Meerkat = Navigator?

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Meerkat = Navigator?

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Has anyone ever noticed how similar the two knives are? the only difference is the locking mechanism, and the scales.

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Did spyderco just redesign the Navigator to have a new locking style?
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The Meerkat used the Navigator pattern. We've made quite a few variations of the Navigator pattern over the years. It's an interesting Little Big Knife pattern.

Might be an interesting pattern for a club knife?

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I still miss my old G-10 Navigator, but it's in good hands with my brother-in-law. I've given away at least 4 of the Almite Navigators, including one to my own mother and it has served her very well. I do have a Navigator 2 and I like the grind better than the old ones, but I do miss the unlined G-10 handle on it.

I'd like to see a G-10 Navigator 2 with the thread inserts like the lightweight Calypso Jr. That might be the perfect LBK.
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The navigator pattern is my favorite for a small knife. I would love for a G-10 version to make a re-appearance.
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sal wrote:
Might be an interesting pattern for a club knife?

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The Navigator is one of my favorites.

I would be in for some variations.
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Another Navigator would be fantastic. I have an almite version and think the handle shape is great. I think it fills the hand better than the iconic dragonfly. Im in for one - G10, CF, whatever.

re: OP - as mentioned, same handle profile, but the Meerkat is thicker scale to scale and fills the hand better than my Navigator. Of course, this also takes a bit more pocket space.
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Put a Pride along side them and you'll also see a family resemblance.
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+1 for a g10 navigator 2. I'd really like that
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sal wrote:The Meerkat used the Navigator pattern. We've made quite a few variations of the Navigator pattern over the years. It's an interesting Little Big Knife pattern.

Might be an interesting pattern for a club knife?

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Maybe a silly question. What is a club knife?
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whitefeather wrote:Maybe a silly question. What is a club knife?
Not silly at all, at least not to me. I've been wondering the same thing. :o
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I would assume by 'club knife' Sal means something like a scout group, or Rotary club or bridge club or gardening club etc... an association/ group/ forum etc.

I think it would make a fantastic club knife once badged or engraved as such. A G10 Navigator would be nice :p
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Sal what do you mean by club knife ?
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The Deacon wrote:Not silly at all, at least not to me. I've been wondering the same thing. :o
Now, this is really interesting if Deacon doesnt know... :confused:
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Does this qualify me for club membership?
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Perhaps Sal was implying the the Navigator/Meerkat would make a nice 2010 Spyderco Forum knife... (Yes, I'm well aware of the recent translucent orange Manix 2 vote. :p )

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Maybe he means a good knife to put on the end of a club. :D
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I think Ira is on the right track. Sorry David :) )
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