I see the Ronin in the new products section
Is it available yet?
Thanks
Jeff
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It is my understanding (gained from listening in on discussions at last weekends MBC classes) that the numbered collector Ronins are being shipped this week. I was also indicated that dealer orders would begin to be filled later this week or next week, with Ronins becoming available to the general public in 4 to 6 weeks. My information might be totally wrong, but at least I heard it while I was inside of the Spyderco factory in Golden.
Sal Glesser showed the MBC class some really neat prototype and concept kinves while we were there last weekend. Thanks Sal, it was great and I am looking forward to buying more than one of the new knives when they go into production.
Sal Glesser showed the MBC class some really neat prototype and concept kinves while we were there last weekend. Thanks Sal, it was great and I am looking forward to buying more than one of the new knives when they go into production.
It is my understanding (gained from listening in on discussions at last weekends MBC classes) that the numbered collector Ronins are being shipped this week. It was also indicated that dealer orders would begin to be filled later this week or next week, with Ronins becoming available to the general public in 4 to 6 weeks. My information might be totally wrong, but at least I heard it while I was inside of the Spyderco factory in Golden.
Sal Glesser showed the MBC class some really neat prototype and concept knives while we were there last weekend. Thanks Sal, it was great and I am looking forward to buying more than one of the new knives when they go into production.
Edited by - TMA on 1/20/2003 8:52:00 PM
Sal Glesser showed the MBC class some really neat prototype and concept knives while we were there last weekend. Thanks Sal, it was great and I am looking forward to buying more than one of the new knives when they go into production.
Edited by - TMA on 1/20/2003 8:52:00 PM
I saw a Spyderco Ronin. Aside from being a double grind, the knife appears to be an exact duplicate of the original Janich/Snody hand made knife, and the sheath is better, since it has a belt clip attachment in addition to the neck cord. The sheath clip is adjustable for a number of different carry modes. I have never seen a sharper knife out of the box. Incredible.
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Hi Ronin. Creating brand new products always present their challenges. "If it's not one thing, it's two".
In this case it was the sheath and the relationshiip between the sheath and the knife.
We wanted features like a thumb "push off". This permits one to depoloy without "big motion".
We also have devised a series of tests that a sheath, especially a neck knife sheath must pass. There is a "static weight" test, (in the case of the Ronin, 15 lbs), a "drop test" (6 feet) and a "cycle test" (1000 cycles measured each 50). We learned a great deal about making sheaths on the Ronin project.
The sheath also has an adjustment for knife tension. The sheath can be adjusted to have the tension that you are comfortable with.
Very nice knife, both in design and construction. Nice sheath. Took longer than expected, but Pobody's Nerfect.
sal
In this case it was the sheath and the relationshiip between the sheath and the knife.
We wanted features like a thumb "push off". This permits one to depoloy without "big motion".
We also have devised a series of tests that a sheath, especially a neck knife sheath must pass. There is a "static weight" test, (in the case of the Ronin, 15 lbs), a "drop test" (6 feet) and a "cycle test" (1000 cycles measured each 50). We learned a great deal about making sheaths on the Ronin project.
The sheath also has an adjustment for knife tension. The sheath can be adjusted to have the tension that you are comfortable with.
Very nice knife, both in design and construction. Nice sheath. Took longer than expected, but Pobody's Nerfect.
sal
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Dear Mort:
The major difference is in the grind. The Spyderco version is a slick double flat, while Snody's is a slick single hollow chisel grind. The Spyderco handle also has three tubular pins instead of two and its sheath has a tension adjustment screw to tune the lockup.
As for cutting performance, there is virtually no difference between the two. Both are frighteningly sharp and have excellent edge geometry that allows them to cut and puncture almost effortlessly. Shortly after I received a Spyderco version, I did some live-blade ballistic cutting on a denim-covered foam target with a federal LEO student. The Spyderco Ronin literally devoured the target and made getting the knife back from my student extra difficult.
In short, Spyderco did the Ronin proud. Thanks to Sal, his wife Gail, and all the other Spyderfolk who made this knife possible. And, of course, a big thanks to Mike Snody for making the original concept a reality.
Stay safe,
mike j
The major difference is in the grind. The Spyderco version is a slick double flat, while Snody's is a slick single hollow chisel grind. The Spyderco handle also has three tubular pins instead of two and its sheath has a tension adjustment screw to tune the lockup.
As for cutting performance, there is virtually no difference between the two. Both are frighteningly sharp and have excellent edge geometry that allows them to cut and puncture almost effortlessly. Shortly after I received a Spyderco version, I did some live-blade ballistic cutting on a denim-covered foam target with a federal LEO student. The Spyderco Ronin literally devoured the target and made getting the knife back from my student extra difficult.
In short, Spyderco did the Ronin proud. Thanks to Sal, his wife Gail, and all the other Spyderfolk who made this knife possible. And, of course, a big thanks to Mike Snody for making the original concept a reality.
Stay safe,
mike j
In addition to what Mike said (above), the Spyderco Ronin is made from a thinner hunk o' steel and feels noticeably lighter than the original. And as I recall the handle scales, in addition to being different material, have more of a corner to them--in other words are more rectangular--as viewed from the end.
Not huge modifications, but you could definitely distinguish one version from the other by feel alone. (Although I recommend using your sight, too!)
Vince
Edited by - mr. V on 1/28/2003 2:29:02 PM
Not huge modifications, but you could definitely distinguish one version from the other by feel alone. (Although I recommend using your sight, too!)
Vince
Edited by - mr. V on 1/28/2003 2:29:02 PM