This Ain't Right

Pirela & Mayo, can you say ON FIRE? Hotter than the Sun? Yes.

This is the knife world equivalent of an Initial Public Offering of stock in the Fountain of Youth. You should not be surprised that their very best customers would be lined up ten deep at the trough for that beauty. Be assured that I am also NOT AMUSED. Our day will come to acquire one at about $1200 by my reckoning.:barf:
 
Joel is always sold out long before one of his creations comes to market. It is interesting that this knife is sold out and there is no listed price.
 
Just keep your eyes open to find out what dealer bought the run. That is usually how it is. I would keep an eye on Bladeart and Knifeart.
 
I might be all by myself, but I don't like the design that much. Too many sharp edges and corners on the handle for me.
 
A portion of the blade is actully good for useful work; most other knives by others in this general design genre are all about intimidating looks.
 
Danbo,

You are getting awfully picky in you old age, but I respect that.
Question: at $600 a copy, how many can I put you down for?

Boink,

Done any "serious" work with a Brend or a Fitch blade lately?
Just curious.:cool:
 
I love that handle design, that deep fingergroove says "I will have to be dead before you to take this out of my hand!" Paul
 
I do like that design better, but it still needs the corners knocked off of at least 4 spots on the handle and finger cutout area.
 
It seems to me that the finished products come out a lot more rounded off than the line drawings. Check out the recent Obenauf/Pirela collab. That one was just as pointy on the corners as the ones here. They just don't seem to finish up that way.
 
Personally, I don't favour these types of designs for my own use either, but hell, they sell. And I mean SELL.

Remembering that many buyers are collectors, not users. These knives appeal to a particular group. Just like there's a group that buys fantasy stuff - the Jose DeBraga and Gil Hibben material. There is no doubt, - getting some of those facetted lines and keeping them clean is difficult. And that counts for added appeal.

I suspect that even if the buyer has purchased it for looks rather than use, in a pinch they will find a way to use it effectively - such is the power of visual appeal.

Don't know if this makes sense. Jason.
 
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