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Omniseed
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Jan 16, 2019
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I think they will continue on largely the same trajectory. At this point they seem to be building inventory of in-stock collaborations at the same time as they introduce new models. A few of them appear to have been restocked without much fanfare, and I think we can expect a similar pattern where there are no new models introduced for a few months at a time as the existing collaborations make it through production. I would guess that 2018 was a huge year for the Massdrop-Massforge-blades collaborations, and that we can expect to see a more moderate pace of new models now that their selection is starting to fill out with a variety of designers, manufacturers, models, and variations. I expect to see more models like the Pro-Tech Mordax, knives that might be more expensive than the original lineup, but that offer features that the community has been asking for. In the Mordax we get a fully American knife, we get something other than a frame or liner lock, we get beautiful 0.12" stock on a full-size knife, and we get a steel that outperforms the excellent S35VN on every front except toughness, which isn't terribly relevant in a folding pocket knife. I also think we will see more variations and derivatives of the existing design catalog. The Dogtooth as both a framelock and liner lock is the model for that. The possibility of a Crux with carbon fiber inlays or overlays, acting as an upscaled Gent, or maybe a liner lock Keen with nested liners in a carbon fiber handle is real. Not likely, but it's possible and I don't see them releasing as many new designs now that they have something for everyone in their lineup. The one thing that is missing, is a slipjoint.
Jan 16, 2019
Bknguyen
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Jan 16, 2019
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OmniseedI gotta agree with the Mordax, they really are creeping up in price, covering a larger range of price points, design, and designers. It's been interesting to see Massdrop become a retailer in it's own right.
Jan 16, 2019
Omniseed
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Jan 16, 2019
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BknguyenOh and if I had to guess, I would say that since they have started adding a variety of prestige knives, even compared to the Falcon/Crux/Buc, that they must have a goal of introducing an integral at some point. It's probably more a question of which design, manufacturer, and when than if. I think it is not impossible that their integral could also be the Mordax or maybe even the Crux, it has been a fertile design family and instrumental in the series so far. The Falcon isn't as neutral as the Crux-Mordax-NTAC family, so I doubt we'll see much more development of that model in the near future. It will likely get any future variations that get rolled out across the whole WE-Ferrum Forge series, but I don't see it being the basis for an integral or anything. I think WE is the most likely manufacturer for an integral, and if they do an integral Dogtooth, Dao, or CruxAx I'm going to go absolutely ballistic on my budget.
Jan 16, 2019
Bknguyen
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Jan 16, 2019
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OmniseedOh yeah. They're definitely pushing the boundaries and seeing what sticks. Going from the crazy value we've seen in the G-10 Gent (which if it isn't the most popular knife collabo, is sure shaping up to be since it sells out every time) to the Prism and Mordax. Granted, the Damascus Falcon didn't really hit (there were other mitigating factors in that one), but I think it wouldn't be far off for them to try an integral. Curious as to who the designer could be. I agree with WE being the likely manufacturer. I think Reate would be way too pricey (see the Jack). I'm unsure if they would make an integral of an existing model though....because in my mind, it's hard to see the value of adding a significant uptick to a budget model. I think this might've been one of the (many) reasons why people didn't jump on the Damascus Falcon. Anyway, it's fun speculating on what they're working on! I'm calling the next Tashi collab to be the Heatseeker, likely made by Reate.
Jan 16, 2019
Bobraz
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Feb 15, 2019
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OmniseedOh yes, a pocketable, sexy slipjoint! I second that! Titanium, micarta or carbon fiber, please!
Feb 15, 2019
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