Going to the SpyOpera.
Going to the SpyOpera.
Who's going with me?
Looks like competition for the Baby Horn. Definitely excited to see this one!
M390
Micarta
Backlock
Titanium
Itty bitty
The Swayback may take a "back" seat to this one. :p
Looks like competition for the Baby Horn. Definitely excited to see this one!
M390
Micarta
Backlock
Titanium
Itty bitty
The Swayback may take a "back" seat to this one. :p
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Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
Yea! Count me in. This is a sweet design for sure.
:spyder: -Michael
"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
I really like the looks of this knife! Great compact size, neutral grip (reminds me of a scaled-down ESEE HM handle, which I love), and awesome materials. If for no other reason, I want one just to support spyderco releasing more models with micarta scales. It'd also be my first Italian-made spyderco.
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Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
I’m really interested.. but can anyone explain who’s going to be manufacturing it? Spyderco or lionsteel? I’m particularly interested in who’s heat treating the blade...
Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
I really like this one already! It has a lot going for it, but being another collaboration with Lionsteel is what has me most excited about it. I'm excited to see how the crowned spine and backlock look too.
-Nick
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Hmm, that does cause a bit of concern. I just assumed Taichung. I didn't read the info, just jumped to the specs. It caught my eye.
If they get this right, it is going to be wicked!
If they get this right, it is going to be wicked!
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Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
Very curious about the price here!! After my low quality Urban AEB-L out of Italy, I'm SLIGHTLY hesitant.
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
I really like the look of this one but the quality is going to need to be a lot better than the two Lionsteel Operas I have or I’m not biting.
Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
Just saw this. Its everything I want in a knife. I've literally been looking for a Spydie that has as many of these characteristics as possible. Anyone have any idea what the price will be? Or how many they will be making?
Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
Absolutely no issues with either of my Lil Lionspy's, the second collaboration between Spyderco and LionSTEEL. Fit and finish was great on both of my examples, so personally, I'm not even slightly concerned about quality control with the SpyOpera.
-Nick
Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
I love this design but m390 from lionsteel could be a dealbreaker for me. Maybe I’ll wait for some folks I trust to get their hands on one and give opinions.
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Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
Yup, definitely a Lionsteel collab. I have mixed feelings about some of their products but that is just a matter of taste. While my Lionspy is a sharpened pry bat it is also a well made knife.
I once complained on here about the terrible geometry on my Lionspy and later that day took it out to admire since I had been discussing it earlier that day. I proceeded to give myself my worst Spyder bite so I guess it wasn’t as bad of a cutter as I thought. :)
Did Lionsteel make the Pattada? Mine is very nice.
I once complained on here about the terrible geometry on my Lionspy and later that day took it out to admire since I had been discussing it earlier that day. I proceeded to give myself my worst Spyder bite so I guess it wasn’t as bad of a cutter as I thought. :)
Did Lionsteel make the Pattada? Mine is very nice.
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Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
MSRP is $250, so expect street price at $175 with MAP (editted with updated MAP discount)
And - looks like regular production - so hopefully they will keep making lots :D
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Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
I wish it was a little slimmer stock than 3mm, but loving the looks of this guy!
Also I could be mistaken, buy isn't MAP 70% now? Making street price of $175?
Also I could be mistaken, buy isn't MAP 70% now? Making street price of $175?
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Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
I would so be into this but for one glaring fault, no left hand option! It's especially annoying that for some reason the Swayback being an obvious right hand design in every way has a left hand option. But a unique small lockback isn't? I don't get it at all.
Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
That's kinda what I'm curious/worried about too. Hasn't Lionsteel released some "very" soft M390 on some of their slippies/traditionals? The SpyOpera is definitely a good looking knife to my eye, but the heat treat on that M390...
I'd take low sixties over mid fifties, for the win.
u.w.
Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
I may go to A Night at the SpyOpera myself. I like the m390 and micarta.
Re: Going to the SpyOpera.
One of the few in the reveal that doesn't seem vastly overpriced :rolleyes: . Had some major sticker shock seeing the KnifeCenter preorder list. Knocked just about everyone one out of my "must have" list.
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick