Maxi Lava?

[Th232]

Looking at the recent thread on the Lava, and the variations of it, who here would be interested in a "Maxi Lava" (props to Datan for the name and idea)?

Real Lava stats:
Blade length: 48 mm
Edge: 40 mm
Total Length: 135 mm
Blade: VG-10

Maxi Lava

Blade length: 58 mm
Edge: 50 mm
Total Length: 158 mm
Blade: Balsa wood :P





Please Chad and Sal? :D

[ozspyder]

You've got to love Will's work don't you :D

Great first draft mate Let's see if us Aussie upstarts from Downunder cannot get some gee-up here to support this little project I've had in my head for a while now. Once again, I have to say how much I love the design and concept of this blade.

A slightly larger than current production Lava... the "Maxi Lava" :p would be friendlier for those with slightly larger mitts, and for those who love a bit more steel for compliance work

The extra little bit of cutting edge would make it a better proposition for everyday usage too.

Finish this baby off with micarta wholly for a lightweight blade. Or with S/S bolsters similar to that pictured with the mini Persian and you'll have a calssy but very capable MA/ MBS blade.

Let's hear it for the Lava !!! hip hip hooray !, and let's hear from the masses.... what say you guys, and gals.

Cheers
Daniel

[LeeCQC]

+1 for sure... :D :spyder:

[Billy]

Oh heck yeah!!

Just a bit bigger though...I think the original design is pretty close to optimum.

[bh49]

Blade: Balsa wood :P

Will,

I am not familiar with Balsa wood and my concern that probably it will be little soft on Rc scale.
But I will buy :spyder: with FFG leaf shape blade and wood handle. Maxi Lava or Mini

[Michael Cook]

:spyder: Maybe with g-10? :cool: :spyder:

[spydutch]

Current LAVA is good for me in size.

Just make it in full Spyderedge and I'll buy some

[swingshot]

Bigger.. or Spyderedge... either will mean a little more cutting power.

I got used to the shape after a little while, but it's just not enough edge for my tastes.

[224477]

I would be interested in a lighter Lava with WHARNIE blade...

[Jay_Ev]

As others have said above, I would like to see the Lava with a Spyderedge. What would you all think about etched handles like the Cricket / Spin / D-fly? Yeah! A Serrated Lava etched! I want one.

-Jay

[jjacques]

This would instantly become my favorite Spyderco design.

[dialex]

I really don't know. I love my Lava, but I've seen some other great CLB designs that would look nice in the Spyderco line.

[LeeCQC]

Yeah, speaking of other CLB designs... I'm thinking of making my next knife purchase a Boker Subclaw... any comments on that particular knife, guys? :spyder:

[Killdozer]

Do it.
G-10 Flat ground please.
-Mat

I thought about it some more, this thing would weigh a ton if it was done in stainless, etched or otherwise. I would like to see it get the Dodo treatment with G-10 sides, color please, and while we are at it I would not mind the option of a S re-curve blade.

[Manix Guy 2]

I have to agree to a certain extent , CLB designed this knife for a purpose (exceptional and wonderful ) , bigger may not be what the original had in mine . Chad has alot of stuff already available elsewhere , how about a fresh folder for Spyderco ? Just my thoughts MG2

[jaislandboy]

nice job Will, a MaxiLava slightly bigger Lava would be awesome, but I'd want a non SS version for weight savings....like maybe a micarta or G-10 or even FRN version :cool:

[MAT888]

I would also like to see one without SS handle. Micarta or G10 would be just fine for me.

Lee CQC;

I recommand the Subclaw highly. These little Devils are plane
evil. Everybody should at least have one imho.

[SSB]

I like the Lava as is & like Dialex i would like to see more of Chad's designs produced by Spyderco !
I would also like to see more of Alex's (Dialex) knives produced as well!
thanks, regards,SSB :spyder:

[sal]

I really appreciate all of the request for new models. Many of you know that some of our models began this way; flys, P'kal, G-10 E4/D3, etc.

We work on many models all of the time, we hav 50+ going to SHOT.

I'm sure you realize that it is not possible to; develop the design, engineer, prototype, tool up, produce, inventory, promote, etc. every model requested. Time costs and dollar costs are quite high for a new model. 50-100K is common.

Will the model sell well? Will it sell well enough to recover our investment? Will the design be strong enough to carry a high ticket?

This means that all models have to be weighed against other models; eg: would we choose a larger Lava OR a new Alex design? Would we choose a larger Lava OR a Chokwe, OR a Dyad2, Barong, Phoenix, etc. What about a new Terzuola, Perrin or ?

When the requests are large enough, or the conversation long enough, we give it more attention. Very specialized models like the Superhawk, take a long time to bring to the market.

So while we always listen, Responding to those requests with a model is another question.

However, I might point out that we are blessed with "custom knife makers". In a case where 20 people want a particular model, why not go that route?

Chad could design a new model (just making them larger doesn't work well) to your liking, you could get together and hire a custom maker to make 20 pieces.

sal

[jaislandboy]

It seems that the U.S. "trend" for "legal carry" folders will be (unfortunately) in the direction of "smaller" knives anyhow.....so the maxi idea wouldn't make business sense anyhow :rolleyes: