Dexter, what about the Outdoor Edge Blackwood collaboration?

[shootist16]

Have you had a chance to handle the prototype at SHOT? I am curious as to any details you may be able to offer?

 

[z17813]

Any details would be appreciated

This one 'should' rock (i really hope it does)

 

[Dexter Ewing]

Actually, no details from me Contact Neil for more info.

I was busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest at the show and only made it over to the OE booth twice. Both times Neil wasn't there. Sorry!

 

[Quiet Storm]

Is it going to be a Skirmish? In case that's true, I predicted it.

 

[shootist16]

The Neil Blackwood/Outdoor Edge collaboration is his small hybrid.

 

[Dexter Ewing]

Originally posted by Quiet Storm
Is it going to be a Skirmish? In case that's true, I predicted it.

On that note, a production Skirmish would probably make a hellacious folding hunter!

 

[shootist16]

You can see a pic of the prototype in this thread:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=238013

 

[shootist16]

Neil posted a pic of the production model here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=2111127#post2111127

Looks like they are about 2 months out. They will be here before we know it.

 

[Dr.Lathe]

Originally posted by Dexter Ewing

I was busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest at the show and only made it over to the OE booth twice. Both times Neil wasn't there. Sorry!

I never had a chance to LEAVE the booth!! Outdoor Edge was BUSY AS HECK!!! I may have been taking a power nap under one of the tables


Hybrid!! YES!!!! Latest picture in the link that Dennis posted above. Dave promises to have the production Hybrids at the Blade Show in Atlanta. I'll be at the booth as well, stop by and say hello!



Neil

 

[shootist16]

I hope Dr. Blackwood doesn't mind me posting this pic. This knife is hot!

 

[Dexter Ewing]

Sweet!

There's also another nice pic of it in the 7/03 issue of Blade.

 

[Jason Burns]

From that pic Dennis, it appears that the handle material comes ABOVE the tang after the thumb texturing. Does anyone know if these are "scales" that leave the tang exposed OR if the tang is hidden completely in the handle material??
I guess a shot from above or below would answer that! HINT HINT!

 

[Dr.Lathe]

Jason,

Here's a picture of one I just recieved from Dave. The tang is completely enclosed by the handle material (Kraton). From what I understand, molding through and around the tang was not easy. They realy got it right though, the handle is FLAWLESS! The tang also goes right to the butt and is visible inside the lanyard hole. I'm totally impressed with the Outdoor Edge Hybrid. A lot of planning and discussion went into getting the blade belly just right, they NAILED it on the production model. The handle is very grippy and comfortable. They even got the thumb grip serrations spaced exactly like mine I'm looking forward to seeing the sheath. Based on what I saw at the SHOT Show, I feel it will compliment the Hybrid nicely.

 

[Jason Burns]

Thanks Neil! That is what it looked like . . . oughta be a real winner!!

 

[shootist16]

Well, these should be out any day now. Any updates? Last I heard they were supposed to be shipping.

 

[Dexter Ewing]

Originally posted by shootist16
Well, these should be out any day now. Any updates? Last I heard they were supposed to be shipping.

Not a word here...maybe Neil knows??

 

[wolfmann601]

How about the Benchmade/Blackwood folder, any word yet?

 

[shootist16]

Originally posted by Dexter Ewing
Not a word here...maybe Neil knows??

Neil just posted some info and pics here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=270924

Neil has them in stock and they are on the way to stores now. Suggested retail.... around $50

 

[shootist16]

I got one today. I am am very impressed that a knife with a suggested retail of $50 could be so good.

I plan on making this my edc fixed blade.