NORTHWOODS #31

jerryd6818 · Post by **jerryd6818** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 11:02 pm

I've been saving my GEC shekels. It's not been a conscious effort but it was lodged in the back of my mind. The object of my savings program may be on the way. Since my imagination isn't really all that good, I'll have to wait for the completed product but I think the object of my imagined affections is the NORTHWOODS #31.

Waiting. Waiting.

Robert · Post by **Robert** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:07 pm

Kinda looks like the case/bose Norfolk,I like bigger knives so this one wont ruin my budget

jerryd6818 · Post by **jerryd6818** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:33 pm

I'm going to hazzard a guess here of 3-1/2" closed?????????????????? Give or take a quarter inch.

okbohn · Post by **okbohn** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 3:54 am

This is going to be a really nice knife. We have several blade configurations planned.

big monk · Post by **big monk** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 5:35 am

okbohn wrote:This is going to be a really nice knife. We have several blade configurations planned.

Derrick__what's the closed lenghth ???????

okbohn · Post by **okbohn** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 5:41 am

big monk wrote:
okbohn wrote:This is going to be a really nice knife. We have several blade configurations planned.

Derrick__what's the closed lenghth ???????

I know this is terrible, but I can't remember. We talked about it early on, but I have slept since then. I think 3.25.

Jody744 · Post by **Jody744** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 8:09 pm

Only sfo knives get northfield finish with ebony handles...
only time will tell

jerryd6818 · Post by **jerryd6818** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:59 pm

I hope it's larger than 3-1/4". If wishes were horses...

Wood-Guy · Post by **Wood-Guy** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:38 pm

Wow! If it comes out just like it shows in the diagram, looks pretty sweet. The blades sure do tuck nicely into the handle.

okbohn · Post by **okbohn** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:51 am

Every knife I have had Bill at GEC make for me has been great. His drawings are generally spot on.

Wood-Guy · Post by **Wood-Guy** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:10 am

What kind of materials will be used for the handles?

okbohn · Post by **okbohn** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:18 am

Ebony, smooth bone, elephant ivory, and stag. .

Should be good.

Wood-Guy · Post by **Wood-Guy** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:28 am

Very cool!

looking forward to seeing the final product.

Dornblaser · Post by **Dornblaser** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:51 am

Derrick,

When should we expect to see these knives on your site?

- David

Dornblaser · Post by **Dornblaser** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:56 am

I forgot to ask, half-stops?

okbohn · Post by **okbohn** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 4:56 am

Don't know about the half stops....I suspect they will be ready in the next couple weeks. GEC is working on them now.

okbohn · Post by **okbohn** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:07 pm

here they are...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7U5o7eN[/youtube]

Dornblaser · Post by **Dornblaser** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 1:45 am

Derrick, the video does not work. I have an elephant ivory on its way to me, I am looking forward to receiving it. I am tempted to order a second one with different scales ..........

okbohn · Post by **okbohn** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:49 am

Dornblaser wrote:Derrick, the video does not work. I have an elephant ivory on its way to me, I am looking forward to receiving it. I am tempted to order a second one with different scales ..........

Not sure why the video didn't work. Here is the link

http://youtu.be/oO7U5o7eNpg

[youtube]http://youtu.be/oO7U5o7eNpg[/youtube]

Dornblaser · Post by **Dornblaser** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:57 pm

I received my #31 today and it really is a sweet knife. It is really well made and I love the Wharnie blade, which does not have a half-stop but has nice snap. It will be competing with my GEC's conductors for pocket time. The Leather Moccasin? It totally dwarfs the #31. Something smaller with much softer leather would fit this knife more appropriately. Moccasin aside, I am very happy with my #31. Good Job!

okbohn · Post by **okbohn** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:58 pm

Dornblaser wrote:I received my #31 today and it really is a sweet knife. It is really well made and I love the Wharnie blade, which does not have a half-stop but has nice snap. It will be competing with my GEC's conductors for pocket time. The Leather Moccasin? It totally dwarfs the #31. Something smaller with much softer leather would fit this knife more appropriately. Moccasin aside, I am very happy with my #31. Good Job!

Glad you like it! The moccasin works well for throwing the knife in a pack or the like, it doesn't work very well for the pocket. It is a cool substitute for a box, so we didn't worry about it being the perfect size for the knife. it is a one-size-fits-most solution.

Dornblaser · Post by **Dornblaser** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 12:44 am

The moccasin is certainly a great substitute for a box. I didn't mean to come off as ungrateful, I have it already paired up with another GEC (and maybe a future Northwoods ?).

I got us a little off focus as the #31 is a splendid knife!

- David

okbohn · Post by **okbohn** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 1:08 am

Nope--no problem. I just wanted to clarify that we didn't try to match them by size.

Dornblaser · Post by **Dornblaser** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 10:48 pm

I really like my #31.

Derrick - what are the dimensions of the #79?

okbohn · Post by **okbohn** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 4:50 am

Sorry...I was out of pocket for a few days. This should answer the question...

http://www.knivesshipfree.com/fremont-j ... t=alphaasc

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