What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
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What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
So- spurred by a comment about a " Carbon fibre handled Civilian in a supersteel" as a niche Sprint:
What would be your most 'out there' Sprint that you would entertain but know it's so far out of the ballpark that it'd never happen..
I'm looking for the "Inception" of sprints here- that's a niche within a niche within a niche. :D
Let's have some fun :spyder:
What would be your most 'out there' Sprint that you would entertain but know it's so far out of the ballpark that it'd never happen..
I'm looking for the "Inception" of sprints here- that's a niche within a niche within a niche. :D
Let's have some fun :spyder:
Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
Ha, for the 4th level, raw unconscious, time is meaningless sprint: S110V Maddox with lightning strike carbon fiber handles.
3rd level: VG-10 Ocelot with something different machined into the handles.
2nd level: VG-10 Schempp Kris with brass bolsters and green smooth G10 scales.
1st level: VG-10 R with lightly contoured smooth G10 scales with machined grooves in the same pattern as the old skeletonized R.
I'd only actually consider buying levels 2 and 1.
3rd level: VG-10 Ocelot with something different machined into the handles.
2nd level: VG-10 Schempp Kris with brass bolsters and green smooth G10 scales.
1st level: VG-10 R with lightly contoured smooth G10 scales with machined grooves in the same pattern as the old skeletonized R.
I'd only actually consider buying levels 2 and 1.
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This Sprint speaks to the demographic of ELU's who need a hard use tactical keychain knife (would this be a niche or an oxymoron?) that is office friendly...
I give you the Spyderco Hummingbird in CPM-20CV, with purple annodized CobraHood and Powerlock...
Scales? you ask....stainless with a hummingbird etch of course, with the Mike Draper top-secret ink treatment
This would work for the next Forum knife also, IMHO
I give you the Spyderco Hummingbird in CPM-20CV, with purple annodized CobraHood and Powerlock...
Scales? you ask....stainless with a hummingbird etch of course, with the Mike Draper top-secret ink treatment
This would work for the next Forum knife also, IMHO
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Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
Original Kiwi in Munin Damasteel with real tortoiseshell scales.
Bolstered Stretch in Odin's Eye Damasteel with elephant ivory scales.
Bolstered Stretch in Odin's Eye Damasteel with elephant ivory scales.
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Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
I believe that was my comment and I'm sticking with that one lol.demoncase wrote:So- spurred by a comment about a " Carbon fibre handled Civilian in a supersteel" as a niche Sprint:
What would be your most 'out there' Sprint that you would entertain but know it's so far out of the ballpark that it'd never happen..
I'm looking for the "Inception" of sprints here- that's a niche within a niche within a niche. :D
Let's have some fun :spyder:
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Upgrading to a Ti ATR once I sell my stainless ATR :)
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I love to see the creative juices flowing here....Let's keep it up!
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Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
I don't have anything super wild or exotic on my wish list but I'd sure be happy to see a yellow salt version of the Military.
Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
Caly jr.Salt,high-hollow grind blade(a la Dragonfly Salt), yellow FRN handle.
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Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
Natural linen micarta Dyad, super blue PE and H1 SE
Happy to be part of this great forum and group of down to earth spyderco addicts, Thanks Sal and gang.
My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
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My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
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Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
Junior, Anso pattern natural G10 in Buckshot Damascus
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I'm going with the Nilakka in Vanadis 4E/Viking laminate blade at 66HRC and spalted Masur Birch scales.
I want one... and a few of the others put forward as well
I want one... and a few of the others put forward as well
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Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
CE damascus whale rescue blade
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Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
Here are a few of mine (in no particular order):
1. Michael Walker in M4 with stonewashed/matte Ti scales.
2. Poliwog in Superblue with 3D contoured CF scales.
3. Leafstorm in 110V with dark blue G-10 and rainbow anodized Ti back spacer.
4. Phoenix in ZDP-189 with Ti frame and lightning strike CF scale.
5. Goddard in HAP40 with dark green linen Micarta scales and matte/stonewashed Ti bolsters.
:D
1. Michael Walker in M4 with stonewashed/matte Ti scales.
2. Poliwog in Superblue with 3D contoured CF scales.
3. Leafstorm in 110V with dark blue G-10 and rainbow anodized Ti back spacer.
4. Phoenix in ZDP-189 with Ti frame and lightning strike CF scale.
5. Goddard in HAP40 with dark green linen Micarta scales and matte/stonewashed Ti bolsters.
:D
Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
Oh I could do this all flippin day.
Realistic dream knives that could very likely see the light of day if the stars aligned just right:
ZDP Centofante 4 with CF handle (I also think the Centofante knives would be excellent in stainless)
ZDP Kiwi 4 with CF scales
Rock Lobster in ZDP or SB, CF scales
Ulize with serrations in the recurve section
Captain with serrations in the recurve section
Some things that would take more than just pulling strings to make happen:
Solid G10 and/or peel ply CF Manix 2 without liners (or rather with the little 8 shaped LW liners around the pivot) ala Dodo.
Dragonfly 2 with a wharnie and/or hawkbill blade
Manbug with a wharnie and/or hawkbill blade
Manix 2 LW in H1 with serrations
Vesuvius with updated/improved compression lock, S110V, with Ti bolsters and CF scales (my idea of a gent's knife)
Realistic dream knives that could very likely see the light of day if the stars aligned just right:
ZDP Centofante 4 with CF handle (I also think the Centofante knives would be excellent in stainless)
ZDP Kiwi 4 with CF scales
Rock Lobster in ZDP or SB, CF scales
Ulize with serrations in the recurve section
Captain with serrations in the recurve section
Some things that would take more than just pulling strings to make happen:
Solid G10 and/or peel ply CF Manix 2 without liners (or rather with the little 8 shaped LW liners around the pivot) ala Dodo.
Dragonfly 2 with a wharnie and/or hawkbill blade
Manbug with a wharnie and/or hawkbill blade
Manix 2 LW in H1 with serrations
Vesuvius with updated/improved compression lock, S110V, with Ti bolsters and CF scales (my idea of a gent's knife)
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Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
:D I'd better ante up and come out with mine then:
Military with a chequered Titanium RIL grip and a Stellite blade- completely non-magnetic...Could call it the "EOD"
Chapparal with a Kyocera ceramic blade and a phosphor bronze grip- both 'chipped' to look like knapped flint- the "Primitive Gentleman"
Poliwog- serrated, H1 blade with a lightning-strike CF handle- The Angry Tadpole
An all H1 Dogtag- the "All Weather Doggie"
P'kal folder- Serrated edge M4 blade, bone micarta, 3d textured for grip- "The Reliquary Edge"
Military with a chequered Titanium RIL grip and a Stellite blade- completely non-magnetic...Could call it the "EOD"
Chapparal with a Kyocera ceramic blade and a phosphor bronze grip- both 'chipped' to look like knapped flint- the "Primitive Gentleman"
Poliwog- serrated, H1 blade with a lightning-strike CF handle- The Angry Tadpole
An all H1 Dogtag- the "All Weather Doggie"
P'kal folder- Serrated edge M4 blade, bone micarta, 3d textured for grip- "The Reliquary Edge"
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Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
I'd would be nice to own a Chinese Lum (regular size) with blue G10 scales and Super Gold or Super Blue Steel.
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Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
Off the top of my head...
Caly 3 & 3.5 solid superblue pre-oxidized with their deep gray oxide (ferrous?) that seems to "stop by itself" (like hair :p ) and antique olive drab canvas micarta scales, sort of like Cuscadi's "Dr Jones" Tenacious and Delica.
Practically any knife in supeblue or CPM M4 with the same treatment.
I've never tried the Emerson wave and probably wouldn't even like it very much, but I'd buy a Manix 2 and Manix 2-XL Emerson with olive drab G10 scales and a DLC blade. Heck, I'd buy 'em without the wave.
Edit: meant to suggest ferrous instead of the usual "rust colored" ferric, or maybe it's some other iron oxide which doesn't even have a common name. And I suspect part of the superblue oxide involves other elements in the steel.
Caly 3 & 3.5 solid superblue pre-oxidized with their deep gray oxide (ferrous?) that seems to "stop by itself" (like hair :p ) and antique olive drab canvas micarta scales, sort of like Cuscadi's "Dr Jones" Tenacious and Delica.
Practically any knife in supeblue or CPM M4 with the same treatment.
I've never tried the Emerson wave and probably wouldn't even like it very much, but I'd buy a Manix 2 and Manix 2-XL Emerson with olive drab G10 scales and a DLC blade. Heck, I'd buy 'em without the wave.
Edit: meant to suggest ferrous instead of the usual "rust colored" ferric, or maybe it's some other iron oxide which doesn't even have a common name. And I suspect part of the superblue oxide involves other elements in the steel.
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Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
Maybe a Khalsa sprint.
Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
Hmm, given that you can currently buy that exact sprint, I'd have to say that it's not actually too "out there" for spyderco to do.swigert wrote:Maybe a Khalsa sprint.
Re: What would be the most 'niche' or 'out there' Sprint possible?
tvenuto wrote:Hmm, given that you can currently buy that exact sprint, I'd have to say that it's not actually too "out there" for spyderco to do.swigert wrote:Maybe a Khalsa sprint.
I guess I was thinking niche. Only because it's still available, it's obviously only selling to a joke market.