Endura4 with Sal's signature?

[Ann]

This is legitimate. It was an exclusive that we engraved for a Distributor in Russia.

Kristi

Thank you for explanation!
Exclusive version for Russia, great!

And, one more question: how many such E4 with Sal's signature was made?

[clovisc]

how about a sal glesser signature model for the US market?!??!?!??!!

maybe as a forum knife?

[zenheretic]

This is legitimate. It was an exclusive that we engraved for a Distributor in Russia.

Kristi

Glad to hear that.


Nice collection Ann.

[224477]

Congrats on the exclusive Ann, one question, whats the law situation for carrying knives in Russia ? Nice collection, btw. :D

[Ann]

Glad to hear that.


Nice collection Ann.

Thanks!

Congrats on the exclusive Ann, one question, whats the law situation for carrying knives in Russia ? Nice collection, btw. :D

Thanks, 224477! Question about law is NOT simple. Some knives (all small and thin knives, all folders but not auto-folders > 90 mm) are tools (household equipment), like scissors, hammers etc. Big non-folding knives may be a hunting weapon - so I can purchase It only if I have papers that I'm a hunter, and a paper that I have hunting gun/rifle. I have it all :rolleyes:

Fighting army knives, auto-knives with blade longer 90mm, balysongs > 90mm are forbidden.

In fact, I can legally buy every :spyder: except old big Fred Perrin and non-foldind big Temperans and new Citadel. And carry it :)

[224477]

Ann,

I recall that generally there were two groups of knives in former CCCP:

household knives and cheap folders made of thin metal which you could legally own
and second military knives, or knives with locks, which were "numbered" and could be owned on a special permission

not sure if this is a correct statement, so I asked how its todays. thanks for your answer, and I believe collecting spyderco is not ordinary in Russia

[Peter1960]

First of all my sincerely congrats, Ann :)

... And, one more question: how many such E4 with Sal's signature was made?

As collector I'm interested in the answer too ... and I have some more questions for this special Enduras:
- only black frn?
- plain/serrated/combi edge?

I hope Kristi is kind enough to enlighten me/us. Thanks in advance :)

[bh49]

Congratulations Ann on unique knife.
My suspicious was wrong. :o :o
You have interesting discussions on Guns.ru

[bladese97]

:spyder: :spyder: :cool: :spyder: :spyder: That is so Awesome :cool: Can we send ours in for signings? :D That is if our Lazer dude isn't backed up :cool:

[Ann]

Ann,

I recall that generally there were two groups of knives in former CCCP:

household knives and cheap folders made of thin metal which you could legally own
and second military knives, or knives with locks, which were "numbered" and could be owned on a special permission

not sure if this is a correct statement, so I asked how its todays. thanks for your answer, and I believe collecting spyderco is not ordinary in Russia

Now, Russia is paradise for knifelovers and knifemakers. Shops, on-line shops, pay-pal, no problem :) And today USD is cheap and oil is expensive, so russian byers rises prises on e-bay and we are favourite klients in american on-line knife shops :rolleyes: A lot of knife fans collects Spyderco (banchmade, kershaw, MOD, microtech&marfione, etc) knives, others collects custom knives :cool: For EDC folders, I prefer :spyder: (this friday "fresh" CF Mili S90V) and small Sebenza. For non-folding knives, I like russian custom knives from our knifemakers, it's perfect :)

Sorry for off, in this theme....

[zenheretic]

Now, Russia is paradise for knifelovers and knifemakers. ............ For non-folding knives, I like russian custom knives from our knifemakers, it's perfect :)

....

Feel free to show us some Russian customs. I've glimpsed at some fantastic Russian work, but we don't get to see it very often. :)

[Ann]

First of all my sincerely congrats, Ann :)

As collector I'm interested in the answer too ... and I have some more questions for this special Enduras:
- only black frn?
- plain/serrated/combi edge?

I hope Kristi is kind enough to enlighten me/us. Thanks in advance :)

Thank you Peter.

I only know that there is only Black FRN handles and plain edges, in shops.
Set hopes upon Kristi :)

[jah]

Ann, awesome knife, congrats on the nice find!
Jerry
PS: Find the post describing the knife laws in Russia fascinating. Sounds like New York City has tighter (and IMO innane) laws. Thanks again for sharing

[Ann]

Feel free to show us some Russian customs. I've glimpsed at some fantastic Russian work, but we don't get to see it very often. :)

Hello zenheretic!
Sorry for belated answer, it was rest-days :rolleyes:

If it's OK, show you some my russian-made knives. I like :spyder: knives, a don't collect any knives except Spyderco. But I have some

1. Folder with titanium handle, frame-lock, made by A.Shokurov.
Spesial "wave" steel (analog D2 with dendrite structure like 'bulat').

<img src="http://spyderco.com/forums/attachment.p ... 1206390024">

<img src="http://spyderco.com/forums/attachment.p ... 1206390024">

Hard-used knife :)

[Ann]

2. Buteful non-folding knife from knifemaker A.Sobko, Belarus.
Horn of elk, buffalo horn, mosaic pin, beads made of cow-horn. Do not know the steel.

<img src="http://spyderco.com/forums/attachment.p ... 1206390536">

<img src="http://spyderco.com/forums/attachment.p ... 1206390536">

[Ann]

3. Little non-folder knife with hamdle made of apple-tree wood.

<img src="http://spyderco.com/forums/attachment.p ... 1206390679">

<img src="http://spyderco.com/forums/attachment.p ... 1206390679">

And #3 with small BlackJack knives:

<img src="http://spyderco.com/forums/attachment.p ... 1206391123">

[Ann]

4. Very nice skinner knife, steel analog 440C, wood handle, made by Asgard.

<img src="http://spyderco.com/forums/attachment.p ... 1206391326">

[Ann]

5. Interesting "ULU" knife.
Three-layered blade: damascus top layers and high-carbon steel inside.
Handle made of horn.

<img src="http://spyderco.com/forums/attachment.p ... 1206391595">

<img src="http://spyderco.com/forums/attachment.p ... 1206391595">

[Ann]

And my hande-made one.
Blade - Lauri (carbon-steel), handle - bamboo, acril artificial (artificial) stone.

<img src="http://spyderco.com/forums/attachment.p ... 1206392463">

<img src="http://spyderco.com/forums/attachment.p ... 1206392463">

<img src="http://spyderco.com/forums/attachment.p ... 1206392463">

[Ann]

In Russia, a lot of perfect custom knifemakers, and knife-handicraft industry.
I like small "well-dressed" knives, and I displaed some of them :)

Sorry for middling photoes, I'm not a good photographer.