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!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@paranoidandroid7718]

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

[@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.

[@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_

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Jaxon1776]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Saratogasledge]

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

[@zeshwonsos]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@jdschulz1]

Sarcasm is an underappreciated skill. Kudos!

[@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!

[@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.

[@GaryHorn]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@Bru716]

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

[@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. 👍

[@staywoke2198]

GEC has quadrupled in value since the making of this video

[@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.

[@Monsoonpain]

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

[@tcrenegade]

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

[@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.

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Great video fellas!

[@teratism143]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@warpedone2]

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

[@johnkeck1025]

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

[@automaticenforcer9051]

It’s good to see you survived 2020

[@LordSteven00]

Spot on, the GEC frustration is real.

[@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.

[@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.

[@wbgh008]

Scarcity is a part of life. I wish GEC would make more of the models that people enjoy, but they are constantly pumping out high quality products and treating their people well. I'm all for this. Artificial scarcity is what gets to me. If a knife is hard to get because the company is on the smaller side and just can't keep up with demand I get that (like TRM). Cutting off production of a knife that would have no issues selling in the market is really disappointing to the knife community. There's too many cool knives for them to be sitting unused in a drawer.

[@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..

[@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!!

[@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.

[@86sheepdog]

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

[@LarsRibe]

Congratulations on the 66k subs 👍🍻

[@Eeklectic]

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

[@simian504]

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

[@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?”

[@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.

[@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.

[@lewisgreenway5065]

You certainly not boring look forward to the next video.

[@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.

[@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 ✌

[@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.

[@smalls03]

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

[@treypayne8868]

Love the chill vibes

[@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.

[@texasnannyjoe2049]

When you start collecting bullet knives, your soul will be lost forever. You will hear things like your son-in-law tell your daughter, "your dad has a lot of knives... why?"

[@Meloncholymadness]

What's a bullet knife? Could you please link me to an example?

[@texasnannyjoe2049]

@@Meloncholymadness knifenewsroom.com/2017/01/smkw-offers-historic-collection-of-remington-bullet-knives-after-warehouse-find/

[@sopwithcamelus]

Lol. I didn't get bit by that particular bug. But I did have one from 1984 and the other one from 1990.

[@JimmySawFinger]

This was so good, thank you.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@framusburns-hagstromiii808]

I got over the GEC thing a while back....they are basically the 'Franklin mint' of traditional knives....nice but the intentional scarcity marketing model is a suckers game and I got tired of being chumped because I wasn't signed up at every resellers website. To each his own. But as for me I'm done with GEC ...so Cheers! That means more left for those who simply must have them.. enjoy!

[@etherealicer]

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

[@igloo2862]

I'm so glad I never got super into knives. I have a few ganzos and sanrenmus, but never spent much on any and don't have more than like 10 overall. I definitely saved myself thousands of dollars, not to mention the time...

[@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...

[@BradGryphonn]

Yep. After watching this I realise I am a knife user, not a collector. I have a Buck 500 and a couple of other trades. I don't care how hard a knife is to come by, I won't ever pay 300 bucks for a trad folder.

[@sopwithcamelus]

I have a collection, but I'm not a collector. I just like good knives. I have had several GECs, and sharpened, carried and used every one of them. The idea of buying a knife and never using it is mind boggling to me.

[@obxnice]

Love a traditional knife but I just can’t collect em cause I’m a nail bitter so opening em is a pain. Yuck I know I know. Even when a kid and all we had was that type of knife in the late 70s and 80s, I always had to use my teeth to open my knives most the times cause it’s all they had bk then was the nail nick type knife or a fixed blade.Even when my father passed I had the option of a 1966 case and a 1969 case Continental knife or his Vietnam Kbar he used during Vietnam, course even knowing the cost of each I took the kbar over those case knives Yet like said knew the case knives were worth a lot of $ with me being a knife collector but to me sentimental value was more and my father and I both did our time in military so went for the kbar and even had first pick from my other brothers and sisters,,go figure. Yet every time see traditional knives now it makes me think of the ones I turned up of my dads but also how wish could stop biting my nails so would be able to use traditional knives like would use say my other knives with easy deployment and closeting etc. would like to collect traditional type since I used to use em often as a kid and young adult in my military service before Emerson’s, spyderco etc started coming out more to the masses and known to people like me bk then before I got into the internet and learning about em. Just something always been wanting me to get traditional knives but to have and use my teeth which at my age most my teeth are bad now from meds I take plus the 3 front false teeth I got fully replaced from a fight my younger years are now gone and I just haven’t gotten em replaced yet would make it even harder to try to open a traditional knife now. Boy oh boy all this could be solved if just stopped bitting my stupid nails.

[@kylesawyer64]

For me it was yin/yang as described. I usually carry a modern folder and a traditional slip joint. I usually don't have a problem landing one though, our competition is old guys afterall.

[@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.

[@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.

[@AndyMcGehee]

You used “all intensive purposes” just to make me claw my eyes out, right?

[@shane8037]

I hole-hardedly agree, but allow me to play doubles advocate here for a moment. For all intensive purposes I think you are wrong. In an age where false morals are a diamond dozen, true virtues are a blessing in the skies. We often put our false morality on a petal stool like a bunch of pre-Madonnas, but you all seem to be taking something very valuable for granite. So I ask of you to mustard up all the strength you can because it is a doggy dog world out there. Although there is some merit to what you are saying it seems like you have a huge ship on your shoulder. In your argument you seem to throw everything in but the kids Nsync, and even though you are having a feel day with this I am here to bring you back into reality. I have a sick sense when it comes to these types of things. It is almost spooky, because I cannot turn a blonde eye to these glaring flaws in your rhetoric. I have zero taller ants when it comes to people spouting out hate in the name of moral righteousness. You just need to remember what comes around is all around, and when supply and command fails you will be the first to go. Make my words, when you get down to brass stacks it doesn't take rocket appliances to get two birds stoned at once. It's clear who makes the pants in this relationship, and sometimes you just have to swallow your prize and accept the facts. You might have to come to this conclusion through denial and error but I swear on my mother's mating name that when you put the petal to the medal you will pass with flying carpets like it’s a peach of cake.

[@mickkeim4142]

@@shane8037...could you please repeat that?

[@AndyMcGehee]

@@shane8037 That was amazing. Horrifying, but amazing.

[@horrorclose9462]

@@shane8037 you forgot eggcorn, oldtimers' disease and valintimes day.

[@shane8037]

@@horrorclose9462 well call me an ambliance and take me to the libary

[@plainscrafter5374]

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

[@halcooper6059]

I understand that I should really want GEC knives...mainly so I can tell other collectors what I have that they can't have. And also so I can sell them at ridiculous prices. But I'm not feeling it. I'm older but still prefer knives that lock and that I can usually find available online.

[@GOxHAM]

LOL at the forums/talked to someone with the last name Howard/still wrong joke LMAO at the covers joke. Felt the same way when I first stepped in.

[@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.

[@norby0418]

Traditional knives are the way to go. All you ever need. GEC, Case & USA made Schrades are all I collect.

[@d4mdcykey]

I have zero interest in GEC knives, but it's Knife Bro and between his voice that flows like sun-warmed beer on a snowy day, and the consistent witty one-liners and inside jokes I'll watch, and I'll like it, I'll like it long time.

[@CadillacDriver]

Sun-warmed beer on a snowy day 🤔 I'd like to know how that is possible 😂

[@richardmcginnis5344]

i like traditional knives carrying a case sodbuster jr. is the favorite since it isn't some big flipper with a pocket clip that tears the back of your hand off every time you grab a quarter or zippo lighter from the same pocket

[@DarthVirtus]

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

[@AidanKeen98]

The IPAs in the glamour shots are a nice touch

[@MADMAX353]

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

[@collectorknives3375]

Couple things to note. A) Your videos really are magnets for porn bots. B) It just occurred to me, hearing you discuss it, that the complexity of obtaining new releases may correspond somehow to the crazy secondary sales. If an online store was selling $100 bills for $50; their stock would probably diminish quickly as well. I'm convinced it is a phase as I went a decade with tons of inventory and hoping the brand would take off - not so much now that I have four patterns and a lot of aggravated friends... Flippers are buying one from every dealer; except the dealers that now go straight to eBay for 250% the retail price. There are those that feel like the best way to solve the problem is to increase the retail price right up to the borderline secondary value. Sounds like dealer speak to me; but hey, it would slow down the sales for sure. Great video, you do seem to have your finger on the pulse of the average knife bro (even from your advanced standing).

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

They never used to be magnets. Must be the new hair. Well it seems to me that would kill the resale market. However you’d also have a ton of stock sitting around again. I think the knives are very very fair- and could stand to maybe cost a little more. That or they could examine some changes they could make to production runs of certain popular models. I don’t know how long the vipers and mustangs sat around years ago though. Maybe that’s changed. I do know the resale market and the lack of availability is keeping some knife bros I talked to from buying their knives. A GEC is a great 70-200 knife if it’s QCed properly. It is not a good 300 knife though.

[@collectorknives3375]

@@AdvancedKnifeBro It is a complicated algorithm. They allowed an open order (take all dealer orders and produce to that number) on the #97's. That is why dealers still have them in stock; because we ordered enough to last us a long time. Then the pattern had some characteristics that were not met well by the market - the spring on the #23's were frowned upon by some, so they lightened it (arguably too much). So now dealers still have them in stock, which is not good for anyone although I don't mind so much. So, although hindsight is very accurate; it is hard to know ahead of time what is going to be a booming success. I think they want to provide all the knives the market wants; but they have to guess at that number ahead of time while we have the luxury of looking back at their miscalculations. For example, there are recent patterns that can be found on dealer sites; but we don't hear about those when the complaint of small production comes up. The factory, the dealers, the flippers, and the average knife bro all have a bit of a different view of the issues and their solutions would probably never line up.

[@BakeryWizard13]

I've been hoping it's a phase, its definitely picked up in the last half a year.

[@sopwithcamelus]

@@collectorknives3375 I wish they would take two or three popular patterns, and produce them steadily with basic materials,for folks who just want a good user knife. Then they could introduce new patterns for the collector market. Making 60+ patterns on a rotation is bewildering, even for some collectors.

[@thomaschainey3230]

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

[@Deibodese]

I have literally never once seen a GEC that was in stock. On the rare occasion that my favorite knife website restocks a single pattern, there is such a rabid, frenzied pounce for it that it’s already sold out on the “new in stock” section of the front page.

[@95666]

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

[@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