The SPYDERENCH? A True Hidden Treasue

[JD Spydo]

It's been a while since I've heard anyone say anything about the SPYDERENCH. For all you new folks it was Spyderco's extremely unique multi-tool that they sold during two different time periods. It was/is anything but conventional and it was not like any other multi-tool I've ever encountered. I still have two of those SPYDERENCHs and I'll keep them forever because I actually use one on occasions. It is literally a perfect companion tool for any bug out bag and/or survival kit.

The SPYDERENCH was/is truly a tribute to Spyderco's most unique line of products. Unlike a lot of multi-tools on the market the SPYDERENCH was a totally different animal all together. Who else still has one? Who would like to see it return to the main line up? For those of you fortunate enough to own one tell us what you still use it for. Also I wonder if there are any plans for Spyderco to make another multi-tool?

Also note that the Spyderench was another great product out of the GOLDEN ERA of SPYDERS ( 1998-2003).

[DutchBlades]

Absolutely love mine :)
It's a shame they weren't more popular...

[Stuart Ackerman]

I am going to Kalgard Gunkote mine at some stage, in Red and Black... :)

[crazywednesday]

It's been a while since I've heard anyone say anything about the SPYDERENCH. For all you new folks it was Spyderco's extremely unique multi-tool that they sold during two different time periods. It was/is anything but conventional and it was not like any other multi-tool I've ever encountered. I still have two of those SPYDERENCHs and I'll keep them forever because I actually use one on occasions. It is literally a perfect companion tool for any bug out bag and/or survival kit.

The SPYDERENCH was/is truly a tribute to Spyderco's most unique line of products. Unlike a lot of multi-tools on the market the SPYDERENCH was a totally different animal all together. Who else still has one? Who would like to see it return to the main line up? For those of you fortunate enough to own one tell us what you still use it for. Also I wonder if there are any plans for Spyderco to make another multi-tool?

Also note that the Spyderench was another great product out of the GOLDEN ERA of SPYDERS ( 1998-2003).

This thread is worthless without pics!

Justin

[palonej]

It's been a while since I've heard anyone say anything about the SPYDERENCH. For all you new folks it was Spyderco's extremely unique multi-tool that they sold during two different time periods. It was/is anything but conventional and it was not like any other multi-tool I've ever encountered. I still have two of those SPYDERENCHs and I'll keep them forever because I actually use one on occasions. It is literally a perfect companion tool for any bug out bag and/or survival kit.

The SPYDERENCH was/is truly a tribute to Spyderco's most unique line of products. Unlike a lot of multi-tools on the market the SPYDERENCH was a totally different animal all together. Who else still has one? Who would like to see it return to the main line up? For those of you fortunate enough to own one tell us what you still use it for. Also I wonder if there are any plans for Spyderco to make another multi-tool?

Also note that the Spyderench was another great product out of the GOLDEN ERA of SPYDERS ( 1998-2003).

This thread is worthless without pics!

Justin

Very true Justin!! These guys should be ashamed!!
PICS!!!
:D
I would LOVE to get my hands on one or two of these!
Joe

[murphjd25]

It's been a while since I've heard anyone say anything about the SPYDERENCH. For all you new folks it was Spyderco's extremely unique multi-tool that they sold during two different time periods. It was/is anything but conventional and it was not like any other multi-tool I've ever encountered. I still have two of those SPYDERENCHs and I'll keep them forever because I actually use one on occasions. It is literally a perfect companion tool for any bug out bag and/or survival kit.

The SPYDERENCH was/is truly a tribute to Spyderco's most unique line of products. Unlike a lot of multi-tools on the market the SPYDERENCH was a totally different animal all together. Who else still has one? Who would like to see it return to the main line up? For those of you fortunate enough to own one tell us what you still use it for. Also I wonder if there are any plans for Spyderco to make another multi-tool?

Also note that the Spyderench was another great product out of the GOLDEN ERA of SPYDERS ( 1998-2003).

This thread is worthless without pics!

Justin

Very true Justin!! These guys should be ashamed!!
PICS!!!
:D
I would LOVE to get my hands on one or two of these!
Joe

Amen brother. If I ever find one of these for a decent price I'm pouncing all over it!

[LDB]

I'm in if they ever bring it back. And yes, where are the pics.

[yablanowitz]

Here are a couple of pictures from a review of the Byrdwrench I did years ago.





I still have my original 440C Golden made Rench and a couple of factory second AUS-8 Taiwan made pieces.

[kensei]

Definitely would get one if Spyderco reissues it... rare in secondary market and prices are often astronomical...

[JD Spydo]

Definitely would get one if Spyderco reissues it... rare in secondary market and prices are often astronomical...

What are these astronomical prices?? Because I haven't even seen one for sale in about 4 years. I have one of the GOLDEN USA made units with the 440C blade and full Spyderedged I might add.

Thanks for the pics YAB :) It kind of baffles me as to why it didn't become a permanent fixture in the main lineup >> I use mine as a companion to my Swiss Tool X and my other Swiss Tool ( Victorinox). I would kind of like to see what Spyderco would come up with using a more conventional design. But maybe it would be cost prohibitive

When I've actually used my Spyderench as a companion tool to my Swiss Tool it truly is very functional. Yeah I don't even see the Chinese or Taiwan units anymore either. I'm sure that finding a GOLDEN USA unit would be like finding a Gold bullion coin laying on the roadside. It's really strange how fast these Spyderco collectibles completely disappear from the landscape in such a short time frame. So maybe it's time for a Sprint Run. Maybe with Christmas 6 months off they could do a Spyderench and Spydersaw as a gift set.

[farnorthdan]

I found one on ebay last fall for a decent price, around $150 if memory serves, ended up gifting it to my son and he loves it, uses every day at work. I'd definitely grab another if they did another run.

[ThePeacent]

They are indeed excellent and unique tools. As they always do, Spyderco came out with an extraordinary and unseen design, with great performance and innovative features.
I could never get one and nowadays they are among the most rare and expensive multitools ($150-250) so I can only drool over pics and posts of them.

Even the Byrd model is really sought after and hard to find. The only multitool that resembles to it -function wise- it's the Piranha MT series made in China, and obviously not nearly as well built and durable as the original Spyderco design.





IMO the true next step in the multitool world, and the biggest revolution in the field after Leatherman's plier based tool, SOG's Compound Leverage or Gerber's flicking action, would be the H1 multitool.
A design, new or close to an existent one, made of rust-proof steel and parts, so you could carry it in the boat, use it in the coast or clean it in the river during a hike without any corrosion problems.
LC200N or H1 could potentially change the world of these tools and their versatility, and in the Mt.org forum and others it's been dreamed about and asked for many many years now.



If a company has the potential to do it, that's Spyderco!!!

[hudsonhawk]

I have the Byrd version, and I use it constantly. Leave it to Spyderco to improve the design and function of the multitool, and still have a quality and usable blade. I know Sal has said producing them was difficult, but I know a lot of us would love to see another run someday.

[Doc Dan]

Maybe this would be a good forum knife? (as long as it is not made in China!)

[ChrisinHove]

Maybe this would be a good forum knife? (as long as it is not made in China!)

Yes!!!

[Peter1960]

I sold mine because it was to complicated in use for my taste and replaced it by Victorinox Spirit Plus which makes me happy every day. Sorry JD ...

[JD Spydo]

Hey I would be all for using the original SPYDERENCH as a "Forum Knife" but only if they would make it in GOLDEN, CO USA like they did the original Spyderench.

Also I've been wondering if it isn't about time for a SPYDERENCH 2 model?

[LDB]

Maybe this would be a good forum knife? (as long as it is not made in China!)

+1 more

[JD Spydo]

I have the Byrd version, and I use it constantly. Leave it to Spyderco to improve the design and function of the multitool, and still have a quality and usable blade. I know Sal has said producing them was difficult, but I know a lot of us would love to see another run someday.

It's one of the very few Spyderco products made in China that I would cross over and bite the bullet and buy it anyway. Because for personal reasons I tend to boycott anything made in China>> but for the Byrd version of the Spyderench I would probably make an exception. The other Byrd item I would compromise and buy would be the Byrd Crossbill ( Byrd's Hawkbill blade).

But I would certainly buy the Chinese version of the Spyderench for one to put in my tackle box or bug out bag>> however I would much rather any new editions of this great tool be made at the GOLDEN,CO plant.

I can't remember the name of the guy who designed the Spyderench >> his first name is Marty but his last name escapes me at this point. It is truly an awesome piece of design and engineering.

Again I wouldn't even be opposed to a new updated, improved Spyderench 2 version. As great of a tool as it is>> it is as though it's a carefully hidden secret in the Halls of Spyderville. Yeah it's time for it to re-emerge :cool:

[Evil D]

It's a cool idea but I'm even more picky about my multi tool than I am my pocket knife, and it just doesn't have the tool layout that I prefer. I'd also really prefer needle nose pliers over an adjustable wrench.