What knives have made the change to BD1N?

[Doc Dan]

Does anybody have a clue as to which models have actually made the transition to BD1N?

[Elshauno]

Manix 2 LW, UKPK, and Cat as far as i know

[Ez556]

Ronin 2 as well

[prndltech]

I only know for sure about this one, cuz I have it in front of me

[prndltech]

Also, it’s my understanding that it’s a rolling change so if you’re looking for a model that it supposed to be swapping over... ask them to look before sending it your way.

[Doc Dan]

I want a M2LW, but not blue because I already have that color in BD1. I’ve been tempted by the UKPK somewhat. The Cat will likely not be as nice as my old one with the jimping so I’ll pass on that one.

[z4vdBt]

Z-CUT is, but not transitioned from anything.

[JonLeBlanc]

Not sure if one would call it a transition per se, but the Para3 LW is another.

[Doc Dan]

I’m really looking forward to seeing what this steel can do. I wish there was a pocket knife for me to use. Maybe I’ll get a Cat just to work it out.

[prndltech]

I understand wanting something different. But if you like the manix LW already then I say get another in BD1N, give you a really close way to compare to BD1 in the same knife.

[archangel]

Chicago

[Doc Dan]

I understand wanting something different. But if you like the manix LW already then I say get another in BD1N, give you a really close way to compare to BD1 in the same knife.

I will. I’m waiting on another color.

[Tims]

Also, it’s my understanding that it’s a rolling change so if you’re looking for a model that it supposed to be swapping over... ask them to look before sending it your way.

This is truth.

In my recent search for a Manix LW in BD1N, it became apparent that some retailers weren’t aware of the change over or which version they had in stock. So it pays to ask even if their website is advertising BD1.

Also, I only got hits on the translucent blue option. It may be the case that this colour is more popular than the others, thus has a higher rate of restocking compared to black and black/DLC. Time will tell.

[prndltech]

Also, it’s my understanding that it’s a rolling change so if you’re looking for a model that it supposed to be swapping over... ask them to look before sending it your way.

This is truth.

In my recent search for a Manix LW in BD1N, it became apparent that some retailers weren’t aware of the change over or which version they had in stock. So it pays to ask even if their website is advertising BD1.

Also, I only got hits on the translucent blue option. It may be the case that this colour is more popular than the others, thus has a higher rate of restocking compared to black and black/DLC. Time will tell.

I got mine from cutleryshoppe

[Tims]

Also, it’s my understanding that it’s a rolling change so if you’re looking for a model that it supposed to be swapping over... ask them to look before sending it your way.

This is truth.

In my recent search for a Manix LW in BD1N, it became apparent that some retailers weren’t aware of the change over or which version they had in stock. So it pays to ask even if their website is advertising BD1.

Also, I only got hits on the translucent blue option. It may be the case that this colour is more popular than the others, thus has a higher rate of restocking compared to black and black/DLC. Time will tell.

I got mine from cutleryshoppe

Me too. It may have been a post of yours that lead me to message Jeff. He didn’t know about the change so you must have gotten lucky?

[Wartstein]

Does anyone know if the Polestar made the change to BD1N?
Never had one, but looks like a great and very pretty little knife (if you're ok with linerlocks), but does not seem to get much attention.
BD1N might give it another chance??

[Tims]

Does anyone know if the Polestar made the change to BD1N?
Never had one, but looks like a great and very pretty little knife (if you're ok with linerlocks), but does not seem to get much attention.
BD1N might give it another chance??

Agree, they are a pretty knife. I’d likely get one, Alcyone too if they go to BD1N.

[ABX2011]

Any reports of the hardness they're getting from the BD1N?

[Ez556]

There was talk in the past about the Polestar/Alcyone getting switched, but they aren’t as popular of models so I’m unsure they would get the switch. I recently became very interested in them though, so I hope they do see the switch.

[prndltech]

Me too. It may have been a post of yours that lead me to message Jeff. He didn’t know about the change so you must have gotten lucky?

I heard it changed over. I wasn’t looking for BD1N specifically. I just wanted a manix 2 LW because I gave my old one away. It was a pleasant surprise.