Spyderco Urban Wood/Walnut Handles

davide · #1

Hi,

I've read that Spyderco planned on released extra handle options for the Urban like walnut (http://www.britishblades.com/forums/sho ... stcount=10), does anyone know when/if these are going to come out?

Domanfp · #2

sounds like a pretty cool project!

Peter1960 · #3

You posted a link from February 2007, did you see that? I wonder if the old plan for different handles is still in process.

davide · #4

Peter1960 wrote:You posted a link from February 2007, did you see that? I wonder if the old plan for different handles is still in process.

Yes, I noticed that it was awhile back. I wasn't sure if that meant the idea had been scrapped or is taking longer than expected.

#5

The whole "Slipit" project is moving steadily. The UK and Urban are currently available with different blade shapes. We've recently introduced UK versions with a "drop-point" blade and a serrated "Rescue" blade. Slipits are growing, albeit slowly. We think the Hi-tech materials raise the price a bit higher than many would like.

The next step is to offer a lower cost version. FRN scale, Gin 1 or CTS-BD1 blade steel.

Once the line is moving with sufficient numbers, then we can consider making more exotic handles for the higher cost versions.

sal

davide · #6

Thanks for the update, Sal. If there's anyone willing to mod a slipit with aftermarket wooden handles on this board please chime in on this thread. I really dig my Opinel and EKA Swede 88, and think a slipit in a nice bubinga or birch handle would be great.

Jazz · #7

Well, Id love an FRN Urban Wharnie... okay and leaf-shaped blade too!

- best wishes, Jazz.