Traditional Knives- Great Eastern Cutlery VS Case Knives

‪@SMKWcom‬ ‪@dlttrading‬

[@taylorfishman823]

“I wish everyone could own a GEC…” Yeah me too. I think everyone could own one if the collectors didn’t always snap them up instantly as soon as they drop! 😂

[@ericasedc]

Right?!

[@metallyillmark]

I got the cotton sampler in the chech rosewood. It’ll be my first GEC. Kinda excited. I just started with the modern traditional and the classic traditional this year. Now I gotta sell off most my folders!

[@nicoledodge7240]

That’s awesome that you’re experiencing more traditional knives lately!! That bullnose is sweet!!

[@ericasedc]

Thanks best!

[@carbonobsessed]

Love that bullnose. Thank you for giving an honest view of differences. 🤟🏻

[@ericasedc]

Thank YOU for watching and commenting!

[@digirole60]

I have case knives from the 70's and they are spectacular. Buy a case in a store so you can handle one. I actually live near SMKW so I'm fortunate. I would say give case another shot.

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

Case is a knife you should always buy in a store, you can find good ones but you better look before you buy. About 100% sure that Case is super used that got sent back and re-sold.

[@ericasedc]

I think you are right!

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

@@ericasedc no way those handles are new lol, that blade looks heavily used or it’s been sitting in the factory for years 😂.

[@anngrummon6780]

Love your content!

[@ericasedc]

I LOVE YOU! 😂 also thanks🥰

[@cwsmith17]

There is something very special about traditional knives

[@ericasedc]

Agreed!

[@BumbleBeeedcYT]

That makes sense that over time, “traditional” would expand to include what knives that were once “modern” similar to Classic Rock, which was at an earlier time in music, just called Rock. Great realization!

[@ericasedc]

Thanks Jer!!!

[@georgia_adventurer]

I own and carry CASEXX knives…I’ve had only two that I sent back. I’ve had good luck with them

[@overlandchan5191]

Really wish I could get a gec for the quality, case knives these days are a bit disappointing forsure when you get a bad one but very sentimental. I have some my grandpa carried and the blades have been sharpened so many times there’s barely anything left it’s crazy!

[@ericasedc]

Yes I have some of those!

[@Diebulfrog79]

great video

[@ericasedc]

Thanks pal!

[@GluttonforPunishment]

I haven’t bought a GEC in a few years. I didn’t know they were hard to get now. I used to be able to buy any pattern I want at KSF a few years ago. Bummer.

[@ericasedc]

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[@davegoodridge8352]

GEC knives are frustrating to find. I'd like one, but can't find one. Redhill Cutlery has some first run Case Stockmans in s20v. I'm tempted.

[@ericasedc]

They seem over priced to me😅

[@Ego_Katana]

That Sodbuster look like a return. Would be cool to see you review an Opinel! Cool knives....

[@ericasedc]

Yeah they’re pretty bad!

[@clem8fan]

I totally agree with the disappointment with case and their quality today, however there is a way around that and that is going to the evil world of eBay and searching out some vintage case models. You can grab some decent trappers, stockmen, or whittlers for reasonable prices and the quality from the 90s and before was much better!

[@ericasedc]

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[@Savage.Doomer]

I agree with some of your criticisms of Case knives, but not entirely. You gotta remember the black handled one is a $30 knife. If they didn't have all of the problems that you pointed out they would be just as expensive and hard to get as GEC knives. Some of what you pointed out is inexcusable though. The rust and gunk along with the uneven grinds shouldn't be happening.

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for your opinion and viewing!

[@Savage.Doomer]

@@ericasedc Will always watch your videos! You and Satu Dave are the only knife channels putting out content that I can watch nowadays.

[@ericasedc]

@@Savage.Doomer wow thank you! It is an honor!

[@donc5220]

Bullnose and Bullbuster are soo good I got a Sodbuster in blue bone and fluked out it was perfect even clean n polished liners. some one had a good night before they did the knife lol

[@ericasedc]

Lucky you!!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@donc5220]

@@ericasedc One thing it did have that 2mm burr going haha it was soo close to perfect haha

[@taylorfishman823]

The knives like the Sebenza, 940, etc are what I would call Classics. To me, the word Traditional in knives is very similar to how it applies to music. Like take the bluegrass songbook for instance: everyone knows the same songs, and your job as a bluegrass musician is to play it as well as you can. So musicians who have never met each other can get on stage (or a porch) and play together, because they are coming from the same place. That’s a Tradition. Similarly the traditional knives are based off of patterns. No one has a copyright on the designs, and companies that make traditional knives strive to make the best version of a Trapper, Whittler, Canoe, etc. In the world of modern knives, if someone makes a blade that shares some apparent similarities to a 940 or a Sebenza, half the knife community freaks out about it being a clone or a rip-off, “you stole that design!” As tried-and-true as those designs are at this point, that’s kinda the opposite of the Traditional mindset. Just my two cents. Thanks for the video, and thanks for throwing some shade on Case 😂

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it!!!!

[@williams.1130]

If you do find yourself wanting a case, go to a local hardware store. alot are dealers so you can handle them and sift through the shit and possibly find a decent one. Or buy an old one cause case used to be great years and years ago. Right before they made the switch to the stainless

[@ericasedc]

Yes I need to go buy one in person for sure!

[@zarkovecerkovic4825]

The Buck 112 Ranger Pro Elite with S30V and G10/Nickel Bolsters is a nice update to the classic. Great traditional knife for the money. Only about $120.

[@ericasedc]

Sounds awesome!

[@RM-xd5gp]

The 112 Slim Pro TRX is a great updated traditional knife. Same awesome classic 112 shape, with G10 and S30V. You can get a wicked sharp edge with the hollow grind.

[@richterknives]

Just subbed. I hate that the Case knives you got were garbage. Ive seen plenty of garbage knives. I love Case and Im rooting for them, but I wont buy a Case without holding it in my hand and inspecting them first. The GEC's are head and shoulders above evryone else. Hitch and Timber slip is cool! Love the video keep it up

[@ericasedc]

Thanks so much brother!!!! Hoping to get a few good Case knives but boy is it a task!!! 🤣

[@mikep.9371]

A desk top view! Hi Erica, hope your having a good evening.Try getting or looking at a Boker made in the USA traditional. -16.2 to a high temp. of -2.7 F today. Got it so I could get the pickup and car out. Think I'll have to higher some on to load up a bunch of snow and haul it off. I like my little Spartan Harsey but might get a big one with a design on it. Hard to decide which one. Take care 'n stay warm.

[@ericasedc]

Cheers brother! All my love to you. Stay toasty! ❤

[@mikep.9371]

@@ericasedc You too.Later alligator sis ...

[@bullwingsc6216]

I got really lucky . Ordered 9 case knives and most of them are great! Also ordered bunch of Rough Ryders. Those were hit and miss. Just received my GEC Dog Leg Jack. Very nice but bit overpriced lol

[@ghostkeeper5910]

Never had to send a kizer back lol and I'm a Benchmade and spyderco fan boy

[@ericasedc]

Well that’s good to hear!!!!

[@rayreasons1551]

Would you be able to show what color cerakote you got your para 3’s in? I like the colors you have and was looking at picking up a set, but unsure on the color.

[@ericasedc]

I don’t own any cerakote Para 3’s. Sorry!!!

[@rayreasons1551]

@@ericasedc were they the anodized ones? I thought they were cerakote. I’ve been trying to decide on the AWT scales for them.

[@jimreed6875]

I was disappointed to hear that about Case Knives. I bought a Case trapper recently with the yellow Delrin scales. I'm quite pleased with it. I chose that one because it's like the one I saw my grandfather with in the 1950's.

[@ericasedc]

The yellow ones seem to have better QC!

[@thunderbolt5354]

@ Jim Reed She is wrong about Case Knives ! They are Great made in the USA Traditional Knives !

[@zero61288]

You should’ve sent those Case knives back. I’ve had bad luck with Case as well. I’ve also gotten some pretty good ones too. In 2022, case did away with their CV steel and switched to 1095

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for the input!

[@snowtiger44]

I saw that jack wolves knives are partially made in US and Overseas in China

[@ericasedc]

Those knives drive me nutty haha

[@dherbee]

I actually love case knives but NOT the sod buster. I think the sod buster is - EASILY - they’re lowest quality knife. So I fully agree that it’s an embarrassment lol

[@ericasedc]

It really is!!! Which is too bad since the design is really logical.

[@patrickhughes6174]

I wish Case would do a lock back version of the Soddy, with a lanyard hole…

[@ericasedc]

SAME

[@Knife_guy]

Great video Erica. While we love our American companies we must call them out when the quality is garbage. That said Case knives are pretty cheap compared to GEC so it’s pretty much a matter of “you get what you pay for”. I would think SMKW would not be happy if their exclusives where all that bad. Take care.

[@ericasedc]

Cheers to that my brother!!!!

[@Knife_guy]

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[@jimbok2492]

I have over a 100 gec knives and they are a littlebetter than case but not like youtubers think. Case has some really good ones too. Compare a sowbelly to a gec and you should agree. Ive not ever seen a sodbuster that didnt have problems. Im an og construction worker. My lastbull nose lasted about 4 months but i do like it.

[@craigvids44]

I agree that Case quality has tanked. Sad really. honestly, I have had much better luck with Chinese-made Rough Riders for 15 or 20 bucks. I honestly dont carry any traditionals, except for SAK, I just like to handle them while watching TV. Thanks for the Vid Erica!

[@ericasedc]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!!

[@pauljosephbuggle3722]

Man, those Case knives are poor quality. The prices are good and I am very interested to see how they shape up. Here in Spain, I haven't even seen a GEC knife (or a Sebenza) as we'd have to stump up a fortune to buy one. I have a Case Medium Stockman in CV steel. It's much better than those knives you have. The blades scratch against each other, but that's acceptable in a Stockman. Case still enjoys a good reputation over here, although the word coming out of the US is that their quality and fit and finish are very dodgy. I am pleased to see you giving some wally to traditional knives. In the UK the law stipulates only non-locking knives.

[@ericasedc]

Hey brotha! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@shoresharp8349]

I collect Gec knives, I have over 30 of them. I buy them from a dealer , Gec is quality but your going to pay a pretty price. Gec sends there knives out dull literally butter knife dull. Also all new slipjoints need there pivots flushed out. Case knives are made to be used, you can buy 4 sodbusters for the price of a bullnose.

[@ericasedc]

Yep!

[@april44]

How do we “flush a pivot” on a slip joint? I’ve had 2 GECs that I bought on the secondary and opening either one is a painful experience

[@marcelpfeiffer6587]

Great Video! I agree that GEC's are great. But sadly not every time the better quality eins the race. I own a knife of one of the european compeditors of Victorinox with a much harder blade steel. That one helt it's edge forever, but this company was smaler and couldn't complete with Victorinox over time I guess.

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for watching and commenting M! ❤

[@garypeterson4025]

I just received the case Back pocket buffalo horn $150 dollars what is the total cost after shipping I was so disappointed the main blade is rubbing the brass liner Very little walk and talk mainspring is very weak you would think for that kind of money you would get a quality knife not too happy with case What the hell are they doing in their quality control

[@latetodagame1892]

Case, made in America.... in a garage.🤪

[@ericasedc]

Or a porta potty😂

[@latetodagame1892]

@@ericasedc damn!🤣

[@davidweintraub9864]

I have a sodbuster jr (jigged bone). I had to work the fk out of it with a dremel, stones, sandpaper and polish to get it to be even somewhat fitted. Then I had to regrind then reprofile just to stop the “blade rap” issue. Sad that I had to spend hours with a $75 knife to make it the way it should’ve been out of the factory. Case has been Hot Garbage for more than a minute… we need more usa made traditionals that can be bought where GEC has their msrp (rant off)

[@ericasedc]

Agreed!

[@dualsportedc]

I'd love to see Case's steels tested by a metallurgist to see exactly what they are. Still better than any knife from china though

[@Xedgehog1]

Now are those Sodbusters, or Sodbuster Jr.s? It makes a difference. Personally I've had several Case Sodbusters, and Sodbuster Jr.s, and the Sodbuster is an easier handle with a more functional length on the blade. The Jr, while being nearly identical in design gets lost in my hands because it's smaller. You ought to be testing the Sr. The Jr. Is the line they run for cheap collectible value.

[@ericasedc]

These are Jr. and the regular size is too large for me.

[@Xedgehog1]

@@ericasedc Fair enough. I have big hands and it drives my choices.

[@fireemblemistrash75]

GEC is awesome but the lack of any of em is ridiculous and frankly Im not supporting em. Im happy however with Case to be honest. Ive not had an issue frankly and Ive never heard of issues till recently. Hopefully they fix that however. GEC are definitely the best of the best traditional knives but them having zero inventory is ludicrous for the fact they can never meet demands. My case trapper has served well for work, as well as my buck, and Old Timer. No doubt I will notice the GEC will work better but until they can meet any demand that isn’t supplying $300 overpriced ebay sellers, Im good with what I got. Their reputation to me seems based more on hype frankly. As you say, its hard to recommend a knife you literally can’t get anywhere, until you succumb to scalpers on the bay...

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for commenting!

[@fireemblemistrash75]

@@ericasedc of course, your vids are awesome and fun so please NEVER EVER EVER STOOOOP :3

[@ericasedc]

@@fireemblemistrash75 awh thank you!!!!

[@Ersk88]

Finally someone who agrees with me about case..I’ve always had cheap Buck Chinese made slip joints…I know Chinese 😅..but I have a 371 stockman that I will never get rid of that has better quality than any case I’ve checked out..and still to this day won’t buy a case of any kind

[@ericasedc]

Case has been garbage for a while😢

[@Ersk88]

@@ericasedc it’s sad…I’ve been off and on into slip joint/traditional knives for the past 5-8 years and have noticed cases quality has been trash..very sad for such a reputable company in the past…🙁

[@Wid-mt8dx]

You guys are to picky. Case are great knives and I've have been carrying them for years. When I was growing up in the 1980s, it was common for knives not to be centered, the back had spaces, but if function properly, that's the point of the knife. It is my understanding the GEC cost a lot more money, that would explain more attention to detail.

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@thunderbolt5354]

@ ericasedc Stop bashing Case Knives !!! Most Case Knife People would disagree with You about Case quality except for other Knit picking Knife Geeks and Nerds just like Yourself !

[@franka9760]

That Sodbuster is definitely a used knife. And not well-used. Amazing that Case shipped THAT to you. Just my opinion, but I would say that those Case knives are not worthy of testing. Not a good use of your time.

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for your input!

[@44special9]

Case didn't ship it to her .

[@ericasedc]

Yeah I said in the video these are from DLT and SMKW. But Case has terrible QC to even let these leave the facility to the dealers.

[@user-xp9mg5ly9j]

Gec are to dam expensive…your trying to compare a 50 dollar knife to a 300 dollar knife…dah.

[@user-hk9du6px9x]

What the f is that? 🤣

[@Xedgehog1]

"Traditional" is one of those definitions that gets thrown about a lot that means different things to different people. In my thinking is slipjoints and lockbacks like the Buck 110 tend to be traditional. The Benchmade, isn't.

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for your opinion!

[@desertfoxxx98]

​@@ericasedc😏😏

[@jonjon8482]

Hnnn ,Case knives are junk? Case knives are trash??? You're comparing $50.00 mass produced knives to $250 limited production knives! EVERY GEC knife is heavily scrutinized before being packaged and shipped. Case also makes limited production knives, of a higher quality, not to be confused with their knives produced for the masses. My EDC knife is a case peanut. $40.00 knife. If I break or lose it, I'm sad, If it was a $250.00 knife, then #@&% *#@ %&*$#@!!! Keep your expensive, fancy dress knife, in your nice sheath, in your pocket, to show off to other knife snobs! I will USE my case knife, break or lose it, and be like a little kid on Christmas morning when I go to buy its replacement.

[@nolobede]

I'd like GEC too. But if they can't produce it, screw em, I'm not waiting. China it is. Too bad, but that's the way it is. When I need one, I need one. I'd rather suport a USA company. But if USA can't produce it, ... so it goes. Failure.

[@ericasedc]

Dramatic 🤣 thanks for commenting and for the view!