That's got to be the Micro-Dyad? All of the Dyads were not only unique but well designed and very usable as well.
At this time it seems like a Salt Series Dyad or any other new double bladed model that Spyderco could come up with would be great to offer up in the main line up.
Over the years I've heard a few of the brethren complain about a "hump" on the Dyad models ( especially the bigger C-44 model). It never was a problem when I EDCed a C-44 Dyad. But these are minor issues that can be easily corrected I'm certain.
I wonder if Spyderco ever considered making a linerless, dual-bladed slipjoint folder. Similar to a UKPK. That might be good for places where lock blade knives are restricted, and allows the carrier to have the equivalent of two knives (PE & SE) on them at all times. Maybe each blade could be 2.78" long or something. Might there be a market for a 2-bladed Spyderco slippie?
Jim
Your description comes pretty close to the long since discontinued Byrd Wings Slip-It. The closed blade serves as the "handle" for the opened blade. Solves the problem of the closed blade being a nuisance.
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Sorry for the late reply.
Thanks for sharing! I never saw that model, but you are right, that comes close to what I was thinking in terms of general layout. Looks kinda like a modernized Canoe pattern pocketknife.
I wonder if a linerless FRN Salt model similar (but not identical) to that general shape would be doable? Possibly made in Golden?
Those Micro Dyads weren't around very long at all. And that surprised me because it looked to me to be thee quintessential gentleman's knife. Personally I liked the Micarta Dyad Jr just a tad bit better for a few reasons. But either one would be a great EDC folder where super strict blade length laws are in effect.
I can't understand why all the fanfare died down concerning a possible Salt Version Dyad which was talked about a lot just a few years back. I think that would boost sales of the Salt Series a great deal.
They should at least consider a Sprint Run for the Micarta Dyad Jr. or if they would want to opt for a Dyad Jr. with either a stag handle or a really nice G-10 handle. But Micarta would be a home run for that model IMO.
I love the dyad plus marlinspike idea. And any salt dyad I would find quite useful.
If this ever came to life, I'd love a variant with 1.) comboedge blade, 2.) saw and 3.) a good awl (instead of the Marlin spike) - would almost make for an outdoor-focussed Spyderco multitool... very useful in my opinion.
Top three going by pocket-time (update April 25):
- EDC: Endela SE (K390). Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10), Chaparral SE (CTS XHP)
- Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 2 SE (LC200N), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), Endela SE (K390)
I thought a double bladed model knife combining the blades from the Clipitool Standard (C208G)and Rescue (C209G) models,with their lower thumb ramps, would have reduced costs and been a useful addition to the Clipitool range.
Unfortunately the Recue was discontinued.
'The future is already here;it's just not evenly distributed'
William Gibson
Always ! I have both C44 Dyads and a FRN C39 and would love to see a design change Salt version by beefing up the PE . MG2
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"What makes this such a great knife is the efficiency of it. In terms of cutting edge per inch of handle, or cutting edge per ounce of knife, the Dyad Jr. cannot be beat. It’s a 1. ounce knife with 4.25” of cutting edge (not just blade length), all in a handle barely over 3”. That’s a lot of cutting power in a very compact, lightweight package."
... "It’s a great travel knife. The small size and blue grey handle makes the knife universally friendly, even in non-knife cultures. Obviously there will be exceptions, but by and large this is not the type of knife that’s going to make people uncomfortable or worse, land you in a foreign jail. It’s just an eminently reasonable pocketknife, and people I’ve shown it too seem to like it.
But the real advantage for travel is the dual blades, which allow you to use one blade until it gets dull, then simply switch over and use the other, fresh blade. If you’re traveling for an extended period of time with one knife and no sharpener, the extended cutting endurance of the Dyad Jr. is a very valuable feature to have. The small size and dual blades also make it a great knife for an emergency survival tin, if that’s the sort of thing your interested in."
I suspect those MicroDyads were made by Moki in Japan before a run of bad luck all but drove them under. They are on recovery road now, but I don't think their capabilities are up to the challenge just yet.
We have a design that we made protos of years ago. a dual blade Dyad, double Compression lock with some unique features, but cost to make is high which means price will be high, and we've never done well with two bladed models.
@yablanowitz thank you for the welcome. Couldn't one of the other production facilities make it, if the demand was there?
Sal has said they have the ability to make any of their models in Golden, but until they get their latest expansion completed and running, their capacity is limited. But that isn't how they work. They have a long working relationship with their makers (three generations in Moki's case) and they wouldn't move production of a model to another maker without a very compelling reason. Money won't cut it, it would have to be at the maker's request.
Always ! I have both C44 Dyads and a FRN C39 and would love to see a design change Salt version by beefing up the PE . MG2
