any "R" lovers out there?

[sam the man..]

Dear folks,

Not much of these were made. I think its an excellent piece of cutlery art! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Any of you people own this spydie?



Sam



have spydies will travel

[toothed]

Hi samo. I, too, often wonder how many were made and how many are in collector hands. I posted a question a long while ago asking if owners actually carry and use this knife. I also wonder about the extra maintenance required due to the many cut outs in the blade and the handle. Since it has less metal than conventional knives, is the "R" invisible to metal detectors?

Aside from the "R"'s unique design, I like its thin grip, lightweight, and almite (?) handle. The "Q" is similar in concept but I prefer the "R" for its larger size.

Edit: Anyone know why it was named the "R"?

Edited by - toothed on 5/2/2001 12:26:36 PM

[bladebroker]

My guess is that "R" comes after "Q". I have #103 but its not used or carried.

Terry Prichard aka thebladebroker

http://stores.andale.com/bladebroker



Edited by - bladebroker on 5/2/2001 1:00:56 PM

[cutler34]

We missed out Downunder.I guess they were sold out before Zen could get some.
Need four if anyones got a hidden stash.


Regards
Ricki
info@outdooredge.com.au
Spyderco Club Member

[John F Jensen]

We have plenty in stock. Both plain and serrated. Have your favorite dealer call us or call Dennis at Wright Knife on 1-800-400-1980.

JOHN F JENSEN
"Your Quality Distributor"
619-475-3633
johnfjensen@home.com

[Ewok]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>Since it has less metal than conventional knives, is the "R" invisible to metal detectors? <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE></font><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2> It's still almost 3oz of metal. I've had much less metal set off the stupid airport metal detectors.

[sam the man..]

Interesting question toothed! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> My guess -- Since "Q" is the name of that gadget guy in those Bond movies, I guess "R" might be his successor... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> I guess nothing escapes the metal detector or X-ray scan because knives do register! I have three spydies which is under the custody of the Singapore Government! <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Since initial production sprint for any spydies would chart 1,200 or less, that'll be my best guess as to the quantity of those "R" lurking out there... <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> I once held this knife in a shop, nice feel but rather pricey! It never made it as an SKU item on the Spyderco product catalog.... <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel