What happened to the Kalinga 419s?

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F3Beam

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I was looking for a folding Kalinga 419 S30v and wonder what happened to them. Are they discontinued, due to come out again, or what?

I can find a few 415s with the 420HC, but ever since I got my ATS 34 steel Alpha Folder I'd rather get a better blade. The Alpha Folder is the best cutting knife I have. Would like to try the Kalinga 419 but where did they all go...will they ever come again...
 
The Kalingas are new for this year. They are just getting them to the dealers now.
I would bet they are hard to get for a while but things will settle down ;)
Good luck!

Oh yeah,
You are right about the ATS-34 alpha! Sweet knife!! Did you ever think about the S30V version from cabelas?
 
Great! That's good news. I was at Buck's site and saw that no dealers in Missouri had any Kalingas in stock. I'll be keeping an eye out for their arrival.

Seems I've had my Alpha Hunter maybe 4 years now, don't remember seeing any in S30V back then. I've had several 110s I destroyed, still have an old Duke that I broke the tip on and reshaped, one big heavy duty CRKT AUS 8 Crawford/Kasper w/alum(?) handle I EDC because it has the clip convenience and has grown on me, but I consider my Alpha ATS 34 the best blade I've owned so far. Would like to add a Kalinga 419 S30V and 889SBMF 420HC...you know, two sharp cutting sheath carry and two clip carry for dirty work and to swap around with. I can find the 889, but the 419 is scarce.

Anyhow, thanks for the good news!
 
I would email where to find 419's (and S30V Alphas)... but your email is disabled ;)
 
F3Beam, I sent you an e-mail.

The Kalinga Pro project has definitely been a challenge - it took a while to sort out some problems, and we didn't want to release the knife until it was ready. There were a number of different issues that made this project a challenge, I can happily say that we've finally put them to rest and we're getting 'em built out there on the line!!

I sure hope you guys like 'em!! - Jim
 
Hey jimmer5, I really like mine (Kalinga Pro s30v and rosewood)! I tend to be an old-school buy but some of the new BUCKS are making me stand up and notice! The Kalinga Pro is one of 'em.

Dave
 
Sorry guys, I was expecting a PM. But looks like the board doesn't have that feature. I checked my email addy and it was an old defunct one. I updated it to a working one.

jimmer, if possible, please resend.
-Thanks!
 
F3Beam - For some reason it got "returned to sender" and it didn't make it to you Try sending me an e-mail thorugh Bladeforums and include your own e-mail address and I will send it through my regular e-mail. - Jim
 
I just got this one today from KnifeCenter.com
The weight and balance feels great and the fit and finish are superb. I had always considered Bucks to be an average run of the mill knife but this Kalinga Pro has proven that it will take it's place as my favorite knife which has made my S.O.G. Tomcat III and Benchmade Ruckus very jealous.

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What is the street price for a 419 ??? I missed all info on this knife! I want one! It sure does look purty.....
 
That seems a bit high, especially since you can buy it from the Buck web site for $150. Some of the online discount retailers have them for around $110.
 
NY Marksman said:
I got mine from Knifecenter.com for $105.00. 162.00 is totally outragious.
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It is not my intention to offend anyone, so please don't take what I'm about to say as such. I just want to give a little perspective here.

In my opinion, Buck heavily underpriced this knife. Now, no customer wants to hear that, but you have to look at what you're getting for your money. A 4" S30V blade, a hand shaped brass and rosewood handle frame, a full grain real leather sheath, and a warrantee that allows you to break this knife, send it back to Buck, and have it replaced.

Realistically, the MSRP on this knife should have been over $200, not $160. It's pretty rare these days that ANYTHING sells for full MSRP. As a result, many companies will set their MSRP high to keep their product from being undervalued by retailers. Take a look at what most other knives with S30V and high end materials sell for and you'll see that $150 and UP is pretty common. Take the Benchmade Mini Rukus - which, by the way is a fine knife. This knife bolts together with pretty much NO hand shaping, has an S30V blade, and the MSRP is $220!! The Mini-Rukus regularly sells for $150 -$160 new.

I could throw out more examples, but the point is that if the Kalinga Pro is being sold for full MSRP, either the demand is high, or Buck grossly underpriced it.

Again, please let me stress, I am not tryng to offend anyone - I am a knife geek myself, and I love a great bargain as much as anyone. If you can find a Kalinga Pro for $100, BUY IT!! :D That's a terrific price! But please, don't undervalue it by saying it's not worth $160.

The 110 sells at Wal Mart for $26, but it really shouldn't. And I defy anyone to find another $26 hand-built American made knife. Talk about an under-valued product! In today's market the 110 should sell for $45-$60 without skipping a beat. Take a look at what a Case knife will cost you.

In any case, I hope you guys enjoy the Kalinga Pro, and I encourage you all to get one for the best price you can find - that's exactly what I do. Just realize that you're getting a knife that is worth far more than $110. I understand that not everyone has $150 to spend on a knife, but just remember that when the Kalinga Pro was designed, we set out to build a Cadillac, not a Geo Metro.
 
DarrylS said:
:cool:...Here's one that recently went to a lucky bidder on "FleaBay"...
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eBay catches people who think that just because it is eBay that the item is automatically the best price. Too many people do not cross shop against eBay. And it seems froogle has a deal with eBay, as almost all the first responses are eBay ads as well, further creating the impression that they are the deals.

No comment on the Price for that auction, as the person paid what they were willing to pay (magic of eBay), but always cross shop.
 
:cool:...You really do have to hold this knife in your own hands to appreciate just what it is you've purchased. This knife does look, feel, function and possess all the "right stuff" to warrant what that guy shelled out for this one. He obviously knew how it was put together and what it was put together with...and he wanted it...This is about the nicest Buck I've ever purchased be it normal production or custom. It's a hell of a knife...:thumbup::thumbup:
 
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