Is it getting close to a new Goddard sprint run?

[kennethsime]

If an FRN model is not in the cards, I’d opt for a Crucarta Goddard. Bonus points for contoured scales like the Shaman. I’ve never owned anything from Seki besides lightweights, but I have a Stretch 2 XL on the way and am excited for it.

I know that Spyderco doesn’t like switching factories, but if the cost would be significantly cheaper in Golden, that would be a strong argument.

[simyo]

Sak, thank you for taking the time to entertain the idea of bringing this gem back. While I would not turn down a linered version of a Goddard one of the things that kept me coming back to it over the past 25 years is the lightweight aspect of it and adding liners would take away from that. That being said if that was done I’d assume it would be around the endura weight which isn’t much heavier. As much as it pains me, after carrying the stretch 2xl lightweight and hopefully one day the native chief lightweight they would be able to fill the segment of the market(and my pocket) that the c16 lightweight filled, without the need for new molds or tooling.

[Tristan_david2001]

If only it was this easy to get spyderco to respond to the request to bring back the Caly jr or 3

[aicolainen]

If only it was this easy to get spyderco to respond to the request to bring back the Caly jr or 3

Throw in the Rookie and I’d be out of money in a heartbeat.

Not complaining though. While the Goddard is looking less and less like something for me, the fact they seem willing to go through the trouble of reviving anything, despite the need to update both design and tooling, is a good sign.

[aicolainen]

Double

[Larry_Mott]

Another vote for Micarta with threaded inserts!

[Wartstein]

Another vote for Micarta with threaded inserts!

Aaaaand another one...

[SpyderNut]

Any steel is fine (preferably in stainless). Micarta or G-10 would be great, especially if screw-together construction.

[steelcity16]

Cru-carta is always a popular choice.

[Bolster]

If only it was this easy to get spyderco to respond to the request to bring back the Caly jr or 3

...I heard that!...

[Tristan_david2001]

If only it was this easy to get spyderco to respond to the request to bring back the Caly jr or 3

...I heard that!...

Haha, couldn’t help myself..

[WyoJon]

I'll put in a request. Plain and fully serrated FRN. Steel preference?

sal

Id like to see some spyderco folders in scanvik 12c27 or 13c26. Helle does a beautiful job laminating these steels.

[simyo]

There are some challenges to a Goddard "Sprint".

The original tooling for the FRN model is old and outdated. The original was made with Micarta, bit the Micarta didn't do a good job at holding clip screws. We could do a sprint in Micrta or G-10, but we'd have to use skeletonized liners to hold clip screws, which would raise the cost considerably. The cost for a new mold, would be too expensive for a sprint.

thoughts?

sal

Sal, you sly fox, the red St. Nick’s Goddard is a great surprise. Thank you, for giving the old molds another run. Tell the misses she owes you a big smooch from me.

[brancron]

There are still a ton left!

https://www.stnicksknives.com/products/ ... -c16fprdbk

[HolySteel]

There are still a ton left!

https://www.stnicksknives.com/products/ ... -c16fprdbk

These things way 6 POUNDS apiece !?!?

[CDEP]

I'll put in a request. Plain and fully serrated FRN. Steel preference?

sal

Hey Sal:

I know K390 is probably easier for Seki, and I'd buy for sure, but I'd go nuts for a Cruwear version.

I'm also a VG10/SPY27 fan, so SPY27 would be awesome, too. Thanks!

[Bemo]

Kind of fun revisiting this thread now knowing what we know. I'm excited to get mine.

[simyo]

Kind of fun revisiting this thread now knowing what we know. I'm excited to get mine.

Me too, I’ll have to update the family photo