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by sid137
Fri Feb 19, 2021 2:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CANIS.
Replies: 5
Views: 498

Re: CANIS.

Very cool. Handled it at the SFO. I had to make myself do it because it has zero eye appeal to me. (Having enough prior experiences I know my eyes can get it wrong). Was totally impressed with the knife and it is now on my shortlist. Had to try an inexpensive Wharncliffe first to see if I'm ok with ...
by sid137
Fri Feb 19, 2021 1:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CANIS.
Replies: 5
Views: 498

Re: CANIS.

Actually, it’s a private account that I temporarily de-privatized for this share. No big deal for me either. quote="Sharp Guy" post_id=1496384 time=1613762744 user_id=26711] Argh, no IG account for me so I cannot view your pictures. Yeah I don't really like when people start a thread with ...
by sid137
Fri Feb 19, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CANIS.
Replies: 5
Views: 498

CANIS.

So well-named...
This knife makes me realize that evolving in your knife tastes could mean recognizing that a production folder is better than your expensive customs.
by sid137
Sat May 16, 2020 12:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.
Replies: 32
Views: 3603

Re: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.

I found an old post on Bladeforums where Sal mentioned that there was a distributor in California that commissioned all black Police models for the Seals. all black police model I also found this expired auction on worthpoint that shows an all black Police model with a Seal trident. Warning, the pi...
by sid137
Sat May 16, 2020 8:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.
Replies: 32
Views: 3603

Re: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.

Perhaps it's my eyes, they've seen better days, or the fact that markings can be hard to see on a black knife, but I can't see any SEAL marking on that Police. TiNi coatings were done experimentally by Spyderco from fairly early on but the problem is, they were also done aftermarket by distributors...
by sid137
Sat May 16, 2020 5:35 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.
Replies: 32
Views: 3603

Re: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.

I do again appreciate the discourse. It does have patent markings & numbers (2 rows) along the flat portion of the clip. Lance Clinton indicated in the comments on my IG post that if the notch is uncoated/stainless (as is seen in the second photo), then the notch was made at Spyderco after the ...
by sid137
Fri May 15, 2020 7:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.
Replies: 32
Views: 3603

Re: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.

Appreciate that... Unless they were scored into the steel, Police or Navy Seal markings would be covered. Same with Spydie logo. It was sold that none of the 3 were evident. Box is plain except for the sticker. Unless someone knows for certain otherwise , I’ll give the knife the benefit of the doub...
by sid137
Fri May 15, 2020 4:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.
Replies: 32
Views: 3603

Re: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.

Perhaps it's my eyes, they've seen better days, or the fact that markings can be hard to see on a black knife, but I can't see any SEAL marking on that Police. TiNi coatings were done experimentally by Spyderco from fairly early on but the problem is, they were also done aftermarket by distributors...
by sid137
Fri May 15, 2020 12:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.
Replies: 32
Views: 3603

Re: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.

Is that a seconds notch on the blade? Maybe one that didn't pass QC but was given new purpose in life. Great question. Possibly, but it’s fully coated. I’d have to ask Sal or Viintage experts if they were doing that practice back in 89/90. My bad - I was looking at my pic rather than the knife. The...
by sid137
Fri May 15, 2020 11:57 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.
Replies: 32
Views: 3603

Re: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.

Perhaps it's my eyes, they've seen better days, or the fact that markings can be hard to see on a black knife, but I can't see any SEAL marking on that Police. TiNi coatings were done experimentally by Spyderco from fairly early on but the problem is, they were also done aftermarket by distributors...
by sid137
Fri May 15, 2020 11:12 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.
Replies: 32
Views: 3603

Re: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.

JMM wrote:
Fri May 15, 2020 10:40 am
That is awesome! Is that TiCN or DLC, or something else entirely?
Not sure. But it’s extremely matte and smoothly applied, with a 1 or 2 tang contact points worn as shown.
by sid137
Fri May 15, 2020 11:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.
Replies: 32
Views: 3603

Re: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.

VashHash wrote:
Fri May 15, 2020 9:53 am
Is that a seconds notch on the blade? Maybe one that didn't pass QC but was given new purpose in life.
Great question. Possibly, but it’s fully coated. I’d have to ask Sal or Viintage experts if they were doing that practice back in 89/90.
by sid137
Fri May 15, 2020 6:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.
Replies: 32
Views: 3603

Re: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.

kwakster wrote:
Fri May 15, 2020 4:52 am
There's currently one of these offered on a Dutch auction platform for 1000 Euro.
(And i have nothing to do with it)
You just made my day... thanks!
by sid137
Thu May 14, 2020 5:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.
Replies: 32
Views: 3603

Re: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.

justjohn wrote:
Thu May 14, 2020 5:00 pm
An amazing looking knife my friend, and at a decent price too! Great find that would compliment any Spyderco Collection. I wish I could find stuff like that. :D
Thanks John and all...

Just blind good fortune I saw it in this case.
by sid137
Thu May 14, 2020 4:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.
Replies: 32
Views: 3603

Re: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.

MacLaren wrote:
Thu May 14, 2020 4:14 pm
Wow. That's really cool.
Congratulations
Thank you!
by sid137
Thu May 14, 2020 4:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.
Replies: 32
Views: 3603

Rare 1990 BLACK SEAL.

My rare All-Black (Navy) Seal Spydie in G-2 from 1990 has landed... (The sickest Spyderco I’ve ever owned.) Took 5 weeks from a seller in Japan who deals in rare/vintage Spydies. Before Murdered-out was a thing. 4-in blade. Dwarfs my Meerkat, also pictured. SekiCity Police DNA (the all-black matte f...
by sid137
Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:11 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Hummingbird in Stag Horn...
Replies: 8
Views: 1405

Re: Vintage Hummingbird in Stag Horn...

Larry_Mott wrote:
Tue Apr 21, 2020 3:18 am
Awesome! Wouldn't mind another to keep mine company :)

Image
Love the stag horn as seen on Case’s...

But on a Spydie, it’s lust. ;-)
by sid137
Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Hummingbird in Stag Horn...
Replies: 8
Views: 1405

Vintage Hummingbird in Stag Horn...

Just snagged this Spyderco Hummingbird time-capsule example from 1990.

LOVE the stag horn scales and the fact that it’s a lockback and not a slipjoint for its diminutive size.
Pics:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_OjBnmjS_ ... df73eroe4y
by sid137
Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Catch, No Release...
Replies: 10
Views: 1188

Re: Catch, No Release... (Native Rainbow Trout)

sid137 wrote:
Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:46 am
Blown away by the beauty of this collab with Abel Reels.

The anodized aluminum on this Native5 is stunningly detailed in colors and micro scales.

Wish my Dad was around to give him this.

Pics:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_JrMPdjYH ... 6jz95h3nkc
by sid137
Sun Apr 19, 2020 5:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Catch, No Release...
Replies: 10
Views: 1188

Re: Catch, No Release...

sid137 wrote:
Sun Apr 19, 2020 5:03 pm
Surfingringo wrote:
Sun Apr 19, 2020 2:24 pm
Yeah, I saw those at the Blade show last year and they are amazing!!
Yes Sir!

Heard you were from Louisiana - what city?
Myself, A New Orleanian for 45 years until Katrina. Now south FL.

Thanks Lance.