Topic: Salix knife (rugged) a blip or change on bat prices? (Read 3162 times)

ppccopener · « **on:** January 07, 2024, 05:24:38 PM »

The cost of bats seems to be on an upward trend, the old market saying what goes up must come down seemingly not applicable,and it�s been much discussed on the forum.

I am a a Salix fan, no one makes a better bat in this a country IMO but with their knife range which cuts out some of the process that they are so well known for seems a change in direction in prices.

A blip on the upward cost of bat ownership or could others follow suit to appeal to us clubbies more price conscious.

Or January is a slow month for sales and they just want some transactions going thru the door

Personally the look of the bat is not so important so I think this is a very good idea and something a bit different.

Kulli · « **Reply #1 on:** January 07, 2024, 07:25:27 PM »

I�m a bit lost here. Your post makes it sound like they�ve brought out a cheaper bat, but the the knife seems to be �650+

ppccopener · « **Reply #2 on:** January 07, 2024, 08:01:29 PM »

Quote from: Kulli on January 07, 2024, 07:25:27 PM

I�m a bit lost here. Your post makes it sound like they�ve brought out a cheaper bat, but the the knife seems to be �650+

In which case I will double check I have the right information for sure. They have a new website with one range missing out on some of the process.

ppccopener · « **Reply #3 on:** January 07, 2024, 08:13:49 PM »

Yeah got way too excited here and posted duff info. Haven�t even had a drink
The upward trend of bat prices continues on

jonny77 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 07, 2024, 08:30:03 PM »

https://www.thecricketstore.uk/products/rugged-knife

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1wf6k4oBjZ/?igsh=MTU1amEyaXY3N3MyYg==

I think it's this you're talking about maybe?

ppccopener · « **Reply #5 on:** January 07, 2024, 09:17:30 PM »

Quote from: jonny77 on January 07, 2024, 08:30:03 PM

https://www.thecricketstore.uk/products/rugged-knife

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1wf6k4oBjZ/?igsh=MTU1amEyaXY3N3MyYg==

I think it's this you're talking about maybe?

Yes Jonny that�s it, not directly Salix I got that wrong a website selling Salix.

A slightly rough finished bat which cuts out some time and therefore costs perhaps.

I guess it depends how much time is taken out by fine sanding or polishing.

Time is money whether it�s a car mechanic or a batmaker, what I was trying to get at is by missing out part of the process could it mean any significant difference if others started it

ch1p · « **Reply #6 on:** January 07, 2024, 10:25:00 PM »

If this became became the practice across the industry then I�d be all for it.

jonny77 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 07, 2024, 10:45:13 PM »

If a small brand did this, people would just say they're finishing was terrible 😆 There's been a lot of talk on here about standards of finishing, so not sure everyone would agree. It's not going to make bats infinitely cheaper either. These are all still �350.

That said, I'd love to skip steps in finishing. It's the least enjoyable part for me tbh!

Aside from this, The Cricket Store is great and worth taking a look at. I know the guy who's in set it up and he's a good bloke, with a good Idea tbf

Thamesvalley · « **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2024, 09:14:32 AM »

How would you describe the finishing in words what salix are proposing versus their usual standards

Hard to see a difference in their video ..

Thamesvalley · « **Reply #9 on:** January 08, 2024, 10:28:19 AM »

Also if it�s 350 now what was it before the premium finishing ?

willmau5 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 08, 2024, 10:58:16 AM »

Quote from: Thamesvalley on January 08, 2024, 10:28:19 AM

Also if it�s 350 now what was it before the premium finishing ?

The Knife seems to be up to about �800 direct from Salix. Ouch.

Thamesvalley · « **Reply #11 on:** January 08, 2024, 11:11:29 AM »

Guessing this wasn�t a 800 version grade but memory that started about 490 plus

So they are offering it at 350 .. saving 140 � finishing is costing �140 or how they value it ?

ppccopener · « **Reply #12 on:** January 08, 2024, 11:51:52 AM »

I�ve adjusted my original title to just one type of Salix product so my post is more accurate. It�s just one type of finishing the rest is unchanged as I understand it

ppccopener · « **Reply #13 on:** January 08, 2024, 11:56:07 AM »

Quote from: Thamesvalley on January 08, 2024, 11:11:29 AM

Guessing this wasn�t a 800 version grade but memory that started about 490 plus

So they are offering it at 350 .. saving 140 � finishing is costing �140 or how they value it ?

This is the bit that may or may not be a blip that stops the runaway train that is willow prices and labour costs. It may not of course and just be a limited time and not catch on elsewhere.

We all like perfectly polished bats but costs are rising so fast thru no fault of any makers or retailers.

I don�t know but my opinion is belt sanding and fine Sanding by machine or possibly by hand to finish a bat would take half a day to one day.

I could be wrong thou.

Thamesvalley · « **Reply #14 on:** January 08, 2024, 12:03:07 PM »

I don�t know the answer but do you mean one bat half a day ? I would have thought there are finishing for dispatch or ready to be sold to retailers at least 3-7 bats a day

1000 clefts is near enough 3 a day �

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