Black G-10 Native with shell inlay

Flood · #1

Hi all. I read Sal's message about the new Native coming up soon. I'm, of course, drooling for this knife since ít's by far my favorite Spyderco knife. In fact, I already own one regular FRN Native plain and 2 Blue G-10 BF Natives plain.

Since there are a lack of pictures, I would like a detailed, or at least informative description of this new black G-10 piece. I understand that the pictures posted in BF of the Vesuvius have this shell inlay in the handle (which I believe is originally G-10 also), and it looks drop dead gorgeous. However, I've seen this handle in different colors except for black. Are these the shell inlays Sal was talking about, the same style? And if it is, how would it work with a black handle? If it isn't, could you explain to me then what shell inlays are like, and how do they affect the aesthetics of the handle?

Thank you,

-Flood

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sam the man.. · #2

Hey Flood, welcome aboard man! Knew it was you with the blue ones! *hee-hhe!*

Sam

have spydies
will travel...

#3

Hi Flood. the shell is inlaid into the black G10 scale. One is sort of a "burnt orange" shell, the other is more of a "blue abalone". there is about a 1/4 inch of black G10 (the scale) that borders the inlay. very striking.

The G10 shell is laid up in a thinner stock for the inlay.

sal

Clay Kesting · #4

Hi Sal,

Can you tell us which knife (plain or serrated) has which inlay. I just like to have a clear picture of what it is I'm getting so excited about <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>. This Native has even made me forget about the Chinese Folder!!!!

Thanks

Clay

The antipodean troublemaker

Flood · #5

Yes! Blue is my favorite color! Erm, I hope the "blue abalone" Sal is talking about comes with the plain version. Yet another "blue" handle Spydie Native...would make my dreams come true!

Anxiously awaiting an answer from Sal,

-Flood

Brian_Turner · #6

The plain edge gets the blue mosaic, and the partial gets "root beer".

Flood · #7

Yes! My prayers have been answered! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I'll have #7 or #9, please. I wonder...do you have any control whatsoever on picking the number? Do we order through phone or website? If through phone, what's the phone number?

ronybear · #8

I just got a letter from Spyderco, as all Collector Club Members, will be getting this week. Spyderco is going to give us the option of taking all the variations or just the variations we want starting with this knife:

SPYDERCO NATIVE with G10 Handles with a shell inlay of Light Blue Mosaic on the Plain Edge Blade and Root Beer Shell on the Serrated Edge. There will be only 500 of each made! They are going to be GORGEOUS!!! Here is a link to some photos:

http://www.oldtackle.com/images/freeimages/3193089.jpg

"LOVE DEM SPYDIES!"

Edited by - ronybear on 10/30/00 12:31:56 PM

lokelani · #9

Looks like the collectors will have first shot at the first 200 numbered knives. Here at SFO, we can take your name and credit card number and will hold the knife for you until we can contact you and "ok" the transaction. We will hold a particular number IF it is possible.
Aloha~
Patti @ SFO

Clay Kesting · #10

Hi Patti, you have mail <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>.

Clay

The antipodean troublemaker

lokelani · #11

Ken,
I have a list going for Forum Militarys ($125.00), inlayed Natives ($132.95), and CF Civies ($227.95). I have put you on the list for the Military and a plainedge (blue inlay) Native.
Aloha~
Patti @ SFO

sam the man.. · #12

Patti - Aloha!

Can I check out the new stuff? <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies
will travel...

lokelani · #13

Samo~
Please explain "check out." <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Patti

Edited by - lokelani on 11/4/00 12:38:55 PM

lokelani · #14

We have both the "blue" and "rootbeer" inlay Natives in stock. Limited supply. They look great!
Aloha~
Patti @ SFO

sam the man.. · #15

Aloha Patti! What I meant was identifying the knife "up-close", *hee-hee!* Anyway, I've checked out several spydies from Angela and Bill ~ They are awesome especially the pearl inlaid G-10 native!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies
will travel...