The #33 is a Conductor!!! Updated 8:50AM
Finally!!!!! Here's the details.
Name: #33 Conductor
OAL: 3 3/8"
9/16" high in the middle
3/8" thick
Slim Clip & Pen Blades (on opposite ends)
Release date: Around the first week of March
Tidioute
Ebony 75
Dead Skunk 9
Tortoise Shell 28
Bone?? 75
Bone?? 75
2nd Cut Stag 25
Northfield
Burnt Stag 80
Genuine Stag 35
Southwest Acrylic 10
Cranberry Acrylic10 50
Bone 65 100
Ancient Kauri Wood 35
The Ancient Kauri Wood sounds really interesting. Here's just a bit of information I've pulled from the web, this is NOT petrified wood. :
Name: #33 Conductor
OAL: 3 3/8"
9/16" high in the middle
3/8" thick
Slim Clip & Pen Blades (on opposite ends)
Release date: Around the first week of March
Tidioute
Ebony 75
Dead Skunk 9
Tortoise Shell 28
Bone?? 75
Bone?? 75
2nd Cut Stag 25
Northfield
Burnt Stag 80
Genuine Stag 35
Southwest Acrylic 10
Cranberry Acrylic
Bone
Ancient Kauri Wood 35
The Ancient Kauri Wood sounds really interesting. Here's just a bit of information I've pulled from the web, this is NOT petrified wood. :
Now you can actually have and use the world's oldest wood
- Every tree grew for at least 1,200 years
- Preserved underground for 50,000 years
- Every board is certified and guaranteed
- Ancient Kauri is the oldest workable timber on Earth
Ecologically Friendly
- Excavated land is returned to natural state
- No living trees are harvested
Stunning colors and finishes
- Rich gold and cognac colors
- Exciting and distinctive grains
- Highly polished finish is rich and luminous
- Deep opalescent finish that shimmers and shifts
- Glistens as if lit from within
Posted by Greg at 2/15/2011 8:27 AM 
Categories: New Great Eastern Knives, GEC Production Schedule
Tags: Ancient Kauri Wood Great Eastern Cutlery Great Eastern Cutlery Production Schedule
Categories: New Great Eastern Knives, GEC Production Schedule
Tags: Ancient Kauri Wood Great Eastern Cutlery Great Eastern Cutlery Production Schedule
Better late than never! That was a tough wait. I am excited to hear about this pattern - I like the description of this 33 a lot. I am looking forward to seeing a GEC take on a pen knife. I have a feeling the result will be very nice, as GEC seems to be getting better and better.
I just compared those dimensions to the #25 I have on me, and the #33 will be thinner and narrower. Should be a nice fit in the GEC lineup.
I think I will have to get an ancient kauri wood for sure. Can I reserve one with you, Greg?
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Not a problem, I've got you down for one.
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cool, thanks for the info.
i remember looking into that ancient kauri wood years ago.
its only drawback is its (lack of) hardness.
its janka score is only around 600, making it about as hard as pine - not exactly prime handle material.
unless gec will be using some very hardcore stabilization, these handles will dent, crack and chip like nobody's business.
it is very attractive, though.
i'll be interested to hear how they solve this problem.
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The handle material is undergoing a stabilization process right now and I have been cautioned that if it doesn't work out as anticipated, GEC will cancel it's release. Considering the age of the wood and it's uniqueness, I don't think I'd probably be carrying around a knife with handles 40-50,000 year old for my every day carry. Got a feeling most of these will end up in display cases rather than pockets.
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I certainly like the sound of this one, something to look forward to for my birthday in March....
Tortoise, I assume is the acrylic? Fine looking stuff.What will Southwest acrylic be like I wonder? Look forwad to some picture soon. Best regards to all.
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Southwestern Acrylic is an Artifical Turquoise looking Acrylic.It was used on the 48 Western Trappers.A good resemblance to the real thing[for acrylic].
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I dont think I will carry it either but if it comes out, set one aside for me. I know a display case that could use it...Thanks Greg
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Hi Jan,
I want to thank you and Dave T. for all the help. It looks like the 33 is as close to my "Dream knife" as I'm going to get. Thanks again WhotheDog !!!!!!!
Morrie
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Morrie, it has to be perfect or it isn't "right". We'll keep beating this horse until it is.
Hopefully we'll soon know.
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Morrie,
My name stays until we get what you want
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