Extreme Spyders

[dragn_flame]

The Scorpius, talk about a forgotten, EXTREME :spyder: , this knife deserves a bye run right into the :spyder: hall of fame, as does the Renegade
tom

[JD Spydo]

Hey Dragn Flame: You brought up one that I honestly haven't even given any thought to with that being the Scorpius. Now it is not one of my personal favorites but I think you are right and I would say it qualifies without a doubt.

There are 2 more I would like to add to the list: One being the Shabaria and the other being the G-10 Harpy. When you put a G-10 handle on a Harpy it just makes it a completely different knife. That Shabaria is one Spyder that you will not like unless you actually hold it in your hand and use it. I was literally shocked at how ergonomic that the Shabaria was. It sure like it's from another planet or galaxy.

Come on folks I know there are some of you holding out on me. :D

EXTREME SPYDERS!!! has a ring to it>>>

[Michael Cook]

:spyder: To me the thing that's so extreme about spydercos in the martial sence is that so many of them look so non-threatening so non-weapon specific so non-tactical-schmactical yet have every feature a good fighting knife should. With certian obvious freaky-deaky exceptions. :p :spyder:

[JD Spydo]

Michael I know exactly what you mean about Spyderco's looks being decieving. You take the Dodo for instance. It looks so docile and harmless. It even looks cute as my girlfriend has told me on occasions. But I am here to tell you that I would not want anyone to rip me with that knife. That Dodo could blow your arteries out so fast it would be devastating :eek: . Even the Lil' Temperance has the "Cute Look" but Me, Worker #9, Hannibal Lecter can all attest the power & grace that "little" blade posesses :eek: .

You know the old Saying: You can't judge a Spyder by it's handle. Or was that a book by it's cover? Oh well you all get the drift :D :spyder: JD :spyder: O

[Blades]

I use to have a Jot and a Centofante C50. Traded or sold them both. :) I still have my Shabaria's.




Blades

[Hannibal Lecter]

My Dear Friend J.D.:

You take the Dodo for instance. It looks so docile and harmless. It even looks cute as my girlfriend has told me on occasions. But I am here to tell you that I would not want anyone to rip me with that knife. That Dodo could blow your arteries out so fast it would be devastating.

The Dodo truly is a very deceptive blade. My Lady favors it over most others.

Even the Lil' Temperance has the "Cute Look" but Me, Worker #9, Hannibal Lecter can all attest the power & grace that "little" blade possesses :eek: .

I consider the Khalsa another "sleeper" of sorts; I think that those who love the Gunting will see the value of the Khalsa after handling one. To me, the Khalsa is sort of a "dressed-up" knife with some of the capabilities of the Gunting and some additional advantages distinctly its own over other designs. I would be much more likely to wear a Khalsa with a suit and tie than a Gunting for a variety of reasons.

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Hannibal

[JD Spydo]

Wow Doc!! IF they would bring back the "Jot Singh Khalsa" in S30V or D-2 or even VG-10>> Wow!! what a knife that would be!! That is a real candidate for "RE-INTRODUCTION" with a new blade steel. Also a combo edge would be super for an EDC. I have 2 Khalsas but both are numbered collectors but now I would like a used one to test drive for EDC.

You know the more I think about it maybe it would be nice If Mr. Khalsa and Mr. Glesser would get back to the drawing board for something else along those lines. I do think that the C-40 would be a great RE-INTRO.

Also I think the Yojimbo needs to be put in the extreme category because of it't deceptive nature. JD :spyder: O

[Hannibal Lecter]

My Dear Friend J.D.:

Wow Doc!! IF they would bring back the "Jot Singh Khalsa" in S30V or D-2 or even VG-10>> Wow!! what a knife that would be!! That is a real candidate for "RE-INTRODUCTION" with a new blade steel.

I agree completely. A Khalsa in CPM-S30V or VG-10 featuring G-10 scales and a compression lock would be a serious EDC knife with great SD/MBC potential.

Also a combo edge would be super for an EDC.

I cannot get into the combo-edge thing. I have tried them and never seem to have enough blade length of either type. Sort of a "jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none" so to speak, at least in my eyes.

I have 2 Khalsas but both are numbered collectors but now I would like a used one to test drive for EDC.

I currently possess two unnumbered Khalsas myself. One has issues with the locking system (which is apparently a known issue - very gritty, but not generally dangerous) but the other is flawless. Both are mint NIB. :D

You know the more I think about it maybe it would be nice If Mr. Khalsa and Mr. Glesser would get back to the drawing board for something else along those lines. I do think that the C-40 would be a great RE-INTRO.

Very true. I am they would have some interesting ideas to kick around, and reintroduction of an upgraded C-40 would be a good start.

Also I think the Yojimbo needs to be put in the extreme category because of it's deceptive nature. JD :spyder: O

Definitely. It is another "little/big" knife. The Cricket SS is another knife whose diminuitive size belies its capabilities.

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Hannibal

[Beat13]

I definitely agree with all of you about the Dodo, in fact I think I have had the same thought run through my mind one day. I thought what should I call this great little cutter? Extreme Box Cutter fits it perfectly. And I also agree, I would not want to get ripped by the reverse S blade. To me, spydercos are all in a way extreme in design. Perhaps that is what draws me to them, they are useful and beautiful to me at the same time.

[rickh]

How about the Matriarch? Hope I spelled that right. A lot of Spydercos knives could be considered extreme. I like the fact that this company has such a diverse group of knives. They are definetly thinking outside the box.

[JD Spydo]

The Matriarch and Civilian both are extreme for sure. At least they are in my book. And we have already covered the Spyderhawk which is one of the most extreme knives out there. I at this time will add the G-10 Police to that line up. But you're thinking is correct Sir and the more extreme the better. :cool: :spyder:

[PERTINAX]

Extreme? :rolleyes:

Any of the trainers!