I always wanted an Emerson but never could convince myself to justify one(I don't work in the tactical line of work), but much thanks to this collaboration, it is a much easier decision! Btw, I love the 4K blade shape.
Really missed the boat in not releasing a UK legal version, especially given that they released several different models within this collaboration line-up.Tried sending them an email to suggest this, got an absolutely stupid reply
Other than most actual knifes i like the look of these - but if i may ask, what is "tactical" with this knifes? They are just nice looking generic pocketknifes for me.
Quote from: Raukodur on September 07, 2014, 09:22:32 PMReally missed the boat in not releasing a UK legal version, especially given that they released several different models within this collaboration line-up.Tried sending them an email to suggest this, got an absolutely stupid reply Given that the CQC line are marketed (and for that matter named) as tactical knives, I don't think it would make any kind of difference whether Kershaw/Emerson released a slipjoint version or not. It would still get you in plenty, plenty of trouble.
The Wave feature.
Quote from: captain spaulding on September 07, 2014, 11:50:39 PMThe Wave feature. Thanks for the info.I assume sometimes a new and cool feature is needed to sell some more blades. If mine the hook probably would be soon filed/grind away.
I am going based on the assumption that they sell knives for money. So I would think they could make more money by also releasing a UK legal version of this collaboration. Although it is reasonably priced, given the names attached to the knife, and the positive reviews so far, which indicate its a good quality and well thought out knife, it would sell in large numbers.The reply I got was that there is already an Emerson knife available that is UK legal. So they totally ignored the point I made about this being a collaboration, and that it was reasonably priced, given the Emerson they referenced was about 10 times the price of one of these. I cannot stand generic, don't give a sh!t replies like that to serious queries from potential customers. Idiots.
I am going based on the assumption that they sell knives for money. So I would think they could make more money by also releasing a UK legal version of this collaboration. Although it is reasonably priced, given the names attached to the knife, and the positive reviews so far, which indicate its a good quality and well thought out knife, it would sell in large numbers.
Quote from: Raukodur on September 08, 2014, 12:25:25 AMI am going based on the assumption that they sell knives for money. So I would think they could make more money by also releasing a UK legal version of this collaboration. Although it is reasonably priced, given the names attached to the knife, and the positive reviews so far, which indicate its a good quality and well thought out knife, it would sell in large numbers.I'm sure they design, test, manufacture, package, and distribute knives for profit. The UK restrictions on knives makes it a small, specialized market. How many of these knives would sell in this market? 50? 100? Not profitable. Now, if you think there is a market for 10,000 knives, that would get their interest. Of course, you'd have to convince them that such a market existed. A 50% deposit on the purchase of the production run would probably suffice.Rather than complaining to the companies who refuse to do business (conform to ridiculous laws) in the UK, you should be addressing your concerns to your politicians and law makers. When you don't get the answers or results you desire, you can move to another country that doesn't have such restrictions. Though those are getting fewer and harder to find...
There is no way that a company the size of KAI would simply ignore a large market unless they either weren't able to meet demand, or they believed there was no profit in it.
Again, I believe you are complaining to the wrong people. You apparently want what is available elsewhere, but banned by your laws. The good news is that you have choices. The bad news is you may not like the options to choose from.