My very first Spyderco
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My very first Spyderco
In 2000, I bought my first Spyderco, a SS Harpy. I had just finished Thomas Harris' "Hannibal", where the Harpy figures prominently.
I was intrigued by the description, and on a whim, decided to see whether such a thing was available. It was, and I immediately ordered it. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
My only folding knife I had had till then was a cheaply made bowie imitation, none too sharp, so I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Harpy, though I paid the price in blood. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I did learn an important lesson, though: do not try to close a bill-hawk knife single-handedly.--
I now own a SS Police (SE), Civilian, Matriarch, Bob Lum Tanto. Great knives. :-)
Anyway, I recently ordered a Spyderhawk. Looking forward to that one.
Have a nice day...
Stay sharp, DDM_Reaper20
I was intrigued by the description, and on a whim, decided to see whether such a thing was available. It was, and I immediately ordered it. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
My only folding knife I had had till then was a cheaply made bowie imitation, none too sharp, so I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Harpy, though I paid the price in blood. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I did learn an important lesson, though: do not try to close a bill-hawk knife single-handedly.--
I now own a SS Police (SE), Civilian, Matriarch, Bob Lum Tanto. Great knives. :-)
Anyway, I recently ordered a Spyderhawk. Looking forward to that one.
Have a nice day...
Stay sharp, DDM_Reaper20
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Thanks all! :-)
My "collection" is quite small but growing steadily.
I'm happy that I've never had to use a knife to defend myself, never even had to draw one. :-) The last time somebody held a knife to my throat, I dissuaded him by glibness of my tongue. It gave me a healthy respect of what a knife can do, though his was a cheap POS. ;-)
I'll have to bury the Spyderco catalogue deep down, or I'll be out of cash before the month's over...
My "collection" is quite small but growing steadily.
I'm happy that I've never had to use a knife to defend myself, never even had to draw one. :-) The last time somebody held a knife to my throat, I dissuaded him by glibness of my tongue. It gave me a healthy respect of what a knife can do, though his was a cheap POS. ;-)
I'll have to bury the Spyderco catalogue deep down, or I'll be out of cash before the month's over...
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DDM_reaper20 -
Vie gehtz? Velcommen!<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I too was
impressed by Mr. Harris' "Hannibal",
which turned out ( of course <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>) to be
BETTER than the "Hollywood" flic! I had
a G-10 Harpy & EnduraHawk ( which I
sold & one passed on ) I currently
EDC my SE Merlin for it's lightweight
( but NOT on performance, mind! ) and
"modified" the clip from the flakable
black to SS ( as on the Rescue models )
courtesy of Mike Hayes @ warranty &
repair. Got a problem, or "bugs" with
your bugs? "e" Mike :
custsvc@spyderco.com for a former
Army type like yours truly not a bad
guy <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> OBTW : Velcommen "reaper"!!!!
-AET
Vie gehtz? Velcommen!<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I too was
impressed by Mr. Harris' "Hannibal",
which turned out ( of course <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>) to be
BETTER than the "Hollywood" flic! I had
a G-10 Harpy & EnduraHawk ( which I
sold & one passed on ) I currently
EDC my SE Merlin for it's lightweight
( but NOT on performance, mind! ) and
"modified" the clip from the flakable
black to SS ( as on the Rescue models )
courtesy of Mike Hayes @ warranty &
repair. Got a problem, or "bugs" with
your bugs? "e" Mike :
custsvc@spyderco.com for a former
Army type like yours truly not a bad
guy <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> OBTW : Velcommen "reaper"!!!!
-AET
Welcome mr. Reaper, it seems you've nice collection of Spydies.
Closing and opening a Harpy single-handedly is just a matter of practice. After a short while you'll be able to open and close it in a few seconds, even in the dark or with your eyes closed.
Spydies bite, we just have to learn to live with that... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Shiden-Kaj
"There is no spoon..." Neo, the Matrix
Closing and opening a Harpy single-handedly is just a matter of practice. After a short while you'll be able to open and close it in a few seconds, even in the dark or with your eyes closed.
Spydies bite, we just have to learn to live with that... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Shiden-Kaj
"There is no spoon..." Neo, the Matrix
My first one has been the Jester. And after 2 days of possessing it, I wanted another Spydie, so in 3 months time, I bought the Jester, the MeerKat and the discontinued Rescue (without locking lever dent and indent on the spine).
I have the VIRUS,
next to come Centofante 25 with secure-lock PE
Jeffrey
I have the VIRUS,
next to come Centofante 25 with secure-lock PE
Jeffrey
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Howdy Reaper! Welcome to <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>Land! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Knifitis is a very fast progressing disease, and you seem an advanced case. I recommend immediate confinement in the <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Addicts Treatment Center, to give your wallet some much-needed time off. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Never underestimate the impossible.
Knifitis is a very fast progressing disease, and you seem an advanced case. I recommend immediate confinement in the <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Addicts Treatment Center, to give your wallet some much-needed time off. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Never underestimate the impossible.