Shot Show 2018

What an extremely boring and lazy year it's looking to be so far for some of the big companies. Looking at you ZT, Cold steel and a little Spyderco too. I'm calling it, for 2019 ZT are going to release their line of actual Jewelry. Watches, bracelets and rings. All on bearings.
 
Im happy to see Kershaw releasing more knives without that awful assist mechanism. As for ZT, the 0609 looks cool to me but Im not sure on the see through pivot thing.
 
Duper said:
What did Buck release? Is it the new light weight 110?

,,,Mike in Canada
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They released so far the 110LT
they released the new 524 Alumni in 5 colors
There's another small little folder in a more modern look
There's a new Bucklite fixed blade
And there's a few other things I don't remember, but all were well received in the Buck section.
 
tgtodd said:
Kershaw 1559

No ZT folding dagger.
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which to me is weird. who wants a 3.25" folding dagger? guess those who live in non free cities, states, and countries. some of those places have no dagger rules too besides blade lengths.

so small just looks and seems silly to me. i get others like tiny folders....im just not one of them.
 
A lot of manufacturers are reaching the point where they just put out hordes of the craziest and most inane looking stuff(e.g. Kizer, WE...) and hope someone takes an interest.

As far as the main players, Benchmade looks like the only one who has anything really new. Spyderco seems like they are dressing up old models in new clothes and charging a lot more for a new colored knife etc.
 
BubbaGump said:
A lot of manufacturers are reaching the point where they just put out hordes of the craziest and most inane looking stuff(e.g. Kizer, WE...) and hope someone takes an interest.

As far as the main players, Benchmade looks like the only one who has anything really new. Spyderco seems like they are dressing up old models in new clothes and charging a lot more for a new colored knife etc.
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I've heard a couple of people say this and it just doesn't seem right.

Benchmade indeed had a few genuinely new models but most of the "new" stuff were mini or fixed-blade versions of existing models. Furthermore, none of the genuinely new stuff was ground-breaking in any way. An aluminum handled auto! A mid-sized G-10 handled drop point!

Spyderco indeed is mostly "dressing up old models in new clothes and charging a lot more for a new colored knife " but they also introduced a tomahawk, brought back a beloved model (the PPT), introduced a new steel and debuted a wild new model with a new lock (the Parata), as well as other new stuff that was less ground-breaking.

Of the "Big Three" it really feels to me like Spyderco brought the most to the table.
 
SpySmasher said:
I've heard a couple of people say this and it just doesn't seem right.

Benchmade indeed had a few genuinely new models but most of the "new" stuff were mini or fixed-blade versions of existing models. Furthermore, none of the genuinely new stuff was ground-breaking in any way. An aluminum handled auto! A mid-sized G-10 handled drop point!

Spyderco indeed is mostly "dressing up old models in new clothes and charging a lot more for a new colored knife " but they also introduced a tomahawk, brought back a beloved model (the PPT), introduced a new steel and debuted a wild new model with a new lock (the Parata), as well as other new stuff that was less ground-breaking.

Of the "Big Three" it really feels to me like Spyderco brought the most to the table.
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Yeah fair points, to be honest this is the least excited I've been overall for all of the big companies. Just feels like a bit of a lazy 2018 lineup from everyone.
 
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Kizer has 3 new slip joints there in the middle that I'm interested in. And apparently I'm the only one, but I really like the looks of the new ZT 0396:

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T.L.E. Sharp said:
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Kizer has 3 new slip joints there in the middle that I'm interested in. And apparently I'm the only one, but I really like the looks of the new ZT 0396:

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If the Kizer slip joints are the orange G10 & sunburst ones, count me in for my first Kizer purchase(s).

The 0609 will be a must buy for me too, unless the ano is off putting in person. 3.3 oz!?!
 
SpySmasher said:
I've heard a couple of people say this and it just doesn't seem right.

Benchmade indeed had a few genuinely new models but most of the "new" stuff were mini or fixed-blade versions of existing models. Furthermore, none of the genuinely new stuff was ground-breaking in any way. An aluminum handled auto! A mid-sized G-10 handled drop point!

Spyderco indeed is mostly "dressing up old models in new clothes and charging a lot more for a new colored knife " but they also introduced a tomahawk, brought back a beloved model (the PPT), introduced a new steel and debuted a wild new model with a new lock (the Parata), as well as other new stuff that was less ground-breaking.

Of the "Big Three" it really feels to me like Spyderco brought the most to the table.
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There is nothing groundbreaking from anyone. A very boring and mundane new release season, unless you’re into wild designs from offshore manufacturers.
 
4mer_FMF said:
If the Kizer slip joints are the orange G10 & sunburst ones, count me in for my first Kizer purchase(s).

The 0609 will be a must buy for me too, unless the ano is off putting in person. 3.3 oz!?!
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They are indeed the Orange and sunburst ones in the middle. My only fear is that the blade stock will be too thick.
 
T.L.E. Sharp said:
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Kizer has 3 new slip joints there in the middle that I'm interested in. And apparently I'm the only one, but I really like the looks of the new ZT 0396:

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Wow, thanks for the great pics! I am loving that Kizer fixed blade. Also excited to hear Hinderer debuted Gen 5 XMs with steel inserts. That is on my list for sure now.
 
Hey, Somebody tag Charlie Mike and let him know that Ernie is releasing a balisong. He'll either love it, or hate it.
 
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