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Spyderco Whale Rescue Blade

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I know some of you like to hear some of the interesting things that happen here and this story seems quite appropriate to share with all of you. I hope you enjoy!

Several months ago, the Department of Conservation and Land Management - Western Australia, contacted me. They have a team that specializes in rescuing entangled large whales. They designed a blade that met their needs but they needed it to be even better. They needed a SpyderEdge. Steel wasn't a concern for them, just the edge.

We recently provided them with their SpyderEdge Whale Rescue Blade prototype and in the past 4 weeks they've been able to save 3 entangled whales. This blade was serrated by hand and I think you'll agree, it's amazing work.

I've attached a few pictures for you all to see the blade, both dry and at work.
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a few more...
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great knives and an enviromentally freindly company too! :)
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sometimes i type too fast...FRIENDLY
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That's neat!

I think if I were approaching a cranky trapped whale with a blade I'd want my insurance paid up...
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That's amazing Kristi! It's nice to hear about an American company stepping up to the plate on conservation and the environment!


Now all we need to do is put G-10 handles on that baby, and "you too can own your very own Whale Rescue Blade!!" I'm not quite sure though that people wouldn't call SWAT on me when using it to open mail in the office!!! :eek:


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I want one. :cool:

Don't know what I'd use it for, but that's cool looking ;)
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Very cool, Taz, but even if steel was no concern....lemme guess....H-1 maybe... :) .
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HoB wrote:Very cool, Taz, but even if steel was no concern....lemme guess....H-1 maybe... :) .
No, since it was made here, H1 wasn't an option. Sal chose 440C.

Good guess though, that was our initial reaction too! :D

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thats the beastliest hawkbill ive ever seen :eek:

a commendable action spyderco, really nice
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Thanks Taz. Great story.
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That's awesome. Spyderco kicks butt.

Please feel free to share anything else like that in the future. :)

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Bravo!

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That's an awesome story, and great pictures of the knife AND the action shots! What a treat to see! I love to hear stories that show mankind's better side with nature, especially where animals are concerned. Those folks in Australia sure went to the right people for help with the tool they needed, and kudos to them for doing a tough job!

GREAT job with the knife, Spyderco!! This is a perfect example of one of the reasons why you guys are The Best at what you do. :cool: :cool:

Thanks, Kristi for sharing that news with us- you should publicize these things over the AP! :) Heck- who needs the AP when we've got the Forum?
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Serrated by hand? That is amazing. How long is that thing, 6-7 inches? And 440c to boot. Just goes to show what an amazing company can do when given a unique proposition. Did they go to any other companies, or was it :spyder: all the way?
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Great story! And one that warms the heart. Way to go, Spyderco!
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Excellent work Spyderco!
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Its great to know that the company we all love (and support $$$) is an outstanding company from the foundation up! I'm proud to be a Spyderco owner!!!
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Will the production model be lockback or compression lock? :D

Ooooo...oooo...blue G-10 again please.

Will it have a low-profile clip option? :rolleyes:

Good stuff though!

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TazKristi; That is absolutely INCREDIBLE!! Spyderco ROCKS!! I love whales (all creatures for that matter.), and I am thrilled that Spyderco has made a tool that helps to SAVE the whales!!
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SoCal Operator wrote:Serrated by hand? That is amazing. How long is that thing, 6-7 inches? And 440c to boot. Just goes to show what an amazing company can do when given a unique proposition. Did they go to any other companies, or was it :spyder: all the way?
The blade is actually 340mm long, nearly 13.5". And yes, by hand. :D

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