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I also don't see much use in producing very small runs of a new knife that you can't make money on. The LE runs Tyrade, Volt, Tilt, Speedform, 0777 all had to be a huge drain of time and resources.
How come all Manufacturer's don't share vital information? Do any of them?
I'm all for what results in the least amount of drama.![]()
I'm reeeaaaal curious how you are so sure of all of this. You really think KAI manufactured knives they LOST money on?
It has been stated here before a few times that LEs are not a money maker.
I'm all for what results in the least amount of drama.![]()
But I also don't see much use in producing very small runs of a new knife that you can't make money on. The LE runs Tyrade, Volt, Tilt, Speedform, 0777 all had to be a huge drain of time and resources.
I'm all for what results in the least amount of drama.![]()
I don't follow other companies as nearly as much as I do KAI, but I haven't seen any of the other bigger companies share detailed information (production numbers, release dates, first look thread, etc.).How come all Manufacturer's don't share vital information? Do any of them?
There's no doubt balancing that line is tough.I agree 100% with what u said but believe its hard to balance that line and people will always be trying to tip toe it.......feel to not to have any problems at all it will have to be a one strike your out deal. Ive seen plenty of times where criticism has been taken as disrespect by Kershaw addicts like myself and it turned bad fast. People who love a product and the people they know behind the product don't want to hear any criticism they take it personal.....I don't agree with it and feel feedback is important like you do but ive seen it countless times on here. As much as id like to see people respect one another views and thoughts from what ive seen sadly I don't see that happening unless there is strong rules in place.
I'm sure every company has produced knives they've lost money on. I know It's been said before, and maybe not directly, but KAI has lost money on knives.I'm reeeaaaal curious how you are so sure of all of this. You really think KAI manufactured knives they LOST money on?
How come all Manufacturer's don't share vital information? Do any of them?
How come all Manufacturer's don't share vital information? Do any of them?
1) It's likely they want there knives to hit the market before the counterfeiters.How come all Manufacturer's don't share vital information?
Do any of them?
I dont know man, I doubt they would do limited additions if they werent profitable. Usually if your not going to sell quantity of something there is some padding in price to make up for units that wont be sold. When things like the 0777 have complications then i could see that eating into profits and bring you closer to breaking even. Now Im not saying they are gold mines but I think they bring people to the brand and keep people interested and buying the rest of the line. I think if they were to do away with limited editions they would lose some interest with collectors. Especially those who worry about serial numbers, production numbers and release dates. To be completely fair though, im not a huge fan of Limited edition knives. But my reasons are usually pretty selfish. I just dislike chasing knives and huntin preorder lists. But I often wonder If I would want certain knives as much as I do if they were plentiful. If I know I can pickup a certain knife any time with no worry of it being discontinued soon, i have less motivation to make it happen.