The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
Still trying to understand how this differs from the typical frenzied sales![]()
IMO what you describe isn’t a problem.
It’s extremely unrealistic that a bunch of people, or anyone will bid $2000. But if they do, and Nathan sells 10 $500 knives for $20,000, do you really think he won’t make more?
Do you think that there is a market for an unlimited supply at $2000?
I’d bet no one will pay $2000 with a hope to resell at a profit. If they did, they would be pushed out of the brand and we’re all the better for it.
The larger the batch, the lower the market price will be via Vickery auction.
I think CPK as an entity should take more value at the initial sale vs secondary market sellers taking that profit.
I'd love to meet the person who manages to convince Nathan to do something for only money. Hey, I have $2k, can I order a Shiv? How about $10k for a dagger?
You're assuming supply is unlimited. I know the supply is limited. If the supply was unlimited we wouldn't be arguing about this, right?
I'll bet you $5 you're wrong. Hell make it $10.
See above, supply is limited and this is a desirable item. If we disagree on such a foundational issue I hesitate to continue this line of conversation since it will be exceedingly unproductive.
I think this runs counter to CPK's (often stated) focus which is highest value for the money in an item meant to be used. CPK also don't attract many folks of the "active secondary market" persuasion.
For Sale:
Up for grabs is one BIGDORK scored for me in a recent Friday sale...
she's a sleek thoroughbred, but this philly's just not a horse for my course:
DEK1 in AEB-L with unbuffed Tri-Color Rag Micarta handles, Titanium Fasteners, and Mashed Cat Kydex pancake, unused....SOLD $335 <all in, Priority TYD>.
Don't ever get in a quick-draw competition with Grenock (knife listed at 7:23 pm, scooped up by Grenock at 7:24 pm)!I’ll take that, PM sent and funds sent. Thanks brother!
I went back to read the ad a second time or I could have had the same time stamp! I know there is a pre order coming, but sometimes I am more of an instant gratification guy.Don't ever get in a quick-draw competition with Grenock (knife listed at 7:23 pm, scooped up by Grenock at 7:24 pm)!![]()
Nathan should just sit on them like Smaug
The people who are consistently fast winners on Friday sales want to keep things status quo.
The people who consistently lose on Friday sales want to change the status quo.
The people who benefit from existing rules want them carved into stone tablets.
The people who suffer under existing rules want new rules even if they can’t define the advantage.
Such is human nature.
The “Me First” movement preceded all the recent social justice movements by thousands of years.
I personally have no need for a boot dagger, so I will not be trying for one.
Unless I become a flipper looking to take advantage and price gouge my friends here.
I am not a flipper.
I value my friends and the good-natured camaraderie here more than the cost associated with getting any knife.
Good luck to all of you in your quest for a Boot Dagger. I’ll be watching from the sidelines. I hope things can remain lighthearted and fun for all involved.
Phil
This is mostly straw man and arguing the exception.
He has a business to run, employees to pay and a family to raise. Money is essential to this equation. I bet he’ll make any knife you want for the right price. Offer him $1,000,000. Sounds stupid? Well that’s arguing the exception.
What was the asking price the last time you saw a D2 skinner for sale?
If you think he didn’t consider how much he thinks they are worth, I’d bet you are wrong.
I’ll paraphrase here, but Nathan said basically that the reason he doesn’t want his knives priced too high is the increased expectations at the increased price point. He doesn’t want someone to be disappointed with the value of the purchase.
I think CPK as an entity should take more value at the initial sale vs secondary market sellers taking that profit.
The keyboard ninja thing favors a consistent select few. There are some very loyal, long time customers who will never score on a high demand Friday sale.
I optioned a new 1/2 ton truck today. It came out to 67k. I closed the browser.
That’s all? I priced out a 150 and ended up at 65K. The 250/350’s were well above 70k, even saw one on the lot for 83K. I ended up with a 150, again. Should’ve never sold that diesel 350, I still miss that truck.I optioned a new 1/2 ton truck today. It came out to 67k. I closed the browser.
I went back to read the ad a second time or I could have had the same time stamp! I know there is a pre order coming, but sometimes I am more of an instant gratification guy.