Spyderdudes - I just picked up the Jess-Horn lightweight! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Truly a beautiful piece of art! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Just got the new VG10 version of the Viele and my opinion is reinforced that it is definitely the sexiest and most tactile of the collabs. The Starmate and Moran(old) are also very well conceived/executed blades.
Ok, Shalom dudes -- I get weak at the sight of the Shabaria.... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Infact : Imma proud owner of one...
Conn16 ~ Welcome aboard dude!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> The new and improved Viele is simply AWESOME!!!! Check out the soon to be released LUM Chinese folder too!! "Mou-Tak-Teng" (Excellent!) in Cantonese!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
I agree completely with Dexter Ewing. There is no such thing as a bad collaboration knife, but the Wegner and the Starmate are standouts to me. I am also anxious to try the Chinook and the Chinese folder.
My favorites: Shabaria (play knife), JD Smith (daily carry), Tim Zowada (once-in awhile-backup carry), Peter Herbst (fondle knife), Lum Tanto (just in case), Large Tim Wegner(when I need to do serious cutting).
The Wegner is not only my favorite collaboration, but one of my favorite knives period!
If I could just get one with VG-10, eccentric pivot, bigger spydie hole, and the cobra hood I wouldn't have to buy another folder <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
A Spyderco fixed blade Wegner would also be up there among my list of favorites.
I agree with shootist! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> The large Wegner ROCKS! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
