Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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AMALGAM

I think this would be successful with a micarta handle and 'tough' steel as an outdoor knife.
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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STARMATE

Its been awhile.........
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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I've asked for a Goddard FRN sprint in other similar threads but the Knife God heard me and served a 4V exclusive a couple of months after :')

So I'll change for another I've been after for a while : the Terzuola Slipit !
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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phaust wrote:
Sat Jul 01, 2023 10:08 am
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That's one you don't see everyday! Saw quite a bit of pocket time for me, quite a number of years ago now. Still have it somewhere, all marred up from clipless in-pocket carry. If it were in a different handle material, I'd be game.

I'll cast a vote for the Centofante series. No particular model for me, but the 3 would probably be the most likely. So long as it got screwed construction, of course :smiling-cheeks!
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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Obscure no overlooked YES

Id like to see a sprint of the og endura 1 fully serrated in a modern steel.

I carry mine often just because it feels right but I really wish it was made with at least vg10

I Know it was the first spyderco for many of us like myself.

Ok and yeah the plastic clip could be like a over molded wire clip too.....

That would be a great knife. Id definitely purchase it.
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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The original C-27 jess horn. Highly unlikely but I'd buy at least 2.
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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Tatanka Powerlock in S90V and Carbon Fiber would be a dream knife for me! Or any new release of it would make me happy.

Love the suggestions of the:

Catcherman in modern FRN 4 way clip, Spyderedge in one or (or all) of the Salt steels: H2, LC200N & Magnacut...

Air in SPY27 anyone?

And the Balance in NISHIJIN BLUE!

Side note: One of the dealers looking for series of unique collectable releases should look at re-releasing Ed Schempp knives designed for Spyderco in chronological order. Collectors would bite, I know I would for sure. Like the White GP releases, Red St Nick's, Jade BHQs...
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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Ashton wrote:
Sat Jul 01, 2023 10:28 am
STARMATE

Its been awhile.........
Yes! Starmate or Gayle Bradley 1. Starmate looks like it has easier access to the liner lock.
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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Temperance 2...

...in Cruwear or Magnacut.

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I would love to see the Navigator ll get a sprint run. Maybe a flat grind blade in whatever steel Sal feels like.
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capt.carl wrote:
Fri Jun 30, 2023 7:56 am
eventhorizon wrote:
Fri Jun 30, 2023 6:18 am
Did someone say Astute? No?

There, I said it. Astute. Shall I say it again?
This right here please. M4 it up!
The Astute is my fave value folder! Just a great design from, I believe, an Eric G. & Ed Schempp colab. Give it a wire clip and VG10 and I'd be passing half a dozen out for gifts. With M4 or a higher end steel I'd buy a couple for myself.

It really does need a wire clip, though.
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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CDEP wrote:
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capt.carl wrote:
Fri Jun 30, 2023 7:56 am
eventhorizon wrote:
Fri Jun 30, 2023 6:18 am
Did someone say Astute? No?

There, I said it. Astute. Shall I say it again?
This right here please. M4 it up!
The Astute is my fave value folder! Just a great design from, I believe, an Eric G. & Ed Schempp colab. Give it a wire clip and VG10 and I'd be passing half a dozen out for gifts. With M4 or a higher end steel I'd buy a couple for myself.

It really does need a wire clip, though.
The Astute is a design from Gábor Szakonyi, the same gentleman responsible for the Hungarian. :cheap-sunglasses :respect
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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Mushroom wrote:
Sat Jul 01, 2023 9:00 pm
CDEP wrote:
Sat Jul 01, 2023 8:51 pm
capt.carl wrote:
Fri Jun 30, 2023 7:56 am
eventhorizon wrote:
Fri Jun 30, 2023 6:18 am
Did someone say Astute? No?

There, I said it. Astute. Shall I say it again?
This right here please. M4 it up!
The Astute is my fave value folder! Just a great design from, I believe, an Eric G. & Ed Schempp colab. Give it a wire clip and VG10 and I'd be passing half a dozen out for gifts. With M4 or a higher end steel I'd buy a couple for myself.

It really does need a wire clip, though.
The Astute is a design from Gábor Szakonyi, the same gentleman responsible for the Hungarian. :cheap-sunglasses :respect
Thanks, Mush! Good to know! Kudos to Mr. Szakonyi for a wonderful design. Spyderco should go back to that well and give him another assignment. It's the only value folder that stays in my regular rotation. Carried it yesterday!

I'm thinking of taking the clip off and carrying it in pocket. With a wire clip and a steel upgrade it would be perfect.
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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Yes for the Balance!
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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Another vote for the Lava and the Balance.
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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I'm now working with cordage on a regular basis and have a Camillus 18670. So a Spyderco Tusk would be a welcomed addition to my toolbox. Image from Knife Center, it's a mammal, a work of art!

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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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The Astute is one of the most elegant Spderco designs. No, I don't have one for 2 reasons, but if this one would come up in even a middle class steel, I would get one immediately.
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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Tristan_david2001 wrote:
Sat Jul 01, 2023 7:13 am
A big +1 in support of the original Temperance. This is a model I’ve been dying to own for a while,
Looks like an absolute beast of a cutter and so much fun to use. the ergos and blade geometry are classic spot on Sal design work.
Please trust me on this one referring to the TEMP 1 model. There is a profound reason that the TEMP 1 is still my favorite Spyderco fixed blade of all time. And yes I do think you can categorize as "obscure" for two reasons>> #1 it wasn't that great of a seller at the box office #2 And it is so far removed from it's release date of 2004 that there are very few recent avid Spyderco fans that even know of it's existence.

The handle, The overall blade design and the fact that it's just as good in SE as it is in PE. And it's one of Spyderco's very best IN HOUSE designs in my humble opinion. I never go anywhere without my two TEMP 1 models when on outdoor adventures.
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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Personally, I'd love to see a sprint run of the Des Horn, BlackHawk or Toad.
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Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?

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Mr Blonde wrote:
Sun Jul 02, 2023 6:44 am
Personally, I'd love to see a sprint run of the Des Horn, BlackHawk or Toad.
I'll go with you on those first two all the way>> but that D'Alton TOAD model just never caught my fancy. Although I would love to have the SE version of the TOAD in my collection because of it's super rarity; I've only ever seen one unit ever in 20 years.

For years I've thought that Des Horn model was one of the most overlooked models ever and I've been an avid fan of the RENEGADE and BLACKHAWK models for 20 years plus. All three of those would do well with a newer SuperSteel blade.
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