Wegner sales?

[Takujualuk]

I just bought one of the the discontinued Wegners. What a great knife. Why in the world didn't these sell? I love mine. Very solid, very nice fit and a lovely blade. I am having trouble putting this baby down.

Seems like Spyderco does the planned obsolescense thing to promote sales. This knife deserved promotion as it is a real beaut!

 

[philuk44]

Couldn't agree more Takujualuk

I have 2 of these knives myself and had to find another one for a friend who was so impressed with mine. I've never really understood why this design doesn't get much attention. It's definitely one of my favourites.
I seem to recall reading somewhere that there was a falling out between Spyderco and Tim Wegner. Can anybody shed any light on this?

Phil

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Some knives sell, some knives don't. Part of Spyderco's ability to innovate constantly is their willingness to drop knives from the line-up from time to time.

But Blade-Tech now sells their own versions of the Wegner and of his Mouse.

 

[Outlaw45]

I have 1 large PE, 2 large CE, 1 small PE, & 2 small CE Wegners. If Spyderco would bring them back, I'd buy even more!
IMHO,they are best knifes ever.

X^ }

 

[yobbos1]

I've always wanted one and never had the cash handy when I saw them. Now I never see them. :grumpy:

 

[WadeF]

It's one of my favorite liner locks. It's a close call between that and the Starmate. For me the Starmate fits my hand a bit better. I got these two knives around the same time. I need to pick up a Military someday.

 

[Takujualuk]

Philuk: I have to admit I am tempted to get another Wegner as well. Maybe a serrated version...guess my wife wouldn't buy that argument.

What I would like is to find a new plane edge Wegner Junior. That sounds like a righteous quest. Any leads out there?