Polestar/Alcyone still "just" in BD1 (without "N")?

[Bemo]

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Any idea about the geometry of the polestar vs the Byrd raven2 , I like the price of both and have carried a delica g-2 steel since 199? , and since BD1 is = G-2 and is superior to 8cr
It’s got my eye on it for truck and gift knives

Hey there S-3, I got the calipers out and the Raven is .15 at it's thickest and the Polestar is .12 inch at it's thickest; these measurements are before the beginning of the step down for the flat grind on the spine. It doesn't measure out much different but I think the Raven's blade visually looks thicker than that. The designs share much in common and both are good stout hardworking knives.

I know when the Polestar was released many folks didn't like the G10 color/pattern. I actually really like it.

[sal]

Hi S-3 ranch,

The lack of success for the Polestar / Alcyone has been a puzzle for years. We're currently planning on a color change for the G-10. I'm working on a possible steel change

sal

Hi Sal,

is the Golden made "handle forward" lockback Polestar still likely to come out eventually?
Would be a great model... but perhaps very close to the Leaf Jumper?

Hi Warstein,

I've modified the original design a bit, and yes it is very similar to the "Rock Jumper". The difference being made in Golden. But to be honest, I'm still watching the results of the "Rock Jumper and the upcoming "Leaf Jumper" to evaluae the "Handle forward" response before moving on more variations of the concept.

sal

[skeeg11]

I'm looking forward to more handle forward folders. Whether or not any edge length is gained, I like the concept more than the 50/50 choil on larger knives. I think the 50/50 choil has its place on smaller knives, but favor the handle forward concept on larger knives.

[Wartstein]

Hi Sal,

is the Golden made "handle forward" lockback Polestar still likely to come out eventually?
Would be a great model... but perhaps very close to the Leaf Jumper?

Hi Warstein,

I've modified the original design a bit, and yes it is very similar to the "Rock Jumper". The difference being made in Golden. But to be honest, I'm still watching the results of the "Rock Jumper and the upcoming "Leaf Jumper" to evaluae the "Handle forward" response before moving on more variations of the concept.

sal

Hi Sal,

sounds good and would be great if "handle forward" lockback knives came also from Golden and not "just" Japan!
Let´s hope Rock- and Leafjumper will be successes and US made handle forward designs will follow! :)