Compression Lock Military??

[Dexter Ewing]

Hi Sal - will there come a day in which we'll see the Compression Lock on the C36? I know that doing this will require some re-engineering of the C36 design to fit the mechanics of the CL, but IMO that knife would be a great candidate for the new lock. What are the chances of this happening? Come on fellow Military fans, stand up and be counted!





Edited by - Dexter Ewing on 7/26/00 7:08:40 PM

[sal]

Hi Dex. Ultimately, probably. We don't want to convert too many models too quickly until we work out all of the potential glitches. The Mil Jr will probably get it first.

sal

[Ferret]

Ah, yes, the Mil jr. :)

[Dexter Ewing]

Thanks Sal. When can we expect the Military Jr? I think "Cadet" is a more appropriate moniker for that one ;)

[sal]

Dex, I believe the name "Cadet" belongs to Buck.

sal

[Dexter Ewing]

Darn, that's right. Maybe another contest for the forum to name the knife with the prize being that knife? <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[James Mattis]

I'd say to call it the "Recruit," but I don't think I'd be original.

How about "Reserve."

That's, among other things, either part-time military, or a quality of self-restraint, like "Temperence."


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[sal]

The problem with names is prior use. There are only so many words. We tried to compile a "name list" that all of the factories could tap into, but I couldn't seem to make it work.

I was after a list that showed each name and the company that had used it, registered it or both. It would make the naming of a knife easier if all of the factories would cooperate, but I'm finding that this is in itself difficult.

Maybe AKTI could create and monitor such a thing? And one of the forumites will volunteer to build and maintain the list with Jan Billeb (exec dir or AKTI)?

sal

[ZrowsN1s]

*Historical Bump*
I definitely prefer "Para 2" to the Cadet or millie jr. Still wouldn't mind a compression lock millie 2 :D Sounds like they are going to go with the stop lock instead though, which I am also interested in.

[Evil D]

The liner lock isn't my favorite lock but I do like it on the Military. I don't know if it would be a better knife with a compression lock but I would certainly be interested in finding out.

[dplafoll]

I was so confused when I was reading Sal's response and he said something about a "Mil Jr."
My mind said "wait, isn't that just a Para Military?", and then I saw the date. :p

[Doc Dan]

How about Lieutenant or Leftenant (archaic spelling)?

Or, it could be the Commander or even Commodore.

[D-Roc]

Give it a good WORKING name..."cadet" or "lieutenant" imply that the knife is geared towards officers....

[sal]

Seems like a really long time ago. Amazing how time flies.

sal

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[Liquid Cobra]

Seems like a really long time ago. Amazing how time flies.

sal

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"The goal in life is to be; consistent like the sun and transparent like the air".

You've certainly delivered on this request and then some Sal. The PM2 is a great design, as is the Para 3. Or should I call it the lil' lil' Military? :D

[sal]

Hi Cobra,

Actually the Para 2, as well as the Para 3 were Eric's designs.

sal

[Liquid Cobra]

I always thought it was a collaboration between you too. I have so much to learn.

Thanks Sal!

[sal]

Eric gave me an "honorable mention" because I designed the first one.

sal

[Midnightrider]

Eric gave me an "honorable mention" because I designed the first one.

sal

You nailed that one. If Spyderco made only the Military you guys would still be among the top knife companies as far as I am concerned.

Please get some more high end steel choices in production models so those of us living outside America can have a chance to buy them... I paid 350 bucks to get the cts-204p model by the time customs and DHL were done pissing down my back. If there were regular production models and places like Lamnia got some I would have a fair chance. As it is the sprints go before we ever know about them

[ZrowsN1s]

I like Erics designs a lot. He should drop in on the forum sometime. Say hello to the fans :D