GEC Tortoise Conductor

[Flying Guillotine]

Here's a look at what arrived in my mailbox this afternoon

 

[Railsplitter]

That's a good looking knife, FG!

Does the acrylic on yours have a three dimensional look to it? My Dead Skunk Calf Roper does and I was not expecting that because it really doesn't show up in the pics. I like it but it took me by surprise. I am curious if the Tortoise Shell Acrylic has that same look.

 

[HAKnPocket]

I love Tortoise.

 

[Flying Guillotine]

Does the acrylic on yours have a three dimensional look to it?

It totally does, looks amazing! Never thought I'd be so jazzed about a folder with acrylic scales but Whoa Momma is this little 33 ever sweet! No half-stops, very smooth pull (firm but not difficult and far from flooby), and it's quite sharp from the factory, too. Really looking forward to using it.

 

[Railsplitter]

It totally does, looks amazing! Never thought I'd be so jazzed about a folder with acrylic scales but Whoa Momma is this little 33 ever sweet! No half-stops, very smooth pull (firm but not difficult and far from flooby), and it's quite sharp from the factory, too. Really looking forward to using it.

Thanks, FG. I don't think I am going to be without a Conductor much longer.

 

[coyote711]

Nice knife & pics FG! I think GEC really nailed it with their Conductor. I've had one for a few weeks now and it hasn't left my watch pocket yet. I would echo all your comments - really a sweet little knife! :thumbup:

 

[coyote711]

..... I don't think I am going to be without a Conductor much longer.

Go for it Rick!

 

[Will Power]

Got the same knife and it pleases me immensely.

Fine stuff that Tortoise, very attractive and the knife will look even better with some patina. An excellently made knife too.

 

[DennisStrickland]

if gec would put tortoise on 53s or the larger patterns i would be all over it. only have a sleeveboard at present.---dennis

 

[2Dead]

My first GEC acrylic was a Tortoise Shell #33. It really is a beautiful handle material. Great pics!!

 

[black mamba]

if gec would put tortoise on 53s or the larger patterns i would be all over it. only have a sleeveboard at present.---dennis

+2 . . . are you listening, GEC?

 

[Will Power]

I'd like to see it on a 48 single blade or a 66 Calf Roper. It's really impressive material, even has 'veining' running through it like blood vessels.

I have a Tortoise shell as an ornament (minus its one time occupant...) this is a land Tortoise not the sea Turtle but this too has the veining in the shell. Clearly GEC has studied the original before ordering this acrylic as it's a far cry from other faux Tortoise!

 

[Flying Guillotine]

Hell, I'd wear pants made out of the tortoise acrylic if they were available Beautiful material!

 

[coop1957]

I love Tortoise.

Yes, tortoise stew can be very tasty.

 

[kycolonel]

I have always opted for natural materials with slippies, but these pics have made me reconsider. Nice pics and nice knife. Thanks for posting.

 

[mollyhatchet]

Good to hear GEC is making some knives without half-stops.

 

[randomlooker]

Nice knife & pics FG! I think GEC really nailed it with their Conductor. I've had one for a few weeks now and it hasn't left my watch pocket yet. I would echo all your comments - really a sweet little knife! :thumbup:

Yeah, this is a home run pattern. It's up there with the Case Swayback Jack as one of my favorites. Looks (Mine is second-cut stag, but they all look good), hand feel, build quality, general utility... all are stellar.

 

[wintermute]

Wow. Decisions, decisions, decisions on this little knife. I really like GEC's tortoise shell acrylic - a great substitute for the real thing. I really appreciate the spring-side photo - shows the translucence of the material.