Hello all, I've browsed here from time to time, but this is my first post on your board.
I'm more of a firearms guy, but deep down I've always recognized that everyone needs a good blade as well - the problem is, some new gun or gadget has always distracted me before I've settled on anything near a quality blade. I've only been carrying a knife for about a year now - a CRKT Mirage that I picked up new at a gunshow for like $10 (guy was selling a bunch of stuff 50%+ off). It has served me well, and has really taught me how handy it is to have a blade with you. However, I think it is time to upgrade a bit.
Being sort of a "gadget" guy, autos have always fascinated me. Unfortunately, I live in PA where carrying them is a nono. As such, I've taken an interest in the Ken Onion's speedsafe stuff that Kershaw manufactures. I've toyed around with the cheaper ones, but I think I want to get the Boa. However, a while back I read a post here from Ken that a new version of the Boa was out that was going to increase its speed by a good bit. The Boa was apparently the first production knife in the speedsafe line so they were a bit cautious at first. However, I haven't heard anything about it since. A search for anything like it here didn't find much beyond the original thread were it was discussed.
Does anyone know more about it, and when it will be released? On one hand, I would sort of be upset to have my first "real" knife be replaced by a "better" version of it shortly after I bought it, so I am hesitant to buy now. However, the last few days I've been thinking about trading up my Steyr SBS for a 700 LTR (arg, I need to make more money!) so on the other hand, I'm worried if I don't get something soon, I'll once again submit to the lure of the gun (and the infinite gadgets available to customize!) and it'll be another year before I think of dropping $100 on a knife. I know a $100 knife is small potatoes for most here, but that's like 3/4 of the cash for my Badger base for my new LTR to me, or almost a CZ52, or some new mags (can you ever have enough?)... Ooops, there I go again!
Thanks all,
Rocko
I'm more of a firearms guy, but deep down I've always recognized that everyone needs a good blade as well - the problem is, some new gun or gadget has always distracted me before I've settled on anything near a quality blade. I've only been carrying a knife for about a year now - a CRKT Mirage that I picked up new at a gunshow for like $10 (guy was selling a bunch of stuff 50%+ off). It has served me well, and has really taught me how handy it is to have a blade with you. However, I think it is time to upgrade a bit.
Being sort of a "gadget" guy, autos have always fascinated me. Unfortunately, I live in PA where carrying them is a nono. As such, I've taken an interest in the Ken Onion's speedsafe stuff that Kershaw manufactures. I've toyed around with the cheaper ones, but I think I want to get the Boa. However, a while back I read a post here from Ken that a new version of the Boa was out that was going to increase its speed by a good bit. The Boa was apparently the first production knife in the speedsafe line so they were a bit cautious at first. However, I haven't heard anything about it since. A search for anything like it here didn't find much beyond the original thread were it was discussed.
Does anyone know more about it, and when it will be released? On one hand, I would sort of be upset to have my first "real" knife be replaced by a "better" version of it shortly after I bought it, so I am hesitant to buy now. However, the last few days I've been thinking about trading up my Steyr SBS for a 700 LTR (arg, I need to make more money!) so on the other hand, I'm worried if I don't get something soon, I'll once again submit to the lure of the gun (and the infinite gadgets available to customize!) and it'll be another year before I think of dropping $100 on a knife. I know a $100 knife is small potatoes for most here, but that's like 3/4 of the cash for my Badger base for my new LTR to me, or almost a CZ52, or some new mags (can you ever have enough?)... Ooops, there I go again!
Thanks all,
Rocko
