GEC #340223 Camel Back Congress

[btb01]

I know the ez pocket congress #62 from 2020 was the first knife to use it.

No, the first pattern to use the Unicorn Ivory Acrylic was the 2017 run of #25 Barlows.

 

[btb01]

I saw one of the unicorn acrylic versions in person not long ago and it’s really growing on me. I havent seen any other patterns produced with that acrylic but apparently there have been several. I saw a post further up with a few, does anyone know how many models were made with this material?

As far as I know, the only patterns they’ve made with the Unicorn Ivory Acrylic are the #25 Barlow (2017), the #62 Easy Pocket Congress (2020), a very small number of #49s that I think were an SFA/Rendezvous knife in 2022 and now this #34.

Here’s the #25 and #62.

 

[Alex.Y.]

As far as I know, the only patterns they’ve made with the Unicorn Ivory Acrylic are the #25 Barlow (2017), the #62 Easy Pocket Congress (2020), a very small number of #49s that I think were an SFA/Rendezvous knife in 2022 and now this #34.

Here’s the #25 and #62.

Isn't Yeti Ivory acrylic the same as Unicorn Ivory?

 

[btb01]

Isn't Yeti Ivory acrylic the same as Unicorn Ivory?

It’s similar, but not the same. The Yeti acrylic is much whiter. Unfortunately I don’t have a picture of them together, and I no longer have the Yeti, but I think you can see the difference comparing this pic to the one I posted above.

 

[GaiusJulius]

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No, the first pattern to use the Unicorn Ivory Acrylic was the 2017 run of #25 Barlows.

Oops I forgot about that one! Sorry all. The 2020 run stuck in my head because there was definitely some chatter/speculation about the “new” material.

 

[Alex.Y.]

It’s similar, but not the same. The Yeti acrylic is much whiter. Unfortunately I don’t have a picture of them together, and I no longer have the Yeti, but I think you can see the difference comparing this pic to the one I posted above.

Yeah, Unicorn is definitely more creamy. That's very interesting, thanks!

 

[jc57]

Yeah, Unicorn is definitely more creamy. That's very interesting, thanks!

Well, the raw materials are harvested from different cryptozoological species. Yeti bones are bleached white by long exposure to cold and UV rays since the air is much thinner at the high altitudes where they are found. Unicorn ivory is, of course, a horn-based material, really only made rare by the relative scarcity of enough virgins who apply for the job opportunities in unicorn ranching.

 

[sf fanatic]

Well the Unicorn finally got here today after the dreaded delivery delay. Looks like I’ll pass this one on but I might keep it to complete the trifecta of my ivory #62 and #25. Oh yeah, this one didn’t come with a button.
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[Bjohn044]

This showed up yesterday. I’m digging these 34’s.

 

[321Bandaid]

Based on most that I've seen thus far, I think mine came from the "non-smoking section".
A little more amber. A little less smoke. I dig it!

https://imgur.com/slMm4bQ

 

[sf fanatic]

Here’s a group of unicorns
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[Kiteman72]

Here’s a group of unicorns
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A quick google search reveals that it is, in fact, a "Blessing" of unicorns.

 

[321Bandaid]

Too soon?

https://imgur.com/7T71eFY

I think I'll be keeping this one.

 

[Viper84]

Too soon?

https://imgur.com/7T71eFY

I think I'll be keeping this one.

Hummingbird is my favorite of the 34 acrylics. If I get a chance, I will go for one.

 

[321Bandaid]

Hummingbird is my favorite of the 34 acrylics. If I get a chance, I will go for one.

I agree 100%.

 

[SoansoMcMasters]

Still hoping for more Northfields to be revealed. Would camel bone be too on the nose? Perhaps in black?

Black camel camel back

Knick knack paddy wack
I’d buy a black camel camel back

 

[birdsbeaks]

Knick knack paddy wack
I’d buy a black camel camel back

Buy it back from whom?

 

[Viper84]

This odd little dude arrived today. Pretty good covers, well executed, sharp and crisp blades, definitely smokey, ambery, and texcrylicy.

He immediately earns a spot in my "knives only a mother could love" collection.

 

[Shaggy]

For those who have these in hand: any evidence of blade rub?

 

[Jiki]

For those who have these in hand: any evidence of blade rub?

Yes...

...Only if you use it.