Closed, PRE-ORDER, 2023 BASIC 5

[iskanderargeadai]

In for 1, basic config in black micarta please

9/8 paid

 

[Wood5045]

In for one. Deciding on options

9/8 cancelled

 

[jd4320t]

In for 3 SSBFK. Not sure on handles yet.

Thanks a lot!

9/8 paid

 

[xylum]

In for 1

9/8 paid

 

[TommyGun56]

IN for 2

EDIT: 2 Signature Series, Both with Shiny Titanium Fasteners.

Drop Loop Sheaths

1. Buffed ECAM Canvas micarta

2. Buffed, Desert Ironwood Scales

E-MAIL SENT TO NINJO-PAID 15 Aug 2023

Thanks

Tom
Edited and Updated 17 Mar

9/8 paid

 

[oj428]

2 please

9/8 paid

 

[BalisongBoy]

In

9/8 cancelled

 

[Nature Boy]

In on 1

ETA: email sent for a crusty vintage FK3

9/8 paid

 

[Jeff Dickinson]

One for me please

9/8 paid

 

[Win Heger]

in for one

9/8 paid

 

[Chris A]

In

Ghetto grind
Make fasteners pretty and blue
Signature series FK3
Double black linen micarta

Going to sit on this for a few days then send an email

Thank you!

9/8 paid

 

[KW063]

This will open at 5:00 Eastern time today, Friday 11th

It is my intention to leave this open for one week, or until 350 are spoken for, whichever comes first.

Due to limited quantities please limit your order to no more than THREE

Please post only one time to this thread. Please do not make multiple posts or chat. If you need to change something, edit your post, don't add an additional post. This is my order list and it needs to stay simple and uncluttered or it isn't going to work.


This is a pre-order. There are no proxies in pre-orders.


You probably shouldn't even order a knife in this pre-order unless you're wanting a special configuration. Pre-orders are a bad idea in general. I recommend you just wait for the normal sales which will probably start around the end of the year.

If you place an order in this thread I'm only committing to ship before the end of next year.

If you send multiple emails to Jo asking "where's my knife, where's my knife!!!" before the end of next summer I will personally put a booger in the box when we ship it.


Please read and understand the knife and the ordering process before ordering. I will post some disclaimers in a second post after this one. Please do not order anything until you have read those disclaimers and contemplated how they apply to you. If you're international and your knife is lost or confiscated by customs, I'm sorry but there is nothing that I can do about that and the risk for this falls on you, the buyer. If that doesn't work for you, please do not get in on this order.


Here are some pictures of the original OG Basic 5 (what it won't look like)

Here are some cool pictures of the OG Basic 5

(pictures used without permission)

The 2023 Basic 5 (second production run) is very similar to the original, with a few minor changes.
The signature location is changed
The sharpening notch is tweaked
The primary grinds are a little thinner (the OG was developed for Amazon, this second production run is for you guys)
The primary grinds will be finished to a higher standard than the OG build (again, this second run is for you guys)

These are Utility Field Grade, milled and tumbled with visible tool and grind marks.



This new run of our classic Field Knife pattern is a fantastic and well thought out tool knife with a best-in-class balance of cutting ability, durability and edge retention. The blade and grip are well thought out and will perform in the many grips used by a tradesman, and bush crafter. This is an excellent value for a high quality cutting tool that will perform reliably for a lifetime with well above average durability and edge retention.



Specs:
CPM 3V, Delta Heat treat protocol, 60.5 HRC, .188" thick at ricasso, sharpened 20 DPS.
Total length 10.4"
Blade length 5.5"
Weight 10.2 oz
Grippy 3D machined scales in your choice of black or natural micarta
18-8 stainless steel fasteners

Mashed Cat sheaths with semi rigid drop loop are custom made for these knives and are well designed and well made. TecLok available upon request.

Here's a video of the original Basic 5:

These are all field grade, milled, ground and tumbled with some tool and grind marks.


Basic vanilla configuration, with sheath, $305 in canvas micarta, black or natural. <--- This is a fantastic value and it is the configuration that I recommend.

Shipping in the USA is $14. Multiple knives do not accrue additional shipping.

Expensive additional options that you maybe shouldn't buy:

Acid wash $50
Coarse Ghetto Satin ground primary bevels $50
Shiny machined 6-4 (high strength grade 5) Titanium fasteners (6) $20
Shiny machined 6-4 (high strength grade 5) Titanium fasteners (6) that are pretty and blue $30

Make my Basic 5 a Signature Series FK3 Field Knife $115
(jimping on the thumb ramp, weight reduction skeletonization in the tang, swedged blade)

Apply a satin grind to my FK3: $150
(satin grind available on FK3 only)

Scales, substitute for basic micarta:
Black Linen micarta $10
Double Black canvas micarta $10
OD green micarta $10
Blue canvas "micarta" $20
Double Black Linen micarta $20
Double "Red" canvas micarta (maroon color) $20
Tri-Color Canvas micarta $20
Burlap micarta $20
Scarlet Linen micarta $30
Blue Linen micarta $30
Double Red and Black Linen micarta $30
Vintage micarta (International Paper) $30
Crusty Vintage (International Paper) micarta $50
OD green or Black G10 $10
Terotuf (grey or bright green or OD green) $20
Edge cut antique Micarta (appears to be Westinghouse) $125
Mystery wood (prolly something really crappy like reclaimed carpet tack strips) $150




Here is the order process:

I'm going to take full payment non-refundable in advance. Once your order is confirmed there are no refunds, changes or cancellations other than accommodations for change of address.

These will ship as they're finished in mostly the order that they are ordered in this thread. As I'm building them, half of them will go to this pre-order and the other half will be sold in regular sales. This means you will see knives being sold while you're waiting for yours.

If you're ordering a knife in this pre-order: post in this thread first and then send an email to Jo at jocarothers (at) gmail (dot) com with this subject line: "Basic5 preorder" and include your post# in that subject line.

Please include the following information in your email:

1: Your post number on this pre-order thread.

2: Bladeforums name. (for example "Jo the Machinist")

3: Real Name.

4: PayPal email address so we can send a paypal invoice (or ask about other payment options)

5: Shipping address.

Once we receive this information, if everything is there, Jo will send you a PayPal invoice. If information is missing or you have additional questions, Jo will reply to your email. When your email is read and processed we will send you a reply letting you know we've received your information.

Please pay your paypal invoice within one month, otherwise we will need to cancel your order.

Jo, Bo, Mark, Ben, Tanto and I appreciate all of your continued interest in our work and your support.

Thanks for looking.

2 basic 5 please.

9/8 paid

 

[David Lennon]

2 please.
1 a BFK
1 a SS FK3

9/8 paid

 

[vxd]

In.

9/8 paid

 

[J Lensmire]

In for 1 basic w/ black micarta

9/8 paid

 

[Nystagmus]

In

9/8 paid

 

[Cappy1]

In for one. Signature FK3. Deciding on options.

9/8 paid

 

[snodyholic]

In for three
1 basic 5 with OD g10
1 fk3, with antique micarta
1 fk3, with

I have sent you a PM, if you would rather, you can send me an email jocarothers (at) gmail (dot) com

Thank you,
Jo

 

[blackdog7]

Edited before email/invoicing -- no knife requested now, please sell to the next person.

9/8 cancelled

 

[Pàdruig]

Well... I meant to be in on the dot. Pesky work.

I'm in for one if there are spots available at this point. Details to follow.

- 1x Signature Series FK3 Field Knife
- Upgrade to Edge Cut Antique Micarta
- Shiny Titanium Fasteners (regular)

9/8 paid