2023 Forum Calendar Contest!
- Mad Mac
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Re: 2023 Forum Calendar Contest!
Well, Brandfolder was awkward. I guess I'm in.
EuroEdge
Ed Schempff's contemporary dagger appealed to me in several ways.
First of all, who isn't transfixed by the appearance, myth and legend of a dagger.
It also appealed to my Scottish heritage, resembling a folding version
of a sgian-dubh single edge knife, part of traditional highland dress.
And finally, it was a reminder of my cloak and dagger days
as a US Army counter-intelligence agent in West Germany.
The image attempts to contrast the brightness and grain
of a gorgeous steel blade and machined and polished G-10 scales
against the hard won rust on a work truck.
Great pictures. Good luck everyone.
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1990: Endura SE, Delica PE, Mariner, Police. 2014: ClipiTool Bottle Opener. 2015: Kitchen Knife PE, Tenacious CE, Stretch PE, Moran Drop Point, Kiwi, 2 Byrd Cara Caras, Schempp Bowie, Native 5 Forum Knife, Police SE, Tenacious SE, 4" Paring Knife, 2" Paring Knife, Terzuola Starmate. 2016: The Spyderco Story, Terzuola The Tactical Folding Knife, USN Ladybug H-1 Hawkbill SE, Black BaliYo, Yellow H-1 Salt Dragonfly 2 SE, Hennicke Ulize, Pink Native 5 PE, Renegade C23PS and C23P, Gayle Bradley 2, Terzuola Double Bevel, Gayle Bradley Air, Cricket Blue Nishjin, Centofante Memory, K2, 2 Large Lum Pink, Carey Rubicon. 2017: Dialex Battlestation, Orange Southard Positron, Gray Baliyo, Native 5 CE, Tenacious CE. 2018: Schempp EuroEdge, Eric Glesser ClipiTool Standard. 2019 Calendar Contest Reinhold Rhino CF PLN. 2022: Byrd Robin 2 Wharncliffe, Byrd Cara Cara 2 Rescue Orange, Janich Yojimbo 2 CruWear.
Motorcycle adventures in a past life.
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Re: 2023 Forum Calendar Contest!
Oh I definitely do, I'm just trying to make it more fun. Like I said, if I'm lucky enough to win the grand prize I'm keeping the kitchen knife for sure.
All SE all the time since 2017
~David
~David
Re: 2023 Forum Calendar Contest!
Model: Paramilitary2, C81GPCMO2, hand maded micarta scales, SPM S30V
Hi everyone!
My proposal for a photo for the calendar. Why that? Paramilitary2 is useful, perfect for outdoors, but perfect for a DIY workshop.
Good luck everyone!
Hi everyone!
My proposal for a photo for the calendar. Why that? Paramilitary2 is useful, perfect for outdoors, but perfect for a DIY workshop.
Good luck everyone!
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Instagram: @photobuki
Instagram: @photobuki
Re: 2023 Forum Calendar Contest!
Spyderco Paramilitary 2
Thank Spyderco for doing the contest again!
Iconic Spyderco Paramilitary is chosen because I was lucky enough to purchase one when it was out of stock everywhere. I had an original Paramilitary and how Paramilitary evolves shows that there are a lot of improvements behind the scene which I really appreciate! Hope the photo I submitted presents how majestic Paramilitary is.
Thank Spyderco for doing the contest again!
Iconic Spyderco Paramilitary is chosen because I was lucky enough to purchase one when it was out of stock everywhere. I had an original Paramilitary and how Paramilitary evolves shows that there are a lot of improvements behind the scene which I really appreciate! Hope the photo I submitted presents how majestic Paramilitary is.
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- Larry_Mott
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Re: 2023 Forum Calendar Contest!
My entry this year, the Swedish chef wielding a Spyderchef :)
"Life is fragile - we should take better care of each other, and ourselves - every day!"
//Eva Mott 1941 - 2019. R.I.P.
//Eva Mott 1941 - 2019. R.I.P.
- ChrisinHove
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- cabfrank
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Off topic; glad you're back from hiatus, D.
- DutchBlades
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Forum Name: DutchBlades
Product Name: Spyderco Urban Ivory Damasteel
SKU C127GPIVD
The Urban has earned it's fame and can now count itself amongst the fancy models with this latest iteration.
Combining it's tried and true ergonomics and blade shape with the absurdly beautiful DS93X Damasteel, it's a sight to behold.
The character this steel bring to table is impossible to miss, and makes every single knife unique from the start.
This is the complete package when it comes to combining a great EDC knife, and premium materials with a healthy dose of class.
Product Name: Spyderco Urban Ivory Damasteel
SKU C127GPIVD
The Urban has earned it's fame and can now count itself amongst the fancy models with this latest iteration.
Combining it's tried and true ergonomics and blade shape with the absurdly beautiful DS93X Damasteel, it's a sight to behold.
The character this steel bring to table is impossible to miss, and makes every single knife unique from the start.
This is the complete package when it comes to combining a great EDC knife, and premium materials with a healthy dose of class.
A tiger has claws.
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
- WilliamMunny
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Re: 2023 Forum Calendar Contest!
Not going to lie it will be very hard to pick a winner. There are a ton of great pictures.
Endura AUS-8, Manix 2 S30V, Alcyone BD1N, PM2 Micarta Cruwear, Native 5 Maxamet (2nd), Para 3 Maxamet (2nd), Magnacut Mule, Z-Wear Mule, BBB 15V Manix 2, REC PM3 10V Satin, Dragonfly Salt 2, GB2 M4.
Re: 2023 Forum Calendar Contest!
Well, I'm as close to the deadline as possible but I managed to submit I think.
I have absolutely no idea if the Brandfolder submission worked.
I entered the details in a message but after uploading the photo i got some jumbled message.
I'm pretty sure the photo uploaded but not all that sure that the info went with it.
Oh, well. I had a good time with the photo anyway. I picked the Native LW because I'm a steel collector and I have plenty Natives in a large variety of steels. Sitting here looking at the photo it looks like I even forgot to grab some. Looks like some of the oranges are missing. The variety of steels and colors are certainly well represented with this fun to collect but serious, solid, and ready to work model. My initial idea was to capture a knife both still and in motion in the same photo... lighting and time. The target was a last-minute decision, and the variety of the Natives led me to picking them over other models.
I have absolutely no idea if the Brandfolder submission worked.
I entered the details in a message but after uploading the photo i got some jumbled message.
I'm pretty sure the photo uploaded but not all that sure that the info went with it.
Oh, well. I had a good time with the photo anyway. I picked the Native LW because I'm a steel collector and I have plenty Natives in a large variety of steels. Sitting here looking at the photo it looks like I even forgot to grab some. Looks like some of the oranges are missing. The variety of steels and colors are certainly well represented with this fun to collect but serious, solid, and ready to work model. My initial idea was to capture a knife both still and in motion in the same photo... lighting and time. The target was a last-minute decision, and the variety of the Natives led me to picking them over other models.
404 s in 81 steel flavors.
Re: 2023 Forum Calendar Contest!
"Persian on the Rocks"
C105 Persian 75mm
I took this picture by the lake a few years ago and I've always liked it. So now it's my submission to this year's contest
C105 Persian 75mm
I took this picture by the lake a few years ago and I've always liked it. So now it's my submission to this year's contest
Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most!
Re: 2023 Forum Calendar Contest!
St. Nick’s Native Chief
C244GPRDBK
The original Native was my second Spyderco and always a reliable companion. The Native Chief is an improvement in nearly every way over the Native 5. I get the stupendous Golden back lock as well as better length ratios and ergonomics. Adding to the Chief’s excellent design are the St. Nick’s red & black colorway and CPM 4V steel. I really enjoy this combination!
This year’s submission photo was taken on vacation this year. The boardwalk to the beach has a pleasant depth to it that sort of gives me the feeling that the Chief is leading us to some place better.
C244GPRDBK
The original Native was my second Spyderco and always a reliable companion. The Native Chief is an improvement in nearly every way over the Native 5. I get the stupendous Golden back lock as well as better length ratios and ergonomics. Adding to the Chief’s excellent design are the St. Nick’s red & black colorway and CPM 4V steel. I really enjoy this combination!
This year’s submission photo was taken on vacation this year. The boardwalk to the beach has a pleasant depth to it that sort of gives me the feeling that the Chief is leading us to some place better.
Have: old S30V Native, HAP40 Endura, ZDP DF2, S110V Manix LW, Cru-wear Para 3, SE H1 DF2, S90V Native 5, K390 Urban, SE Pac Salt, P.I.T.S., XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, B70P, PMA11, K03, Kapara, REX 45 Military, 154CM Manix LW, Swick, AEB-L Urban, KC Cruwear Manix, M390 PM2, Mantra 2, CruCarta Shaman, M390 Manix, K390 Police 4, S90V Manix LW, Rex 45 Manix LW, 20CV Manix, Rex 45 Lil’Native, Shaman, C208GP, Cruwear Manix, Cruwear Manix, M4 Chief, Z-max!!!
Want: SPY27, K490, Swick 5.
Want: SPY27, K490, Swick 5.
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this manix 2 lightweight immediately became my favorite knife as soon as i had it in hand. it's a mary poppins knife... practically perfect in every way. i can't wait to grab the magnacut manix lightweight with screws when it's released. good luck, everyone! thanks for the opportunity, spyderco.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Same here. It seemed very "unfinished" on the website, just said you successfully uploaded but it just didn't seem very final. It would be nice to get some further confirmation before it's too late.
All SE all the time since 2017
~David
~David
- DutchBlades
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Re: 2023 Forum Calendar Contest!
I'm glad to see I wasn't the only one wondering about the somewhat unclear confirmation.
I sent out a message when I uploaded my file, so I'll be sure to post the feedback I might receive on it
A tiger has claws.
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
- curlyhairedboy
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Nature’s Contours
A spring trip to Acadia National Park in Maine yielded some fantastic vistas underneath a constantly changing sky. The park is full of glacier-crafted geological features. While hiking around Jordan Pond, it began to rain. The already hushed environment became alive with the sound of droplets splashing into the water’s surface and onto the granite shoreline. In the distance, I could see the Bubbles, two glacier-formed granite peaks. Surrounded by water and its powerful effects on the landscape, I was glad to have my Caribbean with me - a water-adapted knife with contours that mimic nature.
A spring trip to Acadia National Park in Maine yielded some fantastic vistas underneath a constantly changing sky. The park is full of glacier-crafted geological features. While hiking around Jordan Pond, it began to rain. The already hushed environment became alive with the sound of droplets splashing into the water’s surface and onto the granite shoreline. In the distance, I could see the Bubbles, two glacier-formed granite peaks. Surrounded by water and its powerful effects on the landscape, I was glad to have my Caribbean with me - a water-adapted knife with contours that mimic nature.
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!
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!
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"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
I chose these four Spydercos, three of which are factory seconds, to represent the imperfect and flawed people that we all are for my holiday-themed photo. Like the song says, let us not be dismayed by our own imperfections and the world's troubles, but be of good cheer, for the holiday season always brings tidings of comfort and joy.
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postscript: I uploaded and got a message "You have successfully uploaded 1 asset into Spyderco Marketing" but no final message...wonder if I did it right?
8Cr13MoV:N690Co:VG10:S30V:S35VN:S45VN:Elmax:SPY27:H1:LC200N:4V:MagnaCut:CTS-XHP:204P:M390:20CV:Cru-Wear:Z-Wear:M4:Rex-45:10V:K390:15V:S90V:Z-Max:Maxamet
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Clear Skies Ahead
I chose the Siren for 2 reasons. First, it’s one of many examples of what makes Spyderco great: responsiveness to customer issues. Once again you guys came out on top of the lock issue, and I applaud you for that. And second, it’s just a great knife! It has become my most carried EDC as I go about about making improvements to our property in the hot, humid, often rainy Southeast.
I chose the Siren for 2 reasons. First, it’s one of many examples of what makes Spyderco great: responsiveness to customer issues. Once again you guys came out on top of the lock issue, and I applaud you for that. And second, it’s just a great knife! It has become my most carried EDC as I go about about making improvements to our property in the hot, humid, often rainy Southeast.
- Mark
"Don't believe everything you think." -anonymous wise man
"Don't believe everything you think." -anonymous wise man
Re: 2023 Forum Calendar Contest!
The photos of this year are stunning, it will be a very difficult choice.
Good luck everyone!!
Good luck everyone!!
10 in 8 different steels