Last nite I opened the box with the #33 Kauri Wood knives.  If you didn't get one, keep the faith as there's no doubt going to be more knives come through handled with it.  The worst thing about it is that it doesn't photograph worth a darn and it's impossible to demonstrate the depth of color.  This was a run of 35 serialized knives with a "Factory Test" blade etch and no Prototype offered.


It reminds me of a piece of amber that has depth that's only visible in the sunlight.  The finish on it is satin smooth with an almost 'soft' feeling to it, but I don't think it would be slippery.   My understanding is that on future handles, they may try to end up with a slightly lighter finish.

The COA is attached to the tube but each knife comes with a card inside the tube explaining what Kauri is.  Very interesting.