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by s11ews
Mon Sep 20, 2021 12:08 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Q possible prototype???
Replies: 25
Views: 5531

Re: Spyderco Q possible prototype???


Hi S11,

Hard to tell from a photo, but I would take Eric's word for it. He's been hangin' 'round the factory since he was a young man.

sal


Thank you for the reply Sal it’s really appreciated.
Is there any chance you could ask Eric to have a look. Years ago he mentioned he would be more than ...
by s11ews
Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Q possible prototype???
Replies: 25
Views: 5531

Re: Spyderco Q possible prototype???



It was the pride of my collection until the meet-up when it got even more special for me. Eric and Sal saw the knife and checked it out for a fair little while. Eric told me that this was one of the original Q prototypes that went walkabouts (they mentioned something to do with the clipping of ...
by s11ews
Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:57 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Q possible prototype???
Replies: 25
Views: 5531

Re: Spyderco Q possible prototype



This might just be a really good time for a new run of the "Q" model. Especially with all the new fans of Spyderco that have emerged in the past 3 to 4 years that I've noticed.

Personally I always liked the original "R" model much better>> which was a skeletonized blade that was larger. But ...
by s11ews
Wed Sep 15, 2021 6:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Q possible prototype???
Replies: 25
Views: 5531

Re: Spyderco Q possible prototype???


This is the 1st generation Q commonly called the 3D model . One thing if note about the Q it was the first Spyderco to have a two way clip and was totally ambidextrous. This is the most common version made there are other variations that are quite rare . MG2


Thank you for that info, they’re ...
by s11ews
Wed Sep 15, 2021 4:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Q possible prototype???
Replies: 25
Views: 5531

Re: Spyderco Q possible prototype

Oh yes, a g10 Q and keep the wire type back lock and clip would be awesome
by s11ews
Wed Sep 15, 2021 3:35 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Q possible prototype???
Replies: 25
Views: 5531

Spyderco Q possible prototype???

Good morning all…

This is a rather long story but thought it may interest some and help me work out the provenance.

A long time ago, spyderco used to come and do a little show each year in The royal armouries, Leeds U.K. before heading off to Amsterdam to do similar, show off new prototypes, talk ...
by s11ews
Thu Oct 14, 2010 4:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Damascus luck charm
Replies: 4
Views: 2076

like this??? :cool:
Image
by s11ews
Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Forums Badges.... Do we have approval? Do we want them?
Replies: 65
Views: 13642

spare spydie holes, laser etch them with the bug and turn them into a pin badge!!!
by s11ews
Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:11 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal - I invite you to comment on my issue
Replies: 104
Views: 26017

it comes down to this boys and girls,
quality control checks are done to make sure that knives that go though are of good quality and spydercos are one of the best! yeah if you hunt around you may find a tiny flaw but for the money they are one of the best brands going,
this knife looks like it went ...
by s11ews
Thu Jan 14, 2010 3:17 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Spyderholics world map?
Replies: 30
Views: 5817

1st from great britain! :)
by s11ews
Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:33 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What does everybody drive?
Replies: 223
Views: 56043

here's mine, 06 skoda octavia vrs chilling out before the 1/4 mile :cool:
by s11ews
Sat Jun 20, 2009 8:19 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Do you like this? A waved Delica with the wave removed
Replies: 48
Views: 12356

aaarrrggghhhh, please don't cut off the wave!!!
by s11ews
Sat Jun 20, 2009 8:14 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What does everybody drive?
Replies: 223
Views: 56043

here's my skoda!
by s11ews
Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Forum Knife 2009
Replies: 860
Views: 173758

i've been biting my tounge for ages now not to seem like another spydernut wanting to know but come on tazkristi!!!! i have to know!!!!!! :D
by s11ews
Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:05 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What is your EDC outfit consist of ???
Replies: 56
Views: 23287

-a knife or two (many to choose from so this changes, got a chinook 3 and a dodo on me today)
-bang and olufsen serenata mobile
-mont blanc starwalker rollerball
-s t dupont lighter and a pack of b + h gold
-keys
-money
-sony t100 digital camera
-surefire e1l
by s11ews
Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which knives did you EDC today pics
Replies: 44
Views: 10050

i've got a chinook 3, a ss cricket and a klotzli tighe 06 :cool:
by s11ews
Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Captain And The Sharpmaker
Replies: 5
Views: 2349

that's what i'd do

good luck
sam :cool:
by s11ews
Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: If you were given a new spidey in any color...
Replies: 44
Views: 10850

pink civilian for me!!! :cool:
by s11ews
Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:51 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knives in Travell, South America
Replies: 3
Views: 2810

not sure about the knife laws in south-america but i reckon a ukpk will probably be alright, and it's a really good knife.
if you get a orange one it'll be less "scary" to jo bloggs general public aswell

sam