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I’d like to throw out into the universe that I’d like to see some new designs, functional designs, that stay in production for longer than a sprint run of 200-400 blades.
I really want to see the innovation come back to this Becker product line. Warrior mentioned a few days back about the buzz of anticipation when the tweeners were being designed and launched. That made for great times around here! The air was ripe with innovation and creativity. Ethan was heavily involved in the community and was constantly looking for was to improve his designs.
Since that time, we’ve gotten a few sprint runs of awesome choppers (the BK20 should remain in full production), the Bk62, a harpoon thrown on a tweener spine (hardly innovative and not a game changer), and the cheap Chinese folder that will have Ethan’s name on it (not convinced he had anything to do with it).
This community, and Warrior in particular, has designed many thoughtful blade profiles that aren’t just modifications, but new designs for different functions that would be game changers-some were absolute home runs! Certainly, Kabar doesn’t come to Bladeforums for design ideas, but why not? We buy and use the blades more than most and would give the most helpful and practical feedback.
When I think of this type of collaboration, the BK14 comes to mind. For those of you that don’t know, that was the brainchild of a member here that welded the handle of an ESEE Izula and the blade of a BK11. Ethan loved it and went to ESEE and they quickly put it into production.
Cheap Chinese folders won’t expand your customer base that believes you make quality products. That’s what Kabar wants to be known for.... right?
Beckerhead #32
I really want to see the innovation come back to this Becker product line. Warrior mentioned a few days back about the buzz of anticipation when the tweeners were being designed and launched. That made for great times around here! The air was ripe with innovation and creativity. Ethan was heavily involved in the community and was constantly looking for was to improve his designs.
Since that time, we’ve gotten a few sprint runs of awesome choppers (the BK20 should remain in full production), the Bk62, a harpoon thrown on a tweener spine (hardly innovative and not a game changer), and the cheap Chinese folder that will have Ethan’s name on it (not convinced he had anything to do with it).
This community, and Warrior in particular, has designed many thoughtful blade profiles that aren’t just modifications, but new designs for different functions that would be game changers-some were absolute home runs! Certainly, Kabar doesn’t come to Bladeforums for design ideas, but why not? We buy and use the blades more than most and would give the most helpful and practical feedback.
When I think of this type of collaboration, the BK14 comes to mind. For those of you that don’t know, that was the brainchild of a member here that welded the handle of an ESEE Izula and the blade of a BK11. Ethan loved it and went to ESEE and they quickly put it into production.
Cheap Chinese folders won’t expand your customer base that believes you make quality products. That’s what Kabar wants to be known for.... right?
Beckerhead #32
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