Theads like these where the friday sale nuts can show off, followed by a preorder I can non-stressfully get into (if I want one) are what sell for me. User pix tend to show things in their element, different views, discussion, etc. If i don't like it, the thread won't change my mind. But they have moved me from "that looks cool" to "that looks like something I'll spend $ on." The boot dagger, for example. I'd never have bought that (not useful for me at all). But daggers do show off what a shop can do, and they are wicked cool.
Thread influenced me. First CPK purchase. DEK2 thread I'll purchase the DEK2 from the description alone, , regardless. Hooked
As long as someone has an interest I think the thread builds hype and interest which increases sales. I have no interest in the Kephart so a thread makes no difference to me. The knife also has to deliver, which it did. If the knife doesn’t deliver then the pre-order will reflect that because of the “real world” reviews will steer people away. I don’t see that being a concern for anyone. Your designs are amazing and coupled with Nathan’s skill every knife comes out as advertised or better. Unlike many manufacturers Nathan under promises and over delivers. I think a better question is to ask Nathan if he only wants to sell a lot of DEK2s or a shit ton.
Not sure if I buy DEK2, but I would love to see the process behind the scenes and all the stuff that goes into it. I am saying yes.
DEK2 - that sounds interesting! My suggestion would be the same handle as in DEK1 plus an 1"-1.5" longer blade with a bit stronger tip - but as pointy as on DEK1. But to tell the truth - whatever the DEK2 will be like - I'm in. And in the meanwhile: DEK1 during a winter's woods walk.
Do you recall your pre order number? I think mine is in the low 50s. So looking forward to receiving it
I had this silly idea that it would go by pre order placement. Probably a lot more to think about logistically for the CPK team than who got their pre order in early.
Heavily depends on the chosen options; for instance orders with satin grind, wood handles, swedge and the penetrative tip take longer to process and fulfill than the orders with less frills. With so many options offered on the DEK1 preorders, the fulfillment will be a bit out of phase. I’m seeing some fancier ones with ECAM handles and swedge popping up in the photos but there were also a plethora of more heavily customized preorders. Nathan had originally said about one year time scale from start to finish and he recently stated that CPK is currently ahead of the said schedule.
I'm also somewhere around 50, but I figger I'm going to be about last with the AEBL steel, swedge and satin grind. No acid watch, penetrator tip or wood scales though. I stuck with good ol' ECAM. Maybe that will keep me from being last.
The AEBL with swedge are ready for heat treat. Everything else is heat treated. Those will probably ship near the end.
Has anyone received their preorder with the Mystery Wood? Just curious what the salvaged press board from a trailer park tornado ended up looking like.
I can't wait to see it. I haven't heard anything about mine yet. What kind of wood are you hoping for?
