Too Da#@ expensive

Jason.........I would like to have the Saxon, and I do know MD makes great stuff and I am aware of the quality in the steel and handle. The saxon is "NOT" a genuine Japanese Katana etc., nor should it be compared to it. The saxon is a really cool blade but it is not in the class with a genuine hand made Japanese sword. I had one made for me when I was is Yakuska. I paid almost 5k for mine and i almost cried when I had to get rid of it. Babies will do that to ya'.
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Hey MadDog..........never meant to insult you this much, I was just trying to justify the expense.

Fellas.........I made a mistake......I did realize it was handmade when I wrote this inquirey, I must've been thinking of another sword. I've looked at several. I do realize the Junglee short sword is of good quality and not great, but the cost is much more realistic. I do appreciate quality and have no problem paying for it. I just thought that a price of maybe 1500 would've been a little more reasonable. By the way guys........CS makes the Delta Dart and another blade out of nonmetal composite material as well. MD does not have the market covered on that one either.
 
Did I miss a thread that implied Mad Dog has now cornered the market on non-metal blades? Seems when one argument goe's south then another stupid remark is tossed right in.Maybe instead of to da%^&*$ you should have named your thread open season on Mad Dog.
Bob
 
I am with you there Bob.

Not to make this TOO much of a pissing contest, but are you implying that the CS "non-metal" knives are even a close proximity to the Mirages and Frequent Fliers?

From an art standpoint, I would agree that the Saxon and the traditional Japanese katanas are not equal.

From a Cutting/Durability standpoint however...I guess I would still not agree but with the scales tipped in the other direction.

As I said on a different forum, I guess we should all just agree to disagree. The good thing about cutlery in general is that there is so much to choose from. Your opinions will, no doubt, leave us a few more Mad Dogs to distribute amongst those who appreciate them.

Take care,
Derek
 
The price is the price … either you want it or you don't?!


Alan Folts has hand made swords for less than $1000. Nice work too... Talk with him

alanfolts@sprintmail.com
 
I'll be able to comment on Alan's work REAL soon. Ernie Mayer at Black Cloud just finished heat-treating a blade Alan ground for me. 24" "straight blade Katana" in 1/4" ATS34, geometric tip and a fine taper plus a hand-fitted Titanium Tsuba.

Now, this is "kit form" stuff versus a finished product, I'll polish and mount it myself. Total bill, $275 to Alan including shipping, $45 to Ernie incl. shipping.

Should come out pretty cool.

Jim March
 
Highdlr,

I am a little confused here. You work for a $5Billion company and know about the benefits of quality and appear to come from an above average income bracket but, balk at Mad Dog prices for the Saxon. I am a little confused if this is just some Mad Dog bashing disquised or if there is some other agenda here. There are plenty of people who will bash MD at every chance and just as many who will swear by the performance of his products. If you don't want to pay current market rates for his products, don't! No one is forcing you purchase from him.

You allude to appreciating quality but, then keep comparing vastly different products. Cold Steel vs. Mad Dog? I doubt many would view them in the same class for comparison but, you seem to. As to covering the market, Mad Dog is not trying to become the next Benchmade or Cold Steel. If Mad Dog can't produce a quality product, he won't. He doesn't sell out for a buck. Are you distressed about the price of his holsters as well?

If you can find Mad Dog quality for less, I am sure many of us would appreciate it if you "clued" us into your discovery. Until then, I am sure Mad Dog will continue to be back logged with orders for his knives and will continue to charge fair market price for his products. What is fair may distress some, put them out of reach for others but, whenever you have a large number of people trying to purchase from a small production run, prices will always go up to sort folks out until equilibrium is reached.

As a final note, this same sort of thread could be carried on with real estate, collectable cars, assualt rifles at every gun scare, .........

Sid
 
Geez, guys......lighten up.
The man did not attack MD or anyone else. He simply queried relative pricing.
I am with him in that.
I know that MD knives are expensive to make and must cost a lot. I know they are superior to much of the competition. And if some people find they must have a MD and can afford one...great. Wish I could justify one.
Highlander was expressing an opinion....I thought even heretics were entitled to an opinion, here.
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I certainly do not think MD is so immature that he would be offended by the original post.....why should his fans? Maybe they find they have to continually justify spending a lot of money on a "simple" knife.

Just a few thoughts..no offense intended

Brian W E
 
thank you Brian..........FINALLY, a voice of non-emotional reason.lol
First gentlemen it's (highdollar) not highlander hence HIGHD L R. OK now we have that out of the way. second, I'm a salesman, EVERYTHING is negotiable where I come from. Why pay 200 if you only have to pay 100? huh? anyone? third, I am not dogging MD at all. quite the contrary, really. He makes GREAT STUFF, REALLY, NO DOUBT. I am a capitalist, not an emotional buyer. It was an opinion and I like controversey as well. Keeps the old heart pumping and the mind-a-workin', hence "bladeforum". I am anything but a bow-down yes-man. I enjoy debate and discussion. If I didn't appreciate MD work, I wouldn't have picked this to dispute. HELLO. I'm quite sure that MD is professional enough and not unstable enough to take my criticism to heart too much. the rest just need to cool off and quit "defending his honor" He's a big boy fellas. This is business and discussion. Anyway, I have thoroughly enjoyed our little discussion and have had many questions answered I never even asked. For that I thank you all. It is amazing how much truth and honesty you can get from people when they are emotional and even angry. Not my intention though, although very effective in hindsight. I am seriously looking at getting an A.T.A.K. blade quite soon. I'm sure I will find it to be very nice. Hope to hear from all of you soon. I love talking about knives, cars, guns, women, boats, golf, war, all the cool "guy" stuff that we do.

regards to all,
Erin

 
Mad Dog? Mad Dog? I know no Mad Dog?? Guys, just keep talking all about Mad Dog all over the place and before you know it the sword will cost $5000.00 ............. this place has the potential to back order an aluminum foil factory!
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Now your talking vintage items worth any price. lol
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those items have history, character, collectability, and you can't get them any longer. NOW YOUR TALKIN' I agree, some things are worth any price.
 
Now your understanding! You see even today people recognize GIBSON even if they don't play guitar. Not many have ever heard of the custom maker D'ANGELICO though. A lot of people will recognize mainstream knife makers and have no idea who Mad Dog is (I know it is hard to believe by some accounts). Those on the really good heap (like Gibson) are still worth it but those apart from the great heap (like D'Angelico)are REALLY worth it. The time tested value is just an indicator of what was great.

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"TIME-TESTED" is the key word there Radarman. I have heard of that particular knife man. as well as the ALMIGHTY Gibson. That was my whole issue with the price of MD saxon originally. It's not a collectable, or an original piece. It may be a hand made piece. but it is not classified in the "highly sought after" class. good to hear from someone who has a firm grip on reason and taste. lol have a good one.

Erin
 
Time tested is now the primary criterium to command a high price? Sheesh!

I have an idea...lobby your Congressperson for legislation prohibiting custom makers from charging more than factories. Then that will apply across the board.

I don't want a Mad Dog Saxon, but I'll pay $15,000 for a late model, excellent condition Ferrari Testarosa
 
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