sal wrote:The model was diso'd due to vendor problems. the first vendor that made the knife for us had delivery problems and later, some quality problems. the second vendor never delivered at all.
We have two new variations of the design waiting for their "slot" in production.,
One is integral titanium compression lock, the other is an FRN compression lock version.
sal
sal wrote:No plans for a G-10 at this time. I guess the first Generation Ll'Temperance is done.
Hi Plowoy,
It's a bit confusing, but the model started out in the golden plant. Then we ended up making some parts in Golden and shipping parts to a vendor that was making some of the parts. Assembly was done there, then back here for finishing, sharpening, QC, etc.
More often than not, it is the design that carries a model, in any industry.
Invention, such as a lock, helps.
In todays marketplace, innovation in design and invention is limited and copy becomes the new rule.
Considering that EVERYTHING that was not created by nature, was both invented and designed by someone. That someone usually does not get credit or reward for their efforts.
I invented the clothing clip for folding knives. Almost every knife company in the word uses my idea. Lot of good that did me. :rolleyes:
As an inventor/designer, I have my views on this issue.
Now there are many knifemakers incorporating a round hole (or more than one) in their designs, especially custom makers. Some we license, and they support our efforts. Most don't.
Since brand identification is so important, you will see more round holes in our knives, like fixed blades and you will see the bug near the hole on most models.
The bug on the blade has been a big issue at Spyderco, for all of the reasons mentioned.
Hey Paul, the gold bug is gone :p . Couldn't get consistent quality.
As far as the "tick" look, think of it as a "cute" spyder. :rolleyes:
Thanx Buzzbait. The names are gone from all except the "Salts".
Artists sigs will go on the backside.
The bug was a necessary addition to the hole. It seems there are many companies out there that just want to "look like Spyderco" for some reason.
Steven Dick picked up a fixed blade for me while down in Southern Mexico. It was a traditional Bowie with a round hole at the spine near the hilt. When he asked the maker "why the hole?"
The maker said he'd heard thata a round hole in the blade at the spine near the hilt was "a sign of quality".
Branding is important and as the market gets more competitive, we must be careful.
sal wrote:That piece looks like one of the original run. We engraved them "in-house" with a "diamond drag" engraver. We numbered them for a long time. I don't remember how high the numbers went, but I believe it was in the thousands.
Original mfg involved Benchmade, Ron and Vince Ford from Varitork.
Your knowledge of Spyderco's product history never ceases to amaze me. There must still be some interest, despite prior disapointments.
Perhaps if we do an "improved" sprint run, I could offer one to you, to replace the one you currently have that was not up to our normal standards?
As far as the Khalsa,
So far we've got]
Sal Glesser wrote:Hi Halfneck,
Brownshoe is correct in that we did have clip and lock problems with the first run. That's one of the reasons I'm considering a remake.
We were working with a new maker. Back in the early days, we worked with most of the makers in Seki to determine who had what skills and meet our demands. This maker had difficulty with the model.
A new run would give the model a fresh memory. Made more in the Jot Khalsa style, which is very beautifully high-line. As a sprint run, there would be limited production, known from the outset.
The successor to the 'Q' and the 'R' is logically the 'S'. It's the Salsa pattern. Aluminum handles with cut-outs. Wireclip (shorter then the Salsa).
Blade also has a pattern, which can be custom ordered (minimum 500 pieces). Made in Taiwan
The Tuffram Police was one of the best. Had to stop making them because the cost to mfr was too high. The processing of the aluminum to a high polish without blemishes before putting on the Tuffram coating went out of sight.
Let your opponent graze your skin and you smash into his flesh;
Let him smash into your flesh and you fracture his bones;
Let him fracture your bones and you take his life!
-Bruce Lee-
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BlackNinja wrote:Sorry Zen,
forgot about this thread. :o :o
no worries BN...you get the glory...I sort of picture this thread as a documentary of Spyder info...and everyone knows history books are boring until you want to know something...
