Announcing the NEW 319-2 Proper!

Just saw this - a $240 slip joint? Ooof! And I like the Proper alot, but I would rather see a better price - S90V, uncoated, uncoated liners and leave the scales G10, I'll change them myself if I want.

I might consider if they would just change blade steel, leave all else alone and keep the price below $180. Why is it all the big knife companies seem to think everyone wants coated stainless? IT'S STAINLESS!!!!!!!! Sheesh!
 
Michael Sankewitsch said:
Just saw this - a $240 slip joint? Ooof! And I like the Proper alot, but I would rather see a better price - S90V, uncoated, uncoated liners and leave the scales G10, I'll change them myself if I want.

I might consider if they would just change blade steel, leave all else alone and keep the price below $180. Why is it all the big knife companies seem to think everyone wants coated stainless? IT'S STAINLESS!!!!!!!! Sheesh!
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Where does it say it is coated?

Also, quit complaining about S90V, this just might satisfy all those loud wankers begging for something other than S30V ;)
 
Darkera said:
Where does it say it is coated?

Also, quit complaining about S90V, this just might satisfy all those loud wankers begging for something other than S30V ;)
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He probably mistook the dlc to mean the blade was coated. It is actually the hardware that is dlc. Also the liners are coated in dark earth pvd.

That said, I dont think s90v and carbon fiber makes a Proper $240. A chief competitor in the modern traditional realm is a Lionsteel Roundhead in m390, carbon fiber, and titanium for $130, the price of a standard Proper.
 
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Darkera said:
Where does it say it is coated?

Also, quit complaining about S90V, this just might satisfy all those loud wankers begging for something other than S30V ;)
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Oops, I figure if it's not satin, it's coated, though distressed stonewash is an ok finish, but not worth paying for.
 
Oh! But it does have the Extra - Lanyard Hole! There ya go!

But wait!! My old model 319 has a lanyard hole, so, there must be an EXTRA one on the new improved version?
 
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Seriously, the bump up in materials and all is nice to see on a "plain jane", non-axis locking, light enough to not even know it's in the pocket slip joint. I am mostly poking fun at the exorbitant price proposed. There are other sellers out there that have the pre-order down in the $204 range, and if that is any indication of the suggested markup, my LKS should be sub $200. They have had better prices on everything I have wanted so far.

We will see what we will see...
 
I’ve always wanted a proper. And although there’s some complaints (as with all bm’s), now I reeeeeealy want one :rolleyes:
 
Looks good. Out of my budget for a slip joint but I don't think the price is unreasonable if I add the cost of nice cf scales and the upgrade in blade steel to the price of the standard proper. Not to mention this still has a factory warranty, unlike a diy mod.
 
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