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Oh snap! I scoured the catalog for clues and totally missed the cover. Looks awesome.

Agreed- thank you!

I got into knives about 5 years ago. After a short time I bought into the fidget hype and tried many of Spyderco's lock designs. Eventually I grew tired of free swinging blades and came to appreciate the safety (esp closing bias) and reliability of lockbacks.

Thank you Spyderco for continuing to ...

I have a BD1N version and the design is a winner. I will be picking up at least one other copy in a different steel when released. I'd be happy with pretty much anything- LC200N, Magnacut, Spy-27, 15V, etc.

I agree with Scandi regarding using wedges to hold consistent angles.

I also think the best advice you'll hear regarding what apex angle to use for your specific use/knife/steel is go more acute until premature edge failure due to rolling/microchipping, then go a bit more obtuse.

Keep notes (my ...

I'm on team FRN handles for a sprint. Hopefully make it more accessible. I have both the 3 FRN and Cruwear sprint and greatly prefer the FRN handle.

Steel type or hollow vs flat of little importance to me. Keeping the trend of blue FRN + Spy27 sprints seems logical.

Centofante 3 FRN is a gem ...

@BornIn1500 thanks for posting, otherwise I'd have missed this. Looks like its either stretched out or slimmed down a bit vs the liner lock version.

Looks great!

Edit- OOS

Now in stock at National Knives-

https://www.nationalknives.com/spyderco ... query=dyad

Hi Sal!

First of all, its an honor to try to help.

If you are able to share, is this project's target audience adults or youth? Probably impacts what colors are most appealing.

Aside- my wife's choice for her first folder was a purple Delica.

In stock at Knifeworks-

https://knifeworks.com/spyderco-dyad-jr ... query=dyad

Very excited to be able to snag one!

Maybe a stretch but if there are multiple viable prototypes floating around, is there interest/opportunity for a Sage-like series with differeny lock types?

Lower cost, plus handle forward is a unique twist on the Sage concept.

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But I agree with Carrot, nobody out there is really asking for more back locks.

I am asking for more back locks.

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I can confirm the CQI FRN model is still hollow ground

Love seeing another positive experience with the Centofante 3. Agree on timing of the CQI.

I first picked this model up about 8 months ago and it has taken the lion's share of pocket time since.

Thin, slicey, handle forward, negative blade angle. Lots to love.

Glad I gave it a chance.

I myself am more interested in maximizing sharpened edge for a given blade length by minimizing dead space/ricasso area- Polestar, Bodacious, Centofante 3 for example.

But even then, I recognize that some designs are better WITH a choil- Chaparral, Lil' Native.

@LazyOutdoorsman the way it is presented, I would assume the BD1N lines are safe.

M4/S35VN- I wonder how much of these being discontinued is due to Crucible bankruptcy and the resulting supply chain challenges?

Welcome back @Wartstein !

Mid backlock for me.

Caribbean and Bodacious seem to have your comp lock bases covered.

mikey177 nice job with the bump. I completely forgot about this as well.

I believe the purpose was two fold- the polestar is a great design that doesn't get much love, and there are few backlocks with a "edge all the way to the handle" design.

I agree that the Ti Tenacious models have mostly ...

Folder vs fixed blade is a debate that will never end.

If you carry a folder, something worth considering is general safety when in use and when being carried. I opt for a backlock due to good bias to close and probably overblown concerns of detent based lock types accidentally opening if carried ...