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I posted this in the Blade Tech sub forum over a week ago but got no response.
So I thought I'd put it here in general disc. to see if I can get any info by putting it in a broader sub forum.
I've mentioned something similar here before, but there seems to have been another offering by BT since then,
which is why I posted in their sub forum first.
Please read the whole post if interested.
It seems Blade Tech has been offering its Pro hunter folding knife again.
I noticed there's a few online stores selling them from time to time.
(wont mention them as to not go against BladeForums policy)
"They are now made in Taiwan and offered in CPM154".
MADE AN ERROR, these new ones are offered in CPMS30V,
and are labeled "Crucible CPMS30V" on the blade.
I've been told this is redundant in that "Crucible" IS the the CPM in CPMS30V, as oppose to regular S30V?
Still not sure.
I've also made some corrections and omitted some now unnecessary info to the paragraph below.
BT USE to offer (also long since discontinued) a slightly cheaper "classic" line of the PH that was made in Taiwan as oppose to the US, and that one was offered in 154cm to differentiate itself from the US made S30V version.
But again, this new one in CPMS30V seems to be advertised as Taiwan made.
This is NOT the lock back pro hunter lite version.
It is a liner lock.
When I first noticed this offering, I checked BT's site and saw nothing mentioned.
Nothing is STILL mentioned on their site.
Only five knives come up under the knife pull down tab, like the: Mouse, U.L.U., and the Katana.
I contacted BT a while ago to let them know of this, in case it was a counterfeit, but after a couple of email exchanges and showing them the listing,
I heard nothing back.
The pro hunter is still offered, along with a "Junior" version in AUS6 steel I believe, and FRN scales instead of G10 like the full size.
I noticed they now also offer the fixed blade N'yati !!!
Except now it's offered in D2 steel instead of S30V, and it's still USA made.
I always loved the fixed blade pro hunter almost as much as the folders, but they were so rare.
I planned on eventually just getting the larger Nyati instead, but they have become rare as well after also being discontinued.
I'm not sure if I want to get a new one at the price mentioned if it's only D2 steel.
Anyway, I just find it awkward that Blade-Tech would once again offer these long discontinued knives,
without mentioning it on their site, or a buzz being made on forums by pro hunter fans.
I'm aware Tim Wegner has passed away and there may be some company restructuring,
but I'm just wondering if any other Pro Hunter / Blade Tech fans have noticed this.
His designs are still popular and the original Spyderco C48/49 is still highly collectible and doesn't last long in sales threads.
Same with his later offerings with his own company.
Any input would be appreciated.
So I thought I'd put it here in general disc. to see if I can get any info by putting it in a broader sub forum.
I've mentioned something similar here before, but there seems to have been another offering by BT since then,
which is why I posted in their sub forum first.
Please read the whole post if interested.
It seems Blade Tech has been offering its Pro hunter folding knife again.
I noticed there's a few online stores selling them from time to time.
(wont mention them as to not go against BladeForums policy)
"They are now made in Taiwan and offered in CPM154".
MADE AN ERROR, these new ones are offered in CPMS30V,
and are labeled "Crucible CPMS30V" on the blade.
I've been told this is redundant in that "Crucible" IS the the CPM in CPMS30V, as oppose to regular S30V?
Still not sure.
I've also made some corrections and omitted some now unnecessary info to the paragraph below.
BT USE to offer (also long since discontinued) a slightly cheaper "classic" line of the PH that was made in Taiwan as oppose to the US, and that one was offered in 154cm to differentiate itself from the US made S30V version.
But again, this new one in CPMS30V seems to be advertised as Taiwan made.
This is NOT the lock back pro hunter lite version.
It is a liner lock.
When I first noticed this offering, I checked BT's site and saw nothing mentioned.
Nothing is STILL mentioned on their site.
Only five knives come up under the knife pull down tab, like the: Mouse, U.L.U., and the Katana.
I contacted BT a while ago to let them know of this, in case it was a counterfeit, but after a couple of email exchanges and showing them the listing,
I heard nothing back.
The pro hunter is still offered, along with a "Junior" version in AUS6 steel I believe, and FRN scales instead of G10 like the full size.
I noticed they now also offer the fixed blade N'yati !!!
Except now it's offered in D2 steel instead of S30V, and it's still USA made.
I always loved the fixed blade pro hunter almost as much as the folders, but they were so rare.
I planned on eventually just getting the larger Nyati instead, but they have become rare as well after also being discontinued.
I'm not sure if I want to get a new one at the price mentioned if it's only D2 steel.
Anyway, I just find it awkward that Blade-Tech would once again offer these long discontinued knives,
without mentioning it on their site, or a buzz being made on forums by pro hunter fans.
I'm aware Tim Wegner has passed away and there may be some company restructuring,
but I'm just wondering if any other Pro Hunter / Blade Tech fans have noticed this.
His designs are still popular and the original Spyderco C48/49 is still highly collectible and doesn't last long in sales threads.
Same with his later offerings with his own company.
Any input would be appreciated.
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