New Gunting??

cbgold · May 25, 2003

Is there a new model Gunting coming out? If so, anyone know of any particulars about it? Different steel, whatever? Thanks.

Rex G · May 25, 2003

Try a search on this forum; Sal mentioned the changes. The main thing is S30V steel instead of the present CPM440V, and, I believe, all will be combo edge. I am not sure, but it seems mention was made of a minor change to the compression lock. The best thing, of course, is that they will be available again. Most dealers and distribitors ran out of Guntings some time ago.

dialex · May 26, 2003

There is also the Tusok - sort of miniGunting to come

BRAM · May 26, 2003

I'm the last to know and of course everything I say is suspect..and I am not Spyderco..BUT:
yes: yes a change in steel, S60v becomes S30v...
no: no change in compression lock...at least not in the Gunting for it needs to take abuse, slam 'n jam and directed force against the lock..Don't fix what ain't broke!
no: no more eccentric pin..(not my choice)....
clip the same..indexing same..liners etc..

I look forward to getting a revised Gunting into my hands to check it out..
Due to the recent press about it in the LE magazines theres been renewed interest in it and the Gunting family..

be safe
Bram

cbgold · May 27, 2003

Any idea when either this new Gunting or the Tusok will be available? Thanks for the information.

Pachucko · May 28, 2003

...no more eccentric pin...

How do you adjust it for wear?

LAG3 · May 28, 2003

Mr. Blonde's site has a tutorial on how to adjust the eccentric pivot, but it will void the warranty.

Leo G.

Pachucko · May 29, 2003

Hi all,

I meant how does it adjust for wear without an eccentric pivot?

Pachucko · May 30, 2003

Sal Glesser · May 31, 2003

Hi Pachucks. We've changed the liner material to a much harder material that will add both strength and less wear. We've tighten up the tolerances to eliminate "slop", which the eccentric made up for.

"If" we get one that's worn, we can easily replace the liner. We just started doing this with the Military. Results have been excellent and the pivot area is stronger.

sal

Pachucko · May 31, 2003

Thank you Sal.

lunumbra · May 31, 2003

Yea, Sal, that sounds great! Can't wait for the new batch!

Pachucko · May 31, 2003

Yuppers, I need a couple too.

Not to mention my back-ordered-for-longer-than-I-can-remember-Ronin.

Just pickin' a little.

Curator · May 31, 2003

SAL

Sounds got, come the new GUNTING as a Collectors Club Variation that where very nice...

And comes the Gunting Trainer also with the upgrade pin???

Thank you

Martin