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more 4V please
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:44 am
by ferider
So, we had PM3, hollow ground Manix 2 and Mule in 4V.
Can we have some more, like in a Military, PM2, flat ground Manix 2, or - dare I ask :) - in a Manix XL, please ?
What are the plans, Sal ? Thanks !
Roland.
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:54 am
by Pelagic
This is certainly one of the best all around options in any knife, imo. I feel it'll soon get much more popular than it already is.
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:21 am
by Ankerson
The Province should be coming out soon and it's CPM 4V.
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:38 am
by Barmoley
Is there an estimate of when? Great design by the way.
Also, would be excellent in k390, but 4v is probably a better over all option.
Thanks.
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:38 am
by Barmoley
Double tap.
sal
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:40 am
by sal
Hi Ferider,
It's a fairly new steel, pitched as an improvement over 3V. We're trying it in various models and watching reactions.
Many of our variations in steel and handle materials are exclusives to distributors and dealers. There are just too many possibilities for us to create and maintain as regular inventory. Those exclusive customers watch this forum very closely too see what you are asking for. That's why many of our newer models are made with basic steels or handle materials ( like the Shaman ). This leaves options to exclusives.
The exclusives program is very popular and quite complicated because of all of the materials involved and the difficulties in acquiring these materials; Lead times, minimum quantities, costs, used by other exclusive customer, etc. The exclusive customer has the right to mare-make the model and we will usually hold that particular combination for them.
So you will probably see more 4V, either from us or from exclusives.
FYI, you need to know that these exclusives are difficult for a customer to commit to. The gamble is on them. There selection is important and requires that they stay informed on what we doing. Some do well. Threads like this one help them ( and us ) to see what you want.
sal
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:41 am
by sal
Hi Barmoley,
Welcome to our forum.
sal
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:00 pm
by archangel
Manix XL in 4V is music in my ears.... :rolleyes:
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 1:00 pm
by Barmoley
sal wrote: ↑Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:41 am
Hi Barmoley,
Welcome to our forum.
sal
Thank you for the welcome Sal. Do you have any timelines you are comfortable sharing for Province production?
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 2:53 pm
by archangel
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 6:58 pm
by Deadboxhero
Glad to hear the excitement for 4v. I remember several years back talking to Jim about the difference between M4 and 4v and he totally converted me.
I'm excited to see more people get a chance to experience the power of 4v.
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:54 pm
by Catamount123
Although Cruwear would be my first choice, I’d buy a Manix 2 XL in 4V.
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:31 am
by Conan
Another vote for a Manix 2 XL in 4V. But I would take a Manix 2 also!
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:01 pm
by steelcity16
Im very grateful to St Nicks and Fradon Lock for taking a chance on 4V. I didnt pick up the Manix due to the sabre grind and the CF scales as I prefer FFG and G10. I suspect many others passed for these reasons as well. Id buy a Manix in 4V with a FFG and G10 in a heartbeat. I definitely hope St Nicks keeps that combo of DLC 4V and red G10. Id buy a Native, Manix, Military, and Shaman, and heck probably even a Lil Native. And a Manix XL. Lol. And switch to red FRN and ill take a Manix LW, Native LW, and Para 3 LW as well with the DLC 4V.
Basically, keep it coming with the 4V!
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:56 pm
by Frozenspyder
4V would be pretty amazing as an exclusive or sprint run on the Police 4. Probably an absolute nightmare to make happen since it's a Seki City knife though.
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:18 am
by ferider
sal wrote: ↑Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:40 am
Hi Ferider,
It's a fairly new steel, pitched as an improvement over 3V. We're trying it in various models and watching reactions.
Many of our variations in steel and handle materials are exclusives to distributors and dealers. There are just too many possibilities for us to create and maintain as regular inventory. Those exclusive customers watch this forum very closely too see what you are asking for. That's why many of our newer models are made with basic steels or handle materials ( like the Shaman ). This leaves options to exclusives.
The exclusives program is very popular and quite complicated because of all of the materials involved and the difficulties in acquiring these materials; Lead times, minimum quantities, costs, used by other exclusive customer, etc. The exclusive customer has the right to mare-make the model and we will usually hold that particular combination for them.
So you will probably see more 4V, either from us or from exclusives.
FYI, you need to know that these exclusives are difficult for a customer to commit to. The gamble is on them. There selection is important and requires that they stay informed on what we doing. Some do well. Threads like this one help them ( and us ) to see what you want.
sal
Thanks for the detailed answer, Sal. Hopefully one of my favorite shops (DLT, BHQ, Fradon Lock, GPN, etc.) is reading this, including the repeated (bi-weekly) request from a whole group of us for a new Manix XL in a tool steel. That one in 4V would be about the perfect knife for me, and I'm sure a few hundred would easily sell, even if priced around the $200 - 250 mark. Just saying :)
Cheers,
Roland.
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 1:06 pm
by missouried
Greetings fellow Spyderco fans and Spyderco. I too am new to the forum and love reading your comments. I recently purchased one of the Fradon Lock Manix 2 exclusives in 4v. It’s a beautiful knife, the quality is amazing. The stainless liners and the well designed jimping and well placed adds to the thoughtful design. I also like the stainless pocket clip on the black marble scales. I have several boutique EDC knives and this is a much better EDC and exceeds them in many ways. Am I a Spyderco fan, yes!
Would I buy more 4v you bet, mabe a para 2. How about a manix 2 xl or Millie in M4 too.
Blessings to all
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 6:41 pm
by The Meat man
missouried wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 1:06 pm
Greetings fellow Spyderco fans and Spyderco. I too am new to the forum and love reading your comments. I recently purchased one of the Fradon Lock Manix 2 exclusives in 4v. It’s a beautiful knife, the quality is amazing. The stainless liners and the well designed jimping and well placed adds to the thoughtful design. I also like the stainless pocket clip on the black marble scales. I have several boutique EDC knives and this is a much better EDC and exceeds them in many ways. Am I a Spyderco fan, yes!
Would I buy more 4v you bet, mabe a para 2. How about a manix 2 xl or Millie in M4 too.
Blessings to all
Welcome to the forum missouried! I see this post is a few weeks old but your username caught my eye.
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:23 pm
by vivi
archangel wrote: ↑Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:00 pm
Manix XL in 4V is music in my ears.... :rolleyes:
Manix XL sprints period would be awesome. It's incredibly neglected....run in two steels in a decade while the Para 3 is run in 5 new steels per month.
How nice it must be for those of you with preferences that align with what the market demands. I'm jealous of your options :D
Re: more 4V please
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:36 pm
by Pelagic
Vivi wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:23 pm
archangel wrote: ↑Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:00 pm
Manix XL in 4V is music in my ears.... :rolleyes:
Manix XL sprints period would be awesome. It's incredibly neglected....run in two steels in a decade while the Para 3 is run in 5 new steels per month.
How nice it must be for those of you with preferences that align with what the market demands. I'm jealous of your options :D
You're not the only one.