Orange Millies are in regular production now?

Peter1960 · #21

Josh K wrote:
Originally Posted by Doc Pyres
What makes you say it's regular production now? I thought it was only a sprint too.
There was a post made by Kristi over on BladeForums...

Who has a link to Kristi's post on BladeForums? I want to check before I write what I'm thinking. Thanks! :)

bagulaci · #22

here is: :)

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showp ... stcount=17

The Deacon · #23

I don't have a dog in this fight, since I don't buy "on spec", but Kristi's post on BF certainly seems to be at odds with this post by her, here, on Feb 8th. Can see where folks might be confused and upset.

TazKristi wrote:C36GPOR, Orange G-10 Millie. CPM-S30V steel. It's a Sprint Run of 600 pieces. :D

Not available yet, but coming soon.

Kristi

While it's not really the first time a Sprint Run has grown to more pieces than first announced to accommodate demand, it does seem to be the first time one has jumped from Sprint to Limited Production status.

vito72 · #24

In my opinion nothing strange if a sprint run grown in a standard production, with same exactly price...

Peter1960 · #25

Standard model or Sprint Run model that's like mixing apples and oranges ... IMHO (collector position)
Normally I put trust in TazKristi's words ... but here I have two totally different statements from her :confused:
Well, she's female ... just kidding :D :D :D

However described, it seems biz is running well for the orange Military and Spyderco decided to make more; nothing wrong with that, though I appreciate to be informed in proper manner.

PS: Thanks for the link bagulaci!

LorenzoL · #26

To avoid any confusion with the sprint run, I suggest all orange production Millies have black blades! :D

ozspyder · #27

Black SE blades ? :D

Doc Pyres · #28

Another thing that surprises me about this is that, although the first batch or two of the orange Millies seemed to sell pretty fast, things seem to have stabilized now and it doesn't seem to be rare or anything. It looks like most of the dealers still have them.

LorenzoL · #29

ozspyder wrote:Black SE blades ? :D

Don't push it now, mate! :D

thefly01 · #30

That's just not right at all. :mad:

camvdcs · #31

What is going on? I bought mine early and paid a primo for it. If they make it a limited production/production model now, they should make it so that there is a variation to it to distinguish it from the early models. :confused:

araneae · #32

Well however the confusion happened, I don't see it as a bad thing. More than likely it was mistakenly called a sprint, I am sure no one tried to mislead the buyers. If it sells well enough to remain in production, good for Spyderco.

Do I feel bad for the speculators who overpaid hoping to cash in on the knife later? Not really. There is a risk in any "investment". It's a bummer, but that's life. I just wish I could afford 1 Orange Millie right now.

#33

The demand was much greater than expected and 600 pieces as a limit causes more complaints.

It's difficult to make short runs on Militaries and guess the proper amount to make. Of course, 5 years down the road when the Orange version is disco'd and the demand again rises, I doubt that the mumber made will be much of an issue.

We sometimes introduce new models with no number or Sprint designation. There are some now that we're not sure of.

We are open to suggestions.

sal

5.56 · #34

It would be nice to have confidence that when Spyderco says "sprint run" that it indeed is a "sprint run."

I think that's a fair request. That is all.

oregon · #35

I tried with all my strength to keep from buying the beautiful orange Military until the sprint run was sold out at which point I could relax my guard and count my money.

I watched as they came into dealer's inventory, left dealer's shelves and repeat. After a while I figured I could drop my anti-purchasing defenses so I relaxed and made a pact with myself that at this point I would only buy one if a miracle put the limited run back into stock at my favorite pharmacy.

It showed up after a substantial absence so I was powerless to resist and the deal with myself forced me to buy right then and there. I got one. Yes I did. What an emotional and entertaining ride its been chewing on that purchasing decision, as always for those down with the sickness.

I knew Spyderco for its competence in cutlery. Now I know the fine folks at Golden for their ability to read my mind! :eek: Oh well, oh well and oh well. Its not like I didn't know that Spyderco was sensitive to its aficianados. This, however, sets a new standard of sensitivity. Does Kreskin work @ Golden now... :D

Loving it. Really I am.

Speculators, hmmmm. The old addage pigs get fed and hogs get slaughtered comes to mind. But I've dreamed of buying a whole production run, something of my own design, just so none of you could have one and they would all be mine. All mine, ha, ha, ha ha ha ha! Dreams can be fun.

oregon

alecki · #36

Since I am not a collecter I may not have the same perspective but Spyderco making knives that are popular and sell well would seem to be in the best interests of everyone on this forum. It is a business, and one that I would like to see continue for a very long time. Businesses need to react to the ever changing markets they serve. I saw the same post indicating this was a sprint run, these are the risks that you take. If you buy a painting because you think it will appreciate in the long run you always lose out in my opinion. Buy it because you like it.

Sal and crew. Keep up the good work making knives people actually want to use and make as many as you can.

LorenzoL · #37

Sal, just offer free "Sprint Run" laser etching to those that bought the first batch :D
Or maybe a paper certificate a la CRK would be more practical.

camvdcs · #38

I got one of the early ones because I'm a collector. I don't have the kind of money to go about buying multiples to invest and resell. I'm a COLLECTOR. I'm just saying that if you said that there will be only 600 pieces and you decide to go full blown production with it, make orange military piece # 601 slightly different. Maybe add/change logo etched on blade? I mean the knife is still a collectible to me but I can't feel somewhat misled. :confused:

camvdcs · #39

LorenzoL wrote:Sal, just offer free "Sprint Run" laser etching to those that bought the first batch :D
Or maybe a paper certificate a la CRK would be more practical.

Lorenzol,

I like this suggestion but how do you prove you got one of the first 600 pieces?

rycen · #40

I think some have forgot that Spyderco makes and sells knives for a profit.Spyderco does not exist to insure future collectible value goes up.On the other hand being a user and collector for a long time I understand the frustration with more of the same out there.

I feel the same way about "Japan only" models.