Massdrop III: Kamon

[nakiriknaifuwaifu]

BT-dubbs, when can we get a mass-drop on a 10' magnetic knife bar?

when you gift me a global courier company with at least one 747 in its fleet.

 

[Corradobrit1]

Given the appearance I dub this the Denkamon

 

[Hz_zzzzzz]

I’m in for a 260 if possible. Thanks

 

[lemeneid]

Given the appearance I dub this the Denkamon

BKBKBKBK?

 

[TSF415]

I think his handle will be too straight and his bevels too even to justify relating it to a denka.

 

[ModRQC]

I think his handle will be too straight and his bevels too even to justify relating it to a denka.

Will his sweats be as pink though?

 

[Corradobrit1]

I think his handle will be too straight and his bevels too even to justify relating it to a denka.

Will Happy Time be just as Happy?

 

[M1k3]

I think his handle will be too straight and his bevels too even to justify relating it to a denka.

And his (Kamon) overgrinds are non-existent

 

[TSF415]

Will Happy Time be just as Happy?

Only time will tell

 

[ampersandcetera]

I'm really excited for this, but I honestly still don't quite understand how the process works. Are we all just waiting for massdrop to issue this, or is there a lottery, or what?

How much will the 225 be and how can I get one?

 

[lemeneid]

Will Happy Time be just as Happy?

 

[Koop]

I'll ask again - how do we enter the lottery? I want in if possible.

 

[dough]

They will make an obvious post… it will include more facts and let you know the details for how to get a chance to purchase one. You might want to look through the old threads… you can just look at nakiri’s past posts

 

[Delat]

I'm really excited for this, but I honestly still don't quite understand how the process works. Are we all just waiting for massdrop to issue this, or is there a lottery, or what?

How much will the 225 be and how can I get one?

Relax guys. At some point Rocky and team will post more details about the knife, the number available, and the whole process.

Nakirifufu will then post an impossible-to-miss very brightly colored large-font post with instructions. You’ll PM him and he’ll post the list. Then he’ll do a random number generator and pick “winners” off the list who’ll be the actual purchasers. Everybody not selected goes on the waitlist.

Newbies like myself will initially be bitterly disappointed at not making the cut, then you’ll realize you can actually go buy several other quite decent knives with the money you would’ve otherwise spent. Win-win either way.

Just keep an eye on this thread, there’ll be plenty of time to get on the list and everything will be published and above-board.

 

[spaceconvoy]

Where is the Buy-It-Now button?!?!

 

[nakiriknaifuwaifu]

As I stated in my main post, further details on signup/purchasing/etc. will be coming in due time. There's a process, don't worry - no bots or F5 refreshes needed.

@dough @Delat thanks guys

 

[Justinv]

I don’t want to be a downer, but I’m disappointed in a few aspects. Stainless cladding is much appreciated and I have no need for screw holes in my bolster. A nice looking hot glued handle is preferred. Handles get replaced when they they look bad or cheap. Put a good handle on it and use traditional construction.

 

[Jovidah]

We're looking forward to the alternative drop you're organizing!

 

[Barmoley]

I don’t want to be a downer, but I’m disappointed in a few aspects. Stainless cladding is much appreciated and I have no need for screw holes in my bolster. A nice looking hot glued handle is preferred. Handles get replaced when they they look bad or cheap. Put a good handle on it and use traditional construction.

Fortunately, no one is forcing you to participate.

 

[Justinv]

Correct, I do not need to participate. This is a custom design that is not finalized. Options with custom work are appreciated. Past drops included options. I’m particularly concerned about the proposed handle as it looks unsanitary and not suitable for commercial use.

 

[McMan]

I don’t want to be a downer, but I’m disappointed in a few aspects. Stainless cladding is much appreciated and I have no need for screw holes in my bolster. A nice looking hot glued handle is preferred. Handles get replaced when they they look bad or cheap. Put a good handle on it and use traditional construction.

Seriously?! C'mon man...

Plus, if you saw a Kamon handle up close, you'd be singing a different tune. He makes and machines the bolsters flawlessly--the level of f/f is akin to jewelry.
Stainless-clad, schmainless-clad--this isn't a custom for one person, it's a drop.

This is a chance for a wider audience to try the knives of a sought-after (and excellent!) maker, and for Kamon to chime in a bit about his production process.

Hats off to @KAMON Knives and much respect to the three-massketeers.

 

[McMan]

Correct, I do not need to participate. This is a custom design that is not finalized. Options with custom work are appreciated. Past drops included options. I’m particularly concerned about the proposed handle as it looks unsanitary and not suitable for commercial use.

There's a solution--put up a WTB for a production Kamon. He used pom handles without screws. They are also accessibly priced.

 

[TSF415]

I mean given the option, some people would prefer a phallic shaped handle over the stock one.

 

[lemeneid]

Correct, I do not need to participate. This is a custom design that is not finalized. Options with custom work are appreciated. Past drops included options. I’m particularly concerned about the proposed handle as it looks unsanitary and not suitable for commercial use.

Past drops included what options? A wooden box with golden pubes of a Swedish forge god?

 

[Justinv]

Past drops included what options? A wooden box with golden pubes of a Swedish forge god?

The last drop has options for steel, blade profile, and length.

 

[childermass]

The last drop has options for steel, blade profile, and length.

I think you need to pay a bit more attention while reading. As far as I remember the only option for both of the last massdrops was length (with limited choices) as is with this one.

 

[McMan]

The last drop has options for steel, blade profile, and length.

The Dalman drop was "Swedish Steel honyaki" and offered a choice of four lengths.
No choice of profile, no choice of steel.

The Xerxes drop was clad 1.2562 and offered two lengths.
No choice of profile, no choice of steel.

 

[Justinv]

My reference was to the edgerton group buy which included 8 options. It was labeled a group buy, not a mass drop.

 

[Barmoley]

My reference was to the edgerton group buy which included 8 options. It was labeled a group buy, not a mass drop.

That was different and has nothing to do with this. Was a very good group buy in its own right, but irrelevant in this case.

 

[Sdo]

Correct, I do not need to participate. This is a custom design that is not finalized. Options with custom work are appreciated. Past drops included options. I’m particularly concerned about the proposed handle as it looks unsanitary and not suitable for commercial use.

If you do not need to participate why so concerned? Focus your energy on something you would like to participate as there's already enough people here interested in having an unsanitary handle.