They came and went: Spyder Features

[JD Spydo]

I've really wondered about some of the older past features that Spyderco had at one time but now they seemed to have fallen by the way side.

Many of them I thought were great innovations, features, and one of a kind company originals. Some of them like the Galley V stones I thought were nothing short of brilliant.

Some of the past features include the "Cobra Hood", The all mysterious locking system of the Meerkat, A locking fillet knife, The plastic laminated steel charts, A mouse pad with Spydie on it, and the one I miss the most in the shapening department was the Galley V sharpener ( those stones are fantastic for sharpening the Dodo).

I mention some of those because I'm baffled as to why they faded into the woodwork. Even stuff as simple as the smaller zipper pouches which I wish I had 3 dozen of them.

Anyone remember other items of Spyder Interest? Which ones do you miss the most and you feel should be available again? Also is it time for a Sequel to the SPYDERCO STORY by Kenneth Delavigne?

[Manix Guy 2]

Well here goes another from me , there has been some movement about the rebirth of the Meerkat on occasion here at the Forum . I for one would love to see a sprint run of this fine small knife again . I gifted 3 and sold 1 only to find out when to reorder they were sold out , so I personally missed the boat years ago . Shame on me , one of the few small knives I have ever really liked to carry . Regards MG2

[Jay_Ev]

Another feature that I have seen Spyderco use only one time is the unique "wire" lock on the "Q" knife.

Very good and interesting topic, JD Spydo. Hopefully others will chime in :)

[a deadly fart]

And there was the older centafontes with that sliding thing. Did it disengage the liner lock? or was it an added lock? I also liked the solo knife that they imported over, that button lock is fun to play with every now and then.

[yablanowitz]

The slide on the Centofante was an extra lock. With it engaged, you can't close the blade even with the liner lock released. On mine, it mostly serves to keep me from opening the blade all the way (the secure lock engages when I grasp the knife and draw it).

As far as I'm concerned, the Cobra Hood is right where it belongs.

The Phantom lock is cool, but I'd bet it was a PITA to make, and it isn't easy to clean lint out of, either. I'd like to see it again any way. VG-10 MeerKat Sprint anyone? :D

[clovisc]

i'd love to see a new meerkat... or another phantom lock knife. :D

i really like the fish scale texturing on the caly jrs. maybe the coolest looking FRN texture spyderco has done.

the cobra hood was a great feature, IMHO. i really dig the ATR.

some of those oddball features were incentives that convinced me to purchase knives. even if they weren't the most practical or functional. i really enjoy experimentation with knife designs, locks, materials... and think some seriously cool spydies have come out of some of the less popular experiments. experiments and strange ideas push the envelope, and lead to really awesome stuff. even if we don't like them the best, we learn from them, and get ideas from them.

the chokwe folder is going to blow some minds around here... :D

[spydutch]

I kinda miss the photon lights attached to the old Ladybugs/Jesters.

Still kick myself in the butt for not getting them when I had the chance

Second I miss the full serrations on EVERY model. When I look through some really old brochures of Spyderco nearly every new model came in full SpyderEdge as well(or at least A LOT more than nowadays.)

[CombatGrappler]

The most obvious one I can think of is the "splinter picker" tips on the Delica and Endura. I really like a sharp, pointy tip.

I work at a large home improvement store, so someone is always getting a splinter. They've started coming to me for help. Between my Krein reground Jess Horn and my A.G. Russell field tweezers, I can get just about any splinter out. :)

[Toad310]

I have one of the plastic steel charts. Love it!

[Josh K]

I liked the Cobra Hood feature.

I wish some of the round holes were bigger. I've been spoiled my my Military.

Caly Jr.'s fish scale FRN texture.

Zippered pouches should come with millies. :)

More liner locks please.

[spydutch]

I liked the Cobra Hood feature.

I wish some of the round holes were bigger. I've been spoiled my my Military.

Caly Jr.'s fish scale FRN texture.

Zippered pouches should come with millies. :)

More liner locks please.

I second that

A fully serrated Delica sized Liner/Frame lock would be great :cool:

[JBE]

Here's another one...the single nested liner on the older Millies. Remember all of the naysayers that said that the knife needed dual liners to hold up? :rolleyes:

And speaking of the older Millies, how about the eccentric pivot that allowed for adjustment as the liner lock wore in...

[Jurphaas]

I miss the Spyderco "cut-kit" a small first aid kit in a small nylon or cordura pouch. There was a small batch of them about 15 years ago... Right Joyce...do you remember ?
I also liked the chammies with the Spydie logo!
Didn't we also have a game at one time and didn't the plastified steelcharts have a magifying glass?
Cheers :)
Jurphaas.

[Josh K]

Here's another one...the single nested liner on the older Millies. Remember all of the naysayers that said that the knife needed dual liners to hold up? :rolleyes:

And speaking of the older Millies, how about the eccentric pivot that allowed for adjustment as the liner lock wore in...

I always thought that the eccentric pivot was one of those defining features of the Military line, like the brushing system on sebenzas.

Bring it back! :)

[jlfletcher]

I liked the cobra hood and at one point I was hoping it would become standard but I am guessing I am a minority on that.

[Lockback]

I liked the cobra hood and at one point I was hoping it would become standard but I am guessing I am a minority on that.

We may be in the minority, but I share your opinion - I liked the Cobra Hood, too. It rocks on the ATR and Salsa.

[yablanowitz]

Actually, the eccentric pivot was not there to adjust for wear, although it could be used for that. It was there to compensate for what would be considered by today's standards to be sloppy manufacturing tolerances. I'd rather see the closer tolerances used today than the eccentric pivot any time.

The Cobra Hood was great if you enjoy being an involuntary blood donor. I hurt myself often enough without adding a gizmo to open knives in my pocket. I don't carry either my Salsa or my ATR, in part because of the hood.

[Josh K]

Actually, the eccentric pivot was not there to adjust for wear, although it could be used for that. It was there to compensate for what would be considered by today's standards to be sloppy manufacturing tolerances. I'd rather see the closer tolerances used today than the eccentric pivot any time.

The Cobra Hood was great if you enjoy being an involuntary blood donor. I hurt myself often enough without adding a gizmo to open knives in my pocket. I don't carry either my Salsa or my ATR, in part because of the hood.

I'd be more then happy to take one or both off your hands. :D

I understood why the eccentric pivot was initially used, but it would still be neat to have that feature available.