Subcom 42

[Spidernoir]

Are they for sale yet? Who has them?

 

[G. Scott H.]

Will they even be releasing them outside of Germany? I can see they fill a specific niche in the German market, but they don't make a lot of sense here in the US (at least for most locations). Don't get me wrong, it'd be a novel little addition to my CLB collection, I just don't know if they plan an international release.

A couple great vids, btw, if you haven't seen 'em yet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrE0wyXhKIQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ize2KmNvWZQ&feature=related

:thumbup:

 

[Erich]

Wow - thanks for the great links.

 

[TJT]

I checked on this today, and best we know these won't be released in the US.
If this changes, I will post it here.
Terry

 

[average gimp]

Here's a really dumb question: would the Wharcom blade be compatible with the 42's handle? It'd be expensive, but something makes me want a Wharncliffe slippie.

 

[jujigatame]

I believe the 42 uses a ball detent and has a half stop, so the blade of a locking Subcom variant might have a shot at compatibility. If the detent hole and tang on the blade could match up correctly at the open position on the 42 frame it could work.

Edited to add: Found a photo that someone had posted at British Blades showing the normal and 42 versions side by side.

http://media.photobucket.com/image/subcom 42/M1tch/subcom/subcom42.jpg?1283174456

The detent ball looks to be larger on the 42. Whether that would seat properly on a blade from the locking version and provide smooth operation is a question. Maybe the detent hole on the blade would have to be enlarged a bit. Other than the size of the ball the frames look identical.

 

[average gimp]

Thanks for the link and the analysis--looks like I might be able to make this happen!