Let's talk Northwoods

TheFactor said:
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Damn! That white stag is awesome!
 
cbr1000 said:
Ya, that front bolster is not from a 78. My guess is a 15 clip without an EO notch.
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It sure looks that way - pins are right, bolsters look right.

I'm really curious about the price. If the Burlap Little Bays were $170, what are these going to be?

I know they'll sell out in five minutes regardless, but it would be really nice to get some specs and pricing prior the release.
 
Now we know why the GEC was slow to update the cover and What is happening section. Busy working on a secret SFO. What a nice surprise!

,,,Mike in Canada
 
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huelsdonk said:
It sure looks that way - pins are right, bolsters look right.

I'm really curious about the price. If the Burlap Little Bays were $170, what are these going to be?

I know they'll sell out in five minutes regardless, but it would be really nice to get some specs and pricing prior the release.
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I'd venture a guess they will not be less than the last run. Who knows, it's possible they might be a touch less because they don't have the bolster tooling of the Little Bays. The blade style and cover diversity from Northwoods is nice, but kinda turned off a (tiny) bit that KSF gets another run so soon after the Little Bays and NF Barlows appear to be in some holding pattern. On the flip side, at least Northwoods consistently offers Mammoth and Giraffe. Without Northwoods we wouldn't have a Mammoth option from GEC - since none of the other dealers ever run Mammoth SFO's.
 
We must be due for some more sneak peeks today. A photo, cover material options, size and blade options, starting price. I don't think we usually jump on to the website at 5 PM day of sale without some more prior info? There was no build up to this one like the "Steve" knife.

,,,Mike in Canada
 
Duper said:
We must be due for some more sneak peeks today. A photo, cover material options, size and blade options, starting price. I don't think we usually jump on to the website at 5 PM day of sale without some more prior info? There was no build up to this one like the "Steve" knife.

,,,Mike in Canada
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They just posted an image on IG. It's end capped... appears to be about the size of a 15, but can't be 100% sure.

Edit: KSF posted this is based off 15 pattern
 
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There was no pricing available on the Little Bays prior to the sale. I had a little sticker shock, but got one before they sold out in minutes.
 
Two Northwoods releases in under 2 months?! This is unprecedented. Ramping up production schedules, cash cow. This is a different approach. The little bays sold out in minutes, but haven't resold for higher value and even some still sit with no offers (strange because I think it was a stellar release, one of my recent favorites).

The pricing on these Lincoln jacks being similar, starting at the same price, with a ton of handle options. Looks cool.

Anyone have pictures of a 15 pattern next to a Fremont or little bay for size comparison please? And aren't most 15s only have a single bolster, and some have EO notches? Thanks
 
kaput said:
Two Northwoods releases in under 2 months?! This is unprecedented. Ramping up production schedules, cash cow. This is a different approach. The little bays sold out in minutes, but haven't resold for higher value and even some still sit with no offers (strange because I think it was a stellar release, one of my recent favorites).

The pricing on these Lincoln jacks being similar, starting at the same price, with a ton of handle options. Looks cool.

Anyone have pictures of a 15 pattern next to a Fremont or little bay for size comparison please? And aren't most 15s only have a single bolster, and some have EO notches? Thanks
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I can't help but feel a little butthurt thinking this additional run of northwoods knives was at the expense of the 77 barlows we've found out won't be coming this year. OK, I'll admit it... a lot butthurt.

Makes me wonder if they're paying a premium for priority on GEC's schedule. Would explain some of the prices.
 
tstaut said:
I can't help but feel a little butthurt thinking this additional run of northwoods knives was at the expense of the 77 barlows we've found out won't be coming this year. OK, I'll admit it... a lot butthurt.

Makes me wonder if they're paying a premium for priority on GEC's schedule. Would explain some of the prices.
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These Northwoods were run at the same time as the #15 Barlow. GEC runs by pattern because it is more efficient that way. It just so happened that two Northwoods SFOs were done back to back, because the patterns they are based on were done back to back.
 
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Seriously, “butt-hurt” over a production schedule? Then complaining that the resale isn’t what you thought it would be...do you even understand how to invest? You shouldn’t complain about capitalism - if your intent is to do the same. If you view a slippie as an investment and you’re not a dealer, you don’t understand investing.

I cannot wait for this release, KSF is hitting home runs, everytime they’re up to bat. The Lincoln Jack looks so nice, and checks every box for me, so I’m excited to procure - hopefully - a couple.
 
HST said:
Seriously, “butt-hurt” over a production schedule? Then complaining that the resale isn’t what you thought it would be...do you even understand how to invest? You shouldn’t complain about capitalism - if your intent is to do the same. If you view a slippie as an investment and you’re not a dealer, you don’t understand investing.

I cannot wait for this release, KSF is hitting home runs, everytime they’re up to bat. The Lincoln Jack looks so nice, and checks every box for me, so I’m excited to procure - hopefully - a couple.
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"Butt-hurt," first of all, was intented to be self-deprecating just a little bit. It's not over a production schedule, but rather favoritism. I wasn't complaining about resale prices or anything having to do with investing as I'm aware of the rules here. I was wondering whether what I perceive to be favoritism might be financially motivated, partially explaining what I consider to be an unreasonable markup on northwoods knives. I like the knives, but I'm not an unconditional fanboy and as such I like to question things that don't seem quite right.
 
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Is the 15 pattern the same or similar pattern to the Michigan Jack without the EO notch?
 
The Broadway Jack (the Michigan's little brother) is also on the 15 pattern. Just put a nice new edge on my Broadway this afternoon, may have to try and nab a Lincoln to keep it company...
 
I think the Lincoln Jack looks great, but I'm a little disappointed that is the same general handle materials as the Hawthorne and Little Bay. I think people would enjoy some wood and Jigged bone covers again. At least I would...
 
cobbgoblin said:
I think the Lincoln Jack looks great, but I'm a little disappointed that is the same general handle materials as the Hawthorne and Little Bay. I think people would enjoy some wood and Jigged bone covers again. At least I would...
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I miss the black camel bone...

I agree, wood Northwoods would be nice.
 
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