Black Dog Tag

[mobilerd]

Is the black version limited production? I thought I read that somewhere.

[DutchBlades]

I remember it being mentioned as a sprint and not regular stock.
If that is indeed the case, then yes, it'll be limited to a certain number of knives.
I'd figure around a 1000 will be made

[Liquid Cobra]

It's listed in the new 2015 product guide. Doesn't that mean it's a standard production model?

[gbelleh]

I don't remember any mention of it being limited. But I'd like to know for sure, since I definitely plan to get one at some point.

[TazKristi]

It is regular production.

[Blerv]

I was actually more excited at the proto-pic (if you look on Spyderco.com) than the full blacked-out version that seems to have hit the shelves.

[Liquid Cobra]

I was actually more excited at the proto-pic (if you look on Spyderco.com) than the full blacked-out version that seems to have hit the shelves.

Not sure what you mean. Is it the difference in the black tone?

[gbelleh]

The only proto pics I can find are the blue and green version.

[Blerv]

I was actually more excited at the proto-pic (if you look on Spyderco.com) than the full blacked-out version that seems to have hit the shelves.

Not sure what you mean. Is it the difference in the black tone?

The stock photo is black and grey: http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=907" target="_blank

The actual one (I think) is all black: http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-P ... der--26105" target="_blank

[Liquid Cobra]

I see what you mean now. I actually prefer the blacker version.

[gbelleh]

I wonder if that's just a result of the lighting? Even one of the BHQ pics shows a difference in shade.

[Blerv]

Oh it's a nitpick really. I'm quite pumped regardless .

[gbelleh]

My black Dog Tag arrived this morning, and it's a nice little (tiny little) knife. Here are some pics...





I know how big an actual dog tag is, but this knife still kind of surprised me by just how small it really is. Here it is next to a gigantic looking Delica and Dragonfly...



And next to some other very small Spydercos. Left to right, the Ladybug, Bug, Dog Tag, Balance, and Equilibrium.



Blerv, there actually is a very slight difference in the black coloring. Each of the metals is a slightly different shade, but it's not really obvious unless you look for it.

I still haven't decided how I'm going to use this little knife yet. Watch pocket probably. Overall I like it.

[adancingmonkey]

Thanks for the comparison photos. Actually I was wondering the differences between the balance and the equilibrium too so you've helped me there.

[Donut]

Blerv, there actually is a very slight difference in the black coloring. Each of the metals is a slightly different shade, but it's not really obvious unless you look for it.

From what I read, there is no "true black" method that sticks to titanium. You can't black anodize it, but you can dark anodize it. I'm not too sure about a coating that sticks to titanium, but the stuff that works best with steel I don't think works well with titanium.

[adancingmonkey]

All I can say is that the black dog tag looks really slick and will be my first spyderco of 2015. Unless some sprint hits Canada first.

[jah]

I took one of the original ones and Duracoated it in Grey:

These are sweet little knives.....

[Blerv]

Very cool everyone . Still on the fence between the blue/grey and black one! I do love these little non-lockers.

[adancingmonkey]

The black dog tags are available at warriors and wonders for my fellow Canadians looking to buy locally.