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JonasHeineman
5987
Apr 20, 2018
Hey everyone, it's #FerrumFriday and the Crux is back!
The Crux was originally released in June of 2017 as our second collaboration with Ferrum Forge. We've been really pleased to watch as this model has gained quite a following and become a favorite EDC for a lot of people. It's become part of my regular rotation because I think it's a great balance of being easy to carry and beefy enough for serious work, with almost 3.5" of blade length ground from 4mm stock.
Elliot Williamson, the knifemaker/engineer behind all the Ferrum Forge designs, is known for the bold milling designs on his custom and midtech knives, so we wanted to incorporate some of his creative design work into what we are doing here with our collaborations. We've also seen that blue and bronze have been popular colors on other FFKW knives, so Elliot's brother Chris, the mad chemist behind their stunning custom finishes, designed these anodization treatments and helped us to make this one available in some new community-favorite colors.
Just a few basic housekeeping notes on the mechanics of the drop:
* Members who join the drop before 10:00pm on April 30th will see their orders processed and cards charged on April 30th. The drop will remain active until 10:00pm on May 31st, and anyone who joins in May will see their orders processed when the drop ends at the end of May or if quantities run out. * Our order has already been placed with WE Knife, so the delivery time is shorter than many other collaboration drops - our Estimated Ship Date is June 28th. * Because the order has already been placed, quantities are limited to 1425 units (see style distribution below). There were approximately 1180 Crux sold in earlier drops, so the total number showing on the page could reach as high as 2605 on this drop. * All knives will have serial numbers that begin with a designation for the pattern and color. They will be randomly distributed (not based on the order in which you join the drop) from the following sequences:
Original / Gray: OG1201 to 1500 Original / Blue: OL0001 to 0150 Original / Bronze: OZ0001 to 0150 Juggernaut / Gray: JG0001 to 0200 Juggernaut / Blue: JL0001 to 0125 Juggernaut / Bronze: JZ0001 to 0125 Saber / Gray: SG0001 to 0200 Saber / Blue: SL0001 to 0125 Saber / Bronze: SZ0001 to 0125
It's always fun working with the team at FFKW, and it's particularly exciting when we see there's enough interest in an existing model to bring it back with some new variations on the original. Thank you to the members who joined the first Crux drop for making this second offering possible, and of course to everyone who is checking this out for the first time!
Carry On -- Jonas
Paulfreakingji
37
Apr 20, 2018
JonasHeinemanJonas you mah guy.
SilentEdge
51
Apr 20, 2018
PaulfreakingjiJust when I was thinking of potential gifts for my groomsmen.
iso6400
21
Apr 20, 2018
JonasHeinemanNice to see the Crux back.
Does this release feature the updated clip that was promised in the last update from the previous drop? Or is this the same clip design that some people were having issues with?
JonasHeineman
5987
Apr 20, 2018
iso6400Yes, these will have the updated clip.
YabosMcGee
338
Apr 20, 2018
JonasHeinemanSo, are the pictures of the ones noted as being blue correct? Because, to me, they look more like dark gray. I do see there's a difference between the blue ones and the ones marked gray. But, even checking on multiple different screens, they still seem more gray than blue. If it's correct, is it the lighting in the photos, or do they really look like that?
Mike_Arta
3
Apr 20, 2018
YabosMcGeeI think it has to do with the screen you're looking at the pictures with. My phone makes it look kinda grey but my computer shows an obvious darker blue.
DougFLA123
1404
Apr 20, 2018
SilentEdgeCan I be in your wedding party??
Aray
18
Apr 21, 2018
JonasHeinemanJust curious but is there a different pocket clip u can buy for the Falcon?
JonasHeineman
5987
Apr 21, 2018
ArayHey @Aray just to keep it easy for members to find info relevant to each product, this is probably the best place to get info about FFKW Falcon - https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-ferrum-forge-falcon/talk#discussions
There's plenty of talk here about pocket clips - the original, the revised version, and even some third parties who make aftermarket clips you might be interested in.
YabosMcGee
338
Apr 21, 2018
Mike_ArtaI checked on multiple screens (not a different monitor of the same make/model). For instance, while it does look a bit darker on my phone, it still seems more gray than blue. If that's the correct representation of that color, I think it should be called slate.
DougFLA123
1404
Apr 21, 2018
YabosMcGeeSlate blue is a better description.
JamesMM
63
Apr 21, 2018
JonasHeinemanThanks, Jonas. What if any differences are there from the last Crux drop, aside from the pocket clip and the available finishes?
YabosMcGee
338
Apr 21, 2018
DougFLA123That's literally what slate is, though. From wikipedia:
"Slate gray is a gray color with a slight azure tinge that is a representation of the average color of the material slate. As a tertiary color, slate is an equal mix of purple and green pigments."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slate_gray
DougFLA123
1404
Apr 21, 2018
YabosMcGeeI saw that definition for “slate” earlier, but if you look up “slate blue”, the color that comes up is this:
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DougFLA123
1404
Apr 21, 2018
YabosMcGeeIt does look like they’re selling a light gray version and a dark gray version in most of the pictures. In this picture, it looks like it’s actually a shade of blue.
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JamesMM
63
Apr 22, 2018
JonasHeinemanJonas, what is the bevel angle of the cutting edge? Also do you know the thickness behind the edge? One YouTube reviewer cited 0.020" on a knife from the last drop. Thanks!
JamesMM
63
Apr 24, 2018
JamesMMOr anybody who has one from a previous drop, if you can measure the thickness behind the edge, I’d appreciate it.
JamesMM
63
Apr 28, 2018
JonasHeinemanJonas, ordering by April 30th means the order is processed earlier than if ordering after that, but is there any difference in shipping date for those who order by 4/30? Thanks.
spiznas
93
May 3, 2018
JonasHeinemanHi Jonas, your post states that the drop will remain active until the end of May - but it is inactive and it is only the 3rd of may
" The drop will remain active until 10:00pm on May 31st, and anyone who joins in May will see their orders processed when the drop ends at the end of May or if quantities run out "
scumdrop
35
May 4, 2018
JonasHeinemanyou lie, i just tried to order
scumdrop
35
May 4, 2018
spiznasWhat a load of crap
DougFLA123
1404
May 4, 2018
spiznasThe quantities must have run out.
TheHelton5
49
May 21, 2018
iso6400I filed a request, and received my newly designed clip, (for free mind you), something like 3 weeks ago. Have you not received your replacement yet? Can we give this argument/complaint a rest yet, guys??
YabosMcGee
338
May 21, 2018
TheHelton5You're responding to a comment from a month ago. At that time there still wasn't any word on the new clip they'd been talking about for months. Hell, I still don't know how available it is. The last time I asked Massdrop (in January) they said emails would go out, and people would have the opportunity to buy the new clip in a drop. Still haven't seen any communication/announcement from Massdrop on the issue. I guess it's up to us to contact support for answers.
Omniseed
1972
May 23, 2018
YabosMcGeeThey've repeatedly told us how to go about getting a new clip if there is an issue with your original clip, and how to buy extras.
Yes, if your clip gets damaged, contact support.
By the way, my two original clipped knives are fine still. They are Crux #0004 and Falcon #0018
Gunnersmate2
1646
Jul 19, 2018
JonasHeinemanCan we get a drop on the ferrum forge "archbishop"?
Omniseed
1972
Jul 19, 2018
Gunnersmate2Oh man, a hybrid between the Falcon and Crux?
Looks like a sick design. My wallet would appreciate if I could bring myself to live with the Falcon, Crux, Gent, and Buc though :/
jinjin19
47
Oct 30, 2018
JonasHeinemanYou say that all knives will be serialised but mine came without any serial. Just the word massdrop and S35vn. Are these the new ones moving forward?
Omniseed
1972
Jan 7, 2019
jinjin19Yeah they switched over to only serializing the first run sometime last year.
jinjin19
47
Jan 8, 2019
jinjin19yeah I figured that out. Thank you nonetheless.
Cdoyle
400
Jan 19, 2019
JonasHeinemanWIll their be anymore original style available preferably in bronze? I went to buy just now but all original versions are sold out :(