I don't collect slip joints as much, but I do love this vid

[@sopwithcamelus]

Here's something to think about my friends. If you want to collect traditional slip joint pocket knives, go right ahead. Just don't worry about collecting Great Eastern knives. The people that collect these knives are getting old they're dropping dead and their knives are going up for sale in all kinds of places. If you take the time to look around you will find beautiful old Case knives, Colonial, Schrade, Camillus, Boker... You get the idea. Now, many of these knives are not going to have perfect fit and finish. Many of them will have Delrin scales. But I rarely pay more than 60 bucks when I find one. Today I did find a unicorn knife for me. I've been looking for one for years. A Schrade 294. The knife is probably older than I am and I paid a whopping $150, (I'm not young). The reason it was hard to find is because it actually is rare. It's rare not because people buy them and hoard them. But because people actually used pocket knives back in that time. And there are just not that many floating around anymore. I wish you all the best of luck in your endeavors.

[@very5ick112]

you can buy schrade usa blades for a dollar from chicago knife works means that any blade is only worth a dollar magnacut 5.00 that is it dont pay for crappy gec sweatshop knioves

[@nobodysreview6137]

I used to but pocket clip folders, Emerson, Spyderco and one day bought a Buck 110 with belt sheath and never went back. No more thoughts of the knife opening in my pocket, no more pocket lint and its better made and feels great in hand. These G E C look really nice and i can see why people get hooked.

[@sopwithcamelus]

The 110 is functional art. It is a paragon of American ingenuity and craftsmanship. Feeling its curvaceous heft is eye opening for folks who have never experienced it before. The fact that any working class Joe can walk into a Walmart and pick one up without taking out a mortgage is comforting to me.

[@MPerry-ox9qb]

The patina on Northwood knives is from the heat treat. It just wasn’t removed. A little polish will take it off if you don’t like it.

[@GaryHorn]

"Filth Signature" - love it, Mr. AdvancedKnifeBro. Your writing is stellar.

[@Abutado]

I bought the pocket carver in white bone, which I currently can not find and also the.... #97 yellow rose. Love the pocket carver.

[@slicknick332]

Great video! I have two GEC. One is a Churchill in ebony wood, and the other is a Northwoods Coolidge Jack in polished micarta. I really like both. Had to pay the scumbag tax on the Coolidge though lol. Recently I picked up an old Camillus #72 and cleaned out the rust. Now there is great snap on all the blades. I also enjoy having a knife that was made in my home state of NY. 👍

[@unknownriderinbound]

It's not the kill, it's the thrill of the chase that leads down the road to True Collector. Which is totally different from Certifiably Insane. Totally.

[@camronolson5777]

I don't know if I've told you this before, but you're amazing Mr. Knife Bro. Thanks for being you. Sincerlesly yours, Camron.

[@BakeryWizard13]

I love the 97, keep thinking about getting another one.

[@Xanduur]

I had the yellow rose one and wondered as soon as I opened it, “How can such a pretty yellow knife look so murdery?”

[@peterh4446]

Great video. Just found your channel and instantly subscribed. I just started looking for a nice small rosewood pen knife. I’ll check out all your links. Thanks for your great work..

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Great video fellas!

[@kylesawyer64]

That damn yellow 97 just sold on ebay for 158........ its still available at dealers for 114

[@cctvspystore]

P.T. Barnum was on point yo

[@MrSaxojes]

😂 well timed video, i haven’t shopped for GEC in a year or so and decided to shop for a few Christmas gifts. Mind blown. Should have stocked up a few years ago. eBay is ridiculous on these things🤦‍♂️. I had this same emotion as your video 2 weeks ago!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Getting all the knives seen in this video had not been fun!

[@sopwithcamelus]

EXACTLY. I had bought several Tidioutes in the past. I found them, and bought them. Usually for around eighty bucks. Never again, lol.

[@sopwithcamelus]

@@AdvancedKnifeBro Sounds like a job. A tedious and frustrating job.

[@PulledPurk]

I'll have one sometime. I do have an old waterfall celluloid Schatt and Morgan from before the Queen purchase. One of my favorite knives.

[@etherealicer]

Hey Advanced Knife Bro, a bit disappointed that you didn't compare the arrow-shield to a "pacifier" for the back-door.

[@Eeklectic]

Dude I've never learned more about GECs and laughed this hard at the same time. Thanks man. Keep up the awesome work 😂🤘

[@OneMinuteKnifeReview]

Wow. You two are very similar in style (even knowing you tried to be). Loved it, you had me laughing several times. Also saw several knives I’d like to own. So thanks!

[@j_wah3084]

Dear Mr. AKB, Your vids are so Noir, bro. Where can I get one of those sweet sheaths you opened in the beginning of the vid? Thanks, and Happy New Year.

[@tcrenegade]

Video made my day....and encouraged me to buy things I absolutely definitely need

[@hawkgammon]

So I made the mistake of searching for a Case Sodbuster to learn more about it since I was considering getting one. That led KZbin to feeding me a bunch of videos with guys in flannel sitting around their kitchen talking and showing various traditional slip joint pocket knives. Eventually ever watching half a dozen of these for no logical reason I stumbled across this video which has changed my life. First I have never heard of Great Eastern Knives before. Secondly this video is so on point I find no reason to ever watch another KZbin video again. The perfect combo of info and snark here is never going to be topped no matter how far back I go in the Camping With Steve archives. Thank you Advanced Knife Bro. I'm going to go find my library card and read a book!

[@staywoke2198]

GEC has quadrupled in value since the making of this video

[@warpedone2]

Damn I wished I'd caught yer live show, happy New Year.... Abrakadoobie

[@jcolterh]

I got me a Little Rattler and I really like it. Just kind of stumbled on it and snagged it a few minutes before it sold out.

[@Bru716]

Commenting "filth signature" for the algorithm. Missed your sense of humor.

[@teratism143]

The blue lines were always impressive but upping your game with blue circles too. Damn. 2021 is off to a great start.

[@LarsRibe]

Great Great Eastern Cutlery cutlery. Love it! Always wanted a Beer Scout and a Stockman of sorts, but the "fun and interesting hobby of chasing down the knife and getting the money to buy it without having to sell your liver" is a bit to rough here in Europe. Will go check that other guys channel out. And looks at some more knives. And maybe fiddle with some of my slip joints.

[@sopwithcamelus]

Boker makes some beautiful knives. Otter does too. I'm looking at some jack knives from Sheffield. They have a nice old school style.

[@ewigit8077]

Have you checked out Moore Maker knives. I dont know if all the components are usa made but I know they are traditional knives that are assembled in west texas

[@collectorknives3375]

I have visited that quonset hut in Matador Texas many times - great folks. But there are no knives made there. In the 1990's they were all made by Queen and Camillus (Queen made the bone and Camillus made the delrin). Sad thing is that when Bill Howard left Queen, the Mooremaker supply started falling apart. Now, I don't know who makes all of them but Bear and Utica make some. Not the same quality any more.

[@jbfl5564]

I've never been a fan of slip joints but after this im going to spend way too much on a gec.😅love your content!!

[@kelamuni]

started collecting in 2017 and pretty much have what I'd like now. traded an extra 56 and an extra 78 that I had bought along the way for a 77 barlow today, something i'd likely not find on the secondary market except at an exorbitant price. was it worth it? maybe not in terms of utilitarian value but in terms of market value it was.

[@unklstepbilly]

Too much with the bear trap springs and bought the canvas micarta 71 with the sharp burred boogered up pivot pins. I find myself carrying sodbuster jr's

[@soundknight]

Have you tried Blue Moon Belgian style Weiss Bier?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

That’s an entry level wheat beer. Of course!

[@petergambino2129]

How much does Northwoods charge for shipping?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

www.knivesshipfree.com/shipping-returns/

[@simian504]

I love the mild jabs and sarcasm. Notary icon is a gmrs radio guy who does the same. Hilarious 🤣

[@chas7193]

I used to live 40 min from GEC in Titusville Pa, and still coundn't find the one I wanted

[@imsteevin]

Would love to see you try out the cold steel dropforged survivalist, 8 in blade, all 50100 steel, and the newer version has the better handle with inserts. Good 80 buck option!

[@thechugdude]

I've always been interested in the perfect way to open a box of beer with a knife. I like your technique.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I’m always afraid I’ll ding the blade

[@thechugdude]

@@AdvancedKnifeBro Every ding is a reminder of my dependency on alch... I mean knives.. 🍺🔪

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

That’s why you’re the chug dude!

[@SRVandDtrouble]

@@AdvancedKnifeBro I pinch the tip of the blade so only about 1/4 inch is exposed. Works but need a good tip. Inserts that's what she said comment.

[@johnkeck1025]

I love the #97, great for cleaning fish and small game!

[@smalls03]

I like the Harrison Bay. That denim micarta is sweet.

[@LarsRibe]

Congratulations on the 66k subs 👍🍻

[@lewisgreenway5065]

You certainly not boring look forward to the next video.

[@cajuncarry]

You should cerakote the rarest one you have blue and green, like that tenacious you posted. I bet the fellow gec collectors would love that.

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

I tried to get a viper today. I realized i got an e-mail from knives ship free 8 mins after getting it and they were sold out. So you are 100% correct.

[@automaticenforcer9051]

It’s good to see you survived 2020

[@Nothing0Zero0Nill]

I’ve been watching a lot of your beer reviews lately. While doing that I had an idea. Knife review.. instead or alongside using them for the funny things you usually do, prep some kind of meal, snack, food, whatever. You could drink a beer at the same time, throw a quick review in there. All culminates at the end with the finished product. A knife bro eating some knife food, drinking a IPA or quadruple or something. Anyway love the videos man, great stuff.

[@MF_UNDERTOW]

Mark, I saw your interview on JoeQcar show. You mentioned being from Arkansas. It got me wondering if you ever had experience with or an interest in Tom Kreins work. I’ve been carrying his small fixed blades for years as a compliment to whichever folders I decide to carry. Tom is a complete stud and his knives are great. I’d love to see you review one of his fixed blades.

[@ShawneeUnion]

Picked up a GEC after watching this. Can see this being a dangerous road to go down. Also swore you said, “Thanks Mike” which shows you’ve been on collector knives too much.

[@kerimtozo8056]

You seem to be an intelligent person, I like your sense of humor. Thanks for sharing your content. ATB & RESPECT. KT ✌

[@oh_goliath]

Want a #35 beer and sausage SO bad. Been trying to find one without paying an arm and a leg but no luck so far.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Good luck!

[@SENGVIN]

Add 5% every year you don't buy one

[@davids9549]

I'm a GEC sufferer, caught it a couple of years back. Your video is the closest thing to a vaccination, but I fear I'm too far gone.

[@conan1939]

Are you selling alpha-nail? I heard nose-picking is riskier while taking it.

[@davethebarber62920]

I have 29 GEC knives. 8 of which are assorted Farm and Field knives, 11 are Tidioute, 8 are Northfield, and 2 being the GEC brand. The oldest I have is a model 66 model made in 2010 with a tag in the tube stating date when it was made, and saying it was "3 of 25". The last one I bought was a model 62, in 2020. I will not buy anymore until they start becoming more easily available again, and I refuse to buy at inflated prices on the secondary market. I look forward to when these knives are no longer, "The Thing to Have". I've seen this before, "Who remembers a few years ago when you couldn't buy a Spyderco Paramilitary 2?" If and when they start becoming more easily available, I'll resume my colllecting. I do apprectiate that GEC hasn't increased production at the cost of quality.

[@86sheepdog]

Not my favorite subject matter but I'll always watch it for the commentary. Keep it up! Engagement comment: check

[@warpedone2]

By the way, are you still carrying that Nutsac ?

[@warpedone2]

I'd like to see a follow up review on how its holding up?

[@JimmySawFinger]

This was so good, thank you.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@treypayne8868]

Love the chill vibes

[@ClarenceKansas]

I will never complain about chasing spyderco sprint runs ever again after realizing the horrors of seeking traditional walk and talk.

[@sopwithcamelus]

The pain of loss is similar though. Because we have the internet, you can learn that you missed out on a knife you never knew existed...

[@gregedwards1921]

Can't find them here in Maine and I don't shop online so I guess they don't need/want my business, oh well ,there's always Case,and Buck!

[@sopwithcamelus]

I've been disappointed by Case recently, but I've never bought a shoddy Buck knife. However, a well made Case CV knife is a joy to use.

[@95666]

Great job on the video, i like your stye. Subscribed.

[@plainscrafter5374]

Two sarcastic voices for the price of one. Enjoyed Instagram emphasis on traditional knives. Great video.

[@plusgaf]

I want to collect some but these are mad expensive for me to buy in where I live. I already got a GEC #12 and I just open mails with it. New woodland micarta handle seems nice

[@NewAgeofAwesome]

I’ve liked traditional knives for a long time GEC hasn’t made many thing I keep long term. The only ones I’ve kept are a #66 Stockman and #43 lockback

[@sopwithcamelus]

I love their 56, 77 and 78. There are others that interest me. But I'll probably never get them. There are plenty of vintage knives for me to hunt down.

[@thomaschainey3230]

Great video thanks. Funny and informative. Great Knives too.

[@doctoruttley]

I went through a GEC phase. Bought dozens of them, usually on eBay (yes…paying though the nose to get what I wanted 🤷🏻‍♂️). Pretty much done buying them now. Might sell some eventually. 🤔

[@DarthVirtus]

The Alex Jones reference was just *chef's kiss*!

[@MPerry-ox9qb]

I grew up on the tail end of traditionals, before moderns kicked in. GEC are the best traditional knife makers in the past 50 years and arguably the best ever. Started collecting GEC knives before they became well known. I’ve gotta say this is the first year I didn’t buy a GEC in 7 or 8 years. To much of a pain in the ass to get. I’m happy to see traditionals make return through GEC, but buying a knife shouldn’t be stressful. I also preferred when they offered numerous cover option on each run. Surprisingly they haven’t made a sowbelly yet or a scout knife that doesn’t double as a boat anchor.

[@Jaxon1776]

When did buying a knife become so complicated?

[@AidanKeen98]

The IPAs in the glamour shots are a nice touch

[@LordSteven00]

Spot on, the GEC frustration is real.

[@Thunderbirdsarego68]

Hey man, I cannot get a GEC knife in the UK... I'll settle for an A Wright and son Sheffield knife, handmade and they don't wear high heels and lipstick.. what's with the cloak and dagger marketing??? Love your videos by the way.

[@Cociobladereviews]

I bought a brand new 97 from BHQ last year without knowing how hard it is to get them. Not that I know, Im not gonna get another GEC and Im going to keep using this one till I die. Its a great knife, love the function of it and its really great quality. If you could get one do it but dont bother cause you can get alot of other knives.

[@MADMAX353]

hahahahahaha....you guys kill me....love the sarcasm and witty commentary.....helps me forget the GEC madness.

[@southerncountryboy8]

Didn't GEC used to produce knives more regularly? Seems like 5 years ago (approximately) their knives were readily available and for sale everywhere online. Now they seem to have limited production and are always out of stock.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

It’s the same, but popularity has increased and their scooped up not long after they’re put out

[@strontiumdog3344]

Happy new year from my East London back garden. It’s raining.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Nice seeing you on the livestream the other day!

[@strontiumdog3344]

@@AdvancedKnifeBro you too, mate. Would have been if you weren’t there. Happy new year