Paring down models...

[Fiddleback]

I am going through and paring down the models we currently produce. There are some big names in the drawyer. They might suprise you.

 

[CAD]

Do tell! Give us a list...

 

[rileybassman1]

Click Bait.... what models do we need to buy now??? ;-)

 

[Fiddleback]

I pulled down 21 models. Phillip is going to post a list. A few that I remember are the whole Sneaky Pete line, the Ladyfinger, the Hunter. More to come.

 

[VANCE]

ive got the patterns
gotta make the list

 

[TrainedBullets]

Three models named, and I’m already surprised. Shocked really about the SP line.

I’m really glad I snagged my Sneaky Pete when I did. I love that thing!

 

[CAD]

Not the Ladyfinger

I would suggest slowing down on the
SCANDI GRIND........

 

[Nbrackett]

Fiddleback What brings on a decision like this?

Making room for new models? If so, why choose popular designs?

Simplifying tooling?

To bring them back at a later time as “special runs”?

Just wondering. Thanks

 

[Fiddleback]

I just want to freshen up the line really. Won't change the cost at all because everything is made by hand. We may do special runs. Right now I just feel very creative. Plus, this might help with the aftermarket prices.

 

[ndmiller]

Just from a retailers POV. Most likely investing the money to keep cut blanks on hand in order to produce knives with that pattern. One cannot pay bills with inventory and simplifying the assortment of patterns that sell will allow for less semi-to-finished inventory.

EDIT Nope I was wrong, Andy said it just before me.

 

[Nbrackett]

I just want to freshen up the line really. Won't change the cost at all because everything is made by hand. We may do special runs. Right now I just feel very creative. Plus, this might help with the aftermarket prices.

While the “Needles” family may not the the most bushcrafty, they are interesting and make me smile.

 

[VANCE]

Inventoried & off to the Vault

Stubbymuk
EDKarda
Bushnub
Bushnub II
3Finger Joe
Minimuk
Bow Legged Belt Knife
Hunter
Neckmuk
Scorpion
BCKarda
Bushcraft Hatchet
Gambler
Rapscallion
Terrasaur
Asp
Sneaky Pete
Big Sneaky
Old School Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger

 

[TrainedBullets]

Whew! I’m glad to see the babyboot and OSK made the cut.

I’m also pretty interested in anything new in the 5.25” to 6.75” OAL range.

 

[rileybassman1]

... and that just made me buy an old school lady finger... good sales tactics if anything else lol... It was going to be a "down the road" model... now it's a "coming down my road" model.

 

[Fiddleback Outpost]

Inventoried & off to the Vault

Stubbymuk
EDKarda
Bushnub
Bushnub II
3Finger Joe
Minimuk
Bow Legged Belt Knife
Hunter
Neckmuk
Scorpion
BCKarda
Bushcraft Hatchet
Gambler
Rapscallion
Terrasaur
Asp
Sneaky Pete
Big Sneaky
Old School Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger

Wasn't the Bushfinger also on this list?

 

[hasco]

Sure glad there is a SCANDI BCkarda headed my way at some point. That was the model that I put in my hand and thought "oh yeah!" Feels like it just melts right in. Kephart is still my all time favorite and my production hephart with Rick Lowe leather/Kydex sheath is my most used knife. The gaucho sees use everyday in the kitchen. Lots of others that deserve honorable mention. The lady finger was my first fiddleback that saw hard use. Love that one too! Always wanted an old school version.

My son broke his leg yesterday so a lot of our more active adventures for the summer will be on hold. Lots of time for whittling so I can't wait to see that BCkarda

 

[NoRest]

You had me worried. I was stressed all day.

 

[Lady1911]

You had me worried. I was stressed all day.

Looks like The Boots made it, NR.

But really? The Ladyfinger? That’s the biggest surprise, IMO.

 

[rileybassman1]

There is a freaking gorgeous old school ladyfinger in cross cut micarta on DLT right now... someone here needs to grab that one... if I hadn't just sold my last kidney to grab another ladyfinger today I would be tempted!

https://www.dlttrading.com/fiddleba...cross-cut-micarta-black-white-liners-1266-619

 

[David L]

Noooooo not the Bushnub!!!! Just one more 1/8"TT or 3/32" bolstered with crosscut micarta please. I knew this one was going to be on that list.