Why did the 6 get plastic, not kydex?

R.A.T. said:
It should also be noted that the ESEE-5 was NOT an official government project. It was severel SERE instructors that got together and wanted a better knife than what they were issued. That sort of started a fad with the thing. Anyway, it caused a shit storm and we got calls from brass at the base, SERE instructors got in trouble, etc. It all smoothed out after the truth was known (that none of the instructors were doing anything on behalf of USG, etc.). And once the brass told us that the problems started from another knife company getting pissed about our project. Then it all made sense. :) We removed the SERE designation not because of these issues but because Al Mar knives has it trademarked. We didn't know it at the time and did a trademark search and found it registered to Al Mar Knives. We immediately called Gary Fadden, a good friend of ours, and apologized. Anyway, the 5 is still a big "underground" success with SERE instructors on two bases now. They secretly ditch their "bolt" knives they're issued and use our shit. I love it. That's the short version of the ESEE-5's birth.
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Hahahaha. That's awesome.

And thank you for answering my question yourself, Jeff, instead of the conjecture I'd get normally. I never would have suspected that the molded plastic was more expensive to make.

It also sort of outlines one of the greatest things about bladeforums: you get to speak directly to the manufactures as though they're good friends, because that's how the community of bladeforums is. I asked a question, and the owner of the company answered my question. I know this seems commonplace on bladeforums, but it's a luxury found almost nowhere else.
 
Mike and I may be owners of a company but we're just regular folks like everyone else here on BFs. In other words, we're not special, even though we're pretty.
 
Lover of Blades said:
Hahahaha. That's awesome.

And thank you for answering my question yourself, Jeff, instead of the conjecture I'd get normally. I never would have suspected that the molded plastic was more expensive to make.

It also sort of outlines one of the greatest things about bladeforums: you get to speak directly to the manufactures as though they're good friends, because that's how the community of bladeforums is. I asked a question, and the owner of the company answered my question. I know this seems commonplace on bladeforums, but it's a luxury found almost nowhere else.
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A beautiful truth here.
 
R.A.T. said:
Mike and I may be owners of a company but we're just regular folks like everyone else here on BFs. In other words, we're not special, even though we're pretty.
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I heard you guys were doing some part time modeling for calvin klein??
 
R.A.T. said:
Yes, it's true. That's how we make all of our money.
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I think I saw them at a Hooter's one time. What were they doing there? Let's just say that if you had a conversation with them, it'd be more along the lines of "I'll have the chicken..." as opposed to "So, what are you doing here, buddy?";)
 
R.A.T. said:
Mike and I may be owners of a company but we're just regular folks like everyone else here on BFs. In other words, we're not special, even though we're pretty.
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Flexxx said:
I heard you guys were doing some part time modeling for calvin klein??
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R.A.T. said:
Yes, it's true. That's how we make all of our money.
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Jeff IIRC you do some photography. So, I have four words for you Full Colour Self Nudes! Or if your no good with the self timer; I myself am a Photographer and would be willing (for the right price) to sacrifice my sight and do an ESEE beefcake photo calender of you and Mike, Hell we can even throw in CricketDave since we all already know how he looks in a pair of skimpy underwear. ;)
 
Bare Rib said:
Jeff IIRC you do some photography. So, I have four words for you Full Colour Self Nudes! Or if your no good with the self timer; I myself am a Photographer and would be willing (for the right price) to sacrifice my sight and do an ESEE beefcake photo calender of you and Mike, Hell we can even throw in CricketDave since we all already know how he looks in a pair of skimpy underwear. ;)
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The worst part.
Most everyone here would buy that calender....
 
So do the SERE instructors generally go for the serrated ESEE-5 or plain blade? Not trying to start an e-storm, just wondering. With the ESEE serrations I am tempted to get a serrated one instead of plain. BTW, my 3-mil and Izula 2 are excellent!
 
bluefivespot said:
So do the SERE instructors generally go for the serrated ESEE-5 or plain blade? Not trying to start an e-storm, just wondering. With the ESEE serrations I am tempted to get a serrated one instead of plain. BTW, my 3-mil and Izula 2 are excellent!
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I find it hilarious that bluefivespot is just talking all normal, right after the conversation we're having. Hahahahahaha.
 
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