Release price for the HCLE was $138.95 (nearly the price of a DF CG); MPLEs were $79.95 (and BDLEs were $89.95)
Thanks for bringing this up. But remember, the price difference had nothing to do with the steel and everything to do with the handle material between the SY and SR offerings. To me it seems like the real question is not which steel but which handle material (as it seems that SR101 and SR77 are pretty close in price and INFI is way out there).
When broken down as the above post shows, how many would prefer micarta or G10 over res-c for an upcharge of almost 50%?! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />
i think the point of my post was missed. the goal of any business is to make as much money as they can and as swamp rat has risen in the ranks they earned the ability to charge more. scrap yard's claim to fame is the fact that their product is affordable. when they gain the same devotion the yard's prices will go up. with the explosive growth of the forum, it may be sooner than later.
i don't think a pair of g-10 slabs alone command an additional $60, but a more prestigious logo sure will. look at acura, infinity, audi, and worst of all: lexus.
