Forum Knife... Some (Limited) Info

[gbelleh]

I like the idea of a lightweight Manix 2. I still don't have one yet, and a forum model would be great!

But, I'm in for just about anything.

[D1omedes]

Thanks for the info, Kristi. Perhaps it is the Native 5 Lite's debut? :D

[hunterseeker5]

Count me in. :P

I'm not too worried about what spyderco will come up with. We could drive ourselves crazy speculating what they'll do, but chances are they've actually read through all the posts in our "input" threads and will oblige us with something vaguely similar. I'm not expecting the exact thing we agreed on, but as Kristi said they're listening.

[Rossi]

Not sure what you mean here ... I'm saying that I'm happy with the existing UKPK Lightweight as a platform for the forum knife. :)

My only query is getting it shipped to the UK in a cheap way that meets the UK's over-zealous Customs regulations. It's perfectly legal to own a folding knife in the UK as long as it isn't an automatic, a gravity knife or a balisong and they can be carried too, if they are a sub 3-inch non-locker or you have a good reason. The problem is that the Customs department that handles international post are going for high seizure rates and seem to have decided that they have an issue with any knife that is smooth opening. So to keep them happy people have been asking US traders to tighten the pivot before posting ... or we buy through UK traders at an inflated price.

I agree 100%

Please tighten the pivot for the UK buyers.

[jhyde7585]

Really cool news :eek:

[Niles]

I'm in! As long as it's a dark red para 2 with k390.

Just kidding...but seriously...K390 P2?

[Prospero]

I wasn't around here for the previous forum knife releases....anyone remember how those were distributed? Was there a pre-order prior to production to reserve a knife, or was there a fixed number of units produced with a first-come first-served sale?

In any event, I'm looking forward to this knife, whatever it might be....hopefully something classy with (non-black) G10 scales!!!

Thanks, Sal and crew, for making this possible.

[HighDesertSpyder]

Count me in. :P

I'm not too worried about what spyderco will come up with. We could drive ourselves crazy speculating what they'll do, but chances are they've actually read through all the posts in our "input" threads and will oblige us with something vaguely similar. I'm not expecting the exact thing we agreed on, but as Kristi said they're listening.

Agreed,
Whatever comes of the Forum knife; everyone should be incredibly grateful. I am sure they have jostled their already booked production schedule and will invest profits just to appease the Forum. I hope it will be worth their time and effort. I am fairly certain that few of us will ever know the great lengths and efforts it takes to make this happen. :spyder:

[Diesel55]

Really looking forward to this! It really doesn't matter to me which color, model, and steel are chosen for this.

[The Deacon]

I wasn't around here for the previous forum knife releases....anyone remember how those were distributed? Was there a pre-order prior to production to reserve a knife, or was there a fixed number of units produced with a first-come first-served sale?

In any event, I'm looking forward to this knife, whatever it might be....hopefully something classy with (non-black) G10 scales!!!

Thanks, Sal and crew, for making this possible.

Fixed number produced, "go live" date posted about a week in advance, knives sold on a first come, first serve basis. Am guessing it will be done the same way this time around, except they may put a limit on the number one can purchase, at least initially, as they've done with at least some of the recent Mules.

[Roverrich]

Joining the masses...I'm in! And thanks!

[Andreas]

True about the Manbug, but the online catalog lists it under US made knives, so I can understand Andreas' confusion. As for the other, while I'm inclined to agree that it won't be a Mule, they do have the advantage of being pretty much universally legal to own. As for other US models, while I doubt Spyderco would choose either as our Forum knife, nobody's mentioned the P'kal or Embassy yet.

I only saw the P'kal Trainer in the catalog, that's why I didn't include it but it would be a cool one. And yes, that's what confused me about the Manbug, more things aren't correct about the catalog though, maybe there should be a topic about that.

[dbcad]

Looking forward to whatever Spyderco decides :) It will be a wonderful memento of this Forum which has helped me learn so much.......Thank You Very Much Sal and Company :) :D :o :eek:

[kbuzbee]

Native 5 in CPM M4 please.

Ken

[O,just,O]

Wow, look at the response. 300 will not be enough. The number to produce must be a difficult balance to get right.
Sadly because of our flick knife laws here I may not be able to get this one.
O.

[balew6254]

Well I'm in, no matter what it is. A native 5 would be nice though.

B.

[1623]

Excellent news!

Since others are tossing in ideas: a Native 5 (Locking or SlipIt) with Natural G10 scales would be my humble request.

[Jazz]

Right on! Do we have to order them right from SFO only?

- best wishes, Jazz.

[Hector Castro]

Glad to hear this is happening, it has been a while since we had a forum knife. I will purchase whatever they decide to produce.

[GMAN]

Sign me up!!!