A couple of tough Tuff questions for Sal...

ohmyheckinslc

ohmyheckinslc

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Hey Sir,
Now that the Tuff has had its "coming out party", I've got a couple of questions:

1. Any timeline yet?
2. Will the finished product come out of Taiwan in S30V rather than the original plan for 3V?
3. What are the final specs, blade length, blade stock thickness, lock strength rating, etc...?
4. Any chance of a combo edge blade?
5. Do you have any thoughts or explanation for the "fuller"...? I've heard rumors of balance and weight issues, but I thought's I'd like to hear from the boss himself.
6. Any timeline yet? :)

Thanks in advance,
-That nutty Tuff fan.


P.S. If Mr. Schempp reads this thread, I'd love to get his $ 0.02 as well.
 
The steel will be 3V.

The fuller stiffens and lightens the blade, not stronger just more rigid. The fuller is also handy for using, manipulating, and opening the blade.

This is the first factory prototype. There are several major changes that will be made. This knife isn't at the photo stage and got reviewed by mistake. This is my attempt to bring an extremely hard use design to market, and it is not quite ready.

Sorry about not having even a clue about how long it will take to get it right.

The Tuff contractor makes a very good highly precise knife, it will be worth the wait to get it right. I made the prototype 7 years ago, I'd like to see the knife come to market, but not until it is right and lives up to it's name...Take Care...Ed
 
Ed Schempp said:
The steel will be 3V.

The fuller stiffens and lightens the blade, not stronger just more rigid. The fuller is also handy for using, manipulating, and opening the blade.

This is the first factory prototype. There are several major changes that will be made. This knife isn't at the photo stage and got reviewed by mistake. This is my attempt to bring an extremely hard use design to market, and it is not quite ready.

Sorry about not having even a clue about how long it will take to get it right.

The Tuff contractor makes a very good highly precise knife, it will be worth the wait to get it right. I made the prototype 7 years ago, I'd like to see the knife come to market, but not until it is right and lives up to it's name...Take Care...Ed
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I think you just made his day, in regards to the 3v:)
 
Holy cow, the man Himself, responded to my thread! Very cool. This project just intrigues the Heck out of me. Thanks for the update Ed!
 
ohmyheckinslc said:
Holy cow, the man Himself, responded to my thread! Very cool. This project just intrigues the Heck out of me. Thanks for the update Ed!
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Dude - your name on the forum is cracking me up. I will never forget the first time I was in SLC and heard someone say "oh my heck". It was all I could do not to roll on the floor laughing. I have heard more crazy phrases and sayings up there then I ever have anywhere else. Awesome!
 
Not gonna release it until it is perfect. That's why I love Spyderco!

Thanks for the update, Ed!

TedP
 
jonj480 said:
Dude - your name on the forum is cracking me up. I will never forget the first time I was in SLC and heard someone say "oh my heck". It was all I could do not to roll on the floor laughing. I have heard more crazy phrases and sayings up there then I ever have anywhere else. Awesome!
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:)
Yep!
 
Well, Mr Ed Schempp, the funds are ready and will remain ready for when the big dog is let out of it's cage

Thank you!
 
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