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might offer some additional insight. Frankly, I think it just didn't get enough exposure. Its unique looks probably turned away people who wrote it off as impractical, but its blade shape is far more useful than it appears.
What did they sell for back in the day?Love it! It's a favorite model of mine. I think it's an excellent rendering of both the American tanto and the gladius--combining the best features of both in a useful folder. Mike Wallace deserved far more credit than he got for such an innovative design (credit from the knife community at large, that is, not from Cold Steel, which appropriately sang his praises when the knife was released).
Here's mine next to another woefully underrated model, the Counter Point 1, which thankfully still is in production (though a G-10 version would be a welcome upgrade).
It may not look it, but the Immortal is very comfortable in the hand. Those handle grooves are in just the right locations to lock in your grip, no matter the orientation.
I can't answer that one, but I suspect flagging sales killed it.
Probably not, though it really depends on the show and which vendors are there. The Immortal has been out of production for years. Be aware that there are lots of Immortal counterfeits out there, and some are very close copies of the real thing. You can see examples in the Counterfeit, anyone? sticky thread. Do NOT try to buy one on eBay, Amazon, or most re-sellers--trust me on this. Your best bet is eventually finding one for sale here on the Forums or from a reputable consignment seller.
-Steve
I’m not sure but I’m guessing that it was disco’d due to a low volume of sales. That was probably the most challenging one I’ve built with the non traditional spring layout to make it all fit.Love it! It's a favorite model of mine. I think it's an excellent rendering of both the American tanto and the gladius--combining the best features of both in a useful folder. Mike Wallace deserved far more credit than he got for such an innovative design (credit from the knife community at large, that is, not from Cold Steel, which appropriately sang his praises when the knife was released).
Here's mine next to another woefully underrated model, the Counter Point 1, which thankfully still is in production (though a G-10 version would be a welcome upgrade).
It may not look it, but the Immortal is very comfortable in the hand. Those handle grooves are in just the right locations to lock in your grip, no matter the orientation.
I can't answer that one, but I suspect flagging sales killed it.
Probably not, though it really depends on the show and which vendors are there. The Immortal has been out of production for years. Be aware that there are lots of Immortal counterfeits out there, and some are very close copies of the real thing. You can see examples in the Counterfeit, anyone? sticky thread. Do NOT try to buy one on eBay, Amazon, or most re-sellers--trust me on this. Your best bet is eventually finding one for sale here on the Forums or from a reputable consignment seller.
-Steve
Wow, great insight and I appreciate you taking the time to let us know about it. I do not suppose there is any chance of it ever being revived in some way; I became aware of Cold Steel and Demko Knives in just the past 2 years.
I have one I'd be willing to let go. But I'm heading out of town tomorrow, back Sat. Send me a DM.
I’m uncertain as to the future of the Immortal. I don’t have a lot of interaction with Cold Steel like I did in the past.
im pretty sure they didn't. Mike had talked on this while back when asked about it when it came out in a thread(s) on it.
How many “former” models have been reintroduced as something “different” and therefore stealing the thunder of (Mike, Andrew and/or Lynn)?
pretty much every folder that was around before gsm takeover was Andrew and Mike's work. I dont think theyve done what youre asking more than the one we're talking about.....so far.
I did take him up on it and we are communicating, thanks.pretty much every folder that was around before gsm takeover was Andrew and Mike's work. I dont think theyve done what youre asking more than the one we're talking about.....so far.
there is the jimmy slash competition knife...but thats a fixed blade and various opinions on it. we dont need to relive that. you can find the threads on it with Mike's take cold steels take and I think even Jimmy poked in and gave his take.
btw you should take jlauffer up on his immortal. good fella.....plus if ya dont ill pester him to sell it to me.....
oh I thought ya were talking about an immortal.....but other is great too.......Jeez guys, I responded to the message about the golden eye elite for a reason
almost always what happens. low sales no one wants. discounted to clear inventory....then pop up for sale as top dollars.IIRC they went pretty cheap on clearance . I almost grabbed one then .
Just did not seem very "practical ", not that I'm usually stopped by such reasoning .
Funny how even the LCT LE types can go really cheap , until they run out and become collector items .