I just wanted to introduce myself since I am new here. If I make mistakes please don't hesitate to tell me...I would really appreciate the heads up! I live up here in the frosty North, Canada.
My first Spyderco knife was the Harpy and I still have it and have used it regularly for the last ten years or so. When I retired from teaching, I decided to start a knife collection and so here I am. My 2 most prized knives so far are: a Peter Parkinson, out of New Zealand, Fairbairn-Sykes Custom made Pattern 2, black hilt, nickel coated blade commando knife...this one makes the knives made by Sheffield look like toys by comparison. Go to this file to see the knife if you like. This is not the best picture so if anyone shows an interest, I will try for a better shot! My apologies!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/207 ... 99da_b.jpg
The second is this Fred Perrin knife I just received from Spyderco.
My Fred Perrin Street Beat knife is a real beauty! I was hoping I could find the 5 inch blade version but I guess Spyderco doesn't make them anymore. The little Street Beat is a wonderful, super sharpened blade and I am totally happy with it. I understand that Spyderco from time to time will do a new run of a popular knife...with any luck the bigger Fred Perrin knife will do another go around. They also sent me a neat Spyderco cap which I never expected...neat, I love it!
Best regards to all
Leo or Mitch to my friends...please call me Mitch! :)
Hi to all from a newbie!
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Lost Jaguar
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Hey hey mitch...welcome to you! There are many Spydies out there waiting for you to give them a new home. Diligent searching on that auction site may yet lead you to a full-size Perrin. It's worth the time--great knife!
I am VERY interested in your Parkinson F/S. I exchanged several e-mails with him last spring, but I haven't gotten one yet due to the cost. Can you tell me how well your knife slices? It seems to me that the design of the knife lends itself to stabbing, but not slicing. I would love to share notes with you on F/S knives in general, as I've made a thorough study of them. Some additional pictures of yours would be great, perhaps in the "off-topic" sub-forum.
Again, welcome, and I look forward to future posts from you.
I am VERY interested in your Parkinson F/S. I exchanged several e-mails with him last spring, but I haven't gotten one yet due to the cost. Can you tell me how well your knife slices? It seems to me that the design of the knife lends itself to stabbing, but not slicing. I would love to share notes with you on F/S knives in general, as I've made a thorough study of them. Some additional pictures of yours would be great, perhaps in the "off-topic" sub-forum.
Again, welcome, and I look forward to future posts from you.
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slice22358
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For Lost Jaguar
Hi Lost Jaguar
This FS knife is a darling blade...I will post some pics that Peter sent me using Damascus Steel and a variety of handle materials and colours.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/299 ... 2cf4_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2152/299 ... f447_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/299 ... 0ec4_o.jpg.
Follow the above for some good pics of the knife
I know Fairbairn said he recommended using the knife to slice at the arteries of the arm but IMHO the blade won't do it if there is any kind of jacket or clothing in the way! It is sharp but the blade configuration is all wrong for a slicer...it has no belly! But Lost Jaguar, this knife will stab right through any clothing, jackets etc. with absolutely no doubts and bury itself full length in the target. It definitely is not a slicer. I would sure hate to be on the receiving end of the point of this knife a la a poor ruddy sentry!!!
The knife is beautifully machined. When I was in my teens just after WWII and about the Korean War period in the Army reserve, I had several copies of the Pattern 3 knives and they were pure crapola...the blade was such that too much hard work and the tang would bend inside the hilt. Plus, they were fitted so poorly, that any fluids e.g. blood or water could get up inside and rust out the tang. On this Parkinson knife nothing, nada is getting up there! It is machined so precisely that the hilt, tang, guard and locking nut are seemingly one welded unit. This is one strong knife made from 440C steel. The blade itself is needle sharp...no fooling! The blade is such that you could never do the flipping tricks people like to do with knives without cutting your fingers to pieces. We used to be able to throw those old knives by the blade, not this one. BTW it was excellent for throwing except for the fact the tip of the blade would bend and eventually snap off. Could be thrown by the handle though but I would never jeopardize this baby doing that...not at over 550 Cdn dollars after shipping et al. Expensive, yes but worth every cent. I am thinking about getting a boot knife done by Peter...same build but with a 5 inch blade and hilt to balance. He has done this before and he will bob and weave with your requests but the prices are not cheap! I think Colonel Fairbairn would have died to have this knife and would have moved heaven and earth to supply the troops with such excellence...but too expensive.
I hope this helps. I am looking forward to buying several Spidies because I think they are among the best manufacturers of blades around today. I would kind of fancy the Moran Drop point knife too as well as the Fred Perrin bigger size. I am 73 now so not as much time as I would like to gather my toys! ;-) My son will be happy though cause he will get Dad's collection!
Sorry, I am long winded! Good talking with you and many thanks for the welcome.
All the best
Mitch
This FS knife is a darling blade...I will post some pics that Peter sent me using Damascus Steel and a variety of handle materials and colours.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/299 ... 2cf4_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2152/299 ... f447_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/299 ... 0ec4_o.jpg.
Follow the above for some good pics of the knife
I know Fairbairn said he recommended using the knife to slice at the arteries of the arm but IMHO the blade won't do it if there is any kind of jacket or clothing in the way! It is sharp but the blade configuration is all wrong for a slicer...it has no belly! But Lost Jaguar, this knife will stab right through any clothing, jackets etc. with absolutely no doubts and bury itself full length in the target. It definitely is not a slicer. I would sure hate to be on the receiving end of the point of this knife a la a poor ruddy sentry!!!
The knife is beautifully machined. When I was in my teens just after WWII and about the Korean War period in the Army reserve, I had several copies of the Pattern 3 knives and they were pure crapola...the blade was such that too much hard work and the tang would bend inside the hilt. Plus, they were fitted so poorly, that any fluids e.g. blood or water could get up inside and rust out the tang. On this Parkinson knife nothing, nada is getting up there! It is machined so precisely that the hilt, tang, guard and locking nut are seemingly one welded unit. This is one strong knife made from 440C steel. The blade itself is needle sharp...no fooling! The blade is such that you could never do the flipping tricks people like to do with knives without cutting your fingers to pieces. We used to be able to throw those old knives by the blade, not this one. BTW it was excellent for throwing except for the fact the tip of the blade would bend and eventually snap off. Could be thrown by the handle though but I would never jeopardize this baby doing that...not at over 550 Cdn dollars after shipping et al. Expensive, yes but worth every cent. I am thinking about getting a boot knife done by Peter...same build but with a 5 inch blade and hilt to balance. He has done this before and he will bob and weave with your requests but the prices are not cheap! I think Colonel Fairbairn would have died to have this knife and would have moved heaven and earth to supply the troops with such excellence...but too expensive.
I hope this helps. I am looking forward to buying several Spidies because I think they are among the best manufacturers of blades around today. I would kind of fancy the Moran Drop point knife too as well as the Fred Perrin bigger size. I am 73 now so not as much time as I would like to gather my toys! ;-) My son will be happy though cause he will get Dad's collection!
Sorry, I am long winded! Good talking with you and many thanks for the welcome.
All the best
Mitch
Lost Jaguar wrote:Hey hey mitch...welcome to you! There are many Spydies out there waiting for you to give them a new home. Diligent searching on that auction site may yet lead you to a full-size Perrin. It's worth the time--great knife!
I am VERY interested in your Parkinson F/S. I exchanged several e-mails with him last spring, but I haven't gotten one yet due to the cost. Can you tell me how well your knife slices? It seems to me that the design of the knife lends itself to stabbing, but not slicing. I would love to share notes with you on F/S knives in general, as I've made a thorough study of them. Some additional pictures of yours would be great, perhaps in the "off-topic" sub-forum.
Again, welcome, and I look forward to future posts from you.
Welcome to the forums Mitch :)
I too am a relative newbie :p and have found this place more than accommodating to my needs in terms of questions, advice and information. I have learnt a lot since starting to visit here, and now I visit daily and also contribute what little I can to those who want my advice.
Hope your stay here is a long and healthy one :D
I too am a relative newbie :p and have found this place more than accommodating to my needs in terms of questions, advice and information. I have learnt a lot since starting to visit here, and now I visit daily and also contribute what little I can to those who want my advice.
Hope your stay here is a long and healthy one :D
Cheers
Daniel (Certified Persian & Kopa nut)
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For slice22358
Thanks for the warm welcome mate!
The Harpy is an excellent knife and I have used it for everything like cutting: rope, twine,nylon webbing, plastic ties, ripping open bags of mulch and soil, Cutting open CD packaging and toys at Christmas time etc. I have a neat little diamond studded sharpener that I got way back and it works beautifully to put a keen edge on each serration.
I look forward to talking/posting with you and the rest of the Spydie fans.
Warm regards
Mitch
The Harpy is an excellent knife and I have used it for everything like cutting: rope, twine,nylon webbing, plastic ties, ripping open bags of mulch and soil, Cutting open CD packaging and toys at Christmas time etc. I have a neat little diamond studded sharpener that I got way back and it works beautifully to put a keen edge on each serration.
I look forward to talking/posting with you and the rest of the Spydie fans.
Warm regards
Mitch
slice22358 wrote:Hey Mitch, welcome to the forums. My first Spydie was a Harpy also, and I still carry it daily :D Anyway, welcome again, and I hope you enjoy your stay.
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Thanks for the welcome Sal! I am already starting to feel at home here. Thanks for the heads up...I will check out Fred Perrins site if I can find it.
Look forward to meeting up with you here again in the future Sal!
All the very best mate
Leo
Look forward to meeting up with you here again in the future Sal!
All the very best mate
Leo
sal wrote:Hi Mitch,
Welcome to the Spyderco forum and thanx for the interest.
I believe that Fred Perrin has the 5" version. We made a special run for him.
sal
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What a warm welcoming place eh Daniel! Thanks for your welcome too. No doubts we will get to know each other and the rest of the crew here...very welcoming indeed!
All the best mate
Leo
All the best mate
Leo
datan wrote:Welcome to the forums Mitch :)
I too am a relative newbie :p and have found this place more than accommodating to my needs in terms of questions, advice and information. I have learnt a lot since starting to visit here, and now I visit daily and also contribute what little I can to those who want my advice.
Hope your stay here is a long and healthy one :D
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Hi there fellow Canuck! I am from Kitchener Ontario. Saskatoon eh...I have never been there but I have been to and through Regina several times. We live in a great country don't we?! We in Canada and the USA are very lucky indeed!
Yup, I do feel like I am being greeted with open arms! Seems to be fine bunch of knife aficionados here and Spyderco makes some very excellent knives. Thanks once more and we will meet again no doubts.
Best regards
Mitch
Yup, I do feel like I am being greeted with open arms! Seems to be fine bunch of knife aficionados here and Spyderco makes some very excellent knives. Thanks once more and we will meet again no doubts.
Best regards
Mitch
FLYBYU44 wrote:One thing I will say about this forum is, you are welcomed with open arms and there is NO bickering or anything ever, which is awesome. Welcome and Enjoy!! :)
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FLYBYU44
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Hi
Well if you have been to Regina, Saskatoon isn't much different, just a few more trees around here. I do agree with you on living in the greatest county ever though, I've travelled over most of Western Canada and it continues to amaze me. I haven't made it out East yet, but I think that is where the next trip will take me.
Well if you have been to Regina, Saskatoon isn't much different, just a few more trees around here. I do agree with you on living in the greatest county ever though, I've travelled over most of Western Canada and it continues to amaze me. I haven't made it out East yet, but I think that is where the next trip will take me.
Those who choose to live a life without risks, arrive safely at death's door.
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SimpleIsGood229
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Thanks very much mate! Everybody has been very welcoming...great forum!
It would be fantastic if Spyderco cranked out a load of Fred Perrin 5 inch blade knives. I would snap one up really fast!
Good to have you drop by! God Bless Texas and Canada too! :)
Warm regards
Mitch
It would be fantastic if Spyderco cranked out a load of Fred Perrin 5 inch blade knives. I would snap one up really fast!
Good to have you drop by! God Bless Texas and Canada too! :)
Warm regards
Mitch
SimpleIsGood229 wrote:Welcome to Spydieville, Mitch!
That Streat Beat is one heckuva knife, isn't it? It's in my top 3.
Wouldn't a sprint of 5", Micarta-handled Perrins be sweeet?
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Well thank you very much sir! I am already enjoying myself in Spyderville...this is a very friendly forum. I will post away, but please forgive me in advance because I do go on...and on, and on... ;-)
All the best to you mate
Mitch
All the best to you mate
Mitch
stonyman wrote:Welcome aboard Mitch,
Glad to have you here. I know you will enjoy yourself here. That is the way it is here in Spyderville. :D Take care and post away!
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After God created the earth he decided to make a special place to celebrate his achievements. He created a huge land that was covered in forests and crystal clear lakes teeming with fish, beautiful blue oceans full of fish bordered each side and the land was dotted with majestic mountain ranges and great plains teeming with wild animals. God stood on a mountain peak admiring this new land when Peter showed up. "Look Peter," said God. "I've created a wonderous land that will provide the people who live here with everything they will ever need to survive and I'm going to call it Canada." Peter looked around and then said, "It's beautiful, but it just doesn't seem fair that you have created this beautiful place, while the rest of the world doesn't get to live here."
"Oh don't worry Peter," says God as he points South.
"Nobody will envy them, look who I gave them as neighbours!"
:D :D
Sorry to my American neighbours, I thought Mitch would like that one. Oh and don't worry you guys are just as good as us up North here......Almost! :)
"Oh don't worry Peter," says God as he points South.
"Nobody will envy them, look who I gave them as neighbours!"
:D :D
Sorry to my American neighbours, I thought Mitch would like that one. Oh and don't worry you guys are just as good as us up North here......Almost! :)
Those who choose to live a life without risks, arrive safely at death's door.
