Doug Ritter RSK MKII - SHIPPED !! - was:Don't Spend All Your Holiday Cash Just Yet...

I just replied back to knife works using My order confirmation email asking them for #22. They replied,

"I have put this on your order notes.



Thanks

Ashley





Knifeworks Inc.

8297 Hwy 165

Columbia, LA 71418

Toll Free : 888-225-9775

Phone : 318-649-8401

Fax 318-649-0597

Retail Store Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm CST

www.knifeworks.com "

So it sounds as if they may at least entertain the notion of granting requested numbers.
 
OREGON FAL'ER said:
So it sounds as if they may at least entertain the notion of granting requested numbers.
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I would hope that, since we were told that the early bird gets the worm (early serial numbers) that they'd only change your number if you ask for a higher number than you were set to recieve. I'd actually be a little ticked if all the early numbers were requested and I got bumped to something in the mid-40s. I ordered the day they came out--heck the first half-hour they came out. I've waited as long as anyone on this knife. I don't deserve getting bumped by someone who ordered last week. If I wind up with a high number, I might just send the thing back. At the least, Roger will get an earful.
 
Guyon said:
I would hope that, since we were told that the early bird gets the worm (early serial numbers) that they'd only change your number if you ask for a higher number than you were set to recieve. I'd actually be a little ticked if all the early numbers were requested and I got bumped to something in the mid-40s. I ordered the day they came out--heck the first half-hour they came out. I've waited as long as anyone on this knife. I don't deserve getting bumped by someone who ordered last week. If I wind up with a high number, I might just send the thing back. At the least, Roger will get an earful.
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Roger is in charge of this sort of thing. I just design the damn things--and sometimes wonder why. :grumpy: Roger's always been more than fair and reasonable. If you have any concerns or questions, I suggest you call him: 1-888-225-9775
 
Critter said:
Roger is in charge of this sort of thing. I just design the damn things--and sometimes wonder why. :grumpy: Roger's always been more than fair and reasonable. If you have any concerns or questions, I suggest you call him: 1-888-225-9775
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Doug, I'm not trying to add more frustration to what has already been a frustrating process for you. I was just saying that I don't like being told one thing and then have something else happen.

When KnifeWorks cancelled the wrong pre-order for me (I was trying to cancel my DPx HEST/F pre-order during all the RYP craziness), I got the impression from them that my place in line mattered as far as serial number, and so I was adamant about getting my old order number back. You recently supported that notion with this post:

Critter said:
One thing ordering early will guarantee--a low serial number.
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Don't worry. I already contacted Roger for clarification.
 
In response to a few questions I have been asked:

The included Grivory handles weigh 73 g (2.5 oz)
The KA-BAR Micarta handles weigh 87 g (3.1 oz)
The brass tapered plugs weight 11g (0.4 oz) total

You can do the math, I'm sure.

The Micarta handles fit fine without the plugs installed. http://www.dougritter.com/pp/pic3022.htm

You may want to spend a bit of time with some sandpaper for a really perfect fit to the tang.

If for some reason you want to keep the plugs with the Micarta, you'll need to drill the handles. Depending upon how they are installed, which is done manually and subject to variation, the plugs may or may not extend through the tang. No, I have not done so and have no plans to do so. Let me know how that goes. ;)

Hope this answer everyone's questions.
 
Guyon said:
I would hope that, since we were told that the early bird gets the worm (early serial numbers) that they'd only change your number if you ask for a higher number than you were set to recieve.
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Just for the record, Roger basically confirmed the above. They won't assign you a number lower than your place in line. Also, some of the very first numbers are taken already by Doug.
As Roger put it, "if you're the 4th person that ordered and you want number 9, you can have it, but if you're the 23rd and you want number 9, then it will not be available because we will give these out in order they came in."
I also found out that my order was the very first in line. I could have gone even lower (and would have if #1 had been available), but I did ask for #9 because of my Beckerhead number. My choice will actually open lower slots to the first few early birds.
 
Looking at the specs again, the steel is detailed as 1095. Is it 1095 with Cro-Van or standard 1095?
 
Arkanian said:
Looking at the specs again, the steel is detailed as 1095. Is it 1095 with Cro-Van or standard 1095?
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It is 1095 with Rowen's proprietary heat treat. Identical to the ESSE knives that Rowen makes.
 
Soooooo... we're coming to the end of March, any chance of this baby making it out this month?

Fingers crossed, breath held, cheeks clenched... :thumbup::D
 
If you post up on Friday that you've changed your mind and are cancelling all the orders I will not be amused. :D
 
1066vik said:
If you post up on Friday that you've changed your mind and are cancelling all the orders I will not be amused. :D
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Hmmmm, I guess we better not issue that April 1 news flash we were considering. ;)
 
So you're saying there's a chance then ;)

But I forgot about April Fools day though, now I'm nervous :p
 
Critter said:
Hmmmm, I guess we better not issue that April 1 news flash we were considering. ;)
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wouldn't want to get the mods angry now. you won't like us then :)

April 1st shenanigans will be frowned upon ;)

just send me three of those things, and we'll overlook this ;)
 
I just got a call from knife works, they are shipping today (and no... This is not a April Fools joke) I asked for #20 and I guess someone has already asked for it WTH? If that person that ends up with #20 please PM me, I would be happy to beg and grovel for it....

Good news to start the morning!!!!!!
 
Mighty1 said:
I just got a call from knife works, they are shipping today (and no... This is not a April Fools joke) I asked for #20 and I guess someone has already asked for it WTH? If that person that ends up with #20 please PM me, I would be happy to beg and grovel for it....

Good news to start the morning!!!!!!
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Are you really sure that it wasn't an April Fools joke? Did you ask? ;)
 
Mighty1 said:
I just got a call from knife works, they are shipping today (and no... This is not a April Fools joke) I asked for #20 and I guess someone has already asked for it WTH? If that person that ends up with #20 please PM me, I would be happy to beg and grovel for it....

Good news to start the morning!!!!!!
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Hope this isn't a cruel joke, don't toy with my emotions! ;) I haven't heard anything yet, but I'm hopeful!
 
Hey guy's, my Ritter MK2 from Knifeworks shows its been shipped. You all may want to check your order status!

Whoopy, what a wait.

Vin
 
Well got the email saying it was shipped right after I posted that :D Sweet, Can't wait!
 
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