Bundok Bowie not quite gone

BRL said:
I would like to suggest that if KA-BAR is ever in a position to produce more Bundoks, that we support that and appreciate it. I sure will. I understand that collectors were looking for value, but I feel it's a better thing that a great tool gets a chance to get into more hands. Correct me if I'm wrong but KA-BAR's intent in designing, manufacturing, and selling these was not exclusively to build a strong aftermarket for collectors to make big profits by selling these at super high prices.
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I don't think collectors were rushing to buy Bundoks. KaBar stepped in and said there will be only 450. That made it a buy now situation for some when it might not have been a ideal time to make a purchase. I think everyone would have been fine with it as a new knife on line make as many as they want. But to come right out and say limited to 450 and when they are gone they are gone. Finding more that they forgot about nothing wrong with that . The thing that's funny about finding more 20s is why the 4s aren't with them. At the time OKB said they are all boxed and ready to ship. If KaBar needs to make more Bondoks or any knife to keep them in business I also will support them . ;)
 
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Im not a collector, but you better believe I have a backup bk20 and bk29 in the closet. Those backups are not for flipping, they are so I can ensure the enjoyment of that blade for my lifetime, my kids lifetime, hell probably even my grandkids (after all it is a becker!).

I spent a ton of money on those and it was not a convenient time. I had to sell other knives to get the upfront cash. I did all that because it was a limited edition, only 450. I knew it was now or never and I could see how much discontinued beckers like the bk1 and bk6 go for on eBay. A bk20 right now can already go for more than the bk1.

So if there is more than 450 I'm going to be pissed. Kabar marketed them as limited, strike while the iron is hot. If they ever make more of them, or add them to the regular line they shouldn't have marketed them as limited edition. Maybe Im just a stick in the mud, but I want this to be a limited blade that I can show off, brag about, and feel lucky that I got to be part of a limited becker buy for the rest of my life.

Rant over, besides Im really just repeating what everyone else already said. I am a big fan of kabar and I want to continue to be. So if they say they found an extra 20 or so I guess Ill believe them. The lack of bk4 is fishy, but it could happen.
 
knifejunkie1928 said:
Im not a collector, but you better believe I have a backup bk20 and bk29 in the closet. Those backups are not for flipping, they are so I can ensure the enjoyment of that blade for my lifetime, my kids lifetime, hell probably even my grandkids (after all it is a becker!).

I spent a ton of money on those and it was not a convenient time. I had to sell other knives to get the upfront cash. I did all that because it was a limited edition, only 450. I knew it was now or never and I could see how much discontinued beckers like the bk1 and bk6 go for on eBay. A bk20 right now can already go for more than the bk1.

So if there is more than 450 I'm going to be pissed. Kabar marketed them as limited, strike while the iron is hot. If they ever make more of them, or add them to the regular line they shouldn't have marketed them as limited edition. Maybe Im just a stick in the mud, but I want this to be a limited blade that I can show off, brag about, and feel lucky that I got to be part of a limited becker buy for the rest of my life.

Rant over, besides Im really just repeating what everyone else already said. I am a big fan of kabar and I want to continue to be. So if they say they found an extra 20 or so I guess Ill believe them. The lack of bk4 is fishy, but it could happen.
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I was raised that honesty is always the best policy and continue to believe it and do my best to do so :)
 
They be flying off the shelves as we speak maybe all gone by the am. Yes they got me to grab another as 1 can not have to many BK20's, 3 left at last look
 
Another point that made this have a fish smell is in the past when KaBar stumbled into old stock found it went to clearance section not the New section. But I am glad OKB expressed what happened and Apologize for my thoughts and comments ;)
 
They have one less now, I just placed my order. Anyone with a unloved Snake Charmer can send it my way, I'll be sure to give it a good home. I have been using the one that came with my 29 a lot and I really like it.
 
Xr6x said:
The thing that's funny about finding more 20s is why the 4s aren't with them. At the time OKB said they are all boxed and ready to ship.
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knifejunkie1928 said:
The lack of bk4 is fishy, but it could happen.
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If they didn't know they had them, how would they be able to put a 4 in with it and box it up? I normally don't box stuff up I don't know/think I have.

Xr6x said:
Another point that made this have a fish smell is in the past when KaBar stumbled into old stock found it went to clearance section not the New section.
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So, you would rather they put it on clearance for $100, when you paid $200 for it? Looks to me like they did the right thing.
 
The Warrior said:
If they didn't know they had them, how would they be able to put a 4 in with it and box it up? I normally don't box stuff up I don't know/think I have.

So, you would rather they put it on clearance for $100, when you paid $200 for it? Looks to me like they did the right thing.
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Maybe I read it wrong , I thought that the it was said that all the 20s were boxed up and ready for shipping? Mine came in a box with all three. I'am fine with them selling them any way they can :) . KaBar has always been A ok in my book and I have apologized for my thoughts .
 
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Disembarre the haters!! Take there bh#!

No in all honesty tho I find it highly highly unlikely that this is some scheme to lower the value of your safe queen.... really tho...
 
Xr6x said:
Maybe I read it wrong , I thought that the it was said that all the 20s were boxed up and ready for shipping? Mine came in a box with all three.
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I understand what you mean, but, if KA-BAR thought they had them all boxed up with the 3 blades in each box, and later discovered a few single 20's they didn't realize they had, how would they box them up, not knowing they had them?
 
Xr6x said:
Very true and all is well . :)
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Not trying to single you out, just saying. Also, I edited my previous post right before you posted, to make it more clear what I was trying to say.
 
James w said:
Disembarre the haters!! Take there bh#!

No in all honesty tho I find it highly highly unlikely that this is some scheme to lower the value of your safe queen.... really tho...
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I don't think there are any haters here , WTH ?
 
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James w said:
Disembarre the haters!! Take there bh#!

No in all honesty tho I find it highly highly unlikely that this is some scheme to lower the value of your safe queen.... really tho...
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What does disembarre mean? Why would I take their BH numbers away? They're entitled to their opinions. Or, did you want me to take your BH number?
 
The Warrior said:
Not trying to single you out, just saying. Also, I edited my previous post right before you posted, to make it more clear what I was trying to say.
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It's all good ;) and I do understand what happened. Did anyone read post #21 ? Than 25 came to me boy that set it off :D
 
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Lmfao!
This whole thread is a funny reaction to a few 20s found on a shelf...

I remember others popping up the same way. Not very long ago
(Less than a year?) there was a Bk11CSM in the clearance section!

Then there were the stamped 17s, stamped 15s, stamped 4s,
And most recently the 24.
Plenty of goodies pop up here and there if ya watch.

Nobody jump the gun here. Ka-Bar has always seemed straight up and down to me. I highly doubt there's any shenanigans going on.

They didn't even have to offer them.
 
Xr6x said:
I don't think there are any haters here ,wth?
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The Warrior said:
What does disembarre mean? Why would I take their BH numbers away? They're entitled to their opinions. Or, did you want me to take your BH number?
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The first sentence was a joke not meant to be taken literally my next sentence was in support of Kabar when ppl said "it sounds fishy" and the surplus of doubters of the legitimacy of the deal...


I meant no harm just stating that I don't think Kabar went behind your backs in order to put a few more bucks in there wallet
 
I've been tempted many times to get one of the Zomstro Choppers on clearance, then mod it. I remember the one Murph modded, or perhaps Todd. It was sick.
 
The Warrior said:
I've been tempted many times to get one of the Zomstro Choppers on clearance, then mod it. I remember the one Murph modded, or perhaps Todd. It was sick.
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Photo of it, and link: http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/zomstro-wedding-gift.1084332/

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