Kai USA 2009

I read this when i was first posted and was like wow... I almost bought a new knife after reading it.

well, if there is anything i can do, it is to keep buying. being a mechanic in an independent repair shop, times really aren't all that bad for me. and if i can write off every knife i buy in 2009 as a "tool", there is no reason for me to stop.

the only thing is... I see this forum is moving a lot more towards knife modding. At least i am.
 
I can't believe how good the new catalog looks. Everything is laid out so much better than previous versions.
Quite a few new selections plus some additions to certain lines.
I'm already making a list. :D

1028OR (Antelope Hunter II in orange)
1270 (new 7" fillet)
1620PINK (Scallion in pink
1665ST (have the plain, need the serrated too)
1770 ( OD-2)
1910CB
2520OR (Zip-it orange)
2530 (sharpener 600grit diamond impregnated steel) Cool looking
3000PINK (DWO in pink)
3115BT (Corral Creek Lockback Sheepsfoot)
4355 (Whiplash)
plus some mini-biners to give to my customers

Other new items listed in the new catalog but I already have include:
1665 Packrat
1775 OD-1
1735 Zing
1735OR Zing in orange

mike
 
If you don't mind me asking, what is the difference between the OD-1 and the OD-2? Just a size difference?
 
There are a few differences other than size. The OD-2 was designed for big box stores. MSRP is expected to be around $ 29.95. Made in China, it has a 2 1/4" 8CR14 steel blade (3 1/8" closed), FRN slabs and its a liner lock.
 
hwpaintballer said:
If you don't mind me asking, what is the difference between the OD-1 and the OD-2? Just a size difference?
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Hey HW,
Not only the size, but blade steel, handle material, and country of origin. The OD-2 is going to be a bit smaller, the handle I believe is FRN, or glass filled nylon using a liner lock rather than a framelock. The bladesteel is not going to be Sandvik, but the exact name escapes me at the moment, and the knife will be made in China.

I think that covers most of the differences.

jon
 
SPXTrader said:
There are a few differences other than size. The OD-2 was designed for big box stores. MSRP is expected to be around $ 29.95. Made in China, it has a 2 1/4" 8CR14 steel blade (3 1/8" closed), FRN slabs and its a liner lock.
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Beat me by ONE minute, ya bastid!!:D
 
hwpaintballer said:
If you don't mind me asking, what is the difference between the OD-1 and the OD-2? Just a size difference?
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OD-1 Model 1775
Steel = Sandvik 14C28N
Handle = G10 Front / 410SS Back
Liner = 410SS
Lock = Frame Lock
Blade = 2-15/16"
Closed = 4-1/8"
Weight = 3.4oz
MSRP = $79.95

OD-2 Model 1770
Steel = 8CR13MOV
Handle = Glass Filled Nylon
Liner = 410SS
Lock = Liner Lock
Blade = 2-1/4"
Closed = 3-1/8"
Weight = 1.4oz
MSRP = $29.95
The OD-2 was also made for the "Big Box" stores as an economical folder.

**EDIT** I typed mine out all pretty like. I also have the blade steel listed correctly. ;) I win

mike
 
:D Thanks for all the quick responses.
Edit: Thanks SPX for the link to the 2009 catalog. :D It may be a while before I post again.
 
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Exceptional article thanks, being in sales in this environment it is great advice!! There are only 2 knkife companies I buy from anymore, KAI and RAT the reason for this is 2 fold, incomperable product and exceptional people!
 
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