Massad Ayoob

[ldun33]

Just ordered a Massad Ayoob. Paid a lot but I think it will be worth it.

[Jay_Ev]

I have an affinity for discontinued Spyderco models. This one is on my wish list. I think you made a good choice.

[ozspyder]

Nice one :)

Coincidentally I just posted some photos of a friend's Ayoob in my picture thread. It felt good in the hand, not for everyone though as it is a specifically designed blade. Looks weird in a nice sorta way. But as a utility knife probably not so well suited.

Post some pics when you get it. Would be interesting to hear your thoughts on the knife.

[kankryb]

The ayoob is one of the best ,it is so nice in hand and one of my fineste.

[JLS]

This is one that never really did it for me. I have a user serrated one that I hardly use. The blade shape is nice, a gentle but constant curve. The angle of blade to handle just never worked well for me. I'd probably be more of a fan if they were in more of a straight-line relationship to each other.

For my user serrated knives, I've really gone to the hawkbills.

And for a defensive or carry piece, I have other options. :D

[JD Spydo]

Last spring when I was in a serious crunch economically speaking I had to sell off a few of my favorite old Spyders. I was offered what I considered a huge amount for both of my Ayoob models. But that was one model I just wouldn't let go of. And it almost meant for me to go without much needed essentials for a while. But I'm glad I toughed it out because that's one Spyder I consider "untouchable" :cool:

The C-60 Ayoob model has been a strong favorite of mine ever since it's release in the early part of this decade. It's in my all time top 10 Spyders and has been for many years. I carry the SE version as a self defense piece on occasions and it fits my hand like a nice glove.

The only thing I would change on my Ayoob models would be to have a grippier handle like peel ply CF or G-10. I'm glad to see threads come up often on this classic and I hope it eventually spurs on a sprint run.

[dragonram7]

The Ayoob and Kris are two of my favorite SD choices. The Ayoob is a great all around knife that just feels right no matter how you carry it. I don't pry with my knives. For everything I do with a utility knife, the Ayoob is a "jack of all trades". For self defense, well Massad there is none better. The true difficulty is that it is a beautiful knife and buying another is difficult.

[El Tigre]

I would love to see an improved sprint run of the Ayoob. G-10 handle would be gorgeous.

"El Tigre"

[JD Spydo]

I would just absolutely love to see Mr. Massad Ayoob and Mr. Glesser get together for another one of Mr. Ayoob's designs. If nothing else I would like to see a revamped and improved version of the C-60. I'm sure that Mr. Ayoob would have some ideas by now for modifications to that model. As popular as it has become I think it would definitely be a sure success.

A change in handle material and maybe a super blade steel like ZDP-189 or M-4. I know there are many of us in Spyderville that would support such a project.

I hope their listening to us :)