That was absolutely fascinating to watch! All those finishing steps, just so labor intensive. I know a lot of folks knock GEC for their factory edges, but there's a couple good reasons why they are done the way they are, and I'd shiver at the thought of honing knives on a grinding wheel, with a single FREE HAND......and to top that, using BOTH HANDS!!! All day long, every day...........and not wreck some of those blades. Yikes!!! Yep.......Patty is great at what she does. The whole gang at GEC deserve our respect. Thanks Rob, for bringing us along!
@GhostObsessed Жыл бұрын
Man oh man did I enjoy this series! Thank you so much for sharing this!
@davids95494 жыл бұрын
Just found these and watched all four - totally absorbing, and such a treat to see the people and processes which made my GECs. Thanks to you I have even more respect and admiration for these creations. As someone in the UK who would find it quite a trek to see these things for myself, I'm particularly grateful for these fascinating insights - many thanks indeed!
@CampfireTalk9 жыл бұрын
With every part of this series it did indeed get better. There's a reason so many (including myself) own and use a GEC knife. Thanks Rob
@everydaypatriot10839 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this series. It's gratifying to see a company still concerned with quality. It's amazes me how they can do so much hand work and still keep their prices affordable.
@howabouthetruth21579 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. The Tidioute versions of this #38 Grinling whittler, that they are actually producing during the making of this video, are so labor intensive, and an extremely difficult pattern to make, period. Yet they only charge plus or minus a hundred bucks, depending on the dealer and the model choice. I couldn't see myself making this knife to that degree of quality & precision, and then only charge a hundred bucks for it. Amazing. For the folks that think these are "priced too high", well, they just haven't actually held one in their hand yet.
@haroldcottrell87089 жыл бұрын
God bless the Apostle P you tube channel..love the series.
@twilightshooter49905 жыл бұрын
THERE AINT NO SUCH THING AS A PERFECT KNIFE ! GREAT EASTERN CUTLERY TRIES LIKE HELL TO MAKE ONE !
@gf4him9 жыл бұрын
The headline for me in this video series has been, "labor intensive, labor intensive, labor intensive." I now have an elevated respect for all the pride of product displayed at GEC along with the craftsmanship and loyalty exhibited. I had assumed that all the materials were thrown in a larger hopper and after chugging its way through the factory...out pops the finished product. Boy, was I so naive and wrong :). If I recall correctly, the circular etched three "P" engraving on the main blade of the #38 stands for Pattern Premier Production. I would never have know this. I'm outta popcorn.
@howabouthetruth21579 жыл бұрын
Including Rob the caveman grinding pin ends, I counted TEN different grinding and polishing steps between Rob and Dick, just to do a GEC knife. And actually, several of those machines had dual grits on the grinding belt. That's a lot of finishing steps. And that was for a Titdioute knife. Imagine the added steps for a Northfield version. They say there's over 200 individual hand operations to produce a typical GEC knife!
@MADMAX3533 жыл бұрын
Oh boy.....I can't wait to visit that place!
@tonyhutton58899 жыл бұрын
Great Series, it truly gave me a greater appreciation to what it takes to make a knife and a better understanding of the value in a Great Eastern Knife.. :)
@joewagner94039 жыл бұрын
wonderfully done. It makes me especially proud to own gec knives. This is a true example of American craftsmanship. It also proves that the people who are good at doing what they do make it look easy.
@TheApostleP9 жыл бұрын
Joe wagner I ended up with two of these #38 Grinling Whittlers... so far. It's really a "statement knife" for GEC. It's a masterpiece!
@lumspond9 жыл бұрын
Great series Rob. Love watching American manufacturing. Loved Patty's hand sharpening. Made it look easy. We know it's not.
@dsmoov29 жыл бұрын
Beautiful knives and a great video! Thanks for sharing!
@jrg12319 жыл бұрын
really enjoyed the series. awesome job!!
@gavingaming1237 жыл бұрын
Bless you for sharing this series of films. Great to see such pride in workmanship and family belonging. I hope to add some of these pocket knives to my collection of working knives. Thanks again for sharing. All the best from Scotland. Garry
@gilbertsmith79509 жыл бұрын
When you are there for the GEC rendezvous, make sure you bring your Edge Pro with ya. A lot of folks are gonna want a ApostleP Edge on their newly purchased GEC blades!!
@TheApostleP9 жыл бұрын
Gilbert Smith There's no way I'm gonna do that! I can't even bear the thought of the look Patty would give me if I did. I'm sure I would just fall over dead at the sight of it!
@jergensenC69 жыл бұрын
Great series of videos. Thanks
@PecosNM8 жыл бұрын
Wow! That was time very well spent watching this GEC series. Thanks for doing this.
@Claus-L.Mueller9 жыл бұрын
Thank you again for this wonderful tour, Rob! It feels a bit like you took us with you on your shoulders. It was one of the best - if not the best - factory tour videos, I've seen on KZbin so far. A peaceful Easter to you and your family. God bless you!
@imkputtz5 жыл бұрын
Great Video... Thanks for what you do!
@billruber28618 жыл бұрын
Great video, I just started collecting & carring traditional folders again after a 30 yr absence . Wow a great feeling it makes me think of my grandpa every time I use one
@dcrickerson97759 жыл бұрын
Great tour! I so enjoyed it. Thank you.
@Logan20709 жыл бұрын
Very cool series, this has really made me want a GEC. Id like to get a Barlow from one of their lines.
@randyparker80099 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing. All have a blessed day Randy.
@stype97799 жыл бұрын
Simply - GREAT ,SIR !!
@Spiritof486 жыл бұрын
Gotta love Those People , and i do ...
@EDKG9 жыл бұрын
The amount of hands on craftsmanship that still goes into these knives is staggering to me. What a fascinating process! Rob, I know your pilgrimage was far from a tedious chore for you... but nonetheless, thank you for putting together this series. Really enjoyed it and I'm really looking forward to the 2016 tour of Great American 'Overbuilt Folder' Knifemakers :)
@TheApostleP9 жыл бұрын
EveryDay Knife Guy - Giveaway ON NOW! Ha! I believe I'm officially banned from Medford Knife and Tool ;)
@rdlaw88688 жыл бұрын
Rob, what a great set of videos. You have a new sub and I can't wait to catch up on your vids. A job well done, Sir. Thanks.
@luhoop9 жыл бұрын
Awesome videos thank you so much!! Makes me want move. There's no knife place around here... Well there's frost cutlery.
@chrischurm88219 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rob for this excellent series,I really enjoyed it.I live in the UK and own a GEC 81 Abilene Stockman which I love .If I lived in the US I would own more GEC knives,but postage cost is a factor for me. Which is your favourite GEC model and why? Best wishes and kind regards Chris.
@intothefeints85068 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a splitback whittler with a caplifter and can opener on the secondary end.
@twilightshooter49905 жыл бұрын
GEC is making a Trapper knife run in 2020 . Stay tune !
@twilightshooter49905 жыл бұрын
GEC IS MAKING A #93 SWAY-BACK RAM'S FOOT BLADE KNIFE IN 2019 JUNE.
@VicariousReality79 жыл бұрын
I sure wish i could make something as nice
@timstanks91929 жыл бұрын
I have a kryptonite green #38, I wonder if he is working on my knife....