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Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2000 8:14 am
by jrollins
I don't think I'd buy a regular Centofante, but if I can get a cool one... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> I like the idea of a solid color handle - maybe a bright-dark green? LOL. I want a dark color, but one that isn't so dark it looks black. I want a GREEN handle that actually looks green! A light blue would be good, too. And laser etching... Don't know about user names(although if I had a cool one like Ferret I would want it), but something more general like the Spydernut line earlier in the thread.

Yep, a green or blue Spydernut Centofante Jr. would be good.

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2000 11:04 am
by jyork
Yeah definately cool "Spydernut" on a G-10 or colored handle. Definately be up for one of those. Plain or spyderedge fine with me.

Jey

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2000 5:29 pm
by Clay Kesting
It is my understanding that the pearl is not plastic but is real pearl shell laminated to the G10. I chose it because it would make the knife look more like Frank Centofante's custom knives which use a similar blade. Frank's G10 "tactical" knives have a different blade shape. The C25 is such an elegant design I felt it would look better with a more traditional and classy finish.

As for the engraving, I had in mind something which would identify the knife with this forum. Something like "Spyderco Forum, 2000".

I've got to say that coloured G10 doesn't do much for me, but then I've already got a blue G10 BladeForums Native <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>. Sal already has a prototype Centofante Jr with the pearl scales. I wonder if there is any way we can get a scan of it.

Clay

Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2000 10:29 pm
by GG
Been thinking about a Jr. anyway, would DEFINITELY buy any with non-black G-10 scales, but would have to think twice about the pearl.

GG

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2000 9:17 am
by Windwalker
So how many is that? Counting one for me of course... as long as it's a plain edge I don't care what the scales are....
Windy

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2000 10:48 am
by Bobby Branton
I'll take two

Bobby

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2000 4:04 am
by Clay Kesting
Keeping this one alive <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>.

To date I make it 14 votes for the pearl scale and 5 for coloured G10. Anybody else?

Clay

Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2000 7:38 am
by Fozzy
I'll vote again for the colored G-10... All in the spirit of keeping this thread alive of course!!! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Ben

"No good deed goes unpunished."

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2000 8:36 am
by sam the man..
Clay - Make that 15 for pearls... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> And my name laser etched on the blade *hee-hee!* <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies
will travel...

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2000 6:47 pm
by bcaffrey
You can put me down for one w/pearl scales.

Cheers,
Brian

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2000 6:48 pm
by bcaffrey
Oops, double post.

Edited by - bcaffrey on 9/4/00 6:49:32 PM

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2000 6:48 pm
by bcaffrey
Triple post! <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Edited by - bcaffrey on 9/4/00 6:50:37 PM

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2000 7:53 pm
by sam the man..
*hee-hee!* <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Err, say, if this project ever takes off -- What's the damage on my wallet?

Sam

have spydies
will travel...

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2000 10:16 pm
by Ewok
I'm in.

Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2000 1:34 pm
by Paani
Can't let this thread fall too far down the listing <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Is the Centofante a done deal, or are we still talkin'? How's about pieces out of the first run of Lum Chinese Folders? Or of the first run Vesuvius?

I'd do cartwheels to get either one of those, and me trying to do cartwheels is NOT a pretty sight <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2000 7:05 pm
by Clay Kesting
Paani,

I'm not sure that we have enough interest to make the Centofante a goer. Have to ask Sal. I'd be interested in a specially engraved Chinese Folder or Vesuvius but it wouldn't be as "collectable" as a special edition forum knife.

Clay

Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.

Edited by - Clay Kesting on 9/6/00 1:06:30 PM

Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2000 7:35 pm
by sam the man..
Guys, since most of us had agreed at one point on the centafonte being the official forum knife, I personally think that the blade should be given a royal treatment like having it presented in a fleece-lined wooden box. This will make me very proud to own one... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies
will travel...

Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2000 9:43 pm
by john row
MY idea for a forum knife special edition:
Damascus, blade etching with scantily clad women AND wild animals (tigers, etc), a Military Jr/ Gunting/ Civilian hybrid with a double sheath - one side FINE CORINTHIAN LEATHER the other Mike Sastre Kydex.The second compartment would hold a Matriarch TIE CLIP numbered of course to match the big knife - the MILGUNIAN we'll call it. HANDLE: MOP inserts layered with carbon fiber, cocobola wood and gold around the opening hole. Maybe some semi precious stones some where. The knife will need to be engraved with Mr. Glesser's signature as well as a HAND SIGNED signature on the sheath and certificate of authenticity!!! For UNDER oh say $80 US
<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
John Row

From Golden, Colorado and the knife cuts HAVE caught up to the paper cuts :)

Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2000 3:36 am
by sam the man..
John - With all these ideas, I can't stop envying you... *hee-hee!* <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies
will travel...