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Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 11:40 pm
by fellyjr
giant1 wrote:Felly

So far I think your a nice bloke. Lets keep it that way :p ;)

...Anyway I don't think we should get into an Aussie verse US type discussion where we pick on each others stuff. It would be like shoooting fish in a bowl for us Aussies :D :D :D :D

What time is it over there ?? Shouldn't you be in bed??
AWWWW.......Schucks!! I was just trying to have a little fun!! ;) :D

Dan, sorry for mucking up your thread here! :o :o

Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 11:42 pm
by giant1
fellyjr wrote:AWWWW.......Schucks!! I was just trying to have a little fun!! ;) :D

Dan, sorry for mucking up your thread here! :o :o
Dan's cool :cool:

......Sorry Dan, if we got a little carried away

Sweet little Ladybug

Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 7:45 am
by ozspyder
Ladybug FRN SE

This little bugger was what got me hooked on Spyderco. My first and still my constant carry even here in our strictly controlled EDC knife rules. Partly because it is so tiny a keychain knife and socialy acceptable enough, annd partly due to the fact that this small knife is very capable.

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Cheers
Dan

Sweet little Ladybug

Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 7:46 am
by ozspyder
Ladybug FRN SE

This little bugger was what got me hooked on Spyderco. My first and still my constant carry even here in our strictly controlled EDC knife rules. Partly because it is so tiny a keychain knife and socialy acceptable enough, annd partly due to the fact that this small knife is very capable.

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Cheers
Dan

Salt I

Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 4:48 pm
by ozspyder
Salt I FRN PE

Essentially a waterproof rust resistant Delica, with H1 bladesteel. I carry it on my person to deal with cutting the wetter materials like fruits, sandwiches etc...with no fear that of it tarnishing, and if I wash it out later no fear the thing will rust.

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The H1 logo stamp on the balde in front of the Spyderhole always reminds me of Formula 1 racing. And this bladesteel certainly is the Fomula1 of anti-rusting cutting tools :D

Cheers
Dan

Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 5:50 pm
by jaislandboy
love the pineapple pix Datan .... :cool:
where are the sliced pineapple "after" pix .. :confused: :p

Co-Pilot

Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 4:44 am
by ozspyder
Co-Pilot Black Almite

Beautifully crafted little knife. Solid as all heck, and thin to boot !

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Cheers
Dan

Caly III & cousins

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:12 pm
by ozspyder
Caly III & its closest cousins from Denmark and the UK.

The Caly III is one of the best knives I have handled, and a deserved recipient of so many positive comments from around the Spyderco fraternity.

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Caly III
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Cheers
Dan

Ukpk & Dkpk

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:20 pm
by ozspyder
UKPK & DKPK

The UK Pen Knife and the Denmark Pen Knife. Two slipjoint blades (non-locking) with a very solid detent....possibly too solid as it makes me uneasy when closing the things ! I'm sure with some use they would loosen up slightly to make it more enjoyable.

These 2 are a variation on the Caly III, both with G10 handles, but with CPMS30V bladesteel rather than the CalyIII's VG10. The most visually obvious trait that the DKPK has over the UKPK is the chamfered Spyderhole, which makes opening it safely one handed quite difficult (but not impossible). Spyderdrop on the DKPK sorts out the one-handed opening once you get a good grip on the chamfered hole.

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UKPK
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DKPK
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Cheers
Dan

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:38 pm
by bh49
Very nice pictures Dan, as always. Beautiful lines.
Thank you for sharing.
Glad to see your Caly3 & it's cousins.

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:11 pm
by jaislandboy
thanks for the great pics Dan.....
the Almite Copilot is a great office edc...
the UKPK is one of my faves too, but the blade length can draw attention where I work.... :rolleyes: I love the beefy, linerless G10 handles on the UKPK.... when the blade is opened its hard to believe its a slipjoint with the amount of tension holding it open.... :cool:

Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:17 am
by Peter1960
datan wrote:Caly III & its closest cousins from Denmark and the UK...The Caly III is one of the best knives I have handled...
My friend, you are on the right path :cool: I see the American cousins from the Caly III but not the Japanese nobel-brother ;)

I like your playing with depth of field in your pics a lot!

Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:04 am
by ozspyder
The CF cousin was late on the plane and he said in the next couple of months he will be joining in the festivities at my place. So he said hopefully I can buy his plane ticket from USPS ;)

No skill in the photography on my part. I love composing the shots, but only use what available lighting I have, whether sunlight, filtered sunlight, desk lamp, or partially direct sunlight. Haven't bothered Photoshopping as yet to remove dust or unsightly blemishes....can't be bothered :p

Thanks all, glad you like them shots. (there are more to come...stay tuned)

Dan

Native I inlaid models

Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:10 pm
by ozspyder
Native I Blue Mosaic & Root Beer inlays

Classic Native I folder pimped up with G10 handles and inlays of Root Beer (CE blade config), and Blue Mosaic (PE blade config)

These 2 look really good with decent light. The depth of the inlays really shine and from different angles they look totally different.

Root Beer inlay goes from a flat brown colour to a holographic orange shimmer. Similarly the Blue Mosaic one goes from a flattish blue/ black colour to an almost azure-like blue shell.

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Cheers
Dan

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:47 am
by giant1
Let me guess :rolleyes:

You like the natives :eek: :D

Nice shots Dan.

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 1:59 pm
by Fairlane
Good to see you finally managed to get the Inlaid natives, Daniel!

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 4:05 pm
by ozspyder
Hi Fairlane,

Thanks for your support. You would have to agree with me that in terms of Natives, these 2 inlaid ones are probably the 'prettiest' of them all.

I really like the Root Beer (mkes me thirsty too :p ), but the Blue Mosaic is also very nice. I was hoping Spyderco/ Sal would commission somone to do a Green/ Paua inlay..... Now that would be a really awesome piece :)

Cheers
Dan

(stay tuned...more Native goodness to come....soon'ish)

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:16 pm
by MAT888
datan wrote:Lava

One of the best small blades I've handled. It seems a lot larger than it actually is. The grip is the surest for a stainless steel handle, due mainly to the deep choils and curved belly at the end of the handle.

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Cheers
Dan
enjoyin your pictures Dan Brian & Others. Chad (CLB) sure knows to make a knive ergonomicly wize :D

Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 10:50 am
by Zenith
Dan

Could I ask a special request for some photos of your all black fully serrated native 2? :o

Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 4:43 pm
by ozspyder
All Black serrated Native I you mean?

Of course. Gimme some time and I will reshoot it in better lighting conditions. As I am awaiting a couple of more rarer Natives, I might hold off and do them a ll at once ;)

Cheers
Dan