Lochsa: Worth the money

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Homer49

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The reason I ask is because I saw one on Ebay yesterday selling for about a thousand bucks. I'm not too knowledgeable of Lochsas so I didn't really jump at the chance. But now it's no longer on Ebay and I'm wondering if I should have grabbed it. Is it really worth that much? Thanks for any input.

edit: Sorry about the headline. It makes it sound like I'm reviewing said knife.
 
I is not worth the money to me, but it was worth the money to someone. More power to buyer and seller. If they are both happy with the deal, then that is all that really matters.
 
Part of that inflated secondary market price is because of Scot's backlog. I had 3 of them a couple of years ago and they are nice knives but they didn't "click" in my brain so they were sold. At reasonable prices.

From what I understand Scot isn't one to keep his customers in the loop at all and that doesn't fly for me personally so I'd take my money elsewhere regardless.

But... If you like them get one.:thumbup:
 
It's an absolutely awesome. The handle is a framelock craved out of a single piece of titanium. The current price is $565, if you could get on the waiting list. When he had a waiting list, it was 3 years.
One recently sold for 900 euros, so $1000 seems fair to cheap.
 
Scott is a very talented maker. If you like the lines and finish, the Lochsa is the only piece that scratches that itch.....I have sent him three e-mails in the past, and left a handful of messages on the phone, and did not get any response...which bothers me, because I have known him for a long time.

I purchased my last Lochsa at a premium, and was still able to make a small profit....the knife sold in the Exchange fairly quickly for $965.00 earlier this year.....the prevailing wisdom is that they will sell for over $1,000 in a relatively short period of time, and there are simply more buyers than sellers in the aftermarket.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I bought one from a friend to see if I would like it . I did not , preferring my Sebenzas.
The Lochsa was a beautifully executed piece , just didn't do it for me , so I sold it on to another friend who still has it .
 
his lack of communication skills is a big problem. the knife is excellent, hard to find a better folder imho.
 
To me the lack of communications skills would be a huge red flag. I don't mean to bash this maker of whom I know nothing, but I remember a few years ago I read a good review of Brad Duncan. I ordered a couple knives from him, and eventually did get both, but it was like pulling teeth. I chalked it up to 'poor communications skills' but later read a bunch of complaints and bad stuff about him.

I try not to bug custom makers when I have something on order, but is it too much to expect a returned phone call after a year, especially when they're holding your deposit? In other businesses, no way would this kind of 'poor communications skills' fly.
 
wutitiz said:
To me the lack of communications skills would be a huge red flag. I don't mean to bash this maker of whom I know nothing, but I remember a few years ago I read a good review of Brad Duncan. I ordered a couple knives from him, and eventually did get both, but it was like pulling teeth. I chalked it up to 'poor communications skills' but later read a bunch of complaints and bad stuff about him.

I try not to bug custom makers when I have something on order, but is it too much to expect a returned phone call after a year, especially when they're holding your deposit? In other businesses, no way would this kind of 'poor communications skills' fly.
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Apples/Oranges
Duncan/Cook
 
A very fine folder. The only other folder maker using integral titanium handles frames is Jeff Angelo, but I haven't seen anything new from him in some time.

I met Scott a few times at shows and he seemed like a nice guy, but he does appear to be totally overwhelmed at this time. OTOH, maybe he just wants to hack away at his present order list, which I gather is quite long.

$1000 - well, if I could have only one folder, I probably wouldn't throw down $1k for this particular design, but you could do worse.
 
Years ago at a Vegas show , Scott took the time to talk with my son who was 10 at the time , and explained the making of a Loscha to him , and also discussed steels as well as damascus. Always enjoy talking with him myself at shows , and my son always remembers him.
 
The only caveat is that Duncan asked for full payment before delivery (which cause the problem). Does Scott do the same? If not, then he'll deliver in his own time, but no grief, as no significant monetary lost incurred.

Anyone on the waiting list can comment?
 
No, Scott doesn´t ask for any payment before delivery. I have been on his list for some years now. Until a year ago was it easy to commuicate with him, I changed the order and he wrote long mails about his knives – now is it impossible. But in my opinion is it ok because I haven´t payd him. I now that he has too much work and I can imagine how many emails there are sent to him.

Some month ago I bought a Lochsa on the secondary market. Of course is it a very well made and designed knife and of course is it unique. But I have to say that a large regular Sebbie is a better designed user. I find the blade more usefull, the lock better and the opening system easier.

Best regards
 
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