Is the Urban Out?

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sal wrote:Actually we had sticker shock as well. It should be higher based on cost, but we're running low and trying to figure out ways to make a less expensive version. The knife is made in Seki and the Yen is very strong these days.

Right now, FRN scales seems like the only possibility.

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Does running low mean not many were made, or that ongoing production volume will be light?

As far as FRN, I would love that in purple or orange with the Calypso Jr. fishscale pattern, VG10 or S30V aand screw construction. Made wherever.
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I dunno about you, but FRN would be perfect to me.
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MikeG1P315 wrote:Sal,

Does running low mean not many were made, or that ongoing production volume will be light?

As far as FRN, I would love that in purple or orange with the Calypso Jr. fishscale pattern, VG10 or S30V aand screw construction. Made wherever.
Running low means we're not making enough margin. We believe the model concept is sound and we're willing to work towards the best solution.

We were thinking an FRN scale that felt like G-10.

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Oh, I will get a leaf blade, but want to get a Chinese ZDP first.
Hoping new ones will be shipped soon. :)
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sal wrote:Running low means we're not making enough margin. We believe the model concept is sound and we're willing to work towards the best solution.

We were thinking an FRN scale that felt like G-10.

sal
I've seen some knives that have simulated G-10 in FRN, very good idea, in fact I could see that working on several of the G-10 models to lower cost.
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I thinks its official!

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The Urban is now on the "New Knives" section of the catalog home page. I guess that makes it official. Ordered one earlier today; now more waiting.

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Sooooo, anyone get their hands on one yet. I don't NEED one at all but man do I WANT! :D
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sal wrote:We were thinking an FRN scale that felt like G-10.
I like the sound of that - I hope it pans out well. G-10 is hands down my favorite material, but if you can replicate the texture of the G-10 in the economy of an FRN medium, I can see it being very successful.
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FG ones are in stock at NGK
39 & counting...
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Geez, NGK hasn't updated their website yet. How much are they asking? :confused:
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Try Knifeworks.com. That is where I got my Orange Urban. They are good people to deal with.

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my right index finger is getting itchy at NGK's site.

i dont really need it. (having 4 delicas and 2 ukpks)

i guess its time to think about it.

Edit: just found the black ukpk. interesting. this just makes my decision harder
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camvdcs wrote:Geez, NGK hasn't updated their website yet. How much are they asking? :confused:
Only 1 left now at NGK... :) They are retailing at USD90+
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