Wenger East Ranger Project: Poll!!!

[ufox9al]

Hi, all,

A group of SAK enthusiasts from 4 knife forums in Russia and Ukraine is working on designing and ordering a special configuration of Wenger NewRanger.

There an opportunity for MT.O and SOSAK members to participate in the voting for the favourite configuration and the order of the chosen SAK.

Based on the preliminary voting, the selection of base models was reduced to following 3 options:

"Model 2":
 

"Model 3":
 
 
"Model 4":
 

Please note that while the images show bit driver, this option may not be available on the models with no pliers.

The price will be dependent on the chosen configuration and the size of the order, but should be in the general proximity of the price for a comparable "off the shelf" version.

Due to the limitation of poll software, here is a single poll for Configuration, Reamer Option, and Scales Option. Please select only 1 option for Blade Configuration, 1 option for the Reamer, and up to 2 options for the Scales.

My personal favourite is Model 2 with Reamer/Corkscrew and Yellow Grip scales! 

[Gareth]

Model 2, Mike Horn Reamer, Green scales for me.

[Neil]

Three, MH reamer only in green.

Not that I can buy one but if I were that's what I'd go for.

[gunga]

What's a Mike horn reamer?

 

[Neil]

What Mike uses to impress Ben


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Oh you want a useful answer 



Its a big backside reamer in place of the corkscrew/phillips.

[Mate]

Model2, mike horn reamer,  and black scales for me   

[Benner]

 

[Gareth]

What Mike uses to impress Ben


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Oh you want a useful answer 

It seems Ben's easily impressed.

[Igor from Nsk]

Hi! I'm russian and ukrainian coordinator of this project. If you have any questions I'll glad to answer.

Sorry for my english

[Chako]

Just locked in my vote, and welcome to the forums Nsk.

[Gareth]

Welcome to the forum Igor.

[Agent X68]

Welcome to the forum igor.

I have one question, what would be the closest estimate to the MSRP of this knife?

[BIG-TARGET]

Welcome to the forum igor.

I have one question, what would be the closest estimate to the MSRP of this knife?

And is paypal allowed in russia??

[Igor from Nsk]

Thank you!

I have one question, what would be the closest estimate to the MSRP of this knife?

Somewhere about between $50 for 'Model 3' and $80-90 for 'Model 2'. But this is not exactly - we want to leave just one model for accurate calculation, because it'll be easier for Wenger.

And is paypal allowed in russia??

In Russia we can pay by paypal, but can't to sell (receive money). If I'm not mistaken..

[ICanFixThat]

Hi Igor,  Great idea for the custom model. 

When do you expect to make the final decision?

Thanks for trying to include us here and on SOSAK.

Welcome to the forum!   

[Igor from Nsk]

Welcome to the forum!

Thank you!

When do you expect to make the final decision?

When the end of voting (here and on SOSAK) - if I'm not mistaken, October 11, - we will send the winning model for calculation in Wenger.

Since the minimum lot is 500 (the Wenger condition), and we shall find, all together, only about 150 (about 100 in russian and ukraine forums and about 50 here and on SOSAK), I hope to help your forum and SOSAK to negotiate with Wenger.

[Katran73]

Hi all.

This is to avoid misunderstandings:

In voting at the Russian forum Model#4 without M.Horn reamer is in the lead.
At this forum Model#2 with MHR is leading.

At SOSAK forum I can't see the results, still waiting queue to SO, but I think they are not very different from the results of this vote.

What do you think about this?
How we can divide the order or we should search for the compromise?

[Igor from Nsk]

I think they are not very different from the results of this vote

There Mod. 2 and 3 are leading (equal number of votes) on SOSAK; also MHR and yellow.

[ICanFixThat]

Can you exaplain any of the thinking on the other forums behind the decision of the Corkscrew over the M.H.Reamer?

A lot of 500 is a pretty big order.

[Igor from Nsk]

Can you exaplain any of the thinking on the other forums behind the decision of the Corkscrew over the M.H.Reamer?

I don't know exactly. Two reason, may be: 1) MHR much less is known; 2) MHR is 1 tool and Standard Reamer + Corkscrew are 2 tools .

And 3) Corkscrew  is almost indispensable (if you need it) .

I voted for MHR

[Katran73]

Can you exaplain any of the thinking on the other forums behind the decision of the Corkscrew over the M.H.Reamer?

The couple "standard reamer + corkscrew" is much practical and usable against M.H. reamer.
Mike Horn Reamer more is of interest for collectors, than for most people.
In testing, it does not show the expected decent results.

IMHO. And it's not just my opinion.

[Igor from Nsk]

Hi, the show must go on!

Our (Russian) distributor of Wenger has ordered model 2 (as pictured- there is an incorrect order of the rows, true) - 500 pieces. Sales will begin in Russia in April, approximately.

 I think there are 2 ways to buy this knife:
 - ask your Russian friends to buy it (about $ 85 in Russia) and send it to you;
 - to agree to your national distributors of Wenger reorder several of these knives (in addition to the Russian party) for you.

 I am glad that our project was the result!

[J-sews]

Wow, that is one sweet looking knife!

Thanks Igor!

[ICanFixThat]

Igor, thanks for the update. I was recently wondering what happened to this project.  I wonder if they will cut the file from stainless-steel?  I wish it was a little more unique, but if I get the chance I'm sure I'll grab one.