In fact, I've had this image saved on my PC ever since it was shared here:
As I read about the knife, I became even more intrigued by the design. The lock was particularly interesting to me, a compression lock with the strong self close I enjoy in my lockbacks. Once broken in, I found it's a treat to use.
I find the Szabo as functional as I do visually interesting. Once I thinned out the edge it seemed to slice through anything I cut with ease. The recurve blade really grabs on to whatever material I'm cutting.
I think what holds the Szabo Folder back from being more popular, is the size and weight.
The Police and Military are already bigger knives than a lot of people are willing to carry. The Szabo makes them feel a little dainty.
Even the Para 2 is larger than a lot of folks prefer to have in their pockets, and the Szabo completely dwarfs it:
Looking at the "You get to make any model a Lil "fill in the blank" thread, the Lil Szabo was a very popular request.
This thread will serve to discuss what you would like to see in a Lil Szabo Folder, should one ever be considered for production.
What size would you like? The original has an OAL of 10.25" with a 4.6" blade.
What handle materials would you like to see? The original used variations of CF/G10 laminate on thick stainless liners.
Would you want the self close system included? The original uses a unique self close mechanism, utilizing a spring that pulls the blade shut.
Black or satin blade?
CE or SE? Or just PE like the original?
For the record I think the Szabo was perfect sized the way it was, but everyone I've shown it to has said it's too big for them to want to carry. I think a Lil Szabo that captures the spirit of the original design would introduce a lot of new folks to one of Spydercos more unique collaborations.
