Firefly discussion

[dgebler]

I for one was incredibly intrigued by the firefly design in the 2014 cat, and wanted to start a discussion about the design. I personally find the CF bolsters with that fire orange G-10 to be really attractive and this is on my want list for sure. The only question I have design wise is the clip. Does anyone know the origin of this style; I feel i have seen something similar and it turned me off of another model. Is this part of the style from the collaborating designer, or a spyderco invention? I think for a knife as slick as this it deserves a more reserved clip design, any other thoughts? Also while I respect VG-10, I would have loved to see this in something like M-4 or M390. Count me in regardless, although I may remove the clip and make it a true pocket knife.

[Grejs76]

Reminds me of the Ansø/ Burnley Colab TERA.

Mikael.

[xceptnl]

It certainly is interesting. I would likely want to hold that one in hand first, or at least see the HD photos by Wouter.

[ABX2011]

Clip reminded me of Benchmade 755.

[xceptnl]

Clip reminded me of Benchmade 755.

Very similar to the old 630 & 635 as well.

[1623]

Typically, I'm not keen on orange handle scales or bolsters but the combination here is very nice. A Liner Lock, VG10 Steel, blade shape and the diminutive dimensions of the knife all add up to a definite buy and try for me.

I was happy to see that the clip is configurable in tip up position and while I do like it, I found myself immediately wishing that it was deep carry. The holes needed to pass a Torx driver through would look right at home, given that they already exist on the clip by design. Perhaps a mod down the road if it ends up being a keeper.

[kbuzbee]

I'm in for one. Nice design!

or at least see the HD photos by Wouter.

Yeah, Wouters photos can make bar stock look good!

If you buy based on those you need to just go ahead and join the collector's club and get them all

Ken

[jabba359]

I just hope it is able to accommodate a Moonglow backspacer. With the name of Firefly, I'll need to make mine glow somehow.

[phillipsted]

Since I've got all of Spyderco's other orange G10 models, I guess I'll have to get a Firefly! :cool:

TedP

[akaAK]

Like the knife, not a fan of the clip at all. I only carry small (DFLY and down) knives clipless so this is a disappointment.

[IG-88]

The Firefly is a custom model by Peter Carey, usually without the spydiehole



The prototype was shown in the 2011 and 2012 on the A'dam Meet and for me it was love on first sight :) I'm happy to see Spyderco kept the original scales. I hope they are nicely rounded and that the G10 is polished just like the Original. The Proto also featured a nice hollow grind which makes it a great cutter. I can't wait to get my hands on this one and the Tusk :)

[Ferris Wheels]

The only question I have design wise is the clip. Does anyone know the origin of this style; I feel i have seen something similar and it turned me off of another model. Is this part of the style from the collaborating designer, or a spyderco invention? I think for a knife as slick as this it deserves a more reserved clip design, any other thoughts?

I think the clip you are thinking about is the one off the Lil-Temperance and I agree completely about not liking the clip. I will be purchasing at least one if not a couple of the Firefly's as I have been waiting for this model to come out since I handled the prototype two years ago. The first thing I will be doing after getting mine is replacing the clip with something more elegant. I also would have preferred this knife to be made in Taichung due to their high quality of fit and finish. In the end though I am just happy to see it in the catalogue!

[Left Hand Path]

I just hope it is able to accommodate a Moonglow backspacer. With the name of Firefly, I'll need to make mine glow somehow.

Cool idea jabba-

I never would have thought that orange G-10 and CF would look so good together!

I only wish that it had a lanyard hole, particularly if I might carry it loose-in-pocket.

[Holland]

Clip reminded me of Benchmade 755.

same

[Pockets]

I'm interested in this for sure, but I have a bad feeling it may be too expensive. My guess is $150 ish. Thoughts?

[dgebler]

I haven't a guess about the price, but if it is $150 consider one sold! (even with the funky clip)

[Pockets]

$150 is ok, I suppose, but it could be more. I'm basing my guess off the Vallottan.

[SpyderNut]

The Firefly will certainly be a must-have for me. I'm really attracted to the carbon fiber bolsters. Beautifully done!

[demoncase]

If it comes out with a less garish colour scheme, I'd pick one up in a second (Black goes with everything )

I have a morbid dislike of the colour orange after catching the wife watching the Kardashians on E! :D

[phillipsted]

The grind on the blade is a real attraction for me. It almost looks like a Bob Terzuola grind - and it also somewhat resembles Chris Reeve's Insingo Sebenza blade. Sexy stuff.

TedP