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Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 12:30 pm
by Coastal
Now that I've seen David's Rockscale Bodacious, it's just a matter of time til I jump on the bandwagon. I've been holding out, partly because the comp lock isn't my favorite, partly because I was hoping for another steel choice, but mainly because I'm tired of the satin S30V/black G-10 combo.
But now there's a blackout version and my favorite brand replacement scales. I'll probably spring for the blackout, see if I like the scales okay and, if not, grab the Rockscale replacements. Or maybe AWT, since they're cheaper and lighter, and very nice in their own right.
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 1:01 pm
by JSumm
Coastal wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 12:30 pm
Now that I've seen David's Rockscale Bodacious, it's just a matter of time til I jump on the bandwagon. I've been holding out, partly because the comp lock isn't my favorite, partly because I was hoping for another steel choice, but mainly because I'm tired of the satin S30V/black G-10 combo.
But now there's a blackout version and my favorite brand replacement scales. I'll probably spring for the blackout, see if I like the scales okay and, if not, grab the Rockscale replacements. Or maybe AWT, since they're cheaper and lighter, and very nice in their own right.
They AWTs are very nice too. For the Bodacious, they went with their new pattern. Contoured and using the new more agressive milling. Their milling pattern while nice was a bit too slick. Both updates should make for an awesome combination. They did change the grip layout though. Not sure I will prefer that over the standard layout. I'm glad RSDs kept the standard layout the same.
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 4:29 pm
by Coastal
JSumm wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 1:01 pm
Coastal wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 12:30 pm
Now that I've seen David's Rockscale Bodacious, it's just a matter of time til I jump on the bandwagon. I've been holding out, partly because the comp lock isn't my favorite, partly because I was hoping for another steel choice, but mainly because I'm tired of the satin S30V/black G-10 combo.
But now there's a blackout version and my favorite brand replacement scales. I'll probably spring for the blackout, see if I like the scales okay and, if not, grab the Rockscale replacements. Or maybe AWT, since they're cheaper and lighter, and very nice in their own right.
They AWTs are very nice too. For the Bodacious, they went with their new pattern. Contoured and using the new more agressive milling. Their milling pattern while nice was a bit too slick. Both updates should make for an awesome combination. They did change the grip layout though. Not sure I will prefer that over the standard layout. I'm glad RSDs kept the standard layout the same.
Thanks for the heads-up on the grip layout. If I like the feel of the OEM scales, I doubt I'd be willing to go for the new AWT layout. Usually Spyderco ergos work great for me, and the only change I want is softened edges, even just a little, which the RSD scales have.
On the other hand, if the OEM scales don't feel right, I could change the feel by trying the AWT scales.
I'm getting pumped!
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 5:12 pm
by Evil D
I came really close to buying scales from Ripps Garage Tech:
https://rippsgaragetech.com/products/sp ... scale-sets
I emailed them about removing the thumb grooves on theirs and they basically said they'd look into it but I never heard more. Then I noticed that for some reason they changed the shape of the grip at the blade end, and the change pushes your index finger away from the edge which I just have no idea why you'd want that so that turned me off on what are otherwise some gorgeous scales.
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 8:55 pm
by Wartstein
Bolster wrote: ↑Mon Jun 24, 2024 5:40 pm
Donut wrote: ↑Sun Jun 23, 2024 1:30 pm
It sure does! Wide leaf blade with a lowered point. It's like a Lum, but with a guard that doesn't allow your finger to slide forward.
The lack of anything stopping the hand from sliding forward was the only reason I sold my ZDP Lum. I'd be happy to replace it with a Bodacious variant, someday.
Your comparison pic again makes me want to see a linerlock Bodacious version..
Won´t ever happen, I know, but perhaps should the model get really, really popular a TI frame lock... ?
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2024 4:31 am
by JSumm
Evil D wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 5:12 pm
I came really close to buying scales from Ripps Garage Tech:
https://rippsgaragetech.com/products/sp ... scale-sets
I emailed them about removing the thumb grooves on theirs and they basically said they'd look into it but I never heard more. Then I noticed that for some reason they changed the shape of the grip at the blade end, and the change pushes your index finger away from the edge which I just have no idea why you'd want that so that turned me off on what are otherwise some gorgeous scales.
Steve is fairly active on the FB group Millie, PM2, Para 3 Group. He showcased these before he released them. I asked him about removing that change and reverting back to the original closer to the blade edge. He said they were going to stick with that change. I wonder if he kept that so you could front flip it like the Shaman?? That was my theory. I am not a fan of that change. I love his other scales and swear by the aluminum Native scales, so I guess you can't win them all.
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2024 5:45 am
by Evil D
JSumm wrote: ↑Thu Nov 14, 2024 4:31 am
Evil D wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 5:12 pm
I came really close to buying scales from Ripps Garage Tech:
https://rippsgaragetech.com/products/sp ... scale-sets
I emailed them about removing the thumb grooves on theirs and they basically said they'd look into it but I never heard more. Then I noticed that for some reason they changed the shape of the grip at the blade end, and the change pushes your index finger away from the edge which I just have no idea why you'd want that so that turned me off on what are otherwise some gorgeous scales.
Steve is fairly active on the FB group Millie, PM2, Para 3 Group. He showcased these before he released them. I asked him about removing that change and reverting back to the original closer to the blade edge. He said they were going to stick with that change. I wonder if he kept that so you could front flip it like the Shaman?? That was my theory. I am not a fan of that change. I love his other scales and swear by the aluminum Native scales, so I guess you can't win them all.
That does sound like it could work but yeah it's not for me. This is the best ergonomics in a folder that I've found so I'm pretty territorial about changing it.
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2024 10:57 am
by Bolster
Evil D wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 5:12 pm
...Then I noticed that for some reason they changed the shape of the grip at the blade end, and the change pushes your index finger away from the edge which I just have no idea why you'd want that so that turned me off on what are otherwise some gorgeous scales.
^ Gotta agree with that. Pushing the hand back from the edge just negates the beauty of the original design, IMO.
No sale here, either.
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2024 12:49 pm
by sal
The Shaman was a very special design in that we worked on it for a couple of years before I was satisfied. Many prototypes. Then I felt that there would need to be variations in the design, and not just the materials, like Sprints and Exclusives, so we created the Choil-less version, which was the Bodacious and the 3rd variation of the design should be coming out soon.
You will probably see variations in materials and colors with all of the 3 pieces.
sal
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2024 12:59 pm
by kennethsime
I hope that means we get a Crucarta version!
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2024 2:33 pm
by Evil D
sal wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2024 12:49 pm
The Shaman was a very special design in that we worked on it for a couple of years before I was satisfied. Many prototypes. Then I felt that there would need to be variations in the
design, and not just the materials, like Sprints and Exclusives, so we created the Choil-less version, which was the Bodacious and the 3rd variation of the design should be coming out soon.
You will probably see variations in materials and colors with all of the 3 pieces.
sal
It's my favorite Spyderco. I don't say that lightly. I'm really hoping for 15V and MagnaCut.
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2024 2:42 pm
by Wartstein
sal wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2024 12:49 pm
... the 3rd variation of the design should be coming out soon.
...
Right, now i remember again: The "racing Shaman"!!
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2024 2:45 pm
by p_atrick
Edgerati is the name of the third version right? Even thinner blade stock if I recall.
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2024 2:59 pm
by Wartstein
p_atrick wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2024 2:45 pm
Edgerati is the name of the third version right? Even thinner blade stock if I recall.
Both true as far as I recall... but I am almost certain Sal also talked about it as the "racing Shaman" (most likely more a description, not the actual/final name of the product)
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2024 3:36 pm
by Mushroom
Wartstein wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2024 2:59 pm
p_atrick wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2024 2:45 pm
Edgerati is the name of the third version right? Even thinner blade stock if I recall.
Both true as far as I recall... but I am almost certain Sal also talked about it as the "racing Shaman" (most likely more a description, not the actual/final name of the product)
Correct, "racing Shaman" would have just been a descriptor for the general concept. "Edgerati" is the effective working name for the final product.
viewtopic.php?p=1721342#p1721342
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2024 9:30 pm
by abbazaba
Well, I sincerely hope the final version of the thinnest one is choil less as well... The Bodacious is easily knife of the year for me and a thinner version would make it my daily.
viewtopic.php?p=1791063#p1791063
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2024 10:32 pm
by Wartstein
Mushroom wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2024 3:36 pm
Correct, "racing Shaman" would have just been a descriptor for the general concept. "Edgerati" is the effective working name for the final product.
viewtopic.php?p=1721342#p1721342
Thanks, Nick!
Yes, this is what I vaguely recalled.
... Wonder if the "Edgerati" will actually feature that "spyder-webish" handle...
we'll see... hopefully soon.
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2024 10:46 pm
by Mushroom
Wartstein wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2024 10:32 pm
Mushroom wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2024 3:36 pm
Correct, "racing Shaman" would have just been a descriptor for the general concept. "Edgerati" is the effective working name for the final product.
viewtopic.php?p=1721342#p1721342
Thanks, Nick!
Yes, this is what I vaguely recalled.
... Wonder if the "Edgerati" will actually feature that "spyder-webish" handle...
we'll see... hopefully soon.
That is the final design, it will feature that handle. The handle is actually a major feature of knife.
This is the inspiration for the handles -
https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-1959- ... archtype=0
Anyway, I don't mean to derail the Bodacious discussion. I still haven't got one but would like to change that soon.
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2024 7:42 am
by JSumm
The Polestar is the model that got me hoping for a choiless Golden made model. Super excited this one finally made it to market. It's about perfect for me. I really like that it still has a stout tip. The overall blade thickness is thinner than the Military lineup.
Thanks Sal for this one. Excited for some variations of it.
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2024 11:48 am
by sal
Hey Mushroom,
Thanx for the picture of the car. I watched that car in it's first race ion the US.
sal