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JonasHeineman
5987
Apr 30, 2018
Hey everyone,
We became familiar with Brad's designs through his Urban Trapper and FR models that were popular in the Blades and EDC communities. Based on the strong sales of the regular production versions, we worked with Boker to make some exclusive versions of these available on Massdrop, with anodized liners and steel upgraded to S35VN.
When I saw the custom version of this knife on his table at the 2017 USN Gathering, I loved the teardrop handle and wharncliffe blade right away, and I had a feeling the community would like these new designs from Brad as well. We had an idea of what steel and colors would suit Brad's designs and be popular with members, and we knew that WE Knife would be true to Brad's design in executing the production.
We made only a few changes from his original design: We reversed the compound grind on the bevel - instead of the blade being thicker at the tip, we made it thicker near the choil; this made sense for a knife that's designed for EDC and not hard use, as it gives a bit more strength near the handle for cutting or shaving harder materials, but keeps the tip slender for piercing tape and boxes or making precise cuts. We also were able to give this a lockbar insert, which are not featured on Brad's custom knives. And, based on member feedback and our own experience carrying the Urban Trapper, we rounded the corner of the flipper tab slightly so that it would be more comfortable during repeated opening.
Brad has been great to work with, and we're grateful that he's entrusted Massdrop and WE Knife to make this design available to the community. As with all Massdrop Made knife collaborations, the designer personally reviewed the prototypes to make sure the production was up to his expectations.
A few notes on this drop:
* The drop will be live at 6:00am PT on Tuesday, May 1st. The price will be $119.99 (shipped to US addresses). * The drop is limited to 1200 total units, but there are no limits per color. * Each piece will be serialized, starting from 0001 on each color. Serial numbers will begin with color codes: G for Gray, L for Blue, K for Black. * Gray = stonewashed handle and blade. Black = PVD coated + stonewashed handle and blade. Blue = anodized + oil sealed handle with satin finish blade.
Thanks for checking out the drop and making it possible!
Carry On -- Jonas
megical_banana
340
Apr 30, 2018
JonasHeinemanSeriously, with so many great knives at such a short period of time it is damn too hard to keep up financially. @Bknguyen
Bknguyen
693
Apr 30, 2018
megical_bananaLuckily, I've been able to keep myself firmly in enthusiast and not collector. Of the three knives I own, each get their own niche of uses and I'm hoping to keep it that way. But every one of these drops tests my resolve more and more!
bsastor
779
May 1, 2018
JonasHeineman...Or eating steaks...
ponagathos
512
May 1, 2018
megical_bananaI feel your pain. i am at nearly a grand just on knives at Massdrop so far this year! Plus other Massdrop items, knives bought elsewhere and everything else. I must be stopped!
This one looks nice but I think I can resist. I am not a huge fan of flippers, wharncliffe blades and prefer a longer blade usually.
Dhill21
181
May 1, 2018
JonasHeinemanWhat’s an oil sealed handle?
Dhill21Anodizing is often stonewashed after being colored, or left raw - this gets sealed in oil to get a matte finish.
JonasHeinemanHow durable will this anodizing be with oil seal ? No hard use whatsoever on mind, just daily potential scratches and snail trails you would usually get.
Dhill21
181
May 1, 2018
JonasHeinemanOk thanks for the reply. I can do my own anodizing if it wears easily but that’s nice to know. I ordered the blue this morning, looking forward to it.
BarryO
159
May 1, 2018
ponagathosI am a copy of you as far as how can I stop buying these incredible knives , many on Massdrop. I think I may also pass on this but the blue one is already tugging at me, ok am in the mindset lot not needing it , but we shall see. Good luck with our addiction.
megical_bananaMore than just oxidization layer from raw anodizing, but it's not bulletproof - it will prevent light scratching, and they will show more than on a stonewashed finish but less than bead blasted. That about the best I can do for you, hope it helps.
JonasHeinemanThanks! Seems it is not a bad feature, interesting at least, much better then bead blasting... Although I guess the appeal of every finish is up to the user and his preferences.
Brand
61
May 8, 2018
JonasHeinemanAll the edges are being champhered and or tumbled on this right? There's absolutely no edges being left unfinished? I just don't want to be breaking out the sandpaper on the anodization on day one.
BrandCorrect. WE Knife does not leave things unfinished. If you're not 100% satisfied, send it back for a refund.
jscrub
May 26, 2018
JonasHeinemanwho is supplying the steel for the handles or the blanks for the blades? do you have information on your raw material suppliers you can share with the community so we know massdrop is not using unfair labor and abusing human rights for inexpensive raw materials?
Omniseed
1972
May 26, 2018
jscrubThe maker is WE Knife Co, look them up. The steel is made by Crucible Powder Metallurgy, I think it's produced in New York.