Navigator Discontinued ?

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Gadgetman7

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I see tha SMKW has Navigators at $29.99. Usually that means that the knife has been discontinued and they have bought extra stock.

Sal, say it ain't so...I have several of these knives and love them!
 
I usually work up a discontinued knives list once Spyderco announces the new year's lineup and/or releases the new PDR. I don't think that will happen until after Christmas.
 
I received three of these in the mail yesterday (one for me and two for my boys when they are a bit older). I really like these knives! Mine will be my "dress knife", carried on Sunday morning and evenings out. Get 'em while you can!:D
 
John F. Jensen has the Almite Navigators listed as available 1/1/2003. Since he can only retail discontinued items, "available" for him means "discontinued". However, the list says Almite handles and GIN-1 steel. I did not know that this combination was even sold. I thought that all the Almite Navigators had VG10 steel. So, perhaps the VG10 models are not being discontinued.

The list also has the ProGrip II with GIN-1, which I know is a best-seller, and the Jester. I was pretty surprised these are being discontinued and will be interested to find out the facts.
 
Originally posted by Gadgetman7
I see tha SMKW has Navigators at $29.99. Usually that means that the knife has been discontinued and they have bought extra stock.

Sal, say it ain't so...I have several of these knives and love them!
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Thanks for the heads up. I bought one from SMKW earlier today. It seems to be a steal at that price. I will add it to my EDC stable.:)
 
Yes, it is true, the Navigator will be discontinued for 2003 making way for new models. Sorry. Probably be a good time to get one if you've ever wanted one. They are an interesting design that is quite well made.

sal
 
They'er a freakin'great knife.I'm a "big" knife guy,but this little Navigator has made it into my frist string line up at a time when I'm cutting back on my edc's.I may have to get some more.
 
Sal,
That means you can make the mini police neck model plain edge. a limited run a least SAL.. Please..
 
Does anyone know if the Navigators from SMKW have the VG-10 blade or the Gin-1 blade? I bought my Wife a Cricket the other day and I'm impressed with the smaller blade. I forsee a Navigator in my future. I would really prefer the VG-10 steel, if anyone can tell me what SMKW is selling. Thanks guys.
 
Thank you Boiler! This is great news. Tomorrow morning I'm going to call SMKW and hopefully will secure one for myself! :D
 
Too bad the Navigator's discontinued. I presume that the Meerkat is to take its place, but I really liked the slim Navigator with the front lock which, IMO works even better than the phantom lock (which is also an interesting concept).
What I'd really like would be a CF (G10) Navigator, with a VG-10 reversed "S" blade and a compression lock. And backspacers :)
 
Originally posted by Sal Glesser
Yes, it is true, the Navigator will be discontinued for 2003 making way for new models. Sorry. Probably be a good time to get one if you've ever wanted one. They are an interesting design that is quite well made.

sal
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Sal,

Okay...:( ...after much weeping and gnashing of teeth I'm trying to look at the bright side. New models! Please tell me that you're coming out with some more smaller models. I tend to prefer smaller knives especially to carry in Federal buildings. I already have the Kiwi but prefer the blade design of the Navigator.

BTW thanks for coming out with the SS Cricket. (My favorite small knife. Even beats out my CRK Umfaan.)
 
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