Since this thread is already derailed but has the bosses attention I'm going to ask...sal wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2024 12:33 amSo now I hear that my Delica design is outdated and flawed after 33 years and multiple refinements and several generations, and millions in the field. At least I have, based on the sales and customer response, argument against that concept. I guess each is entitled to their own thoughts and opinions. So I guess Flash is an expert in the industry with superior and absolute knowledge? He will probably be happier buying someone else's designs. I'll try not to take it personal as I still have a few others that like my outdated and flawed Delica design.
sal
Sal,
What's it like to design a knife that you know is good and you feel like should have got a warm response only to have it fizzle out and have to discontinue it? Knives like the Byrd Raven 2, or RockJumper are some recent ones that come to mind. Spydercos always have a feeling of intention in the design and it's obvious that you've taken time to thoughtfully plan designs out instead of just churning out new for the sake of new. Is it defeating to pour a piece of your soul into a design only to have the market reject it or is it foder to remain creative and keep innovating? So few businesses deal with rapid sales successes and failures. Even fewer businesses provide access to the business owner that has been as prolific in bringing new product designs to market as yourself so I just wanted to ask.