G-10 Police variations
G-10 Police variations
I have a picture of one of these with a serrated, hollow ground blade. It states on the Spyderco products page that this model has a flat ground blade. Must be a recent change, is it? I really like the looks of the hollow ground, serrated version but I suppose that the flat ground model would probably be a more effective cutter...The G-10 Police (in one form or another) will follow my Calypso and Native acquisitions. Jeff/1911.
Jeff,
The products page does make it sound like both serrated and plain are now flat-ground. If that's the case, I would have to say the hollow-ground is the previous style. However, if it is hollow-ground and has a David Boye dent, then it must be new.
As if that weren't enough; I'll add that the hollow-ground, serrated, G-10 Police I have is similar in weight(and slightly slimmer) than my flat-ground, plain-edged, G-10 Police because it has no ss liner.
Take care,
stu
The products page does make it sound like both serrated and plain are now flat-ground. If that's the case, I would have to say the hollow-ground is the previous style. However, if it is hollow-ground and has a David Boye dent, then it must be new.
As if that weren't enough; I'll add that the hollow-ground, serrated, G-10 Police I have is similar in weight(and slightly slimmer) than my flat-ground, plain-edged, G-10 Police because it has no ss liner.
Take care,
stu
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This is the image that I found at "Knifecenter"...
http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/ ... olg10.html
I'd sure like to get one. Is this the version that was a "mistake", Joyce?
Jeff/1911.
http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/ ... olg10.html
I'd sure like to get one. Is this the version that was a "mistake", Joyce?
Jeff/1911.
Stu,
Thanks for your reply. Is the pocket clip on your G-10 Police model mounted with 3 screws in an arc somewhat below the pivot pin, or are they circling the pivot pin (like on the Military)? I seem to recall seeing a picture of versions built both ways. If I'm correct, then the knives built with the screws at pivot level would appear to sit a little lower in the pocket when carrying.
The reason I started looking for a hollow ground, serrated G-10 version is that I like the styling of my serrated G-10 Rookie. I thought it would be neat to have the larger version of the same knife. Jeff/1911.
Thanks for your reply. Is the pocket clip on your G-10 Police model mounted with 3 screws in an arc somewhat below the pivot pin, or are they circling the pivot pin (like on the Military)? I seem to recall seeing a picture of versions built both ways. If I'm correct, then the knives built with the screws at pivot level would appear to sit a little lower in the pocket when carrying.
The reason I started looking for a hollow ground, serrated G-10 version is that I like the styling of my serrated G-10 Rookie. I thought it would be neat to have the larger version of the same knife. Jeff/1911.
Jeff,
Mine is identical to the picture at the KnifeCenter which you posted earlier. The screws are below the pivot pin. The Police is a great knife. I am sure you would like it. If you haven't handled one, you should. It is much larger than the Rookie.
Here is something I find interesting: this hollow-ground, G-10, serr. Police is thinner than my G-10, serr. Rookie because it has no liner. It must sacrifice some strength and possibly ease of opening, but it sure is cool.
Take care,
stu
Mine is identical to the picture at the KnifeCenter which you posted earlier. The screws are below the pivot pin. The Police is a great knife. I am sure you would like it. If you haven't handled one, you should. It is much larger than the Rookie.
Here is something I find interesting: this hollow-ground, G-10, serr. Police is thinner than my G-10, serr. Rookie because it has no liner. It must sacrifice some strength and possibly ease of opening, but it sure is cool.
Take care,
stu
Stu,
Of course, the knives this shop gets in will likely both be the current flat ground versions. This is definitely what I would want if I were to select a plain edged design, but for a serrated I would prefer to get the hollow ground blade. I'll probably buy the PE'd, flat ground G-10 and then keep watch out for a hollow ground serrated version at knife shows, etc. I see you have both. Jeff/1911.
Of course, the knives this shop gets in will likely both be the current flat ground versions. This is definitely what I would want if I were to select a plain edged design, but for a serrated I would prefer to get the hollow ground blade. I'll probably buy the PE'd, flat ground G-10 and then keep watch out for a hollow ground serrated version at knife shows, etc. I see you have both. Jeff/1911.