I might have one too many when I receive them, in case they're gone (but I'm pretty sure they'll stay available a bit)aicolainen wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:15 amI see what you’re trying to do here, but my mind is made up and it’s not going to changeBolster wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 12:22 am
You're certainly correct for my point of view. It looks very Buck-110ish to my eye, definitely retro. That's one reason I purchased this Goddard. Other reasons are:
- Want to try more neutral handles;
- Like slim designs for carryability (is that a word?);
- Appears to have a reasonably tight radius under the index finger for a good fit (not a fan of large radius designs);
- Want to see how choking up without a choil works (and the Goddard looks good for that);
- the Goddard has good ratios for a lightweight nut...a lot of blade and edge for its weight. It's not a weight ratio champ like a UK Pen, but it's very good.
- Don't have any 4V, want to give it a try.
- The red/black color scheme is easy on the eye. Would I prefer a naked blade? Yes, but the black is attractive.
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Those who have one inbound but haven’t handled the model before, it has a weird blade to handle ratio that bothered me when the OD green came out but doesn’t bother me at all now. I actually appreciate the handle as a user now and have let many of my OCD tendencies go, choosing to appreciate models in use before judging.
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I had the same ratio mindset issue when I got the ats 55 one years ago. I think this originally came out before the mainline gen3 models, so they were still trying to figure out how to accommodate space for the barrel clip compared to the micarta models and still retain the feel, so the handle feels extended a tad. That being said, once it’s in the hand that thought goes away, it’s always fit my hand better than the enduras.twinboysdad wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:07 amThose who have one inbound but haven’t handled the model before, it has a weird blade to handle ratio that bothered me when the OD green came out but doesn’t bother me at all now. I actually appreciate the handle as a user now and have let many of my OCD tendencies go, choosing to appreciate models in use before judging.
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I broke down n got one. I don't have any 4v steel and the model looks good to me i never heard of it until this exclusive. I love 3v so I'm sure I'll like this steel and honest i have no red knives except the kapara but that's a small backspace you don't see much so I'm excited and surprised there still 250 left.
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-1- Smock s30v with black RGT micarta and lynch clip. With Skipp 3/16"1/16"11 ball bearings.
-2- Sage 5 lw (bladehq exclusive) with black m4 steel rit dyed dark green & black lynch clip to match
-3- Shaman with cruwear dlc (knife joker exclusive) with gray micarta RGT scales and long gray lynch clip.
51 spyderco knives in 20 different types of steels.
My Top 3 EDC
-1- Smock s30v with black RGT micarta and lynch clip. With Skipp 3/16"1/16"11 ball bearings.
-2- Sage 5 lw (bladehq exclusive) with black m4 steel rit dyed dark green & black lynch clip to match
-3- Shaman with cruwear dlc (knife joker exclusive) with gray micarta RGT scales and long gray lynch clip.
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I do have a lot of lightweight back locks tho
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51 spyderco knives in 20 different types of steels.
My Top 3 EDC
-1- Smock s30v with black RGT micarta and lynch clip. With Skipp 3/16"1/16"11 ball bearings.
-2- Sage 5 lw (bladehq exclusive) with black m4 steel rit dyed dark green & black lynch clip to match
-3- Shaman with cruwear dlc (knife joker exclusive) with gray micarta RGT scales and long gray lynch clip.
51 spyderco knives in 20 different types of steels.
My Top 3 EDC
-1- Smock s30v with black RGT micarta and lynch clip. With Skipp 3/16"1/16"11 ball bearings.
-2- Sage 5 lw (bladehq exclusive) with black m4 steel rit dyed dark green & black lynch clip to match
-3- Shaman with cruwear dlc (knife joker exclusive) with gray micarta RGT scales and long gray lynch clip.
Re: St. Nick’s Exclusive red and black Goddard!
simyo wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:41 amI had the same ratio mindset issue when I got the ats 55 one years ago. I think this originally came out before the mainline gen3 models, so they were still trying to figure out how to accommodate space for the barrel clip compared to the micarta models and still retain the feel, so the handle feels extended a tad. That being said, once it’s in the hand that thought goes away, it’s always fit my hand better than the enduras.twinboysdad wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:07 amThose who have one inbound but haven’t handled the model before, it has a weird blade to handle ratio that bothered me when the OD green came out but doesn’t bother me at all now. I actually appreciate the handle as a user now and have let many of my OCD tendencies go, choosing to appreciate models in use before judging.
Interesting observation. In photos the Goddard looks like it has handle gigantism, but the blade size ratio on the Goddard is actually pretty good, especially the edge:closed ratio, which is .67 (where an amazingly good ratio like a Pac Salt or Nat Chief is .69-.71). I wonder if the visual ratio is affected by the blade not being very tall? Maybe we're kinda used to big, tall Manix-style leaf shaped blades.
I am hoping this is a slender-in-the-pocket knife...can't wait!!
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I’ll do my best to ride this one off, but if you get stuck with more than you need, you can always shoot me a PM and put my determination to the test :)Ramonade wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:25 amI might have one too many when I receive them, in case they're gone (but I'm pretty sure they'll stay available a bit)aicolainen wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:15 amI see what you’re trying to do here, but my mind is made up and it’s not going to changeBolster wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 12:22 am
You're certainly correct for my point of view. It looks very Buck-110ish to my eye, definitely retro. That's one reason I purchased this Goddard. Other reasons are:
- Want to try more neutral handles;
- Like slim designs for carryability (is that a word?);
- Appears to have a reasonably tight radius under the index finger for a good fit (not a fan of large radius designs);
- Want to see how choking up without a choil works (and the Goddard looks good for that);
- the Goddard has good ratios for a lightweight nut...a lot of blade and edge for its weight. It's not a weight ratio champ like a UK Pen, but it's very good.
- Don't have any 4V, want to give it a try.
- The red/black color scheme is easy on the eye. Would I prefer a naked blade? Yes, but the black is attractive.
…likely
…at least not yet
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Mine is scheduled to be delivered today so I assume several others will be getting theirs. We'll see how everyone's will power is after all the posts/pictures of this knife in hand start popping up. I have to say I'm amazed at the shipping speed. Literally across the country over the weekend with free shipping.
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Mine is out for delivery today as well. I wouldn't be surprised if these aren't gone after today as soon as some pics in the wild and reviews start coming in. I haven't owned a Goddard in several years and I am looking forward to giving it a try in 4V. It may become my go to campsite knife. Slightly off topic, but that is really incredible shipping time for USPS to get it from AL to ID over the weekend. Living in the middle of the country I seem to receive packages much faster coming from the Eastern part of the US as opposed to the West. Most places are roughly equidistant so I always kind of wondered why? Rhetorical question BTW. CONGRATS to everyone getting their Goddards today and I also have a Subvert to piggy back its way in. It's a great knife day!
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Even after all the comparison pics SNK posted, I'm still really surprised how big this knife is:
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Lucky you, mine still says: "Your shipment was received at 4:49 pm on June 30, 2023 in ATHENS, AL 35611. The acceptance of your package is pending."Bemo wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 6:36 amMine is scheduled to be delivered today so I assume several others will be getting theirs. We'll see how everyone's will power is after all the posts/pictures of this knife in hand start popping up. I have to say I'm amazed at the shipping speed. Literally across the country over the weekend with free shipping.
I Ordered at Noon, CST. But with USPS, it could show up today, you never know. Definitely looking forward to it.
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Mine said the same, then updated when it got to my location distribution center at the normal time.
Currently testing: M398, D3, SLD-Magic
Favorites: 10V, s90v
Wishlist: S290, Vancron, S125V, K890
18 Spydies, 15 steels
13 Maxace, 9 steels
https://instagram.com/cnyknifenut
https://youtube.com/@CNYKnifeNerd
Favorites: 10V, s90v
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Wow. The Goddard *is* larger than I’d imagined.
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Should be here in France the 6th of July !
Not so long ago, it would've been the 6th of August
Not so long ago, it would've been the 6th of August
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Only one later than me. I think we are still dealing with the lack of truck drivers here in the US. Delayed & rescheduled is pretty common for my orders these days.
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Re: St. Nick’s Exclusive red and black Goddard!
I may buy two more of these. Wow. So thin. So light. I have no salt knifes yet, but the first thing I thought was to carry this in light shorts. 4V may dissuade that, but at $125, who knows.
Well done, Spyderco / St. Knicks.
Well done, Spyderco / St. Knicks.