Woodlore 30th Anniversary Stuff

[JonathanD]

Loads of stuff released by Uncle Ray and co to celebrate 30 years. The Woodlore knife is not so exciting as the 25th though. But some of the courses look great.

http://www.raymears.com/woodlore-30-Year-Anniversary.cfm

 

[Mesquite]

Loads of stuff released by Uncle Ray and co to celebrate 30 years. The Woodlore knife is not so exciting as the 25th though. But some of the courses look great.

Yeah.... £450 for a Micarta handled knife is a bit steep... having said that though if I had the spare dosh I'd get one to go with my 25th

But as you do say the courses do look good

Some people may say £2k for a canoe building course is steep but by the time you factor in the cost of materials and transporting it all over here as well as Pinnock's time as well it's not bad value. Would have been nice for them to feed you for that price though

 

[John Fenna]

I rather fancy the Mora......

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

I rather fancy the Mora......

With you on that John, feel like part of it but save £436

 

[JonathanD]

Yeah, the Mora is the coolest. Ordered myself a couple of those.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

I notice they havent said who is making the 30th knife but stated that its a kin to the wilkinson sword model.
Personally i think it a bit steep for what was originally sold as an £80 knife.

Still good on him to still be in buisness after 30 years.

 

[Mesquite]

I notice they havent said who is making the 30th knife but stated that its a kin to the wilkinson sword model.
Personally i think it a bit steep for what was originally sold as an £80 knife.

Still good on him to still be in buisness after 30 years.

Stephen Wade Cox is the maker

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Thought it might be. Still a lot of $$$$ for it. At least they didnt use anything exotic for the handle this time that might shrink.

 

[CACTUS ELF]

I'm curious, what makes a Woodlore knife worth £450?
Is it the materials, the quality of the 01 tool steel compared to say that of a wright and son of sheffield 01 tool steel?
Is it just the fact that it's a Woodlore?
Is it the maker, SWC?
Is that its a limited edition or that like the standard Woodlore it will become a collectors item?

I understand that something is worth what people are willing to pay and i'm a big fan of Ray Mears, so this isn't a rant or moan. If i had £450 to spend on a knife, i may well consider this one. (i haven't by the way)

I simply want to know what makes it so good?

Thanks

 

[Twodogs]

And were off,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[JonathanD]

I understand that something is worth what people are willing to pay...

Well, you just answered your own question. So let's move away from this old chestnut as there are hundreds of threads on this subject.

 

[John Fenna]

Darn it - I am not even sure I can afford the Mora!
How badly does the engraving weaken the blade?
I removes metal right?








Aw cummon! You thought I was serious?

 

[swotty]

I notice they havent said who is making the 30th knife but stated that its a kin to the wilkinson sword model.
Personally i think it a bit steep for what was originally sold as an £80 knife.

Still good on him to still be in buisness after 30 years.

Yep....it looks just like my Wilkinson Sword one and that was £95 and I thought that was a lot of money!!!

But as you say it's good he's still in business

 

[Shewie]

Southey's been drip feeding me little teasers all week, would love to do the canoe course but I doubt I'll have that kind of spare brass.

Don't really need another knife but I might get the wee Mora anyway

 

[Man of Tanith]

i picked up a mora for the collection
like the look of the retro t shirt too

 

[CACTUS ELF]

jonathonD, as i understood it this forum was a place to ask questions about bushcraft related topics. An old chestnut to you isn't always an old chestnut to people new to bushcraft. I thought i was asking a relevant question about quality and value of a bushcraft item. I'll checkout the other threads. Thanks

 

[JonathanD]

jonathonD, as i understood it this forum was a place to ask questions about bushcraft related topics. An old chestnut to you isn't always an old chestnut to people new to bushcraft. I thought i was asking a relevant question about quality and value of a bushcraft item. I'll checkout the other threads. Thanks

It's not that. The question you asked normally sparks a heated debate ending in the thread being closed. Besides, as I said, you answered your own question.

 

[mountainm]

jonathonD, as i understood it this forum was a place to ask questions about bushcraft related topics. An old chestnut to you isn't always an old chestnut to people new to bushcraft. I thought i was asking a relevant question about quality and value of a bushcraft item. I'll checkout the other threads. Thanks

I think JD was trying to stem an inevitable flow of comments on the subject. Unfortunately it's a topic which has been endlessly debated.

Essentially it's provenance and rarity you're paying for. In terms of functionality it won't slice time or cut through rocks.

 

[Barn Owl]

I'm curious, what makes a Woodlore knife worth £450?
Is it the materials, the quality of the 01 tool steel compared to say that of a wright and son of sheffield 01 tool steel?
Is it just the fact that it's a Woodlore?
Is it the maker, SWC?
Is that its a limited edition or that like the standard Woodlore it will become a collectors item?

I understand that something is worth what people are willing to pay and i'm a big fan of Ray Mears, so this isn't a rant or moan. If i had £450 to spend on a knife, i may well consider this one. (i haven't by the way)

I simply want to know what makes it so good?

Thanks

Just the name really.
No different from other makers knives.

 

[Tiley]

If a Stephen Wade Cox, admittedly a 'limited edition' one, now commands £450, I wonder what the price would be if Alan Wood was making it...?

Stuff the prices - they're only numbers after all! The fact that he and his outfit have inspired so many to go down that bushcraft route over the last 30 years is a cause for celebration!