Starter update on YouTube

[Alchemy1]

Go check it out. Guy gives a quick rundown on things.

http://youtu.be/fZ8o_d2AoSI

 

[Zymologist]

Fingers crossed to the scandi working out! Thanks for sharing.

 

[SURVIVE! Ellie]

Go check it out. Guy gives a quick rundown on things.

http://youtu.be/fZ8o_d2AoSI

I just got the newsletter done and came over here to share the video with you folks... 20 minutes too late. Hahah

 

[RUNIT]

Fingers crossed to the scandi working out! Thanks for sharing.

The "scandi" grind has been around for a long time. It was never intended for the punishment that today's super steels can hold up to. That is why most hard use scandi knives have a secondary bevel that adds support to the edge. Or even a scandi-vex if you will where the whole scandi is convex.

 

[skwurll]

Thanks for the video update:thumbup:

 

[Alchemy1]

I just got the newsletter done and came over here to share the video with you folks... 20 minutes too late. Hahah

Hahaha! You guys coming to BLADE (I know it's probably bad timing since you guys just moved)?

 

[Silver Needle]

I just got the newsletter done and came over here to share the video with you folks... 20 minutes too late. Hahah

Thanks, Ellie for always checking in here. We just get excited about new news and have to share as soon as it hits!

 

[knifewing]

Thanks for the video update. It looks like I guessed wrong and sold my original 3.5 too soon. Sounds like it could be at least 6 months before I see my new Starter 3.5. But it's not like I don't have plenty of other knives to help me through the withdrawal

 

[chambelona59]

Personally I learned my lesson years ago, I never "pay" for something unless:
1. It physically exists.
2. It's actually available.
3. Ships in a reasonable amount of time.

But as I say, that's just how I personally roll.

When I purchased my GSO 4.1 M-390 it physically existed, was in stock, shipped in less then 9 days.
When I purchased my GSO 3.5 CPM-20CV it physically existed, was in stock, shipped in less then 9 days.

 

[Hard Knocks]

Good character counts for a lot. It is, of course, a risk and a wait, but I believe I will take a chance with these fine people.

 

[Armalite Native]

I kinda agree with Knocks on this. I have been involved in the hobby more than a while and have paid for goods from seemingly legit makers only to lose my funds and have nothing to show. In the scheme of things, a long time to wait for gear (7/7 3.5 and a 2.7. ) is bearable. If you are in the investment you know the risks. If the company intends to live up to their rep I win. I lose? I go earn some more money and buy something else. Each to their own I suppose. The wait and risk is worth it for me.

 

[B34NS]

Good character counts for a lot. It is, of course, a risk and a wait, but I believe I will take a chance with these fine people.

Agreed. One of the few opportunities to help invest in a small business with integrity, and get a knife out of the deal.

 

[knife chop]

The good thing about S!k is it does not cost an arm or a leg to buy their knives. Unlike some makers where it's triple the price and it takes them 2+ years to make it.

 

[chambelona59]

The good thing about S!k is it does not cost an arm or a leg to buy their knives. Unlike some makers where it's triple the price and it takes them 2+ years to make it.

"triple the price and it takes them 2+ years to make it." = custom knives.
"The good thing about S!k is it does not cost an arm or a leg to buy their knives." = production knife.

 

[knifewing]

I decided I was willing to gamble on Guy's stellar products and reputation. Normally, I'm with Chambelona59 and will only buy something physically available either on the Exchange or eBay, or from a reputable dealer. And, as mentioned above, it wasn't a huge amount of money. That said, given the current hot market for pre-owned 3.5s (mine sold same-day), I thought they would be one of the most ordered Starter knives. This is why I'm not an investment banker and/or retired in Tahiti...