Great to see you here Jens. I must admit that at first the Rock Lobster looked very strange to me, but it has been growing on me since to the point that I would really like to try one out.
Where abouts are you in Denmark? I haven't been there since 1996, but it sure is a beautiful country.
New Member - no longer a lurker :)
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Ansoknives
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The Rocklobster was designed a general utility piece as is most of my designs....long ago I gave up designing knives for specific purposes. I find that the knife you carry in your pocket should be usefull for just about any task you come across during your day and I feel my designs including the Rock Lobsters signals that.... I often get emails from people telling me that this or that of my designs would be PERFECT for a specific purpose...the customer or end user is the one who should figure out their knife needs and find the knife that suits him/her for that purpose...
I try to make my designs very user friendly while being interesting to look at and being uniquely designed. The Rocklobster would fit many purposes around the kitchen and the boat but in my opinion should serve just as well as an every day carry piece. The handle design makes it very good on drawcuts and you get a really tight, secure grip....!I wanted it to be a thin, strong piece so I asked Sal to make it in similar construction as the Military which is one of my favorite Spyderco designs. I am very satiesfied with the result and really look forward to hear from you guys how you like the design when it gets released!
I live in Jutland around Aarhus....my wife and eye own a very old house that used to be a dairy some 125 years ago up til late 60´s ....which means lots of space for my workshop :)
ED!! as allways I enjoy our conversations...it was nice to talk in person again....and nice to see the new protos....also THANKS for the book....I was impressed your remembered!
Jens
I try to make my designs very user friendly while being interesting to look at and being uniquely designed. The Rocklobster would fit many purposes around the kitchen and the boat but in my opinion should serve just as well as an every day carry piece. The handle design makes it very good on drawcuts and you get a really tight, secure grip....!I wanted it to be a thin, strong piece so I asked Sal to make it in similar construction as the Military which is one of my favorite Spyderco designs. I am very satiesfied with the result and really look forward to hear from you guys how you like the design when it gets released!
I live in Jutland around Aarhus....my wife and eye own a very old house that used to be a dairy some 125 years ago up til late 60´s ....which means lots of space for my workshop :)
ED!! as allways I enjoy our conversations...it was nice to talk in person again....and nice to see the new protos....also THANKS for the book....I was impressed your remembered!
Jens
:spyder: :spyder: :cool: :spyder: :spyder:Hi, and welcome to Spyderforums sir; It's a pleasure to have you here :) I enjoy veiwing, and "lurking" at your work...Simpley Awesome!!!! I have two questions for you...If you don't mind :spyder: 1:How much? 2:When can I get a Rocklobster? :rolleyes: :D
Serious question now; How did you come up with the name for this 'Beaut'?
Enjoy your stay, and we look forward to future conversations with you :)
Serious question now; How did you come up with the name for this 'Beaut'?
Enjoy your stay, and we look forward to future conversations with you :)
:spyder: :spyder: :cool: :spyder: :spyder: "Spyderco...does a pocket good":spyder:
Spyderco Rocks!!!! "A wise man once said all knives were created equal...Obviously, he meant Spydercos''
As of 1-29-08, I am a proud member of Knife Rights!
Spyderco Rocks!!!! "A wise man once said all knives were created equal...Obviously, he meant Spydercos''
As of 1-29-08, I am a proud member of Knife Rights!
:spyder: :spyder: :cool: :spyder: :spyder:W :eek: W That truely is Magnanimus(AWESOME) :cool: GREAT WORK Anso :)Mr Blonde wrote:Welcome on board Mr. Anso! I'd like to some of your other designs to become collaborations as well. Like the Model 3 outbreak: http://www.testlab-outbreak.com/model03.htm
Wouter
:spyder: :spyder: :cool: :spyder: :spyder: "Spyderco...does a pocket good":spyder:
Spyderco Rocks!!!! "A wise man once said all knives were created equal...Obviously, he meant Spydercos''
As of 1-29-08, I am a proud member of Knife Rights!
Spyderco Rocks!!!! "A wise man once said all knives were created equal...Obviously, he meant Spydercos''
As of 1-29-08, I am a proud member of Knife Rights!
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Hi Jens,
It's great to have you aboard here. I recall a very pleasant couple of days wandering around Aarhus back in 1973 as part of the " great European adventure" that most young Aussies do. Just one more reason to buy a Rock Lobster, as if I needed one :) .
cheers,
clay
It's great to have you aboard here. I recall a very pleasant couple of days wandering around Aarhus back in 1973 as part of the " great European adventure" that most young Aussies do. Just one more reason to buy a Rock Lobster, as if I needed one :) .
cheers,
clay
"The best boats are either small enough to carry home, or big enough to live on." Phillip C. Bolger (1927-2009)
Welcome Jens
It was a pleasure to meet you in Atlanta.I hope to see you and the crew there again next year.
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thats funny Clay as I remember this European walking around the streets of Sidney when I was on a similar trip some 16 years ago....was in Aussy land for about 5 months....traveling the East coast...good times!
Sal...! thats excellent news ...really looking forward to seing them hit the street...!!
Aaron....from what I have heard it is mid to late September...but that is second hand knowledge...
Sal...! thats excellent news ...really looking forward to seing them hit the street...!!
Aaron....from what I have heard it is mid to late September...but that is second hand knowledge...
Yet another USN'er: and favorite Knifemaker I didnt know was a member here. WELCOME MICHAEL!!! :D
Brad Southard
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Southard Knives
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Wow 2 great knifemakers
Ansoknives wrote:
Sal...! thats excellent news ...really looking forward to seing them hit the street...!!
Hey Jens & Michael,Burchtree wrote: Hey Jens! I can't wait to get my hands on a production Anso. :)
Wow, this is cool, 2 of my favorite custom bladesmiths in the same thread on the Spyderco forum man thats great : )
Maybe a Spydie collab is in the works with Burch? That would be sweet
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GMaggos wrote: Maybe a Spydie collab is in the works with Burch? That would be sweet
~George
A smashing idea if I do say so myself my dear George!!
Brad Southard
Southard Knives
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men," Colossians 3:23
Southard Knives
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men," Colossians 3:23