USCG Orange Autonomy

[fellyjr]

This knife fires like a rocket and the orange g10 is stunning. 2 thumbs up Sal!! :cool:

[farnorthdan]

Very nice, I have a black one but it would be nice to have the orange to go with it. Where did you snag that one?

[fellyjr]

Very nice, I have a black one but it would be nice to have the orange to go with it. Where did you snag that one?

let's just say i know a guy.

[Pinetreebbs]

Now that's what I'm talking about! Congratulations!

[fellyjr]

Now that's what I'm talking about! Congratulations!

Thanks! I'm thoroughly enjoying it. I just can't get over the build quality. Everything about this knife screams quality, durability and reliability.

[hudsonhawk]

Nice felly! That's a great one to have, I'm sure there won't be many civilians with the CG version. I'm throughly enjoying my black one. Is the only difference the G10 color and lack of safety?

[fellyjr]

Nice felly! That's a great one to have, I'm sure there won't be many civilians with the CG version. I'm throughly enjoying my black one. Is the only difference the G10 color and lack of safety?

Thanks, I'm lovin' it!

It also doesn't come with a pocket clip because it was designed to fit inside a special pocket on the CG vest however the clip on the Manix 2 LW is the same one as used on the Autonomy and readily available at the SFO.

[hudsonhawk]

One thing that confuses me is that I'd expect Spyderco to have the NSN number engraved on the knife. This is common practice for most NSN listed knives and other combat tools. I noticed in the 2015 catalog that the Opfocus NSN listings did not include the Autonomy either, and Spyderco has several knives on the NSN list, although they don't advertise this as openly as some other companies. I'm sure the Autonomy is scheduled through the GSA but I'm curious if it has an NSN / NATO listing, and if so, what it is. I can't find it anywhere.

[SpyderNut]

Very nice, felly! I'd always wanted to see one of the orange variations. :)

[fellyjr]

Very nice, felly! I'd always wanted to see one of the orange variations. :)

Thanks Michael! I'll tell you it's way better looking in person.

[fellyjr]

One thing that confuses me is that I'd expect Spyderco to have the NSN number engraved on the knife. This is common practice for most NSN listed knives and other combat tools. I noticed in the 2015 catalog that the Opfocus NSN listings did not include the Autonomy either, and Spyderco has several knives on the NSN list, although they don't advertise this as openly as some other companies. I'm sure the Autonomy is scheduled through the GSA but I'm curious if it has an NSN / NATO listing, and if so, what it is. I can't find it anywhere.

Maybe Sal could shed some light on the subject.

[hudsonhawk]

One thing that confuses me is that I'd expect Spyderco to have the NSN number engraved on the knife. This is common practice for most NSN listed knives and other combat tools. I noticed in the 2015 catalog that the Opfocus NSN listings did not include the Autonomy either, and Spyderco has several knives on the NSN list, although they don't advertise this as openly as some other companies. I'm sure the Autonomy is scheduled through the GSA but I'm curious if it has an NSN / NATO listing, and if so, what it is. I can't find it anywhere.

Maybe Sal could shed some light on the subject.

That would be great. We have all anticipated this knife for so long I would love to hear any and all information about it and its development. I for one was pretty certian Spyderco had gotten out of the auto game for good after disco'ing the Citadel and Embassy (and Bi-Fold).

I know Kristi's role in OpFocus has her dealing with NATO/GSA type stuff so she may be able to weigh in too.

[fellyjr]

I for one was pretty certian Spyderco had gotten out of the auto game for good after disco'ing the Citadel and Embassy (and Bi-Fold).

I sincerely hope the Autonomy isn't the last auto they plan on making. I'd love to see a PE version also in blue G10 with M390.

[hudsonhawk]

I for one was pretty certian Spyderco had gotten out of the auto game for good after disco'ing the Citadel and Embassy (and Bi-Fold).

I sincerely hope the Autonomy isn't the last auto they plan on making. I'd love to see a PE version also in blue G10 with M390.

I hope so too. When the Citadel and Embassy came out, I was at a point in my life where that kind of money for a knife was nowhere near sensible or possible. Fortunately I can splurge every now and then now, and I bought an Autonomy the second they came out. My grail knife will always be a black embassy but for now the Autonomy is an absoulte masterpiece of engineering and production.

I am really hoping it is successful enough that they can play with some other blade styles, handle colors, etc. I'm with you, I'd like to see a PE version of this.

[fellyjr]

I've never owned an Embassy but I've had many Citadels. I hope to find an Embassy one of these days. They seldom seem to come up for sale.

[hudsonhawk]

I've never owned an Embassy but I've had many Citadels. I hope to find an Embassy one of these days. They seldom seem to come up for sale.

I'd love a Citadel too. I've never had the pleasure of owning either. The black on black with the contoured handle is really nice looking. I rarely see those either but I'm always on the lookout.

[fellyjr]

I've never owned an Embassy but I've had many Citadels. I hope to find an Embassy one of these days. They seldom seem to come up for sale.

I'd love a Citadel too. I've never had the pleasure of owning either. The black on black with the contoured handle is really nice looking. I rarely see those either but I'm always on the lookout.

You really can't go wrong with ANY Spyderco automatic. They're all very high quality knives. I'm especially fond of the Orange Autonomy!

[hudsonhawk]

I noticed you sold this, unless you have two

[endgame]

**** love how the silver button pops out.u sold it!I have the black and use it spearfishing sometime I just like to cut old fishing line out of the snags just to use it.lol

[346ci]

I collect the orange models, if anyone has a extra one of these, let me know.

I've seen a lot of models but never this one, didn't know they made autos either, very nice!