So I just received today my '59 Red Tip from the bay, with the exception of spotting on the handle and one side of the safety bar that wasn't shown, I couldn't be happier, prices being on par with B/S/T.
However, I never thought there were differences in the lot of Red Tips, however I was wrong.
'58 weighs 2 grams more 67 grams vs the '59 65 grams both loaded with the same blade, Red Pack IP's.
Also it appears the bottom of the handle on the TTO mechanism is different, the '58 has what looks to be a cross stamped fastener while the '59 is a rod and c-clip(Crimp) design.
*Edit, it also appears the plating hues are different, however this could be due to previous owners, since I shined both up with the same method*
*Edit #2* also since I had to bend the safety bar back into place I used my '58 as a guide and it also appears the safety bar is skinnier on the '59*
So why is it they changed the design on the '59?
Sorry if the question has been answered before.
Edit: To add pics and updates to first post as this thread may be used for informational purposes
BTW '58 = D-3 '59 = E-1
Still haven't used the '59 yet
However looking at things again, its hard to see in the photos but, actually the '58 lined up exactly to the top the head of the '59, the '58 is a couple mm longer, probably why the handle on the '59 is a couple mm wider?
Also the lighting doesn't capture the hue of the plating that well, but if you look right you can see the '58 is more "Silver" while the '59 is more "Nickle" looking. (Could also just be how the previous owners cleaned each one)
Also knurling pattern is slightly different if you look closely in the photos you will see as well as the actual "Red Tip" area.
Balance wise I'm liking the feel of the '59 feels perfect throughout the handle in my hand even though its 2 grams lighter.
Picture 1. D-3 '58 Left, E-1 '59 Right
Picture 2. D-3 end cap assembly
Picture 3. E-1 end cap assembly
However, I never thought there were differences in the lot of Red Tips, however I was wrong.
'58 weighs 2 grams more 67 grams vs the '59 65 grams both loaded with the same blade, Red Pack IP's.
Also it appears the bottom of the handle on the TTO mechanism is different, the '58 has what looks to be a cross stamped fastener while the '59 is a rod and c-clip(Crimp) design.
*Edit, it also appears the plating hues are different, however this could be due to previous owners, since I shined both up with the same method*
*Edit #2* also since I had to bend the safety bar back into place I used my '58 as a guide and it also appears the safety bar is skinnier on the '59*
So why is it they changed the design on the '59?
Sorry if the question has been answered before.
Edit: To add pics and updates to first post as this thread may be used for informational purposes
BTW '58 = D-3 '59 = E-1
Still haven't used the '59 yet
However looking at things again, its hard to see in the photos but, actually the '58 lined up exactly to the top the head of the '59, the '58 is a couple mm longer, probably why the handle on the '59 is a couple mm wider?
Also the lighting doesn't capture the hue of the plating that well, but if you look right you can see the '58 is more "Silver" while the '59 is more "Nickle" looking. (Could also just be how the previous owners cleaned each one)
Also knurling pattern is slightly different if you look closely in the photos you will see as well as the actual "Red Tip" area.
Balance wise I'm liking the feel of the '59 feels perfect throughout the handle in my hand even though its 2 grams lighter.
Picture 1. D-3 '58 Left, E-1 '59 Right
Picture 2. D-3 end cap assembly
Picture 3. E-1 end cap assembly
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