The Ankerson/Sanders Bouie

[Popsickle]

Stunning blade. I may have to get one.

[WorkingEdge]

Congrats Jim! Have to get one just to support the name attached to this. I've learned much reading your posts and you've always answered my questions when asked in the past.
It'll rest next to my Cruwear Millie when they're not in use.

[animportant]

Definitely a pickup for me. Would love to see it ALSO released in CPM 3V for the additional corrosion resistence. Great design. This is the fixed blade many Spydie fans have been asking for!

[linuxology]

In addition 4V is an outstanding steel selection.

[MCM]

Long time coming Jim! Really like your design & steel choice! Can't wait to get one.
Been looking for a western / cowboy / Sheffield style bowie for years. This will be the highest performance one out there!
Also nice to be finally able to talk about it publicly. LOL LOL
Very excited for you!
Mark

[Ankerson]

Figured I might as well add this one here too:

Start at 8:33.


https://youtu.be/j3RFBLX ... 5g&index=2

[Ankerson]

Long time coming Jim! Really like your design & steel choice! Can't wait to get one.
Been looking for a western / cowboy / Sheffield style bowie for years. This will be the highest performance one out there!
Also nice to be finally able to talk about it publicly. LOL LOL
Very excited for you!
Mark

That's the main thing, a few people like you and Lance knew about it for over 4 years when I first got the idea of the basic design that I wanted to do.

When I was at Blade Show walking around, part of that was research for my design, I wanted it to be different than anything that was out. That's when I 1st told Sal about the idea also. I wanted to improve on the general idea of a field knife taking some of the best ideas while removing some of the things I thought weren't needed. All based my own experiences in the field while in the USMC back in the 80's and testing a lot of large blades over the decades. We wanted to keep the size of the knife reasonable and keep the weight down.

So it has been a long time coming for sure.

Back in the 80's there really wasn't many good choices for field knives back then. Randall was the absolute best hands down that was available, but way out of reach for the normal Infantry guys. Most of us carried K-Bars, Buck fixed blades or one of those cheap survival knives that were on the market back then. As far as actual use in the field most of the knives were lacking on one point or another IMO.

[TomAiello]

Any idea of when this will drop? Or who will take a pre-order?

It ticks _a lot_ of boxes I've been wanting to hit lately. I'll probably pre-order one as soon as the pre-orders go live somewhere.

[Ankerson]

Any idea of when this will drop? Or who will take a pre-order?

It ticks _a lot_ of boxes I've been wanting to hit lately. I'll probably pre-order one as soon as the pre-orders go live somewhere.

Only Spyderco knows at this point so I am sure they will let everyone know once it's time. :)

That's all way above me that's for sure.

[TomAiello]

Thanks. Great work on this. I've been actively hunting for a good 4v fixed blade...perfect timing here.

[MCM]

Yep, remember having dinner with you and Lance at Blade that year.
All 3 of us talking about ideas for new knives........
Not an easy thing to do, start to finish. It's a lot of work and some luck. Definitely not a breeze.
Am still specing the Spyderco exclusives for KW, just for fun these days as I still enjoy it.
Came up with 2 new ones approved for 2018 that were turned in at SHOT last week.
Been doing it for about 10 yrs now.
Might turn in a new folder design at Blade. Will see how it comes out.
Looking forward to both yours and Lance's new fixed blades!....... As mentioned, can't wait!
The 3 of us will have to get together for dinner at Blade this year and catch up.
Fun stuff!

[Ankerson]

Yep, remember having dinner with you and Lance at Blade that year.
All 3 of us talking about ideas for new knives........
Not an easy thing to do, start to finish. It's a lot of work and some luck. Definitely not a breeze.
Am still specing the Spyderco's for KW, just for fun these days as I still enjoy it.
Came up with 2 new ones approved for 2018 that were turned in at SHOT last week.
Been doing it for about 10 yrs now.
Might turn in a new folder design at Blade. Will see how it comes out.
Looking forward to both yours and Lance's new fixed blades!....... As mentioned, can't wait!
The 3 of us will have to get together for dinner at Blade this year and catch up.
Fun stuff!

Hopefully I get to go to Blade this year, really looking forward to getting together with you guys again so I hope things work out.

I hope your designs take hold, you deserve it.

[Evil D]

Imo, this is prolly the toughest, best allround fixed blade Spyderco has ever put out.

Hmm...Rock Salt? H1 is pretty tough but won't hold the edge that 4V will.

[Tdog]

This one should definitely tickle the fancy of a lot of serious knife aficionado's. If the price comes in right, Spyderco should sell a bunch'o these. Should also draw attention of previous non-Spyderco knife nuts. :D :spyder: Maybe they should do this one as a lost leader?

[dogrunner]

I have the privilege of owning one of these made by custom maker Darrin Sanders, and if my budget allows, I will pick up a production one too. I loved the design as soon as I saw it. It is without a doubt my favorite large fixed blade intended to be a cutting tool (and not just a chopper/axe alternative or a machete). The Ankerson/Sanders blade is a cutting machine! 4V, blade stock that combines sufficient toughness because of the steel choice and HT, with excellent cutting performance because of its grind and HT, broad blade tapering to a useful and still strong narrower tip, and a less visible but very important feature - it is really light weight for its size, so it is very comfortable to carry. Very ergonomic in handling. I had Darrin use terotuff for the handle, which is grippy and my favorite cold weather material, and also very light. If I sound enamored of it, I am :) It is truly a no compromise needed choice if you carry a large blade.

[MacLaren]

Imo, this is prolly the toughest, best allround fixed blade Spyderco has ever put out.

Hmm...Rock Salt? H1 is pretty tough but won't hold the edge that 4V will.

Really? I knew H1 is rust proof, but didn't know it was that tough too. That's pretty cool then.

[ThePeacent]

Imo, this is prolly the toughest, best allround fixed blade Spyderco has ever put out.

Hmm...Rock Salt? H1 is pretty tough but won't hold the edge that 4V will.

Really? I knew H1 is rust proof, but didn't know it was that tough too. That's pretty cool then.

I saw somebody chop at coconuts with his and the blade bent to one side, and rolled at the edge, but no chipping or breaking and it was bent back to shape with no (apparent) ill effects.

Not much later I bought my Rock Salt sprint :D

[MacLaren]

Imo, this is prolly the toughest, best allround fixed blade Spyderco has ever put out.

Hmm...Rock Salt? H1 is pretty tough but won't hold the edge that 4V will.

Really? I knew H1 is rust proof, but didn't know it was that tough too. That's pretty cool then.

I saw somebody chop at coconuts with his and the blade bent to one side, and rolled at the edge, but no chipping or breaking and it was bent back to shape with no (apparent) ill effects.

Not much later I bought my Rock Salt sprint :D

Lol, wow. I had no idea! That's awesome

[ZrowsN1s]

Any idea what the price tag will be on this functional looking blade?

[MacLaren]

That Respect is awesome. I'll certainly be getting one of those too!