What’s this we have here?
Posted: January 26th, 2009 | Author: storl | Filed under: Going Gear, Preparations, Sharps | Tags: firesteel, fixed blade, Going Gear, knife, Sparky | 2 Comments »I get e-mails on a regular basis asking when my store will have the Sparky knife back in stock. The original maker did a great job on the first batch, but got caught up with work at his day job, so I had to go off in search of a new maker. I started out with Bryan Breeden, a knifemaker with a great reputation on BladeForums, and he was as far as I had to go.
He made me a prototype that was a wonderful interpretation of the design. The blade and handle are similar to the original, but the firesteel has a threaded cap instead of the original cap with a set screw, which will make it more secure. We want to try and make another change or two to the design, but I should have them in stock on a more regular basis starting next month. I will also start offering other handle materials along with small and large versions of the design.
The original Sparky prototype is still the only fixed blade I ever use, which is saying something when I used to buy a new knife every week or two in seasrch of the perfect design. Bryan’s version of the Sparky is looking to be a worthy successor.
I’d still pay full price for that beautiful knife in your hand! So, when we gettin’ the mass produced Chinese version? Hopefully never!
The Chinese version will come right about the same time as I can afford to have 1000 made at once, which will be about the same time as never.