Yeah, I got one, and it's super nice.
The fluted carbon is great.
Yeah, I got one, and it's super nice.
Hard to say. I have a feeling this combo would be very popular, especially if it's not a huge markup from the standard version.
That bolstered wood one, in damasteel would get my money and I'm not that big into slipjoints.
Oh my goodness. It's happening. You are thinking about going with my idea?
I agree, the bolstered wood one would be nice too. Or jigged bone. But how much would that be?
I could justify ~$200. Maybe $225, if it was REALLY snazzy.(None of that fake wood stuff >.>)Superfool wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 6:00 pmI agree, the bolstered wood one would be nice too. Or jigged bone. But how much would that be?
The cost of the s110v version of the UKPK is over 50% more than the entry level. If Damasteel only adds 25%, this would be a minimal increase in price - possibly less than the s110v version (if scales are frn). Even with g10 scales, it sounds like the price will be very manageable. This is sounding better and better.sal wrote: ↑Sat Jun 27, 2020 7:02 pmCosts are another story. The Damasteel alone will probably add 25% to the cost of the "Entry Level" FRN UKPK. The current FRN version made in Golden is about as inexpensive as we could make the tool. Handle material and the processing of the material adds quickly.
No worries Superfool. This forum is a good place to ask questions - there’s a lot of people here who are knowledgable about all kinds of subjects.
That would be cool but that would end up being a very pricey knife.
Superfool wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 2:37 amI am unsure about titanium; would it likely go with the damasteel? I have seen other manufacturers use 'timascus' but I feel its a bit too much.
Patterned shirt + plain trousers is fine.
Plain shirt + patterned trousers is fine.
Patterned shirt + patterned trousers is too busy.
I am liking the suggestion of shredded carbon fibre.
Yes. I too would like some sort if an idea how much more the jnife would be with the various options you mentioned.fixall wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:11 amSuperfool wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 2:37 amI am unsure about titanium; would it likely go with the damasteel? I have seen other manufacturers use 'timascus' but I feel its a bit too much.
Patterned shirt + plain trousers is fine.
Plain shirt + patterned trousers is fine.
Patterned shirt + patterned trousers is too busy.
I am liking the suggestion of shredded carbon fibre.
Dense Twist Damasteel, Titanium, and Timascus to give you an idea of the looks. Timascus is very expensive material.
I’m very much for having a premium material to match the premium blade (as far as steels go, Damasteel is also very expensive), but I think titanium might take the cost a bit too high. I too would like a nice shred carbon fiber (or natural wood) and think they would keep the cost somewhat reasonable.
I’d be curious to hear how much more titanium would add to the cost over carbon fiber shred or natural wood though. Other than the raw material cost, I wonder if the man hours for machining is drastically different.