It is September First, where can I buy a Gunting?

You can be the first on your block... 'long as I get to be the first on mine!

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Mark, Isiah 40:31 They that wait on the LORD shall mount up with wings as eagles...
 
call George at 1-800-=340-9664..hes taking orders and shipping on Sept 11-12...
Hes not home yet...
 
Thanks Bram,
Who is George? I like to know who I am giving my order info to. Does he own a buisness? No disrespect intended, I just do not know.
Any word on pricing yet?

[This message has been edited by KNIFE THROWER (edited 09-05-2000).]
 
George is George Denson the National Dirtector of CSSD/SC, the man in charge of products and the owner of VIDEO QUEST...the video company.
I just posted on the other forums. price is : are you a wholesaler? ar you a martial arts school owner?, are you LEO?..are you military? or just an individual?all that effects the price you pay...
The first run IN MY HANDS is hand made...
The regular production models will not be the same.
They are very cool...


[This message has been edited by BRAM (edited 09-05-2000).]
 
I just called the 1 800 #. If you are like me and just an individual they are $150 and the first run is numbered I was told.
Bram, is the entire first run handmade or just the ones you have? What will be different about the regular production from the first run? Or will the first run and regular production be the same and what you were saying is that the GUNTINGs you have are handmade and different from the first run and regular production GUNTINGs? As you can see I am a bit confused.
Thank You for your help!

[This message has been edited by KNIFE THROWER (edited 09-05-2000).]
 
Hmmm.... This does not make me happy as I was quoted $160 each for the Gunting and trainer. I know they want to make $$$, but please....

Jerome

Originally posted by KNIFE THROWER:
I just called the 1 800 #. If you are like me and just an individual they are $150 and the first run is numbered I was told.

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Hey guys..Which part did you not get? LOL..Ok here we go..
I, we,DRAGON NAILS Inc. sell to martial artists, martial arts schools, LEO's and military ONLY!!...not to public..
check with SPYDIE about public sales...
$160 +/- is retail as far as I know...
The first run to me had to be basically hand fitted..there was no time nor machines to do otherwise...
The rest of the GUNTINGS will be more "production versions..."
hope that clears it up...
IF George at Video Quest let you order slip in cause you are BF member..well I didn't do it..ROFL...

 
As I understand it, Spyderco is selling to the general dealer/distributor. The first batch out of QC went to Bram for his class and for the SOF Show.

I would guess MSRP to be in the $150 - $160 range per piece. However, I believe there is only a dealer price with no MSRP (nothng to argue about).

The Gunting is currently being produced in the Golden facility on a daily basis. Delivery will probably go on a first ordered, first delivered basis.

Bram. IMO, I think you will untimately end up selling to collectors as well. I don't think they're the "bad guys". Also, there is nothing illegal or sinister about the appearance of the Gunting. Weird looking, I'll admit, but the 3" blade is below the "intimidation" size. (Intimidation seems to be greater with blades 3.5" or larger).

sal
 
Speaking of collectors...Any idea when #s 1-200 will be headed on their way? Will a trainer be included?

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"Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes, the bear eats you."
 
Brian - They should be on their way soon. They were pulled aside awaiting the serration wheel last I heard (I'm on the road). Collector versions are usually serrated. The "Trainer" will be a variation, as will the "Crimpt".

sal
 
And so, the "all or nothing" policy on variations causes me heartache once again...
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Brian - Variations are not required for collectors. We make them available with the same number. If the collector chooses not to take the variation, it is sold as a regular model.

sal
 
What's the "Crimpt"???

Ben

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"If you're upside down and burning, you probably went too fast."
 
Sal -

I was referring to the new policy where I have to subscribe for all variations of all models, or no variations of any models. I understand why the first series all have to be all one type, but the "all or nothing" policy on variations is really kind of harsh.

When I really like a particular SKU, I would prefer a plain edged model for carry, and with the old policy, I was able to order that plain edge. This is in addition to, not instead of, the initial combo or serrated, which would only very rarely have been my first choice (but this is how the club works, so these are what I gladly commit to). Now, if I want a plain edge, I have to go to a dealer and buy one with a non-matching number. There's just no way I'm signing on for all the variations of all models.

If I could, I would absolutely order a trainer to match my Gunting - a plain edge as well, because a combo edge on such a small blade, IMHO, is truly "worst of both worlds". But because of the policy, I will have to buy them "off the shelf", with a non-matching number - and don't get me wrong, I will buy them.

I genuinely enjoy the collectors' program. It's great being the first kid on the block for everything. But let's be honest - I make a commitment to buy EVERY SKU PRODUCED. When I signed on, don't you think that there were a few in that initial $1000 pile that I'd have been just slightly happy to have passed on? Do you have any idea what kind of hit I had to take to trade away a serrated JD Smith? But you required the purchases, and I made them. Doesn't this level of commitment make me a "top tier" customer worth a little extra effort, like making up an occasional plain edge (or in this case, Gunting Trainer) if I'd like to buy one - without trying to hook me for every variation on every knife?

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"Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes, the bear eats you."

[This message has been edited by Brian_Turner (edited 09-10-2000).]
 
Brian - I'll present your case to the Sales people and see. Part of the problem with choices becomes communication with the collector as to what they want. At times it was taking 2 or 3 contacts to find out and that became prohibitive.

sal
 
Hey Sal..Happy travels ....glad you are OK>>>
CRMIPT is a trainer drone blade in a "live" handle from a GUNTING..DrONES have smooth as a baby's bottom handles..the GUNTING sports sharp upper and lower horns...obviously a DRONE is used for training so no one wants to ZAP the training partner..
If you are in an area where you cannot carry a knife well it's CRMIPT time..its still got a drone blade, cool sharp handle and is the ultimate in "impact" self defense..LOL..
Close Range Medium ImPact Tool..CRMIPT...
Its handle is color coded Blue..soothing blue just as you need to sooth out those conflicts....
All KYDEX breakway holsters are color coded as well..
 
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