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Hi Simsmac, I think that Jabba probably hit the nail on the head. Some makers are better at some types of designs or materials. Some makers are better at higher volume designs. As we grow our US facility, we also have trading partners that we've been dealing with for many years (30+ in some cases) ...

Nice picture! The smooth scales were quite different to me too. I've grown to like them though.

On what knife were you seeking info? None in particular, it was just a question that popped into my head while I was browsing this thread. Thanks for the response. :) Another question that comes to mind is this: what determines where a knife is manufactured? Specifically, I notice an influx of Taiw...

Gonna repeat my question, since it seems to have gotten lost in the shuffle:

Is the steel choice for the prototypes usually what is used for production?

Wow, that Carpenter has a great looking blade shape! It's reminiscent of the Persian's blade without the clip point. The shape of the handle reminds me of a Manix without the choil. Love the frame lock. God I want this one... :)

harkamus wrote:Good question. I haven't gotten a response back yet from where I pre-ordered, spydercovt.com so maybe that's true.

I don't see the Lum Tanto listed there. I'm pretty sure no one has it up for pre-order this early in the design process...

I was under the impression that this model was in prototype stage still. Am I wrong? :confused:

Is the steel choice for the prototypes usually what is used for production?

how noticeably is the weight difference between the hollow and FFG manix 2? Hollow grind is 5oz, and FFG is 4.25oz. In-hand, the difference is quite apparent; the skeletonized liners and the extra metal taken off the blade really cut down on weight of the FFG version. I'm not really sure which vers...

Glad to see another fan of the normal hollow grind Manix 2! I have both a FFG and a hollow grind one, and I love them both. Both blade grinds have strengths and weaknesses that complement each other nicely.

Great picture and great knife, GreyWolf! Welcome! :)

Wow, that Squeak is just plain cute! :D I love it. Very curious about the N690Co...

I always eagerly await the annual appearance of this thread. You take such awesome photos Mr Blonde! Nice work. Models I am in love with already: H1 Dragonfly- I love the look of the hollow grind and the yellow FRN. This is gonna be a winner. Dyad- I've always been drawn to the design of the origina...

jzmtl wrote:Somebody at CPF screwed up and didn't do a back up for over 4 months, so they are trying to fix stuff manually after it crashed for whatever reason.

EDCF is working for me.

Looks like EDCF is back up now. :) Sounds like a pain for CPF.

bohica1998 wrote:I hope not. :D :D

CPF and EDCF both have the newer, glitchier version of VB. They've both had trouble with it in the past, so I'm wondering if that's what's going on now... Hopefully not.

Goodness, CPF is down too. VB must be having some issues... :rolleyes:

tecstrat wrote:Blue Delica 4 FFG
4Sevens Preon 2
Apple iPod Shuffle

Uncanny how similar the shade of blue is on those three items. Great gear, and great photo. :)

I'm not on USN, but EDCF is definitely down. Hopefully nothing serious...

Are they still available from edcf? The ebay prices are going up to 300s That remains be seen. If not, there will be another 600 pc. run sometime later this year. Post here if you are interested in getting on the list for leftovers from the current run: http://edcforums.com/showthread.php/81317-Thr...

Donut wrote:Won't carrying it like that prevent it from glowing? :confused:

It definitely won't charge while it's in your pocket, if that's what you're asking. :p