Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 2:31 pm
An updated, upgraded version of the Wayne Goddard Lightweight. Preferably a Salt version in FFG, and in LC200N.
Jim
Jim
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Models you'd like to see return.
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Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 3:13 pm
rookie, c22 walker, lum tanto
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 3:34 pm
Ayoob (yes I know), Lava, Pingo
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 4:36 pm
Don't get me started... (see avatar).
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 5:53 pm
I would love for the Kiwi 4 to come back. I don't think there's anything in the current lineup that fulfills the niche the Kiwi 4 did. Ultra slim wharnie with a wire clip just seems hella useful.
I wanted one terribly back when I was a college student, but it just wasn't in the cards. It got disco'd right before I was really in a place to buy one.
Obviously this is all speculative, and beggars can't be choosers, but if it did come back, it would be very cool to see it in a stronger steel that could be ground ultra thin. Even crazier would be a chisel grind. I have a SAK sheepsfoot chisel ground knife for horticultural use, and dang does it cut. Also having only one edge to sharpen with no curves makes it almost idiot proof to sharpen.
I wanted one terribly back when I was a college student, but it just wasn't in the cards. It got disco'd right before I was really in a place to buy one.
Obviously this is all speculative, and beggars can't be choosers, but if it did come back, it would be very cool to see it in a stronger steel that could be ground ultra thin. Even crazier would be a chisel grind. I have a SAK sheepsfoot chisel ground knife for horticultural use, and dang does it cut. Also having only one edge to sharpen with no curves makes it almost idiot proof to sharpen.
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:19 pm
The Rookie. The G10 Rookie was my first Spyderco, still have it, still love it. I'd like to see one with an upgraded steel.
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:27 pm
Can we shout a big AMEN!!! somebody??? I've been on pins and needles awaiting the upcoming Sprint Run of the C-60 Ayoob. I also would love to test drive a ULIZE model in full SE. Heck they could even do a Salt Series rendition of it and I would be happy.
Yeah I hope that the C-60 Ayoob goes over so good that it will eventually be available in a good selection of blade steels.
Of all the recurve models I would like to see with TEETH the ULIZE is also one I would like to see the most. Also I would love to see the return of the G-10 Harpy and a G-10 version of the Spyderhawk>> it's high time for some premium grade Hawkbill models IMO.
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:02 pm
CQI Carribean 
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 11:33 pm
GB Air with a wire clip (PLEASE!!!)
Mantra 1 with no flipper tab
Southfork and Bird & Trout in K390
Mantra 1 with no flipper tab
Southfork and Bird & Trout in K390
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 4:02 am
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 4:03 am
JD Spydo wrote: ↑Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:27 pmCan we shout a big AMEN!!! somebody??? I've been on pins and needles awaiting the upcoming Sprint Run of the C-60 Ayoob. I also would love to test drive a ULIZE model in full SE. Heck they could even do a Salt Series rendition of it and I would be happy.
Yeah I hope that the C-60 Ayoob goes over so good that it will eventually be available in a good selection of blade steels.
Of all the recurve models I would like to see with TEETH the ULIZE is also one I would like to see the most. Also I would love to see the return of the G-10 Harpy and a G-10 version of the Spyderhawk>> it's high time for some premium grade Hawkbill models IMO.
I know this is going to sound crazy but I almost want the SE Ulize more than the Ayoob. They're pretty similar in some ways actually. I just really want to try that big recurve with serrations, I really think it's possibly the best of both worlds having basically a hawkbill and a belly all in one. I don't see why it isn't possible because it's more or less just a Civilian turned around the other way.
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 5:06 am
A few of the previous suggestions that piqued my interest:
Sage 4
Ulize SE
And:
Manix G10 backlock in Cruwear
Caly 3 Damascus: https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... nt-Run/783
Sage 4
Ulize SE
And:
Manix G10 backlock in Cruwear
Caly 3 Damascus: https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... nt-Run/783
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 8:06 am
Kathy Ireland
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 8:10 am
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:59 am
I have questions.
Have discontinued models actually disappeared? Not in my experience of the secondary market, where, by the way, the chance of counterfeits diminishes the older a model is.
Would re-continued discontinued models be better, with screws in place of pins, with newer steels in place of older ones, etc.?
And, would it matter to anyone that modernized older models will deny us an appreciation of the decisions that got us to this point in Spyderco’s history?
I don’t mean to imply that I feel shorted with my G10 Calypso sprint, but Moki’s micarta art (no longer practiced, it would seem) has me hoping to get an original, even though our Yablanowitz has cornered the market.
Have discontinued models actually disappeared? Not in my experience of the secondary market, where, by the way, the chance of counterfeits diminishes the older a model is.
Would re-continued discontinued models be better, with screws in place of pins, with newer steels in place of older ones, etc.?
And, would it matter to anyone that modernized older models will deny us an appreciation of the decisions that got us to this point in Spyderco’s history?
I don’t mean to imply that I feel shorted with my G10 Calypso sprint, but Moki’s micarta art (no longer practiced, it would seem) has me hoping to get an original, even though our Yablanowitz has cornered the market.
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 11:22 am
Siren
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 4:18 pm
wrdwrght wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:59 amI have questions.
Have discontinued models actually disappeared? Not in my experience of the secondary market, where, by the way, the chance of counterfeits diminishes the older a model is.
Would re-continued discontinued models be better, with screws in place of pins, with newer steels in place of older ones, etc.?
And, would it matter to anyone that modernized older models will deny us an appreciation of the decisions that got us to this point in Spyderco’s history?
I don’t mean to imply that I feel shorted with my G10 Calypso sprint, but Moki’s micarta art (no longer practiced, it would seem) has me hoping to get an original, even though our Yablanowitz has cornered the market.
Fine questions, all.
Most haven't, but they're much, much more expensive, out of reach for a lot of people, and some legitimately have just pulled a disappearing act.
Maybe? I mean the steel of today is objectively better for the most part, and some people just want a design they like in their favorite steel, or to take advantage of the properties of a steel with a unique design.
I don't see how that would deny it to anybody. If anything, it might allow MORE people to appreciate these older designs. For instance, I have a sprint-run Gray G10 Shabaria, and owning it has allowed me to appreciate the ergonomics FAR more than looking at pictures of it ever could.
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 5:04 pm
All fair answers.
I was just concerned that new members here might just dismiss looking at the secondary market, and thus miss out on some mighty fine designs, especially in their original materials.
And I can say that many disco’d Spydies I have acquired we’re not exorbitantly priced. Indeed, some were at a lower MSRP than when they were first offered. And let’s not forget that newer materials have jumped big time in price.
I was just concerned that new members here might just dismiss looking at the secondary market, and thus miss out on some mighty fine designs, especially in their original materials.
And I can say that many disco’d Spydies I have acquired we’re not exorbitantly priced. Indeed, some were at a lower MSRP than when they were first offered. And let’s not forget that newer materials have jumped big time in price.
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 5:26 pm
It WOULD be a terrible shame for people to neglect the used market. I got my Poliwog that way, cute little thing!wrdwrght wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 5:04 pmAll fair answers.
I was just concerned that new members here might just dismiss looking at the secondary market, and thus miss out on some mighty fine designs, especially in their original materials.
And I can say that many disco’d Spydies I have acquired we’re not exorbitantly priced. Indeed, some were at a lower MSRP than when they were first offered. And let’s not forget that newer materials have jumped big time in price.
It depends heavily on model, I think. I've seen some models go for crazy inflated prices, but others be barely above MSRP.
Re: Models you'd like to see return.
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:15 pm
C22 Walker, Persian, Starmate. Any current steel, would prefer something not VG 10 or SV 30. I think the C22 on the current secondary market is just crazy expensive.