Just bought my lander 3 lunar limited edition! My 17 year old son was killed July 4th by a drunk driver and he LOVED space! He had a $7000 telescope that could do astrophotography and so much more and he always took pictures of the moon and distant galaxies. I’ve been waiting for this to drop because I was going to surprise him with this knife, but now that he’s no longer here my mother bought the knife for me, in his memory, for my birthday present in October. I will never cut a single thing with the knife. This knife will be framed with his graduating class shirt of 2025 that his high school dedicated to him. They have his lacrosse number, 89, on the right sleeve with his name below his number. I can’t put into words how happy I am the knife was still available!
@@josemarquez3402 thank you. That phone call from police, and being woke up to that call, I can’t put into words. I will never experience anything that earth shattering again. Part of me is looking forward to the day I finally die so I can see my boy again. He was such an amazing, smart, compassionate kid who had tons of empathy for anyone. I desperately miss him and he was my only child. So it hurts a little extra.
Love this, feels like hanging out with the homies, just chatting about knives. Knafs fans assemble. Feels like the good old days, knife banter. Big fan and supporter, rooting for your success.
I love the kickstarter System, and I don't really care if it is used as another form of preorders. Things like Stretch Goals and Updates make the wait much better :)
I live in St. Louis and saw the Lulu in a display case at GPKnives. I silently drooled over it. Beautiful and functional design, but not a fan of magnacut. A Lulu in 14c28n sounds amazing.
Thank You for reading my Stop doing Kickstarter comment. And yes I know my grammar is non existent I have a extremely bad learning disability. I just wanted to say Thank You also for not making fun of my grammar.
I work in the bike industry and this blew my mind. I never thought about kickstarter being used this way for companies to interact with their customer on future products before they’re released. I think this is absolutely genius and I wish and hope that the bike industry picks this up. Hopefully starting in the mountain bike/bmx realm haha.
If you're in the community and active, it's easy for a brand to seem established and crushing it. But bigger picture, the general consumer has never heard of you before. And that consumer probably loves knives and has a handful. Congrats on the current kickstarter doing so well!
More than anything im so happy to see you succeed! Like you really figured out the whole youtube thing and its good to see austin back. Im glad youve been able to take everything youve learned and turn it into a successful company and also turn it into great content!!
You know what I would really appreciate: if you did a video explaining the 3d printing process and what materials are what? Like can we print micarta? If not, what should we do? I don’t live in the US and I don’t want to be spending a huge amount on custom scales, but I would also like to have a bit of creative power, as one of the best features about the lander is how customizable it is 🙂
The concern I have with companies that rely on kickstarter to launch products is that if they don't have the cash to launch their own product, that means they are likely not to have the cash to back their product in the event of a quality issue. We saw this very recently with one of Liong Mah's kickstarter knives that had numerous delays, then came out with quality issues, and rather than do the right thing and return them to the OEM, he shipped them to the customers who already paid for them. There are multiple reports of people who were denied a refund for their knife because he didn't have the money to accept returns. I get that its the new hip way to launch products, and if everything goes well it works fine. However, as an old business kinda guy, the concern for me in spending my dollars is if something goes wrong, will Joe Schmoe internet knife guy have the funds available to make it right if he didn't have the funds to make it in the first place.
This is a totally fair question and concern. I can't speak for any other makers/designers/companies, but here at Knafs we try really, really hard to get it right. And we try really, really hard to make it right if it's wrong. We run the business cash positive, and we keep a layer of emergency funds for a rainy day. Can we mitigate all the risk of creating things? Nope. Will we get it right every time? Nope. But we try our darndest. -Ben
@@knafs_co Yeah and I think you've absolutely built the ethos that I wouldn't be the least bit concerned about jumping on a kickstarter with Knafs. But a lot of the guys trying to launch knife brands using Kickstarter simply don't have the capital to back their brands, and we've seen a lot of people get burned lately from makers using kickstarter/pre-orders to fund a business they can't afford.
I'm someone who has backed several projects that went absolutely nowhere. I'm probably out a couple hundred bucks at this point. You folks have a great track record, but depending on how many times folks have bought that way, I get the skepticism.
That Gerber dagger is the “Gerber Mark 1” boot knife, and it came out in the mid-1970s. I have one that my late grandfather gave me, which was given to him by a special warfare guy he was friends with (or at least that was the story I was told).
Instead of saying "I stand behind my product." I say "fingers crossed other people like this..." personally, I'll never pay for a kickstarter.. but that's just me.
pre-orders feel somewhat similar in my opinion, me as an occasional knife ajacent content creator just prepaid 419 dollars for a content creators design... and it's like... why? (for me because i know he wasn't gonna send me one for free hahaha) but i also don't like being pressureed to give a good take on something. I learned that with the brief time that i worked with Kizer doing some videos... i got hot potatoed when i failed to talk about the knives i didn't like but was still sent by them. just found this channel. you have a new subsciber
I got my first pocket fixed blade for edc a couple months back, the mkm pcoket tango n love it! Would love a lander fixie in the collection n hope to get back to work soon so I can afford to back it!
I'd love to see you guys eventually design your own modern slipjoint. You have multiple folders and a couple fixed blades, a slipjoint addition would be welcomed and I'd use QSP for that considering how amazing their Hedgehog and Penguin slipjoints are. I'd love to see Austin design it as well. I remember an old episode of Knife Banter where he was getting into slipjoints more if I remember correctly. It would be something different to test on Kickstarter
that Manix 2 with the smooth black G10 is a KnifeCenter exclusive. it comes with the smooth G10 from the factory on purpose. they just dont use the peel ply texture on it. I have a knifecenter exclusive native 5 with the same smooth G10. its excellent. I wouldnt be mad if Spyderco dropped the peel ply texture on all their models in favor of the smooth G10.
I mean this in the best possible way, I love you guys' videos, but I suddenly realize that the entire aesthetic of this channel is Mormon Hipster and you guys just own it and roll with it, and that's weirdly beautiful. A total "drinking Shirley Temples at a Built To Spill show" vibe. Rock on, knifeboys!
Put in on the Kickstarter the other day. Can't wait for the lander 4!! I'm so stoked!! now I just jumped over and ordered one of those knafs hats and a T-shirt. Keep up the epicly awesome and amazing work guys!!!
Thanks for making epic products! I've been telling my buddy I just want a lander in a fixed blade for a while and now my dreams are coming true! I haven't been this excited for a knife since the lander one. And I LOVE the lander one I had 3 of em' at one point. Such a great all around pocket knife. I can't wait to get the lander 4!!
People have been making custom sheaths for bucks that leave it semi open to it opens when you draw it. They seem pretty sketch to me. Not very good retention, you can get your finger caught, or something else.
That Merlin gizmo is nuts. It could be fun to do whole segment on weird “seemed like a good idea at the time” knife products. I’m sure there have been several through the years.
great explanation on that. Helps figure out how many to order I'm sure too. I've only had a couple bad experiences on kickstarer backing things that took too long to arrive, or didn't. I have that original blue knafs hat, and I hope to wear it on enough road trips and work days that it looks like yours
Sometimes Kickstarter can get a little hairy especially with companies and products that are new to the platform. Like we said in the video this is our fifth one so we have a bit of track record of delivering.
I have tried a variety of fixed blades as an edc and have never been satisfied. I have tried it scout carry, on my belt, and with an ulticlip in my front pocket. Can you show the Lander 4 in a variety of carry positions? I’m not saying it’s a hard no but I’m finding the idea of a fixed blade is more enticing than the reality for me.
Kickstarter is definitely a good place for testing out new and interesting ideas, no matter how big or established your company is. Great episode as always!
I’m going to support the kickstarter but can we please get some lander 2’s with the contoured micarta scales? Maybe you guys can do a satin or polished blade of 14c or s35vn, why do you guys put coatings on the blade?
@@themightycrixus1131 the designer had a fully functioning prototype years before CRKT came along and bought it and it was a carbon copy of what I handled. I very much doubt they did any work on it. I’m not upset just a little disappointed. Some of these makers bust their a** to create cool new stuff for people online to attribute it to CRKT.
That was my great grandfather's board for his car dealership! I found it in the rafters of the garage in his old house. I love it too. Just old fashioned name and numbers. Letssssgoooo! -Ben
I’m wondering if it would ever be feasible/affordable to just purchase a new blade. Say I love my lander and want a magnacut blade but don’t want to buy a whole new knife.
It's a cross-promotion machine. Think it of like a social network with its own algorithms and reach. We're going to hit people outside our regular existing customers. -Ben
Ben, I would love to own a lulu but do they really have to be that expensive, I can buy a custom knife for the same price, I’m sorry but I’m buying the custom sorry 😔
I was just looking at the Docking station bundle when I started the video. So seems like a no-brainer to pick it up. Think it will be a great add to my homemade knife maintenance tool roll for the truck. Cheers
Would you agree or disagree with the following? The “happening” disruption you are speaking of is not in the knife making industry but rather in knife marketing? Like the tidal wave of TH-camr-“designed” knives and the constant love fest between channels “reviewing” each other’s creations?
I think a lot of people like me that know you from BHQ and your collaboration with WE/Civivi on the Banter simply assumed Knafs was established as a brand with all the needed industry machinery behind it. BTW: please do a taco sheath with a small clip for the Lander fixed blades! It makes carrying an EDC fixed blade so much easier. A small blade like that makes little sense in scout carry, just clip it on the inside of the pants pocket.
Keep in mind: the Lander 4 you're seeing here is a prototype. We actually had to reprofile the blade of what we received to get it to visually acceptable. It will be wider in the final version. Cheers! -Ben
Have you guys thought about making premium Knafs? Knives etc. I'm pretty sure there's definitely a market for it. I mean I wouldn't mind a Lander 3 in magnacut and titanium.
Why not dig a little deeper? Aren’t Chinese manufacturers that you’re using also making products under the brand names you’re mentioning? In my mind, I have built the following chain of events: Knafs does a kick starter, supplier makes 600 or more units, if these sell well, they replicate your idea with small alterations under their other brand names? Market gets saturated with all the Banters, Elementums, etc. So you have to come out with the next idea to keep Knafs competitive and the circle dance begins again? Is it not a catch 22? Seriously, do you feel like you are The R&D department for these mass production companies?
@@knafs_co Ben, if I had 10% of your experience, connections, and visibility in the knife industry, I would totally start a knife company… But if I had 30% or more of those, I’d totally chicken out 👍 RESPECT. Also, respect and gratitude for the way you addressed the Yipper situation!
Your knives are BORING. What is it like $130 for an S35VN blade with stainless liners and an axis lock, and it looks like everything else on the market. Make a very large blade, make an unconventional design, use unusual handle materials, use unusual steels. Even a move sideways on the steel or a slight performance step down from s35-VN cuz the market is saturated with unobtrusive liner locks that look just like the landers.
Why Kickstarter? Because it’s a zero risk option. Instead of making a bunch and hoping they all same vs pre selling them and making maybe 10-30% extra.
Just bought my lander 3 lunar limited edition! My 17 year old son was killed July 4th by a drunk driver and he LOVED space! He had a $7000 telescope that could do astrophotography and so much more and he always took pictures of the moon and distant galaxies. I’ve been waiting for this to drop because I was going to surprise him with this knife, but now that he’s no longer here my mother bought the knife for me, in his memory, for my birthday present in October. I will never cut a single thing with the knife. This knife will be framed with his graduating class shirt of 2025 that his high school dedicated to him. They have his lacrosse number, 89, on the right sleeve with his name below his number. I can’t put into words how happy I am the knife was still available!
I'm so sorry man. Thanks for sharing!
God bless you Jason, thank you for bravely sharing your story. What an awesome momento to remember such a special kid by!
God bless you good sir!
@@josemarquez3402 thank you. That phone call from police, and being woke up to that call, I can’t put into words. I will never experience anything that earth shattering again. Part of me is looking forward to the day I finally die so I can see my boy again. He was such an amazing, smart, compassionate kid who had tons of empathy for anyone. I desperately miss him and he was my only child. So it hurts a little extra.
So sorry for your loss. I hope your family can get justice and find peace.
Love this, feels like hanging out with the homies, just chatting about knives. Knafs fans assemble. Feels like the good old days, knife banter.
Big fan and supporter, rooting for your success.
I love the kickstarter System, and I don't really care if it is used as another form of preorders. Things like Stretch Goals and Updates make the wait much better :)
It definitely gives it that little extra sauce.
#knafs_co plus it is the only way to buy from you in germany as far as i know. Would love to buy a lunar lander 3 but tough luck with that 😢😅
@@knafs_co it is also the only way to buy a knife from you in germany. I wanted to buy the lunar lander 3 but tough luck 😢😅
Would love to see a budget version of the LuLu in 14C28N.
that or nitro-v would be cool!!
I love it. Adding it to the list... -Ben
@@knafs_coyes please! I’m in for this!
I live in St. Louis and saw the Lulu in a display case at GPKnives. I silently drooled over it. Beautiful and functional design, but not a fan of magnacut. A Lulu in 14c28n sounds amazing.
Thank You for reading my Stop doing Kickstarter comment. And yes I know my grammar is non existent I have a extremely bad learning disability. I just wanted to say Thank You also for not making fun of my grammar.
Thanks for asking the question. It was a good one and I hope this episode shed a little light on why we kickstart things.
I work in the bike industry and this blew my mind. I never thought about kickstarter being used this way for companies to interact with their customer on future products before they’re released. I think this is absolutely genius and I wish and hope that the bike industry picks this up. Hopefully starting in the mountain bike/bmx realm haha.
If you're in the community and active, it's easy for a brand to seem established and crushing it. But bigger picture, the general consumer has never heard of you before. And that consumer probably loves knives and has a handful. Congrats on the current kickstarter doing so well!
Thanks Devin!
100%. I’m in a bunch of Facebook groups and a good majority have never heard of big idea design.
Have you asked them about that.. that brand has been around and has been talked aboaut throughly on most forums @@Mattcruzedc
More than anything im so happy to see you succeed! Like you really figured out the whole youtube thing and its good to see austin back. Im glad youve been able to take everything youve learned and turn it into a successful company and also turn it into great content!!
Shucks. Thanks James. That means a lot to all of us. -Ben
And you must kickstart Knafsmaid scales …. Catsmaid … whatever .. we need a maid !
Yes we need maid scales.
You know what I would really appreciate: if you did a video explaining the 3d printing process and what materials are what? Like can we print micarta? If not, what should we do? I don’t live in the US and I don’t want to be spending a huge amount on custom scales, but I would also like to have a bit of creative power, as one of the best features about the lander is how customizable it is 🙂
The concern I have with companies that rely on kickstarter to launch products is that if they don't have the cash to launch their own product, that means they are likely not to have the cash to back their product in the event of a quality issue. We saw this very recently with one of Liong Mah's kickstarter knives that had numerous delays, then came out with quality issues, and rather than do the right thing and return them to the OEM, he shipped them to the customers who already paid for them. There are multiple reports of people who were denied a refund for their knife because he didn't have the money to accept returns.
I get that its the new hip way to launch products, and if everything goes well it works fine. However, as an old business kinda guy, the concern for me in spending my dollars is if something goes wrong, will Joe Schmoe internet knife guy have the funds available to make it right if he didn't have the funds to make it in the first place.
LM is a POS, that was the real issue.
This is a totally fair question and concern. I can't speak for any other makers/designers/companies, but here at Knafs we try really, really hard to get it right. And we try really, really hard to make it right if it's wrong. We run the business cash positive, and we keep a layer of emergency funds for a rainy day. Can we mitigate all the risk of creating things? Nope. Will we get it right every time? Nope. But we try our darndest. -Ben
@@knafs_co Yeah and I think you've absolutely built the ethos that I wouldn't be the least bit concerned about jumping on a kickstarter with Knafs. But a lot of the guys trying to launch knife brands using Kickstarter simply don't have the capital to back their brands, and we've seen a lot of people get burned lately from makers using kickstarter/pre-orders to fund a business they can't afford.
Absolutely loving this series wtih you guys. Some good monday morning listening while i consume caffeine and tread through emails.
Thanks Daaaaaaave! You're the man, and I'm always grateful to have you along for the ride. -Ben
That Karbon looks sharp, but the billboarding on the blade is a no-go.
25:42 Is that a leech? 😆 🤣
I'm someone who has backed several projects that went absolutely nowhere. I'm probably out a couple hundred bucks at this point. You folks have a great track record, but depending on how many times folks have bought that way, I get the skepticism.
That Cruwear Manix in the sharpening shop was a knifecenter exclusive. Came with smooth G10 right from the factory :-)
U guys work so well together! Fun episode!!!
Thanks for these videos guys! Keep up the great work 👍🏻
Thank you for giving me a different perspective on what kickstarter is and could be used for. I never thought of it in those terms.
That Gerber dagger is the “Gerber Mark 1” boot knife, and it came out in the mid-1970s. I have one that my late grandfather gave me, which was given to him by a special warfare guy he was friends with (or at least that was the story I was told).
Instead of saying "I stand behind my product." I say "fingers crossed other people like this..."
personally, I'll never pay for a kickstarter.. but that's just me.
pre-orders feel somewhat similar in my opinion, me as an occasional knife ajacent content creator just prepaid 419 dollars for a content creators design... and it's like... why? (for me because i know he wasn't gonna send me one for free hahaha) but i also don't like being pressureed to give a good take on something. I learned that with the brief time that i worked with Kizer doing some videos... i got hot potatoed when i failed to talk about the knives i didn't like but was still sent by them.
just found this channel. you have a new subsciber
I got my first pocket fixed blade for edc a couple months back, the mkm pcoket tango n love it! Would love a lander fixie in the collection n hope to get back to work soon so I can afford to back it!
I'd love to see you guys eventually design your own modern slipjoint. You have multiple folders and a couple fixed blades, a slipjoint addition would be welcomed and I'd use QSP for that considering how amazing their Hedgehog and Penguin slipjoints are.
I'd love to see Austin design it as well. I remember an old episode of Knife Banter where he was getting into slipjoints more if I remember correctly. It would be something different to test on Kickstarter
NOBODY WANTS A 5 PANEL HAT BUT YOUR KNIVES ARE AWESOME
I love 5-panel hats🙋🏻♂️ and knives. And watches. And shoes. All the things.
that Manix 2 with the smooth black G10 is a KnifeCenter exclusive. it comes with the smooth G10 from the factory on purpose. they just dont use the peel ply texture on it. I have a knifecenter exclusive native 5 with the same smooth G10. its excellent. I wouldnt be mad if Spyderco dropped the peel ply texture on all their models in favor of the smooth G10.
I like kickstarters (though I've only bought one item this way...a speaker) and the concept is sound.
in the words of Artist Bobby Duke.... "I want that Lander 4"!
I would definitely entertain the lander 2 if it came with reverse tanto blade.
I mean this in the best possible way, I love you guys' videos, but I suddenly realize that the entire aesthetic of this channel is Mormon Hipster and you guys just own it and roll with it, and that's weirdly beautiful. A total "drinking Shirley Temples at a Built To Spill show" vibe. Rock on, knifeboys!
That snake is sick! I appreciate getting to hangout and listen to you guys talk Knafs schtuff. Thanks for great knives too. Take care moon krew!
I think you gentlemen were sampling a little smoked ring space kitty,,stay sharp always love the content
Put in on the Kickstarter the other day. Can't wait for the lander 4!! I'm so stoked!! now I just jumped over and ordered one of those knafs hats and a T-shirt. Keep up the epicly awesome and amazing work guys!!!
Thanks for backing!
Thanks for making epic products! I've been telling my buddy I just want a lander in a fixed blade for a while and now my dreams are coming true! I haven't been this excited for a knife since the lander one. And I LOVE the lander one I had 3 of em' at one point. Such a great all around pocket knife. I can't wait to get the lander 4!!
People have been making custom sheaths for bucks that leave it semi open to it opens when you draw it. They seem pretty sketch to me. Not very good retention, you can get your finger caught, or something else.
That Merlin gizmo is nuts. It could be fun to do whole segment on weird “seemed like a good idea at the time” knife products. I’m sure there have been several through the years.
You guys are about to blow tf up
Wish we could a restock of those oval Knafs hats 😔
great explanation on that. Helps figure out how many to order I'm sure too. I've only had a couple bad experiences on kickstarer backing things that took too long to arrive, or didn't. I have that original blue knafs hat, and I hope to wear it on enough road trips and work days that it looks like yours
Sometimes Kickstarter can get a little hairy especially with companies and products that are new to the platform. Like we said in the video this is our fifth one so we have a bit of track record of delivering.
Kickstarter is an absolute genius idea!! I didn’t get it at first, but the ability to “test the waters” is fantastic!!
I have tried a variety of fixed blades as an edc and have never been satisfied. I have tried it scout carry, on my belt, and with an ulticlip in my front pocket. Can you show the Lander 4 in a variety of carry positions? I’m not saying it’s a hard no but I’m finding the idea of a fixed blade is more enticing than the reality for me.
Kickstarter is definitely a good place for testing out new and interesting ideas, no matter how big or established your company is. Great episode as always!
I’m going to support the kickstarter but can we please get some lander 2’s with the contoured micarta scales? Maybe you guys can do a satin or polished blade of 14c or s35vn, why do you guys put coatings on the blade?
Knafs is a whole vibe 🤤
I watch every episode. Thanks. You are putting together a fun channel. 🎸🔪
I ordered a lander and was wondering if Jamie can sign my box? please and thank you.
Your...... "knife" box right?
YES! YES! YES!
Thanks for the hat upgrade, Ben. Now I am going to order a knife from you AND a new cap!
Why do the AI Space Cats only have 3 fingers? hahahaha
Immediately had to grab a Moon Lander 3!
Whoop whoop!
CRKT did absolutely nothing innovative on the provoke, they licensed the design from the maker. It has his logo on the blade.
Wow these guys dropped the gallon a whole segment
@@themightycrixus1131 the designer had a fully functioning prototype years before CRKT came along and bought it and it was a carbon copy of what I handled. I very much doubt they did any work on it. I’m not upset just a little disappointed. Some of these makers bust their a** to create cool new stuff for people online to attribute it to CRKT.
Another great video. I am actually wearing that bottom of the barrel shirt today! Picked it up right when it came out. Great design!
I think it's super fun. - Jamie
you just do you Ben 👍🏻
It's all I've got. ;) -Ben
Looking forward to some new cool Lander 3 scales hopefully being available soon!
Do you take the lander 4 to knifes and tools in Holland ? Grtz from belguim 😊
You guys have to send one of the first hats to Zac
As long as you don't work off the Survive Knives business model, then it should all be good...😮😅
As a salesman I love and appreciate that salesman’s board. Sales force got nothing on that challk board
That was my great grandfather's board for his car dealership! I found it in the rafters of the garage in his old house. I love it too. Just old fashioned name and numbers. Letssssgoooo! -Ben
Ship shape sharping shop, the manix 2 with smooth g-10 and cru wear was a Knife Center exclusive. 😂
I've never really watched Seinfeld either, Ben
Kumbaya, friend. Kumbaya. -Ben
In sandy eggo east county, santee has the nickname klantee 🙄
where do i get a knafs blem?
That Gerber dagger looks like my old dive knife. Where is my dive knife? 🤔
Sorry if this has been covered before but what happened to Kurt and Dallas?
Wait, does your Flatline have blade blemishes too?
What is the fundamental difference between Kickstarter program and a pre-order?
Generally pre orders are a small payment to reserve, or partial payment
Kickstarter is whole payment up front
THE Jamie! I've actually been wondering this myself! But was too timid to ask lol.
In the flesh. - Jamie
@@knafs_co right on! The man, the myth, the legend.
So a hair over $100 is $120,125?! 🤣
Edge of intelligence- make a theme song for Fresh Prints based of of the song from Fresh Prince
I missed out on the previous lunar edition landers, but not this time! Just ordered one! Woohoo!
Way to get in on the action!
@@knafs_coI just received my Lander 3 Lunar edition today and I love it! The scales look and feel great and the Lander bead is so detailed. Thanks!
I’m wondering if it would ever be feasible/affordable to just purchase a new blade. Say I love my lander and want a magnacut blade but don’t want to buy a whole new knife.
I guess I don’t understand why you do a kickstarter, rather than a pre-order through your own site?
It's a cross-promotion machine. Think it of like a social network with its own algorithms and reach. We're going to hit people outside our regular existing customers. -Ben
Ben, I would love to own a lulu but do they really have to be that expensive, I can buy a custom knife for the same price, I’m sorry but I’m buying the custom sorry 😔
Yeah, they're spendy. I get it. But I also LOVE the Lulu. So... vote with your dollars. Enjoy your custom. -Ben
Great video
I was just looking at the Docking station bundle when I started the video. So seems like a no-brainer to pick it up. Think it will be a great add to my homemade knife maintenance tool roll for the truck. Cheers
We tried to make it a good deal. I hope you like it.
Will Ferrel cameo??? Legendary
What are the chances someone who backs this project doesn't get the knife??
At this point, it's pretty low risk, and it's Ben, not some snake oil salesman named Guy....
@@Logan2070 Nailed it. Thanks for the vote of confidence. We're 5 Kickstarters in, and we've shipped every single one of them. -Ben
lunar lander-1 выглядит очень хорошо
So every lander comes with a *slice* of the moon
Would you agree or disagree with the following? The “happening” disruption you are speaking of is not in the knife making industry but rather in knife marketing? Like the tidal wave of TH-camr-“designed” knives and the constant love fest between channels “reviewing” each other’s creations?
I think a lot of people like me that know you from BHQ and your collaboration with WE/Civivi on the Banter simply assumed Knafs was established as a brand with all the needed industry machinery behind it. BTW: please do a taco sheath with a small clip for the Lander fixed blades! It makes carrying an EDC fixed blade so much easier. A small blade like that makes little sense in scout carry, just clip it on the inside of the pants pocket.
Banter 2 with a crossbar lock?
Ask and ye shalle receive.... ;) -Ben
The plunge grind dives right into the heel, come'on guys, no way..! Gonna widen out on the heel in first sharpen...NO THANKS! I WANT MY KNIFE TO LAST
Keep in mind: the Lander 4 you're seeing here is a prototype. We actually had to reprofile the blade of what we received to get it to visually acceptable. It will be wider in the final version. Cheers! -Ben
🔥🔥🔥
That cat is secretly signalling his buddies in the alt right gas station knife community.
PizzA
Here here.
And there there.
Have you guys thought about making premium Knafs? Knives etc. I'm pretty sure there's definitely a market for it. I mean I wouldn't mind a Lander 3 in magnacut and titanium.
Why not dig a little deeper? Aren’t Chinese manufacturers that you’re using also making products under the brand names you’re mentioning? In my mind, I have built the following chain of events: Knafs does a kick starter, supplier makes 600 or more units, if these sell well, they replicate your idea with small alterations under their other brand names? Market gets saturated with all the Banters, Elementums, etc. So you have to come out with the next idea to keep Knafs competitive and the circle dance begins again? Is it not a catch 22? Seriously, do you feel like you are The R&D department for these mass production companies?
This is a fun one! So fun, we answered it in an upcoming episode. Stay tuned, Rx. Stay tuned. -Ben
@@knafs_co Ben, if I had 10% of your experience, connections, and visibility in the knife industry, I would totally start a knife company… But if I had 30% or more of those, I’d totally chicken out 👍 RESPECT.
Also, respect and gratitude for the way you addressed the Yipper situation!
Your knives are BORING. What is it like $130 for an S35VN blade with stainless liners and an axis lock, and it looks like everything else on the market. Make a very large blade, make an unconventional design, use unusual handle materials, use unusual steels. Even a move sideways on the steel or a slight performance step down from s35-VN cuz the market is saturated with unobtrusive liner locks that look just like the landers.
Why Kickstarter? Because it’s a zero risk option. Instead of making a bunch and hoping they all same vs pre selling them and making maybe 10-30% extra.
The merlin is fucking WILD...
Nothing like having an exposed blade on your belt.
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Stop buying kickstarter items so the bigger guys like ben can make more money... fake
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