Just another idea
- ramlanrafie
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Just another idea
Sal,
What about using damasteel for spyderco. It look nice to me but frankly i don't know the advantage and disadvantage of this steel. Perhap you can expalain abit about it. Still remember the evolution edition of C01 in damacus.
thanks a lot.
What about using damasteel for spyderco. It look nice to me but frankly i don't know the advantage and disadvantage of this steel. Perhap you can expalain abit about it. Still remember the evolution edition of C01 in damacus.
thanks a lot.
Hi Ramlanrafie. Intersting that you would mention that at this time. We are currently considering a short run in damascus for our 25th anniversary piece this year.
Damasteel is a powder metal process, but it is not quite the same as the powder metal process used in CPM steels. My current feeling is to go with a local stainless damascus, probably by Devin Thomas.
We are, however, quite at a loss to determine which of the current models would be the most desired.
any opinions?
sal
Damasteel is a powder metal process, but it is not quite the same as the powder metal process used in CPM steels. My current feeling is to go with a local stainless damascus, probably by Devin Thomas.
We are, however, quite at a loss to determine which of the current models would be the most desired.
any opinions?
sal
Here's my best idea:
Since the Worker is getting its own commemorative edition, the 25th Anniversary should be the most "important" or "significant" clipit produced in tha period. In that case I vote for a special run of the Endura. While most of us obsess over the high-end pieces, the Endura and Delica are really what define Spyderco within the industry.
What I'd like to see is a damascus Endura 2, with aluminum (blue almite?) or titanium handle (instead of steel).
My only other notion is a special 25th Anniversary Military. But since Spyderco plans to upgrade the Military design to a compression lock, how about giving the first run of compression lock Militaries a damascus blade?
Since the Worker is getting its own commemorative edition, the 25th Anniversary should be the most "important" or "significant" clipit produced in tha period. In that case I vote for a special run of the Endura. While most of us obsess over the high-end pieces, the Endura and Delica are really what define Spyderco within the industry.
What I'd like to see is a damascus Endura 2, with aluminum (blue almite?) or titanium handle (instead of steel).
My only other notion is a special 25th Anniversary Military. But since Spyderco plans to upgrade the Military design to a compression lock, how about giving the first run of compression lock Militaries a damascus blade?
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Well, just for something completely different <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>. I mentioned in another thread that Spyderco had produced 30 Executive models with dinosaur bone inlays. So taking that idea further how about a Pro-Venator with a plain edge damascus blade and stabilised wood or bone inlay instead of Kraton. I think it would have great appeal to collectors and be a suitable anniversary piece. The Sebenzas with wood inlays seem to be quite popular.
What do you reckon? I know I'd buy one. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Clay
Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.
What do you reckon? I know I'd buy one. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Clay
Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.
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Since it looks like my idea of a Pro-Venator has gone over like a lead balloon, I'll just have to throw my weight behind another option.<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> My second choice would be the Calypso Jr. It has all the essential elements of a Spydie i.e. hole, clip and hump , but it is also has elements which set it apart and represent trends in the latest designs i.e. flat ground blade and choil. The design has achieved wide acclaim from aficianados and, as Joe Talmadge has pointed out, there is nothing equivalent from any other manufacturer.
How does a Calypso Jr. with burgundy micarta scales and a damascus blade sound? <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Clay
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How does a Calypso Jr. with burgundy micarta scales and a damascus blade sound? <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Clay
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While the best looking Spydie is my Stamate, I think it would be difficult to make in Damascus steel. With production in mind, my vote is for the Military.
I haven't seen it, but the dinosaur bone scales sounds like a great idea for a limiled production knife.
One way or the other, you pay for your tools!
I haven't seen it, but the dinosaur bone scales sounds like a great idea for a limiled production knife.
One way or the other, you pay for your tools!