Sturm Panzer - Schneider MK-II (Dead Stock)
The first Sturm Panzer model equipped with stainless steel rim.
＜Manufacturer's Comments＞
- This product was released in 2014 and manufactured in 2015 as a dead stock item.
It was produced using different manufacturing methods and environments compared to recent bimetal models.
We only ship units that have been determined to have no rotation wobbling issues,
however, compared to recent models, the rotation precision and surface finish are relatively rougher.
Small scratches, stains, color unevenness, and processing marks may occur during the manufacturing, assembly, and shipping process, but these are considered part of the product specifications.
- The bearing is a CP-06 D9 ball bearing. Replacement is at your own risk.
- The response pads are CP-07 Blade Attack pads.
- The axle is a stainless steel axle M4×10mm, with the hex socket side fixed with commercially available low-strength thread locker.
- Story book is not included.
Schneider MK-II Product Description
The Schneider MK-II has been reborn with a completely different design from both the original Schneider and its derivative Blade Attack mode.
Unlike previous Schneider series, it features a 7075 (super duralumin) body equipped with Sturm Panzer's first stainless steel rim, making it a bimetal model. Additionally, it has been optimized in every aspect with a Size D bearing, middle size, and a lightweight 62g.
Compared to the Leo Sniper MK-II, which also features a Size D bearing, the Leo Sniper had a maximum gap and inverse round shape to minimize string contact, whereas the Schneider MK-II has a 0.3mm narrower gap, and instead, the response pad grooves are 0.2mm deeper on both sides. This reflects a design that pays attention to the finest details, conscious of "the stability gained through string contact."
This seemingly unique design is the Schneider MK-II's weapon and is appealing enough to potentially disrupt the recent trend of predominantly Size C bearings.
In particular, it has excellent compatibility between weight and size relative to the bearing, successfully minimizing the quirks unique to Size D. You can also purely experience the increased rotational power from the increased number of string wraps, which is an advantage of adopting a smaller bearing than Size C, and it has such high performance that it seems to declare "this is how a Size D bearing-equipped model should be."
It's a masterpiece that goes beyond being "innovative" and has the potential to become the new "standard" for the future.
