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Mr. Sal and everyone here at the forum,

Is there any way that we as a community can send, either physically or electronically our combined condolences to Mr. Irwin's wife and family?

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

I mean, it's great that we are posting this here, but why not try and get our thoughts to the people it matters most to?

Also, Sal, could we "dedicate" or make a special sprint run of say a Delica? in his memory? Or for the efforts of conservationalists like Mr. Irwin?


Thoughts everyone?


Thanks,

-Tim

P.S. My wife thinks that a Delica blade looks like a crocodile head anyway!!

Puyallupknifegu wrote:Mr. Sal and everyone here at the forum,

Is there any way that we as a community can send, either physically or electronically our combined condolences to Mr. Irwin's wife and family?

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

I mean, it's great that we are posting this here, but why not try and get our thoughts to the people it matters most to?

Also, Sal, could we "dedicate" or make a special sprint run of say a Delica? in his memory? Or for the efforts of conservationalists like Mr. Irwin?


Thoughts everyone?


Thanks,

-Tim

P.S. My wife thinks that a Delica blade looks like a crocodile head anyway!!

A spyderco tribute knife would really be nice.

Steve, you did more with your short life than 100 people in a whole lifetime

Still can't believe it happened

Thanks for the vote, Tomso!!!

Maybe if it the tribute was a Native? Or a Delica?


Keep it goin!!!


-Tim :D

I"m sad, as well.
Steve did a lot for animals and had a kind heart. He really educated a lot of people about animal rights and their habits.

I wasn't surprised when I heard he'd been killed by an animal; I just always thought it'd be a croc or a snake.

I feel very sad for his family, especially his kids, who will grow up without a father.

i liked steve irwin. In a way, he went out with style. (apparently it is an extremely rare way to die)

On the flip side, i think his family will be fine. Probably all of australia is helping them right now

Well he could handle the most venomous snakes and 1000lb crocs... but a stingray got him.

RIP Irwin....

:spyder: At least it was a good death for him. Much better than a traffic death. :spyder:

His humour, enthusiasm for his work, his education of the masses and his support of those working with animals will be missed.

I am 'one of the mass' that enjoyed his work. He will be missed.

I will miss him.
I have often wondered why a knife company never tried to do a colab with him on a fixed blade. :confused:

I am really saddend by this news today....I really liked hime alot... He was a great conservationist. I hope his passion for animals lives on.. and My thoughts are with his family...

I think Spyderco should do a tribute knife to honor him and to show that we appreciate the work he has done. He deserves to be remembered. May his legacy live on and his work not be forgoten

This video shows what a great person he was:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVEVUxyxBJc

Steve Irwin was a man who was seeking his borders in encounters with dangerous animals. like Timothy Treadwell, the Grizzly man.
IMO he pushed his luck over the edge. Much to young!

cornelis wrote:Steve Irwin was a man who was seeking his borders in encounters with dangerous animals. like Timothy Treadwell, the Grizzly man.
IMO he pushed his luck over the edge. Much to young!

Unfortunately great people have to risk and sometimes give their lives so others stop living in ignorance and open their minds.

Also agree on making a knife. H-1 steel? I was leaning towards a handle like the one on this knife http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=194 but I don't think he'd approve.

Going to remember him as a guy with a good sense of humour, this from the SMH condolence thread, http://blogs.smh.com.au/newsblog/archiv ... 06154.html, he'd probably have a good laugh from it:

Mate.
Even though we had our differences and didn't always see eye to eye, it's a sad bloody day for us all.
We'll miss you.

* Posted by: The Crocodiles at September 4, 2006 03:26 PM

Mourning him, but remembering him as a funny guy.

spydo wrote:Unfortunately great people have to risk and sometimes give their lives so others stop living in ignorance and open their minds.

Exposing his one month old son to a huge crocodile, helding the child under his arm,while hand feeding raw flesh to the croc with the other arm is IMHO
not a deed of a responsable 'open minded' person. Neither is unnecessary
wrestling with crocodiles and snakes an expression of the love and respect for the wild life. It's more like a circus act showing the audience what a though guy you are. I realy dont think the animals liked his action.
"Great people,having to risk their lives" brings an other picture to my mind.

If you have other ideas about this,
OK. This is how I think about it.

cornelis wrote:I realy dont think the animals liked his action.

My dog doesn't like going to the vet regardless of the fact it helps her.

cornelis wrote:This is how I think about it.

And I respect that

We all have our own opinions about the way he lived and the things he did. I have enormous respect for him and feel that the world has lost a great person. That's all that has to be said. Debating about his past and his lifestyle just doesn't feel appropriate right now. I am still a bit shocked

Tim8557 wrote:I always thought that it would be one of those **** snakes that woulk get him....not a StingRay. I guess when God wants ya back, ya gotta answer the call.

My condolences go out to his wife, kids and family.

When I first heard of his death yesterday morning I didn't get the details right away . Like "Tim8557" here just said I would have swore it would have been one of those highly neurotoxic snakes that would have got him. I saw a Black Mamba darn near get him once.

He was the very best at what he did-- No Doubt About That-- I truly am personally sad about Steve Irwin's death. A truly great guy. I also agree that there should be a way that this Forum ought to be able to send it's condolences.

J Smith wrote:I will miss him.
I have often wondered why a knife company never tried to do a colab with him on a fixed blade. :confused:

Jeff I couldn't agree with you more. I think it would be a great idea if Spyderco could make a Survival Knife and call it the "Crocidile Hunter". I saw him carry a fixed blade in quite a few of his shows but you can be assured that he had a nice folder as well. If anyone on this planet ever deserved a commemorative knife in their honor it was without a doubt Mr. Steve Irwin.

spydo wrote:My dog doesn't like going to the vet regardless of the fact it helps her.

That's something completely different and out of the context.

It certainly is a terrible loss to his family and fans around the world, but I think it is an end fitting to such a unique man and I doubt he would have any regrets. It's like a mountaineer taken by an avalanche or a paddler lost on a raging river. Tragic, but fitting. RIP.