A couple of notes on the Templar's
I had some other commitments last nite and couldn't get the rest of the Templars listed till this morning. AND, there were a couple of comments I felt were worth passing on regarding a few details.
A couple of people have asked about the end caps. Are they inlaid or do they sit above the handle. Above the handle material.
The brass liners really stand out nicely on the Black Micarta. It still hasn't been determined which of the phoenix's on the label is Ken and which is Bill. Likewise, the rampant lions have not been identified as to which is which.
Some of the production numbers were very limited. The set of three that I pictured in last nites post.....
The last I heard, there were only 3 sets of these that were going to be produced. IF they all made it past Patty's discerning eye. I really hope we get to see more of the Pink Awabi Shell and the Red/Black Stripe. In addition, the Black/Gold Perylic was going to be a run of around 38, the Red Abalone 20 and the Solid Burgundy, just 17.
A couple of people have asked about the end caps. Are they inlaid or do they sit above the handle. Above the handle material.
The brass liners really stand out nicely on the Black Micarta. It still hasn't been determined which of the phoenix's on the label is Ken and which is Bill. Likewise, the rampant lions have not been identified as to which is which.
Some of the production numbers were very limited. The set of three that I pictured in last nites post.....
The last I heard, there were only 3 sets of these that were going to be produced. IF they all made it past Patty's discerning eye. I really hope we get to see more of the Pink Awabi Shell and the Red/Black Stripe. In addition, the Black/Gold Perylic was going to be a run of around 38, the Red Abalone 20 and the Solid Burgundy, just 17.
Posted by Greg at 5/25/2011 7:32 AM 
Categories: New Great Eastern Knives, Collectors Comments
Tags: 488111 48 Templar Templar
Categories: New Great Eastern Knives, Collectors Comments
Tags: 488111 48 Templar Templar
Loving the stripes. They should consider doing a candy stripe.
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I would love a special run of candy striped #33 Conductors.
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I'd go along with that. The more I handle that Conductor, the better I like it.
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ITS ON MY WISH LIST!!!!
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i love that striped blade...id like to remove back bolster and add basic lanyard....sweeet knife!
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I'd love to see them pump out some spec run conductors, including a candy stripe.
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hey GEC is reminding me more and more of FIGHTN ROOSTER knives!! i love all three of these blades!!!
candy stripe isa great idea....and one of my fav celluloid!
if GEC continues on this path of excellence along with tradition....CANDY STRIPE will be here...MAYBE 2011 xmas knife!!!
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Speaking of path of excellence, an old friend, who had been a tool and die maker/designer for Kelley Axe, once told me that to produce a item (knife, axe, hatchet) with square edges was much more difficult and with beveled edges. It demands a higher level of precision and skill. The edges of the frames and handles have to be exact for the knife to look right. Take a good look at these Templars. The craftsmanship that goes into these knives is extraordinary.....and they are proudly made in the USofA!
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