What if?

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

What if you could get a Sak with a higher quality knife blade, say in D2 blade or a similar real world steel, on a custom Sak basis???

What model/size sak would like to see it mounted on, and what would you be prepare to pay for it

And would you like more exotic scales too

It seems to me the only real issue with Sak's is the blades relative lack of edge retention, which can be an issue if you've got a day of heavy cutting ahead, with no means/time to touch up the blade

I know Vic/Wenger aren't interested in pursuing the idea, but I think it'd be a great addition to an already awesome tool

What do you guy's think

[donvito]

111mm line with OH blade, sheepsfoot no serrations. Forgot the clip.

[BIG-TARGET]

Definately the OH Series

[NutSAK]

OHT or Farmer. 

I'd pay $100 for an OHT but would then have to send it to Scibeer for a Micarta/clip upgrade.

[Tarrodemierda]

midnite manager with Predators tool-set up & materials.



i donno....perhaps Swissgrip with some BIT better blade material,which wouldnt raise the price more than 20-30 percent.no damascus or any other "just for profit" materials for me.its gotta be better to be used,not for looks.

[NeitherExtreme]

I'd take a bantam (normal blade + combo tool) in old fashioned stainable steel, like Case's CV steel. Then i'd slap some traditional slipjoint style on it- shiny bolsters and olive green micarta (or maybe bone) scales. I'd spend ~50 bucks.
 

[WhichDawg]

I would consider it in a "specialty series" or an option like you said
but I don't think I'd care for it in my everyday SAK. Because of the
price, the possible corrosion issue with different steel blends and if I lost it!

They "last" great the way they are and I like sharpening. I can customize it myself or
have someone else do it. Long live SAK (and they do!)

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Keep the answers coming fellas

[max6166]

How about a Wenger NewRanger with improved steel?

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

In theory there's no limit to what a custom maker can make, but surely a 91/85 is the more likely option, should a modder come along to offer that service

[Benner]

I think it would be a cracking idea.  

Although I'd like to see a good OH model, it would also be nice to have an ALOX model with a nice blade steel.  A Farmer with D2 would be great!    Would also be legal EDC as well.

Not sure about the cost TBH.   Entirely depends on the steel and the SAK model.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

But what would be the upper limit you'd be prepared to pay though

[donvito]

Up to $100 for me I guess (will need to save up).

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

(will need to save up).

Won't we all

[Benner]

But what would be the upper limit you'd be prepared to pay though

Dude, I have a Sebbie, clearly I have no limit.  

It's difficult as I have no real idea of cost, but going on Bill's Farmer I'd say $90. That would include say $30 for the blade.