If all goes well, you may see more of these resin-coated, hand wrapped handles on future models. Resiprene C will always be in our line, but we can achieve a new level of versatility in design and manufacturing with these heavily armored, hand-wrapped handles. This versatility will allow us to bring many more diverse models in smaller runs to the Yard in short order.
Very interested to start a discussion topic on this. To date, I had looked at Res-C (and associated hidden tang) as something that would simplify designs, not hamper it. Would be intriguing to hear more about your vision on this, Dan...sounds exciting! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I think the handle is very cool...I'm hopeful that it is super-comfy!
My guess is that making an expensive custom mold for the Res-C handle drives up the per-unit cost of a blade, unless they can spread that cost over a large product run, like a big military order. Cord-wrapped will help on the price-performance ratio for lower volume runs.
