Shard To Be Released in 2010

Gareth · **Reply #30 on:** June 09, 2009, 04:59:44 PM

While I'm not fussed about the Shard, I would like to say a huge

to Grant and any others involved in setting up the shop. I think we all understand the difficulties in setting the price on any units; to much and nobody will buy them (us cheap? you bet

), to low and risk not covering the overheads. Also the profit margins aren't consistent on each item, adding 50% to a $5 tool is only $7.50, do the same to a $100 tool and the price becomes $150! So take your time Boss and make sure you get it right, we can be patient (honest) and nobody wants to see you stressed out by this.

Nikos · **Reply #31 on:** June 09, 2009, 05:01:29 PM

Grant, if you're determined to do this a mt.org-branded shop (as opposed to a generic mt/knife shop), it would probably be wiser to work your way in a "group-buy" fashion, where everything (of significant total value) will be on backorder untill an adequate number of preorders is accumulated. The standard scenario I've seen till now is the shop owner announcing he'll carry some new item, floks of potential buyers stating "they'll have a couple", then the owner ordering them and all of a sudden several buyers backing out, leaving the poor guy with a stock and a debt. We can all understand the need for some precaution and I'm sure the people around here wouldn't mind some wait time if it is for the well-being of you, the shop, and the forum.

Anyway, here's to a good start.

Godspeed Def!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #32 on:** June 09, 2009, 05:22:49 PM

Ok, so Matt is down for three of everything... anyone else?

Def

Mike 56 · **Reply #33 on:** June 09, 2009, 07:29:00 PM

I would like two.
Mike

Flash · **Reply #34 on:** June 09, 2009, 07:45:09 PM

4 please

Zack · **Reply #35 on:** June 09, 2009, 08:16:06 PM

Probably 1 or 2 depending on price.

hawkchucker · **Reply #36 on:** June 09, 2009, 10:31:54 PM

I stated earlier I wanted one, but BHC wants one and a hat. So get to work, or she will get ya!

AndyTiedye · **Reply #37 on:** June 09, 2009, 11:45:59 PM

I could use a couple.

angusW · **Reply #38 on:** June 10, 2009, 11:32:11 AM

I'll be getting two of them with the MT.org logo on it.

Chako · **Reply #39 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:04:10 PM

Put me in for one.

MultiMat · **Reply #40 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:37:26 PM

Quote from: Chako on June 10, 2009, 12:04:10 PM

Put me in for one.

Def Chako wants his to be a Damascus Mt.org Shard though

Tinnie · **Reply #41 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:47:55 PM

Put me down for 3

David Bowen · **Reply #42 on:** June 10, 2009, 03:50:55 PM

Awesome, glad to hear Gerber is finally coming through on those Shard's. I am definatly up for getting one!

joebw · **Reply #43 on:** June 10, 2009, 08:14:35 PM

Hi Grant,

I'll take two please.

Cheers - Joe

nuphoria · **Reply #44 on:** June 10, 2009, 08:20:17 PM

I must be one of the folks here who doesn't get all warm and fuzzy about the Shard. This may stem from having stabbed myself twice with an Artifact before I sold the bugger, so I am now programmed not to go near things that look like it!

However, to support MTO I would defo be in for one

angusW · **Reply #45 on:** June 11, 2009, 07:06:02 AM

I have to agree with noth and do a group buy. I'm sure most people who've posted in this thread will get one or two or three but nothing like having a guarantee that X amount are sold.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #46 on:** June 11, 2009, 01:45:49 PM

Quote from: nuphoria on June 10, 2009, 08:20:17 PM

I must be one of the folks here who doesn't get all warm and fuzzy about the Shard. This may stem from having stabbed myself twice with an Artifact before I sold the bugger, so I am now programmed not to go near things that look like it!

However, to support MTO I would defo be in for one

You'll be hard pressed to stab yourself with the Shard as despite the pointy sounding name, there's no blade on it!

The Group Buy is something we are looking into as well. I like to keep as many options open as possible as long as possible.

Def

Poncho65 · **Reply #47 on:** June 11, 2009, 09:14:46 PM

Quote from: nuphoria on June 10, 2009, 08:20:17 PM

I must be one of the folks here who doesn't get all warm and fuzzy about the Shard. This may stem from having stabbed myself twice with an Artifact before I sold the bugger, so I am now programmed not to go near things that look like it!

However, to support MTO I would defo be in for one

Just thinking about getting stabbed by an Exacto knife blade makes me cringe

ecfiffer · **Reply #48 on:** June 12, 2009, 04:29:19 AM

count me in for one or two!

Springs420 · **Reply #49 on:** June 12, 2009, 08:42:25 PM

I will take one of each!

Freudian Frog · **Reply #50 on:** July 18, 2009, 06:40:31 AM

Jumping in late, I'll take atleast one.

Maybe we could Charter this too...

STik · **Reply #51 on:** July 20, 2009, 08:50:47 PM

Depending on price I'm up for as many as 5. (Might take a bit to pry me away from my CC widgy bars...

)
STik

Abstraction · **Reply #52 on:** July 22, 2009, 06:57:59 PM

Another multitool which is inexpensive and extremely portable... you know i think i may be interested in one of those

AHB · **Reply #53 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:19:00 PM

Yep, Gotta have one (or two) of those..

elldove · **Reply #54 on:** August 06, 2009, 07:06:47 AM

+2 for me

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #55 on:** August 06, 2009, 02:16:27 PM

The info I am getting is February 2010. I already have a distributor lined up for when they become available, provided we can't get something from Gerber before they become available!

Def

Gadget Guy · **Reply #56 on:** August 08, 2009, 01:46:15 AM

I'm out here visiting in Idaho and I just picked up four Shard's. Are they hitting the streets early?

I think they are really cool, but I still feel they are a direct copy of an Atwood XL mini Prybaby.

Tinnie · **Reply #57 on:** August 08, 2009, 01:47:42 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on August 08, 2009, 01:46:15 AM

I'm out here visiting in Idaho and I just picked up four Shard's. Are they hitting the streets early? I think they are really cool, but I still feel they are a direct copy of an Atwood XL mini Prybaby.

max6166 · **Reply #58 on:** August 08, 2009, 02:06:31 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on August 08, 2009, 01:46:15 AM

I'm out here visiting in Idaho and I just picked up four Shard's. Are they hitting the streets early? I think they are really cool, but I still feel they are a direct copy of an Atwood XL mini Prybaby.

Yes, I agree that they are awfully similar. I still desperately want one though!

Gadget Guy · **Reply #59 on:** August 08, 2009, 02:09:37 AM

Quote from: max6166 on August 08, 2009, 02:06:31 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on August 08, 2009, 01:46:15 AM
I'm out here visiting in Idaho and I just picked up four Shard's. Are they hitting the streets early? I think they are really cool, but I still feel they are a direct copy of an Atwood XL mini Prybaby.

Yes, I agree that they are awfully similar. I still desperately want one though!

I see the need for a budget Atwood tool and I think the Shard fits that bill nicely. I just think they would have given credit to Peter for the Shard. I also think that Peter should make a tool that everyone can afford. These are just my opinions, so please dont take anything too personal.

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