Contest: New Forum Spyderco Shopping Spree

[Bladeboy]

So far the only thing that has stopped me from buying a Spyderco product is the fact that many of them are backordered from most retailers. Can't be waiting two years to satisfy my knife desires!

[wlh]

The main thing that has kept me from more Spyderco purchases was the Zytel handle material. I really like the Almite and the stainless stuff you make. And the Toad, I think it's a great knife!!

[pac35]

I have loved knives ever since I was about five years old. I recieved my first from my grandfather, a four inch blade with the stock made out of mohogony and brass, well protected by a leather belt case. Recently, I have found these wonderful knives that I can't leave home without. I currently own the "C4 1 Native". The only factors that have kept me from buying more Spydercos are; one my project truck leaves little economical luxury, and two when I do have the money my credit card bills get most of it. Life sucks without a couple Spydercos....

[dashunde]

The number one thing that has halted a Spyderco purchase for me is the inconsistent blade steel usage... About the time I finally decide I want a particular model it now has a different/lower grade/undesirable steel... so I pass on it until it has the right steel, if ever. (The current Dragonfly is a good example, it went from ATS-55 to AUS-8 in the SS handled model... not a good change IMO)
I absolutely love the Calypso Jr. Stainless... and I would have bought one if it was available in either ATS-55 or 440V... preferably 440V

Edited by - Dashunde on 8/8/00 11:12:05 PM

[3than]

I think the ONLY real reason why I wouldn't buy a Spyderco is because, well, they're really scary-looking. Spyderco knives are, across the board, very beautiful and very dangerous in appearance--not only in their blades, but the handles are very, well, scary. They seem like weapons even more than they do tools. I recently bought a Spyderench, arguably your most tool-like product, and even this model has the appearance of a dangerous weapon. My brother is the owner of an older cricket model, and once, while being hassled by police, he showed the officer that small pocket knife at an officer's request. The officer described it as a 'ninja weapon,' despite its small size and its obvious appropriateness as a pocket knife.
Of course, this is also what gives spyderco knives so much of their appeal and allure...they are definitely some of the sexiest knives around. Too bad I was afraid for so long...

[Alick W]

Availability in UK.
Your importer won't deal direct with ELUs.
Love the classic stainless handled models & tip down carry.
Will be much better if I can find a good online dealer in the US for personal import.
What is the Spyderco outlet store please ?

[Joyce Laituri]

Only 8 days left!

If you haven't posted on this thread yet go for it.....$500.00 Spydie bucks buys a lot of Christmas gifts (for yourself and your loved ones)!!

For those of you who have posted, thanks for the great input.

The winners will be posted the afternoon of August 17th.

Joyce

[RickT]

My wife handcuffed me to the fridge 3 months ago and i can't reach the key =)

truthfully i try to keep a budget and buy when i'm able. Have a great day!
Rick

[alasome]

Hmmm; so far I haven't bought a frn model; but I'm thinking of it. The toad model is just too small and dumpy looking for me.
Anthony Lasome
OK; I've gotten one of the Goddard lightweights (plain edge; sorry Sal) and they don't feel near as lightweight and cheap as I thought. Just what I need more knives to buy. If I get a chance to handle it I'd prob. like the Toad model too. SIGH!!!! What do I need money for anyway.


Edited by - alasome on 8/15/00 8:16:40 PM

[ToddO]

I don't live by these 100%, but they have turned me off on some past potential purchases.

Tip up carry
Finger coil on blade
Righty only
Liner lock

Best Regards, ToddO

[ThinkOfTheChildren]

The following things have kept my from buying Spydies:

Sperm bank won't give me anymore money.

Hands are too cut from other Spydies to function.

All of my pockets are already filled with clothing clips.

And the number one reason I didn't buy a SpyderCo product:

I couldn't buy the Gunting while it was still in development!

Edited by - ThinkOfTheChildren on 8/11/00 12:49:52 PM

[eda-koppo]

I won't buy the steel-handled Spydercos, probably because my first Spyderco was an Endura.

Steel-handled versions are sturdier, but are hard to hold on to, heavier, and the handles always look grimy (at least with the way I sweat), even after just handling my dealer's display models.

As an afterthought, the steel-handled versions are harder to snap open from pinching the hole in the blade--I often come close to dropping the knife because the handles are so heavy.


Edited by - eda-koppo on 8/12/00 1:00:54 PM

[eda-koppo]

Redundant post due to error messages--sorry!

Edited by - eda-koppo on 8/12/00 12:59:12 PM

[eda-koppo]

Sorry--I got error messages! Redundant post.

Edited by - eda-koppo on 8/12/00 12:58:32 PM

[bladezealot]

the knife would have to be really something in order for me to buy it if it carries tip-up. i hate that. i almost always carry tip down.the only exception i ever make is my sebenza.

[Dussel]

1. Availablity:

Try to get a plain egded Military in Germany these days<img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

2. Zytel:

I just like G10 more and would'nt mind paying the extra money on some models if they would be available with G10 handles (f.e. Calypso Jr, Native)<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

3. Blade Steel:

I would prefer to see all Spyderco Blades in Premium Steels like ATS 34, VG 10 or CPM. Would'nt mind the higher prices for those too<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Edited by - Dussel on 8/12/00 2:17:09 PM

[cgjones]

Well, when the Spyderench first came out, I really wanted one. My only concern was the fact that it was brand new and that it was a new area for Spyderco. The fact that they were hard to get ahold of didn't help either. To date, I still have not purchased a Spyderench, though a friend of mine just picked one up in Paris, so maybe he'll give it to me as an early birthday present. Yeah right!

[Brian_Turner]

1. The lag between announcing a model and fulfilling orders. I often find something readily available to spend the money on before a knife becomes "real".
2. On _some_ models the price doesn't match the product. JD Smith is an ATS34/G10 lockback with questionable quality - price is way out of line.
3. FRN with lower grade steel. I have no desire to own "cheap" knives.

[Tommi]

I've wanted SS endura for a long time but the Blade steel aus-6 hinders me from buying one.

I've limited myself to one knife/month (because of financial reasons) this cruel self hindrance has kept me buying many.

[doppelganger]

Too many horrible crimes committed by minors recently in Japan- a 15-year old stabbing a whole family, killing 3 people, is the latest (yesterday)- it's very difficult finding shops that will sell me any knives because I'm underage, even though I've been using them responsibly for quite a few years...