A knife designed by the forum
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
Name: Marlin Spike Dagger
Basic use: Self Defense. The knife would be capable of penetrating and cutting.
Folder
Size: 6 to 7 inch "blade"
Handle shape: long and tall enough to contain the blade
Lock type: Backlock
Blade shape: A 6 to 7 inch Marlin Spike / Knife, amalgam. The forward most 2 inches of the blade (at the tip) would be pure Marlin Spike. Then as the Marlin Spike gently curved, a blade would gradually grow under it to 1 inch tall full flat grind. The profile of the "blade" and handle would be that of the gentle curve in the Native Chief.
Grind: Marlin Spike to Full Flat grind
Blade material: Whatever Sal thinks is sufficient, but a decent steel, not 8CroMov....something like S35VN at least.
Handle material: G-10
Sheath: None
Does this knife have a use and purpose in the Spyderco line? Yes, pure self defense tool.
Is this knife a good design? Yes, excellent design.
THINK: Competition for the Cold Steel Ti-Lite Folding Knife 6", or Frenzy I Folding Knife 5.5"
Basic use: Self Defense. The knife would be capable of penetrating and cutting.
Folder
Size: 6 to 7 inch "blade"
Handle shape: long and tall enough to contain the blade
Lock type: Backlock
Blade shape: A 6 to 7 inch Marlin Spike / Knife, amalgam. The forward most 2 inches of the blade (at the tip) would be pure Marlin Spike. Then as the Marlin Spike gently curved, a blade would gradually grow under it to 1 inch tall full flat grind. The profile of the "blade" and handle would be that of the gentle curve in the Native Chief.
Grind: Marlin Spike to Full Flat grind
Blade material: Whatever Sal thinks is sufficient, but a decent steel, not 8CroMov....something like S35VN at least.
Handle material: G-10
Sheath: None
Does this knife have a use and purpose in the Spyderco line? Yes, pure self defense tool.
Is this knife a good design? Yes, excellent design.
THINK: Competition for the Cold Steel Ti-Lite Folding Knife 6", or Frenzy I Folding Knife 5.5"
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
My naivete in not being around here that long.
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
Is this the thread for 2022 where I vote on everyone's behalf for a 4-5" PM2 tanto style fixed blade with a Texas flag coating that only I want?
Or should I wait a few weeks and derail the project with mediocre photoshops? Sorry, I can't remember how we did this last year or the year before....
Or should I wait a few weeks and derail the project with mediocre photoshops? Sorry, I can't remember how we did this last year or the year before....
Re: A knife designed by the forum
This is a too much very crazy idea... and that's why we should try it
I propose initial rounds with only 2 options (fixed vs folder, salt vs regular, for example).
Later on the options could be more, like for colors or materials.
But every round is final and the option with most votes wins.
I propose initial rounds with only 2 options (fixed vs folder, salt vs regular, for example).
Later on the options could be more, like for colors or materials.
But every round is final and the option with most votes wins.
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
Well since we are the only 2 people in 100% agreement I think this is the only idea that should proceed to manufacturing!eRoc wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 1:18 pmIs this the thread for 2022 where I vote on everyone's behalf for a 4-5" PM2 tanto style fixed blade with a Texas flag coating that only I want?
Or should I wait a few weeks and derail the project with mediocre photoshops? Sorry, I can't remember how we did this last year or the year before....
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
This is probably the only interesting design which will grace this thread, and I have no doubt it will be summarily ignored.
The Frenzy is a fantastic knife, as is the Counter Point XL. I'm less enthusiatic about the Ti Lite...I feel like the spine side quillon is trying to remove my thumbnail, and there's no real index or practical forward stop.Naperville wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:59 pmTHINK: Competition for the Cold Steel Ti-Lite Folding Knife 6", or Frenzy I Folding Knife 5.5"
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
Ah, design by committee. What could go wrong?
Re: A knife designed by the forum
Create this knife, or be a substitute bus driver for middle school aged kids...choose your destiny haha!
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
I think we can call this project a success and close it out. This is fastest this entire forum has come together to agree on a subject. Case closed let's get this over to Sal and the waiting begins.Dazen wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 1:50 pmWell since we are the only 2 people in 100% agreement I think this is the only idea that should proceed to manufacturing!eRoc wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 1:18 pmIs this the thread for 2022 where I vote on everyone's behalf for a 4-5" PM2 tanto style fixed blade with a Texas flag coating that only I want?
Or should I wait a few weeks and derail the project with mediocre photoshops? Sorry, I can't remember how we did this last year or the year before....
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
Thank you for you thoughts!Accutron wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 2:24 pmThis is probably the only interesting design which will grace this thread, and I have no doubt it will be summarily ignored.
The Frenzy is a fantastic knife, as is the Counter Point XL. I'm less enthusiatic about the Ti Lite...I feel like the spine side quillon is trying to remove my thumbnail, and there's no real index or practical forward stop.Naperville wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:59 pmTHINK: Competition for the Cold Steel Ti-Lite Folding Knife 6", or Frenzy I Folding Knife 5.5"
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
Amen to that. Spot on.Accutron wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:22 pmGood designs are the result of a singular vision, not an aimless committee. Like a smooth river stone, this design will be worn down into a nondescript oval shape by myriad dissenting opinions. What you'll end up with is a Civivi Elementum with a spydie hole.
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
And it sadly would sell really well. Just look at the cars most people drive.Accutron wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:22 pmGood designs are the result of a singular vision, not an aimless committee. Like a smooth river stone, this design will be worn down into a nondescript oval shape by myriad dissenting opinions. What you'll end up with is a Civivi Elementum with a spydie hole.
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
I personnally would trust Sal and Eric and other collaborators for new designs ^^.
An already existing knife with M.N.O.S.D. stamping on it, that'd be my jam !
An already existing knife with M.N.O.S.D. stamping on it, that'd be my jam !
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
While I agree that this would likely devolve, both in design and productivity, I still think it would be a fun undertaking. If it ends up looking like a potato with jimping, then Spyderco (or a final poll) could always give it the veto.
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
A very wise person said ... "Too many cooks spoil the knife"! eerrr , well something like that! Think I'll sit this out and see what transpires; good luck!!!
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
how about an acid stonewashed manix 2 in magnacut with od green g10 scales? and maybe a red anodized ball cage?
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spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
Re: A knife designed by the forum
Ha Ha ... this is fairly typical for many designers. Or, compensation about a few cents an hour given all the hours that goes into it.
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
I've read numerous past threads where people have made suggestions for a new forum knife and the suggestions are all over the place. Achieving consensus on any aspect of a knife design will be very difficult. I answered no to the poll because I think this process would be like herding cats.
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Re: A knife designed by the forum
I know I’ve already said my piece and I’ve said this next part before as well, but I’d be happier if we saw more designs that I know Sal and Eric have hidden away. I’m sure any one of them will be better than whatever 3 humped camel knife we all came up with.
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