Why don't we see more bolsters?
Why don't we see more bolsters?
Just kind of a random thought but I wonder why we don't see more Spydies with bolsters. Is it cost prohibitive? Does it radically complicate manufacturing? Do most people just not like them? The Schemmp Bowie was recently discontinued and I can't think of any more bolstered Spydies in production. Again, just kind of idle wondering.
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Re: Why don't we see more bolsters?
Probably all of the above. They push a knife more into the gent's knife category and I'm sure add to manufacturing costs.
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Re: Why don't we see more bolsters?
I would gladly welcome more bolsters. Buck can still offer them on knives that are much less expensive and more time consuming to make. I cannot see a valid reason for Spyderco not offering them except for perhaps the Glessers do not like them, which I can respect.
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Re: Why don't we see more bolsters?
Count me in as well. I think they look great on certain knives and would have no problem paying a few extra bucks for something that looks nice and stands out from the rest!
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Re: Why don't we see more bolsters?
Bolsters once served a purpose, but on modern knives they're usually a superfluous affectation. Spyderco tends to avoid design affectations in favor of pure functionality.
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Re: Why don't we see more bolsters?
If we are going to settle for the plainest, most practical functionality, I can stick with Sodbusters at under $40 a piece. There is a tipping point were reasons become excuses.
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Re: Why don't we see more bolsters?
Love bolsters when they're done right, as on the Kiwi, Schempp Persian, and Micro Dyad. When they're done wrong and defaced with visible screws, as on the Sage 4 and Schempp Bowie, they are an abomination.
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Re: Why don't we see more bolsters?
Where's my rainbow anodized titanium bolstered and pink/purple camo frn scaled Stretch 2 with combo edge?
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Re: Why don't we see more bolsters?
knivesandbooks wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 11:39 amWhere's my rainbow anodized titanium bolstered and pink/purple camo frn scaled Stretch 2 with combo edge?
I can't tell if your post is sarcastic because you didn't actually read any of the above comments, or that you really want the bizarre knife that you describe, or if Jesus told you to be rude today?
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Re: Why don't we see more bolsters?
I was trying to be lighthearted. Forgive me. Big fan of bolstered knives, own many.jdw wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 12:42 pmknivesandbooks wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 11:39 amWhere's my rainbow anodized titanium bolstered and pink/purple camo frn scaled Stretch 2 with combo edge?
I can't tell if your post is sarcastic because you didn't actually read any of the above comments, or that you really want the bizarre knife that you describe, or if Jesus told you to be rude today?
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