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I'd like a FRN Grasshopper in a better steel..
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 7:43 pm
by Evil D
Pretty simple, make the Grasshopper in a Dragonfly style handle and offer it in different steels. I think if it were lighter it would be awesome as a keychain knife. It has a few details I prefer over the Ladybug (edge length and a bit longer in the grip without being significantly bigger and slimmer when closed/less bulky on keys). I probably could live with the current steel but I'd still like a lightweight version, but better steel would really be nice.
Re: I'd like a FRN Grasshopper in a better steel..
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:02 pm
by sal
Hi Evil,
That's a tough request. The maker doesn't like to work with "better" steels. It's a budget model. We could make it with a different maker and a better steel. It would require a redesign and new tooling. Then it would not longer be a budget knife and most would complain about the "other than Chinese made price".
Re: I'd like a FRN Grasshopper in a better steel..
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 4:00 pm
by Evil D
sal wrote: ↑Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:02 pm
Hi Evil,
That's a tough request. The maker doesn't like to work with "better" steels. It's a budget model. We could make it with a different maker and a better steel. It would require a redesign and new tooling. Then it would not longer be a budget knife and most would complain about the "other than Chinese made price".
Yeah that all comes with the territory I guess. Personally I wouldn't mind the increased cost but I think you'd end up with the inevitable association with a "cheap knife" and it may hurt sales.