To Honor?
To Honor?
So I had this thought; (I get those once in a while) I've been chatting on these forums for a long time, and there certainly have been many of you that have stuck around to harrass me almost as long. SSsssooooo, if we were goind to try an experimet of a new "project". What aboaut honoring a member?
Let's start with Paul; If you were going to design a Spyderco modell, what would you create? We call if the "Deacon". Maybe a flash batch? Could be fun. Whatchyathink Paul? :D
sal
Let's start with Paul; If you were going to design a Spyderco modell, what would you create? We call if the "Deacon". Maybe a flash batch? Could be fun. Whatchyathink Paul? :D
sal
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Re: To Honor?
That actually sounds like a great idea. There are a few long time members here who contribute a lot to this forum. Paul is one of them. What is his favorite blade style? What length?
While we are at it, we need a knife from Spyderco to honor Sal and it should be something that represents your ideal knife, blade length, and style.
While we are at it, we need a knife from Spyderco to honor Sal and it should be something that represents your ideal knife, blade length, and style.
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Re: To Honor?
How about a KOPA and a KIWI both on steroids :eek: :D >> make them automatics to boot :D But seriously I know in my gut that Paul (Deacon), our beloved Mayor of Spyderville would love something very conservative I'm thinking maybe something like a STRETCH model with Sambar Stag handle/scales with a nice damascus blade. Or you could take one of the newer models like the Mantra and jazz it up the way he would like it.
I'm shooting for a JD Spydo-Hawk myself with a new Spyderedged pattern blade. Micarta or G-10 would be great for the handle :cool:
But getting back down to earth Sal I think you've got a great idea and I can't wait to see what the others say about it. I also think our good Dr. Hannibal Lecter M.D. should also be considered for some type of honorary blade like a really jazzed up Karambit for instance. Great Thread !!!! :cool:
I'm shooting for a JD Spydo-Hawk myself with a new Spyderedged pattern blade. Micarta or G-10 would be great for the handle :cool:
But getting back down to earth Sal I think you've got a great idea and I can't wait to see what the others say about it. I also think our good Dr. Hannibal Lecter M.D. should also be considered for some type of honorary blade like a really jazzed up Karambit for instance. Great Thread !!!! :cool:
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Re: To Honor?
I'll bite :D
If you're making a Deacon special, then it's got to be a leftie PM2 in carbon steel :p or you could just go for -
1. Must be a back/mid-lock
2. Must have wood scales
3. Must have bolsters
4. Must have stainless steel
5. Must be a Stretch with all the previous musts :p
If you're making a Deacon special, then it's got to be a leftie PM2 in carbon steel :p or you could just go for -
1. Must be a back/mid-lock
2. Must have wood scales
3. Must have bolsters
4. Must have stainless steel
5. Must be a Stretch with all the previous musts :p
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Re: To Honor?
Nice idea, but I'd be torn between letting the "honoree" design their own model ala Burger King,ie "have it your way"
....<OR>....
designing it yourself <Spyderco> with nice touches and features you know <or at least think you know> they'd like from previous posts, plus maybe throw in a new surprise or two. Kinda like a surprise gift.
Having said that, of existing models, for Paul, it'd have to be a Kiwi or Stretch...unless you wanted to go the partial <or> TOTAL surprise route and design him a totally novel tailor fit model. You could do that Sal, and it may be more of an "honor" to the recipient.
....<OR>....
designing it yourself <Spyderco> with nice touches and features you know <or at least think you know> they'd like from previous posts, plus maybe throw in a new surprise or two. Kinda like a surprise gift.
Having said that, of existing models, for Paul, it'd have to be a Kiwi or Stretch...unless you wanted to go the partial <or> TOTAL surprise route and design him a totally novel tailor fit model. You could do that Sal, and it may be more of an "honor" to the recipient.
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Re: To Honor?
My first thought exactly!Johnnie1801 wrote: 1. Must be a back/mid-lock
2. Must have wood scales
3. Must have bolsters
4. Must have stainless steel
5. Must be a Stretch with all the previous musts :p
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Re: To Honor?
Great idea Sal! I'm very curious to see the details of what Paul thinks the knife should be.
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Great idea. The Deacon. I foresee bolsters in our future. :p
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Bolstered Damascus Stretch, in the style of Damascus he's partial to. (No exposed screws)
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Oh YES! What a neat idea! Heck, maybe even replace the Forum Knife with the Forum Member of the Year Knife.
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Re: To Honor?
I think both Deacon and JD should be models.
Re: To Honor?
And the bolsters and scales cant have any visible screws :pJohnnie1801 wrote:I'll bite :D
If you're making a Deacon special, then it's got to be a leftie PM2 in carbon steel :p or you could just go for -
1. Must be a back/mid-lock
2. Must have wood scales
3. Must have bolsters
4. Must have stainless steel
5. Must be a Stretch with all the previous musts :p
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Bolsters with no screws showing, natural wood scales no dye jobs
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Re: To Honor?
Probably ought to be exclusively left-handed, in addition to all else people have mentioned. :p
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Re: To Honor?
that'd be Odin's Eye, IIRC...for those of you keeping score at home.mattman wrote:Bolstered Damascus Stretch, in the style of Damascus he's partial to. (No exposed screws)
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Just wanted to say how great I think the flash batch concept is...cant wait to see whats next on the horizon in that category especially if they will be Taichung and Golden made.
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Yes, that's it.paladin wrote:that'd be Odin's Eye, IIRC...for those of you keeping score at home.mattman wrote:Bolstered Damascus Stretch, in the style of Damascus he's partial to. (No exposed screws)
Thanks!
Re: To Honor?
Beat me to it lolSpydergirl88 wrote:And the bolsters and scales cant have any visible screws :pJohnnie1801 wrote:I'll bite :D
If you're making a Deacon special, then it's got to be a leftie PM2 in carbon steel :p or you could just go for -
1. Must be a back/mid-lock
2. Must have wood scales
3. Must have bolsters
4. Must have stainless steel
5. Must be a Stretch with all the previous musts :p
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Re: To Honor?
Great idea Sal. Cheers to you!