I was not sure if the first upload I added to the link was big enough so I uploaded it again as the original size to meet the requirements. So if my pic comes across twice please disregard the first one (the smaller file), thanks!
This is my first submission into the calendar contest. I know the heavy hitters have not entered yet. I just hope someone enjoys this photo. Thank you Spyderco for hosting this contest and good luck to everyone that has entered.
Forum name: Spyder_Flick
Knife featured: Native 5 LW C41PBK5
This is my first and so far only Spyderco I own. It certainly will not be my last. I am very happy that I started with this knife. The ergonomics, weight, and steel are great for my first knife. The handle just melts into my hand. Almost like it was designed for me.
My entry is to present and admire a variety of different materials used for scales, huge collection of locks and fantastic and unique blade grinds that Spyderco offer to us.
Thank You Spyderco for making the contest, and I wish a good luck to all contestants.
Tomasz tap
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My spyder:'s: Military Camo, Paramilitary 2 CTS-XHP Orange, Paramilitary 2 CTS-204P Green, Endura 4 ZDP-189 ComboEdge BRG, Endura 4 ZDP-189 FFG BRG, Manix 2 Lightweight Blue, Caly 3 G-10, Salt 1 Yellow SE C88SYL, Ulize, Manix I C95, Manix 2 XL S90v CF, Delica 4 CE Black C11PCBBK, Manix 2 154CM, Military All Black C36GPBK, Stretch SE C90SBK Black FRN, Caly3 CF ZDP-189/420J2, Sage 3 BoltLock CF, Gayle Bradley C134CFP, Squarehead C193TIP, Pacific Salt Yellow SE C91SYL, Pacific Salt Black C91PBK, Ladybug 3 Salt LYL3, Stretch CF ZDP-189 C90CF, Lum Large Chinese Folder C143G, Perrin Street Bowie FB04PBB, Mantra Titanium C202TI, Farid K-2 Titanium C185TI, Para 3 C223GPGYCW Para 3 Cruwear
Well darn, I completely spaced that this ends this week, and I’m up camping. Hopefully I can upload my full resolution photo with only 2 bars of service.
I guess this will be my humble submission. :o This is my Paramilitary 2, in Maxamet. :D It’s been in my pocket since I purchased it back in November. The edge retention of this steel alloy is absolutely phenomenal, and I finally only just really resharpened it a couple weeks ago! :cool: As mentioned, we’re up camping, near Grand Lake, Colorado, and the knife is in my pocket and seeing plenty of use around camp. We hiked up the mountain a little way today, and the view from about 10,500 feet was breathtaking. I figured that this stump would make for a great photo. The Fraser valley can be seen in the background. :spyder:
My entry for the contest is this photo of my Spyderco Hundred Pacer. When I first saw the Hundred Pacer, I just knew I had to have one. This is probably one of my favorite Spydercos. Does a great job as a slicer!
Here's my entry - my Spyderco DLC M4 Paramilitary 2.
This knife is my constant companion, especially around the house and garage. I use it for everything - from installing drywall to trimming sticks for marshmallow roasting, from opening toy packaging at a child's birthday party to scribing lines in lumber for DIY furniture. I was working in the garage recently to make a coat rack from some reclaimed lumber. The afternoon sun was filtering in, and as I used the PM2 to help lay out the project, the light caught it. I snapped a few pics and got back to work.
:) :D :spyder:
Thanks for the opportunity, Spyderco!
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2 Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
My submission is from this year's family vacation at the beach. It was stressful with infants and a toddler between a few branches of the family, but I was able to catch a couple sunrises and capture this moment.
I tried several different Spyderco models, starting with my burnt orange HAP40 Endura. This Endura was my first limited edition (sprint, in this case) Spyderco, the one that started it all. I, therefore, tried getting a sunrise shot with that to signify a profound change in my tastes; a "new day" as it were. This and other attempts didn't feel right in the context of the ocean and sand. The first sunrise ended with no calendar-worthy photos.
After some consideration, I had a plan for the next sunrise I could sneak out to. This Pacific Salt, the knife I specifically purchased for the beach and fishing, fit the sandy context far better, despite lacking the same "new day" type of significance.
This Pacific Salt is a SE version, and as such, it has reintroduced me to the benefits of serrations when properly employed. They aren't shown in the photo, so that connection can't be made visually, but I don't mind.
The Stretch has been my favorite EDC carry knife since its release in late 2004. The one in this picture started life as an early SS/Kraton Stretch and was customized for me by Steve Rice in 2005. It features lignum vitae scales over titanium liners. It has been carried considerably over the past 13 years. The photo was taken in 2009 while I was hiking at Grafton Lakes State Park in Rensselaer County New York.
-Derek
Hopefully I can upload my full resolution photo with only 2 bars of service. 
