Let's talk Northwoods

Simple reasons are usually the best; prices are what they are due to the fact they sell out quickly.
tstaut said:
"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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"Favoritism?" When did GEC share their scheduling, pricing or contracting practices with you? It can be as simple as one order canceled and another one takes its place.

Do you give all your customers the same price and TAT, or do you tier your customers to assure business continuity?
 
Just my luck, I have an appointment that will keep me away from the computer at D-Hour!
 
So I'm curious, where have you guys seen these Lincoln Jacks? I can't find any pics of any of them. All I know is that they're due out tomorrow at KSF, at 5:00pm eastern time.
 
singin50 said:
So I'm curious, where have you guys seen these Lincoln Jacks? I can't find any pics of any of them.
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Instagram. I posted a screenshot earlier. They might have images on Facebook too. Unfortunately KSF doesn't seem to post on Bladeforums as much as they have in the past. I try to stay away from Facebook as much as possible....
 
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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Where the heck did investing come from? He was wondering if the dealer pays a mint to have priority production. So what? Sure KSF does have great designs coming out, and there is the psychological marketing behind it. That is capitalism and nothing wrong with that. IF you are willing to pay for that and you are loyal to the KSF scene then again, nothing wrong with that. On the other hand one does not have to be and can say so and express their opinion. Procure dude, Procure. And for the record, I buy Northwoods.
 
brownshoe said:
Simple reasons are usually the best; prices are what they are due to the fact they sell out quickly.


"Favoritism?" When did GEC share their scheduling, pricing or contracting practices with you? It can be as simple as one order canceled and another one takes its place.

Do you give all your customers the same price and TAT, or do you tier your customers to assure business continuity?
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He said he was "wondering" about favoritism and that is what he "perceives." He is not a fan boy. So what? commend him for that. He is taking a stance on his opinion. He is not offending anyone. Why hassle him? You are correct, they price them high because they can since they sell in minutes. You said it.. Simple concept. And I buy Northwoods.
 
I'm stating the obvious, but these Lincoln Jacks are going to be extraordinarily popular. People love clip blades on the #15 frame. People love the rustic Northwoods finish. Put this all together and the internet is going to explode.

I do like the handle choices, but wish they would mix it up a little more. These are the same choices that were offered for the last several runs.
 
Agreed, Travman. These are going to be well-loved for all the points you mention. I wonder if the blades are pinch-able. That'll be a big thing for me. Cover materials? Yes, the micaratas seem to be popular and require a lot less work to photograph when selling, so it probably a win-win. But...looks like there's mammoth and giraffe :) so there's still an opportunity for something unique. It'll be fun to see what mammoth pops up. Northwoods has had some real stunners in the past.
 
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MCar said:
Agreed, Travman. These are going to be well-loved for all the points you mention. I wonder if the blades are pinch-able. That'll be a big thing for me. Cover materials? Yes, the micaratas seem to be popular and require a lot less work to photograph when selling, so it probably a win-win. But...looks like there's mammoth and giraffe :) so there's still an opportunity for something unique. It'll be fun to see what mammoth pops up. Northwoods has had some real stunners in the past.
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Yes, pinch-able clips are awesome. My pinch-clip TC Barlow is probably my favorite knife to open. Hopefully these will be similar.

The cover options will be popular. I'd just like to see a wood option. They offered cocobolo on their earliest runs. Maybe cocobolo is too common for the Northwoods brand now since it is frequently offered on Northfield GEC's. They probably want to be as different as possible from the regular GEC's. So how about another upscale wood option? Maybe burl wood. Maybe dark curly maple.
 
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The Lincoln Jack does not look pinchable to my eyes. If a clip in not pinchable, I prefer a crescent nick.
 
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I like the 15 frame very much. 77 even better so I am on the radar for the 77 barlow next year so I am going to calm down for a bit and built funds. Ha ha. If I can. I like this offering from KSF and am going to give it a try. I will be there at 5 but I am going to not freak and buy intensely by clicking on the Add to Cart button and buy whatever. I will give an effort and not waste time but then again I will not get my blood pressure up by doing so. This mentality will not get me bummed if I miss this one. Unlike how I felt if I would have missed on the Little Bays. The 25s recently you could have approached it this way. They were around for 10 minutes or so. Ha ha ha. Having said all this, my fund building might just go out the window at 5 today. Ha ha
 
This is gonna be an incredible release. IMO, these got snuck right in there, with no one the wiser. I think these will be as popular as the Broadway or more, because of blade shape.

I doubt the Lincoln Jack will be too easily pinched. However, IMO, GEC has been making springs ‘softer’ lately.
 
HST said:
This is gonna be an incredible release. IMO, these got snuck right in there, with no one the wiser. I think these will be as popular as the Broadway or more, because of blade shape.

I doubt the Lincoln Jack will be too easily pinched. However, IMO, GEC has been making springs ‘softer’ lately.
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No they will not be easily pinched. I would bet one of them on that.
I do think it will be an incredible run, but I do not think any more than the Little Bays or the Hawthorne and definitely not more incredible than the Madison Barlow. That would be a hard feat to top. Just on par with them. Just a good solid run that will sell very quickly at 5. Remember it is a psychological mindset that people have so that plays into to the selling success. Brilliant I might add.
 
HST said:
This is gonna be an incredible release. IMO, these got snuck right in there, with no one the wiser. I think these will be as popular as the Broadway or more, because of blade shape.

I doubt the Lincoln Jack will be too easily pinched. However, IMO, GEC has been making springs ‘softer’ lately.
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Looks nicer than the bear lake and hawthornes to me too. But not as unique as the Fremont or little bays for that matter. And I don't know, I do like the clip point but I absoloutley love my Michigan Jack.

We'll see. Good luck on your purchase.
 
kaput kaput Good luck to you as well. I’m logging in after this post. I came out to see what’s been said.

Northwoods is just hitting home runs this year. I like each knife for what it is and isn’t, but they all have their own charm.
 
Burlap gone. 10 min in.

Some real nice looking giraffe bone. Bright colors (and allot of dark wood looking giraffe too). Saw one OD green lol
 
I am glad he noticed the blowback on price with the 25s and made the adjustment.

I picked up an OD green because my others are burlap, denim, bone and natural micarta.
 
Yes, nice pricing on the burlap and OD green which is probably why they went so quickly.
 
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