A Korean keyboard enthusiast has designed the Sabertooth 80, a custom keyboard blending modern and classic styles. The limited run of 20 units aims to lower costs, targeting a price of $520 excluding shipping. Interested buyers can join a Discord server for more details and updates.
Project Gallery
Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (3)
"Some users appreciate the design as nice and like the classic style."
"A fan of TKLs expressed fondness for the design."
"Interest was shown in exploring cheaper manufacturing options."
Negative (4)
"Concerns about the high price for an unoriginal design."
"Many comments criticize the board's value compared to competitors."
"Users feel the pricing is unrealistic for such a small group buy."
"One user called out the creator for not properly pricing their product."
Suggestions (2)
Increase the MOQ to get a better price.
Consider alternative manufacturers to reduce costs.
Questions (2)
Inquiries about whether prototypes have been ordered.
Clarifications on pricing details mentioned in the OP.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a high engagement level with significant debate around pricing. Despite several negative comments focusing on price and design, there are a few positive and neutral comments that indicate some interest in the product.
Project Specs
- Name
- Sabertooth 80 (IC)
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 80%
- Layout Standard
- WKL
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Sandwich
- Case Colors
- Silver, Gray
- Case Material
- Aluminium 6061, Brass
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- No
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- No
- VIA Support
- No
- N-Key Rollover
- No
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No