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Questions about Odyssey
- Thread starter sambeaux
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sambeaux,
here is a short history of the Odyssey series and the changes it has gone through from 98-99
The 98 Odyssey started as a 2 model series...
1. 181-fl/fx -- ATS-34 with a plastic side and single liner (linerlock)This knife had a plastic backbone, and came in serrated and non. early models had a chamfer, but was later dropped.
2. 182-fl/fx -- ATS-34 with G-10 and single liner (early protos were of Micarta) This knife had a steel backbone. This was available in serrated or non and had a chamfer on backbone(less than 3000 made)
Changes for 99 are this..
We now have three in the series (so far)
Major changes to the whole series include - Full steel backbone and double liners on all models. We found that by adding the second liner, the knife had better action and less handle flex that could contribute to lock failure. We also decided not to carry the 181 in serrated and not serrated both, just serrated.
1 - Model 186-fl -- designed as a price point for the consumer that likes the Odyssey series but needs to save money or doesn't care about specialty steel (mostly mass merchant type customers who shop by price.) This model has a full steel backbone and no blade chamfer. unserrated only
2 - Model 181-fx -- ATS-34 steel serrated blade. Plastic handles. This model also has a steel backbone with two liners also. No blade chamfer.
3 - Model 182-fxCF -- Ats-34 with chamfer and serrations. Carbon Fiber scales and double liner with steel backbone.
Blade Length is rated @ 3 1/4". Knife is 4 1/2" when closed.
I hope this helps ID the changes we've made.
Try Internet dealers or Local shops to find one. I can't tell (yet) which dealers have them in stock.
Jeff
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Jeff "Without data it's just another opinion" Hubbard
Quality Supervisor
JeffH@buckknives.com
www.buckknives.com
Watch for Pete's Custom Knife Shoppe on www.buckknives.com
here is a short history of the Odyssey series and the changes it has gone through from 98-99
The 98 Odyssey started as a 2 model series...
1. 181-fl/fx -- ATS-34 with a plastic side and single liner (linerlock)This knife had a plastic backbone, and came in serrated and non. early models had a chamfer, but was later dropped.
2. 182-fl/fx -- ATS-34 with G-10 and single liner (early protos were of Micarta) This knife had a steel backbone. This was available in serrated or non and had a chamfer on backbone(less than 3000 made)
Changes for 99 are this..
We now have three in the series (so far)
Major changes to the whole series include - Full steel backbone and double liners on all models. We found that by adding the second liner, the knife had better action and less handle flex that could contribute to lock failure. We also decided not to carry the 181 in serrated and not serrated both, just serrated.
1 - Model 186-fl -- designed as a price point for the consumer that likes the Odyssey series but needs to save money or doesn't care about specialty steel (mostly mass merchant type customers who shop by price.) This model has a full steel backbone and no blade chamfer. unserrated only
2 - Model 181-fx -- ATS-34 steel serrated blade. Plastic handles. This model also has a steel backbone with two liners also. No blade chamfer.
3 - Model 182-fxCF -- Ats-34 with chamfer and serrations. Carbon Fiber scales and double liner with steel backbone.
Blade Length is rated @ 3 1/4". Knife is 4 1/2" when closed.
I hope this helps ID the changes we've made.
Try Internet dealers or Local shops to find one. I can't tell (yet) which dealers have them in stock.
Jeff
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Jeff "Without data it's just another opinion" Hubbard
Quality Supervisor
JeffH@buckknives.com
www.buckknives.com
Watch for Pete's Custom Knife Shoppe on www.buckknives.com
- Joined
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I have them in stock. I even have a couple ATS34 plain edges.(181FL) I don't have the 182FXCF yet but they should be in soon.
Jeff, you say that the new ones all have metal spacers and double liners. I just got some 181FX's in and they still have single liners and plastic spacers. When are the upgraded ones going to be available and can I swap the old ones out for them?
I got the 186FL's and I like the newer design. It's a little heavier but it feels good and seems very strong. A real solid feeling knife.
The 182FX with the G10 handle feels good in the hand. It's a bit pricey, but it does have a certain appeal. Now, if you would just bead blast the metal and put some TiAln on it......
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wrightknife@ixpres.com
Jeff, you say that the new ones all have metal spacers and double liners. I just got some 181FX's in and they still have single liners and plastic spacers. When are the upgraded ones going to be available and can I swap the old ones out for them?
I got the 186FL's and I like the newer design. It's a little heavier but it feels good and seems very strong. A real solid feeling knife.
The 182FX with the G10 handle feels good in the hand. It's a bit pricey, but it does have a certain appeal. Now, if you would just bead blast the metal and put some TiAln on it......
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Isn't it amazing how 2 cents worth of opinion takes up a quarter's worth of paper???
wrightknife@ixpres.com
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Dennis,
Looks like we are still running out some of the old style 181's. Call Dave down there tell him what you want to do and the quantity,and I'll make sure that we get some new stuff to the head of the line for you. I know there is new stuff on-shelf. Maybe I'll deliver them, I've been trying to get to your shop to show you the Carbon Fiber. Any excuse to get out and talk knives...
Jeff
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Jeff "Without data it's just another opinion" Hubbard
Quality Supervisor
JeffH@buckknives.com
www.buckknives.com
Watch for Pete's Custom Knife Shoppe on www.buckknives.com
Looks like we are still running out some of the old style 181's. Call Dave down there tell him what you want to do and the quantity,and I'll make sure that we get some new stuff to the head of the line for you. I know there is new stuff on-shelf. Maybe I'll deliver them, I've been trying to get to your shop to show you the Carbon Fiber. Any excuse to get out and talk knives...
Jeff
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Jeff "Without data it's just another opinion" Hubbard
Quality Supervisor
JeffH@buckknives.com
www.buckknives.com
Watch for Pete's Custom Knife Shoppe on www.buckknives.com
- Joined
- Jan 19, 1999
- Messages
- 842
Jeff, Thanks, I'll call David. I have to order some Nighthawks and other stuff anyway.
I'll Be open all this week thru Saturday from about noon to 6pm or a little later. I'm trying to get some stuff done with my bank and that, along with other errands make it tough to get there on time sometimes, but I almost always stay late so come on down.
Dennis
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Isn't it amazing how 2 cents worth of opinion takes up a quarter's worth of paper???
wrightknife@ixpres.com
I'll Be open all this week thru Saturday from about noon to 6pm or a little later. I'm trying to get some stuff done with my bank and that, along with other errands make it tough to get there on time sometimes, but I almost always stay late so come on down.
Dennis
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Isn't it amazing how 2 cents worth of opinion takes up a quarter's worth of paper???
wrightknife@ixpres.com
- Joined
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Sam,
I have two in stock. The price is $49.00, which includes shipping via priority mail.
Sorry, I don't have a web page, yet. I am checking the various providers and web designers though. I don't think I'm going to be able to avoid it for much longer, especially with the legislative blitz we are facing on the gunshows here in Kalifornica. They are bound and determined to show us who is the boss and it looks like we are sunk this time.
Every time I talk about moving out of state, my wife says that I'm welcome to come back and visit anytime. She won't leave the grandkids and I won't go without her so, I guess I'm stuck here.
The store is doing ok, but, the cash flow from the shows has allowed me to build up my inventory and, if I want to maintain it and expand it, I have to suplement the store with something. I don't want to do flea markets, so it looks like the web is the only other choice.
If you decide that you want one of those Odysseys, you can call my store between noon and 6pm PDT. The number is 1-800-400-1980. I am there Tuesday thru Saturday, unless I have a show somewhere. I am there all this week.
You can E-mail me if you like but I don't recommend sending your credit card via E-mail. I don't have a secure server and it could be compromised if you do. I do take VISA, M/C and AMEX. Thanks for the inquiry.
Dennis
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Isn't it amazing how 2 cents worth of opinion takes up a quarter's worth of paper???
wrightknife@ixpres.com
I have two in stock. The price is $49.00, which includes shipping via priority mail.
Sorry, I don't have a web page, yet. I am checking the various providers and web designers though. I don't think I'm going to be able to avoid it for much longer, especially with the legislative blitz we are facing on the gunshows here in Kalifornica. They are bound and determined to show us who is the boss and it looks like we are sunk this time.
Every time I talk about moving out of state, my wife says that I'm welcome to come back and visit anytime. She won't leave the grandkids and I won't go without her so, I guess I'm stuck here.
The store is doing ok, but, the cash flow from the shows has allowed me to build up my inventory and, if I want to maintain it and expand it, I have to suplement the store with something. I don't want to do flea markets, so it looks like the web is the only other choice.
If you decide that you want one of those Odysseys, you can call my store between noon and 6pm PDT. The number is 1-800-400-1980. I am there Tuesday thru Saturday, unless I have a show somewhere. I am there all this week.
You can E-mail me if you like but I don't recommend sending your credit card via E-mail. I don't have a secure server and it could be compromised if you do. I do take VISA, M/C and AMEX. Thanks for the inquiry.
Dennis
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Isn't it amazing how 2 cents worth of opinion takes up a quarter's worth of paper???
wrightknife@ixpres.com