Massdrop x Ferrum Forge Buc Titanium Frame Lock Discussions

Apr 13, 2019

Laxnerd213

Yes, I agree, $115 for me too. I mean WT. ? I feel like MassDrop is playing games with their customers. No...they are playing games...I personally do not see this as a good business practice. It’s a little bit like bait and switch. And yes...the Gent went from $79 to $100...it to is a great knife but...really? Is this MassDrops business plan? So they drop a new knife, at a decent price and if it is a hit and they get enough votes, bring it back and raise the price about twenty percent, or closer to 25%...not cool.

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Apr 13, 2019

Apr 11, 2019

Smooth? My index is bleeding trying to open this knife.

Apr 11, 2019

Apr 16, 2019

Take your fingers off the lock bar when flipping. It's an easy mistake to make with this knife since it is so thin, and one that I also have to remain conscious of as well.

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Apr 16, 2019

Apr 16, 2019

Lol...yes that was a problem. But after that determination, it was a whole lot better until I purchased an upgraded version. It is a great knife but it’s obvious it was built differently than the bottom line knife.

Apr 16, 2019

Duncan

3314

Community

Apr 9, 2019

Hey everyone, As some of you may know, the prices on some of our Massdrop Made products are increasing. For a little more information on why you can go here (https://www.massdrop.com/talk/21735/pricing-update), but the short of it is that costs have increased over time and a lot of these items were initially underpriced in exchange for early exposure. Know that we’re doing other things to reward your early support, however, through new Launch pricing on newly introduced Massdrop Made products. The new price for the Massdrop x Ferrum Forge Buc Titanium Frame Lock will be $140 starting tomorrow (April 10th). Thanks for your understanding, feedback and support as always.

Apr 9, 2019

Apr 13, 2019

I don’t know ... but my guess is you will not see this price increase notice on any new drops.

Apr 13, 2019

Hatuletoh

656

Apr 13, 2019

Price changes are your prerogative, and $115 was a steal, although if you look at the number of units sold you'll notice what I think is a significant correlation, and inverse relationship, between that figure and the price. Sometimes a "steal" is only such from the narrow, middle-management perspective, the ones only worried about this quarter's numbers. Step back and consider long-term questions of customer engagement and acquisition, "steals" quite often look like brilliant long-term business planning. "Amateurs discuss tactics, professionals discuss strategy," said von Clausewitz (supposedly). All of that is none of my business though, really. My only complaint is that it's customary in the knife business to give a bit of warning. Spyderco and Benchmade usually announce their (basically annual these days) price increases right after Xmas, then make the change about the second week of January. That's an extreme example, but illustrative; even 24 hrs grace period would have actually helped me a lot in this case. Literally, that would have been the difference between me owning a Buc and now not, unfortunately. $ is tight right now so when I came up on $120 last week there was no question it was going towards a knife. I wanted to buy the best knife possible for that much or less, so I'd been thinking, looking, considering, testing, comparing, and then yesterday it hit me--Massdrop's Buc is only $115, and has free shipping! Now THAT is the undeniable best deal for the money! So to they site I came all ready to buy...and wondered if I was losing my mind. I NEVER forget knife prices. So I appreciate publically acknowledging the price change, at least. That's actually more than some companies have done lately (looking right at you Microtech; I love you, but...we need to talk about our relationship). But if you have to raise prices on knives again, send an email notice with a little grace period. If that had occurred here I would have a Buc and would have feel great that Massdrop took care of me by telling me about the change proactively and with time for me to take advantage of the old price. Simple-minded MBA-types shrink in horror at the idea--"we don't want to advertise a price increase!"--but folks who understand humans know this isn't the case. Proactively delivering news people might not like, combined with a grace period before the change, actually makes people MORE likely to retain goodwill for the company, and defend their price increases as necessary. It's like a kid who breaks something and brings it to his parents straight away: the fact he didn't lie or try to hide it makes the parents feel less upset about the broken item than pleased to have a kid they can trust. As much as said MBA-types wish it, customers--the engaged ones anyway--are going to notice, so turn the negative into a positive by telling them in advance. Win/win.

Apr 13, 2019

Jlt7mm08

Mar 20, 2019

Do these knives not come with the serial numbers anymore? Just got a grey one with no serial #

Mar 20, 2019

Damn_True

Mar 19, 2019

Where does this sit in terms of fit in the hand? Tough to tell from the pics but it looks a bit slimmer than the Crux but meatier than the Dao?

Mar 19, 2019

gwinner

Mar 19, 2019

Damn_True

There is a review here https://youtu.be/Rfa_LwGEmvs hope it helps

Mar 19, 2019

Apr 16, 2019

Damn_True

It feels very similar to my 940-2 (while not using the choil of course).

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Apr 16, 2019

silverspurr59

268

Feb 9, 2019

Still happy with it:

Feb 9, 2019

silverspurr59

268

Feb 24, 2019

Who the hell shoves a big fat dumpling into their mouth?!

Feb 24, 2019

Apr 16, 2019

silverspurr59

Aaaaaand now I'm craving dumplings, haha!

Apr 16, 2019

Grullander

Feb 3, 2019

Unfortunately, for EDC in Canada. The maximum legal length a blade can be to keep in your pocket is 3 inches. If this was 3 inches, I would for sure Buy this blade.

Feb 3, 2019

1412

Feb 28, 2019

Massdrop actually offers refunds for knives seized by Canadian customs, they generally get through ok.

Feb 28, 2019

AnthonyDR

Mar 13, 2019

Good to know re: refunds, thank you. As for the "Canadian situation" with knives lately, my understanding is that it's the CBSA who got their knickers in a knot for unknown reasons and tightened up their policies at the border - nothing to do with federal or provincial law (at least in terms of the recent importing problems).

Mar 13, 2019

Jscals

Feb 1, 2019

Common Massdrop. Get your crap together. "This is a stocked item" well unless you want one of the versions that are perpetually out of stock. It's been 3 months... but I keep waiting.

Feb 1, 2019

stu-11_20w

Jan 24, 2019

Please bring back the plain scales because being forced to pay $25 to pay for milling you don't want isn't great.

Jan 24, 2019

Ares78

856

Feb 1, 2019

stu-11_20w

Give it some time. They likely ran out of stock. But this is Massdrop so give it like 4-6 months before they’re back.

Feb 1, 2019

Feb 1, 2019

Ares78

I'm glad to hear that they are shortening their shipping times.

Feb 1, 2019

Iredeus

294

Jan 24, 2019

I'd totally get this is the original style was still in stock.

Jan 24, 2019

Benzo

304

Jan 22, 2019

For those that own both, should I get the Falcon, or this one?

Jan 22, 2019

1412

Jan 23, 2019

Benzo

Good, hard question. I like the Buc more to play with, but they're equals functionally, and both offer a fantastic blade profile and overall package. If you already have a nice stout compact worker, I'd get the Buc first and the Falcon whenever if you still want to try it later.

Jan 23, 2019

stu-11_20w

Jan 22, 2019

I would love to buy one but as the original handles have been unavailable for so long i'm beginning to lose hope.

Jan 22, 2019

Bdeguzman

Jan 19, 2019

Picked one up in grey on the first drop and I love it so much. Gonna grab another one as soon as it's in mothership blue again.

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Jan 19, 2019

Snacs1

Jan 17, 2019

Does anyone know of the grey mothership comes with blue back space and clip?

Jan 17, 2019

cautry

Jan 10, 2019

Anybody know if they will be releasing the plain scales again?

Jan 10, 2019

mdb123

Jan 9, 2019

Any idea when this will be back in stock in Mothership Blue?

Jan 9, 2019

shiftyeyes67k

Jan 2, 2019

Anyone know where i can get replacement screws for the clip??? Massdrop can't send out replacements so was wondering if i could source from anywhere else?

Jan 2, 2019

BrokenLinx

Feb 1, 2019

shiftyeyes67k

MD, FF, and WE have all failed us here, not making replacement parts available or providing specs. I purchased a clip from PopsClips on Etsy and it came with the below for my FF/MD Buc. M2.5x4mm M2.5x6mm Hope this helps anyone looking.

Feb 1, 2019

bladesman

Dec 23, 2018

Does the grey buck have the blue lanyard-hole/ back spacer? It looks like it in one of the photos

Dec 23, 2018

THOMAS044

Dec 21, 2018

Does this ship to the uk ? It’s says it does, but will I actually receive it ?

Dec 21, 2018

Raithmir

633

Jan 2, 2019

THOMAS044

I ordered a Ferrum Forge Falcon from here. It was sat in customs for a couple of weeks but I received it OK.

Jan 2, 2019

Yugbe

Dec 13, 2018

I just received mine. (Mothership Blue) and Wow! I have several knives, but this is by far the finest blade with the best flipper action and feel in my collection. I have to say that I don't have a lot of what some might call a "High End" knife, and perhaps to many this one is not. I am truly amazed at the workmanship, fit and finish and overall design of the knife as a whole. It feels great in the hand, both with the choil and without. the angle of the blade seems to optimize the slicing action and the point seems to be sturdy and thick enough to where I don't think it will break easily. There is a numbering on the blade (ML003) which I guess is the serial. Overall I love it, and I will most likely order other colors and models of the Buc as they and will now look at the falcon. Notice that the photos on the site do not do the blue justice at all. I mean, look at this!

The Pattern is amazing.

The jemping has a great feel, not too aggressive, but very functional.

Centering is perfect, despite the photo

The back-spacer feels nice, and is not too abrasive. Just Right!

Dec 13, 2018

Jkingofthenorth

Nov 30, 2018

How often does stock replenish? Really looking for that plain blue!

Nov 30, 2018

MinistrOfJustiz

Dec 4, 2018

Jkingofthenorth

Seconded. "Meh" milling on one side is not worth twenty five extra bucks for my Buc.

Dec 4, 2018

Nov 13, 2018

This is very similar to the Bestech Hornet that I picked up a short time ago. I have not reviewed it because I don't know whether to give it 1 or 5 stars. I just don't like it, but I would have trouble telling you the reasons. It was one of the sharpest OOB blades that I have ever received. There is nothing objectively wrong. It was $40.00. I would recommend the Hornet over this because of the price and quality. If you're not into semi-stainless, they pay the extra $80 and get this. But look at the handle first. My FF Falcon has a very narrow handle that I don't care for. It's another knife that I have a love-hate relationship with.

Nov 13, 2018

Feb 1, 2019

I am growing to like the Hornet. It has achieved STAMC status. That would be Several Times A Month Carry. It's moving up, around 3.5 - 4 stars.

Feb 1, 2019

bryan.bell

Nov 6, 2018

Love the knife. Anyone know the angle of the grind for sharpening purposes?

Nov 6, 2018

Onefreeman

Nov 20, 2018

Hey ! This reply came from DougFLA123, 4 days ago; “I wrote to We Knife Co (who made the Buc) and they said they usually sharpen their blades to angles of between 25 and 30 degrees (each side of course). I know Zero Tolerance blades are sharpened to angles of between 20 and 22 degrees. I guess it depends on how slicey you want it.” Best... 👍🏻 Onefreeman

Nov 20, 2018

Nov 20, 2018

Onefreeman

thank you.

Nov 20, 2018

Massfail

Oct 29, 2018

Doesn't ship on time. Have given me 2 delivery dates after they said they shipped it and they've missed both. Now say it'll be another week. Bull!!. Also they use post office even though they advertise they use fed ex.

Oct 29, 2018

54321

Oct 23, 2018

Such a cool knife. —Too bad I already own more knives than I’ll ever use.

Oct 23, 2018

Buck619

Nov 6, 2018

54321

Same here! Unfortunately that didn't stop me from getting one...

Nov 6, 2018

Dec 10, 2018

54321

I have found that having too many knives has not stopped me from ordering more. It only causes me to feel guilty about the purchase.

Dec 10, 2018

Bob_Velle

Oct 22, 2018

I just Lost my Crux with Saber Handle :( I was cutting boxes open and must have left it in one of the boxes. Yep, threw away the boxes in a dumpster couple hours later. realized my knife was missing 3 days later.... I LOVED that knife! Not in a way that requires therapy, but close :) Anyway... now I want to replace it, and I saw this thing. But I can't find any comparisons. Does anybody know if this is the same size and feel (i saw the numbers) as the Crux? The specs state its lighter than the crux... that concerns me a bit.

Oct 22, 2018

Oct 27, 2018

Press F to pay respects

Oct 27, 2018