C-60 Ayoob model: It's Way Past Time For An Upgrade

[JD Spydo]

OK I know I'm not the only guy here who dearly loves the C-60 Ayoob model and regards it as one of the all time best Spyders ever. And it's one of the very few Spyders that I loved it equally with an SE or PE blade>> yeah the knife was just that well designed. But it's even way past time for another Sprint Run of this "Ultra-Classic" model and with all these new resources now available to us like a wide array of newer/better super blade steels, new handle materials and maybe even consider another locking system to give this "Ultra-Classic" a serious new look all together.

Now with the Ayoob being one of the great Japan made Spyders it might be fitting to bring it back with one of Japan's newer/better blade steels? Although you would not see me object to having one made at the GOLDEN, CO plant. Even though I dearly loved the G-10 handle on the most recent C-60 Ayoob Sprint Run ( 2011) I would be all for something even having a bit more grip/purchase>> or I could be totally content with the G-10 handle. But a new blade steel is way overdue for the C-60 Ayoob model.

There are so many new guys and gals here that have not got to experience the C-60 Ayoob model that it just would not be fair for them not to have an opportunity to own the most ergonomic folder Spyderco ever made IMO. OK I know I'm not the only one here who dearly misses the C-60 Ayoob model so lets talk this over.

[Evil D]

I'm in.

[JD Spydo]

I'm in.

Oh I figured you would be in for a C-60 Sprint Run because you were one of many of the latecomers that sort of missed the boat on the first two runs they did. Okay do you agree with me that it would be good timing for them to do a Sprint Run with either a Japanese or any other newer/better blade steel. I would ask for M390 but I just know in my gut that can't happen for various reasons. But even Japan's HAP 40 would be superb in my humble opinion for that particular blade style>>and what potential it might have in Spyderedge would be colossal :cool:

I'm even open to suggestions on handle material although I could cave in and use the same G-10 they did on the previous C-60 Sprint. I've even thought it would be a great model for another handle color if everyone else would like it. But it would need a new blade steel this go-around for sure to do it justice. I've waited so long for Mr. Massad Ayoob himself to come up with another model with Spyderco and if it isn't going to happen anytime soon then I for sure want another C-60. I've also wondered what a black blade might look like with that model.

[ZrowsN1s]

How do you feel about a Lil' Ayoob? I like the negative blade angle, lock, and overall design... but it looks a little big for me.

[Foolish Mortal]

I'd get one just because I admire Massad Ayoob.

[JD Spydo]

How do you feel about a Lil' Ayoob? I like the negative blade angle, lock, and overall design... but it looks a little big for me.

Oh I've gone on record saying that I would love a scaled down version of the C-60 Ayoob model on at least two occasions. There are also models I would love to see bigger versions of too and the one that tops my list in that category would be a bigger Dodo model.

It's been a while but I also said at one point that I would also love to see a fixed blade version of the C-60 Ayoob model as well.

A smaller version of the C-60 Ayoob would be an ergonomic dream no doubt. Even at full size it's got a very versatile blade design but a smaller one would be really handy IMO.

[Northglenn500]

I would take one in the original size or a scaled down version.

[Evil D]

I've always thought it would make a great addition to the Salt family. Give it a SE H1 blade and FRN handle.

[TomAiello]

I'm a fan of Ayoob (the man, not the knife), so I'd buy it just for that. :)

[twinboysdad]

I've always thought it would make a great addition to the Salt family. Give it a SE H1 blade and FRN handle.

You remember when Sal was asking what we wanted next in a Salt and I proposed this very thing. Sal was all ready to do it and commented it would be easy but Gringo and a few others had bigger aspirations and the Caribbean was born.

[twinboysdad]

I'm a fan of Ayoob (the man, not the knife), so I'd buy it just for that. :)

Out of curiosity, why? There are trainers who have long passed him and he was always really worried about the leagalities that it felt like those worries smothered the tactical message. Like "plan on going to jail" to the point that it was overthinking

[Evil D]

I've always thought it would make a great addition to the Salt family. Give it a SE H1 blade and FRN handle.

You remember when Sal was asking what we wanted next in a Salt and I proposed this very thing. Sal was all ready to do it and commented it would be easy but Gringo and a few others had bigger aspirations and the Caribbean was born.

I don't remember that, but I can't be all sad since the Caribbean is shaping up to be a great knife. I'd still like to see a Ayoob Salt. I think at this point I've fallen way down the SE/H1 rabbit hole.

[TomAiello]

I'm a fan of Ayoob (the man, not the knife), so I'd buy it just for that. :)

Out of curiosity, why? There are trainers who have long passed him and he was always really worried about the leagalities that it felt like those worries smothered the tactical message. Like "plan on going to jail" to the point that it was overthinking

Because he was willing to take a lot of time to give (free) advice to several people I know (including me). Not because he was getting paid, but just because someone asked him.

[markg]

I would be all over any Ayoob reboot or just reissue... One of my all time favorites.

[JD Spydo]

I've always thought it would make a great addition to the Salt family. Give it a SE H1 blade and FRN handle.

I wouldn't at all object to a Salt Version of the C-60 Ayoob. Albeit I would want both the PE & SE both in LC200N and not H-1 on that model.

But my first pick is to have a revamped C-60 in a newer/better blade steel and I'm wide open for suggestions on the blade steel.

I do have to admit that the C-60 Ayoob would look cool in yellow G-10 scales. But again my first pick would be a new Ayoob in a really top notch blade steel.

[ZrowsN1s]

I've always thought it would make a great addition to the Salt family. Give it a SE H1 blade and FRN handle.

It reminds me of the catcherman.

[Evil D]

I've always thought it would make a great addition to the Salt family. Give it a SE H1 blade and FRN handle.

It reminds me of the catcherman.

Yeah I guess they are pretty similar. The magic of the Ayoob is the crazy blade angle. I normally wouldn't care for a blade shape that has so much belly, but the crazy negative blade angle manages to put the blade tip so low that it doesn't function the way a typical blade with lots of belly would function. It's a really interesting design that I think got overlooked just because it's weird looking. It's a great exercise in form following function.

[ZrowsN1s]

I like the blade angle a lot as well.

[JD Spydo]

I would be all over any Ayoob reboot or just reissue... One of my all time favorites.

Hey great to see you again "markg" :) I knew a thread on the C-60 Ayoob might just have a few of the old school Spyderville folks come out of the woodwork :D I wonder where our friend "Mark Greenman" has been? He's even a bigger Ayoob fan than I am :rolleyes:

Yeah I don't want to see this "Ultra-Classic" die out. The more I'm thinking about it I would not mind seeing a somewhat thicker handle on a new Sprint Run of the C-60 Ayoob model. So with that being said anyone who has any ideas about possible improvements or modifications I would love to hear them.

[levs18]

I would absolutely be down for an updated Ayoob. In addition to a sprint of the classic with an upgraded steel, I think a salt version in FRN and LC200n would be amazing. I know the tooling/molding for FRN is pricey and might be a deal breaker for a low volume model, but a leight weight and slim Ayoob would be an incredible edc. Since i’m dreaming anyway, please add a wave to it as well.