John - That certainly sounds like a nice knife. However, I suspect that it might be just a tad over $80. In fact, I'd probably have to sell myself into prostitution in order to pay for it. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
But seriously, if I could impose my will on the universe, the forum knife would be a Calypso Jr. with a liner lock and a Ti handle. There would be geometric anodizing on the handle and "Spyderco Forum '00" etched on the blade.
Forum Knife?
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Great idea Clay for the Spyderforum Knife.
Mhhh, plain edge, pearl or colored G10 (I prefer the G10, because I cannot imagine how the pearl looks like (scan possible ?)) with engraved 'Spyderco Forum 2000' (or something similar; engraved name would be much cooler than a serial number + no envy amongst the owners) : great, if my wallet can bear it (how much $$$$ ?) and they can be shipped to Europe.
Mhhh, plain edge, pearl or colored G10 (I prefer the G10, because I cannot imagine how the pearl looks like (scan possible ?)) with engraved 'Spyderco Forum 2000' (or something similar; engraved name would be much cooler than a serial number + no envy amongst the owners) : great, if my wallet can bear it (how much $$$$ ?) and they can be shipped to Europe.
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Philip - There are some pics of the "sea change" pearl/G10 handles on James Mattis' site (www.chaicutlery.com). They are featured on the Vesuvius prototype model.
The handles certainly look good in the scans. It will be interesting to see how they look (and feel) in person though.
The handles certainly look good in the scans. It will be interesting to see how they look (and feel) in person though.
Thanks Cerulean, you mean the greenish stuff ?
If so : drool, drool, ... great !! Visually much cooler (read : looking exclusive) than coloured G10
Looks terribly expensive though ...
I have to say the Vesuvius certainly looks great in this outfit, I wonder whether it is (reasonably) resistant or just for showing off.
If I can afford it, you can count me in for a plain Centofante Jr in green pearl, with personalized engraving if possible.
If so : drool, drool, ... great !! Visually much cooler (read : looking exclusive) than coloured G10
Looks terribly expensive though ...
I have to say the Vesuvius certainly looks great in this outfit, I wonder whether it is (reasonably) resistant or just for showing off.
If I can afford it, you can count me in for a plain Centofante Jr in green pearl, with personalized engraving if possible.
Hopping around on James' site (phew, so many Spydies ; great site) I came across the following picture : http://www.chaicutlery.com/BladeShow200 ... hoices.jpg
The gold one certainly shines ...
The gold one certainly shines ...
I'd just like to add my support in favor of a pearl-handled Centofante Jr. For such a commemorative piece, I think the design should be one that has garnered unequivocal support from users, and one that we wouldn't be ashamed to hand to our dear old grandmothers, or our impressionable grandchildren. The Centofante, with its utilitarian, yet sleek design fits the bill, especially when set apart by the latest innovations in handle material from the company it commemorates. Two cents submitted...
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OK so here's a running tally. I make it 20 votes for the pearl and 6 for coloured G10. My preference would be for the "plain" (white) pearl but then I'm a bit of a traditionalist or, as my kid's say, an old stick-in-the-mud <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>.
Sal, how much interest would we need to start <b>seriously </b> considering this?
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Sal, how much interest would we need to start <b>seriously </b> considering this?
Clay
Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.
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Sal, I read over at BF that the Military was being modified to accept the Compression lock. Would the forum knife have the new lock? If so, I would certainly be up for one, although I would prefer a colour other than black. How about dark burgundy G10? I agree that the knife should be something rare and special. Of course that doesn't mean that I'll stop agitating for a pearl Centofante <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>. Then there's those burgundy Calypso Ltwt's I was going to hassle Michelle about <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>.
John, as an animal lover I have strong objections to seeing them exploited and portrayed in a state of undress, of course wild women are entirely a different matter <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>.
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Edited by - Clay Kesting on 9/8/00 11:54:22 PM
John, as an animal lover I have strong objections to seeing them exploited and portrayed in a state of undress, of course wild women are entirely a different matter <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>.
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Edited by - Clay Kesting on 9/8/00 11:54:22 PM