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JD Smith Sprint Run (pics)

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Just got this in. It's everything I was hoping it would be :)

Fit and finish is top notch. Construction is pinned, not screwed, but the pivot is adjustable. Lockup is rock solid and the FFG blade is up to the usual :spyder: standard; hair poppin' sharp. The dual liners make it slightly thicker than the original.

The dull (bead blasted?) silver clip was a nice surprise. I prefer it over black. With the FG G-10 scales, this version impresses me as more of a user than collectors' item. That's fine with me; I intend to use it a lot.
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That is a good looking knife.
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Pleasantly surprised at the silver clip. I like it. Mine was shipped today.That's a great looking knife catamount!
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Wow! That is a really nice fine tip. I really like how good it looks closed in addition to when it's open.
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... and its flat grind instead of hollow saber as in the stock pictures!

love that knife. As soon as my budgt allows it, this is a (surprise) guest on my to-get list!


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Thanks for the pictures, Tom. That's a real splinter-picker. I'm really looking forward to getting mine.
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Thanks Catamount! I'm glad Sal and crew are understanding there are alot of us who prefer the polished clip. I'll have to have one of these very soon.
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Stunning Tom! Simply stunning............... ;)

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oh man... this has me questioning if i really want to buy that .22 rifle come next paycheck... :D
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Awsome, Tom. Thanks. This may be my next purchase...

Any chance you have a top-down photograph of it?
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Very nice :cool:

However Spyderco did forget something on the blade :rolleyes: :D
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Hi Tom, congratulations on your new fine knife. Enjoy it and thanks for the pics. Oldies are goldies. :)
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spydutch wrote:Very nice :cool:

However Spyderco did forget something on the blade :rolleyes: :D
Of course they did! ;) Thank God the Delica (still) comes in SE :eek:
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Beautiful knife...Is it available for sale anywhere yet?
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I really like the Smith, especially with the FFG blade. However, the FG handles are the real "deal-killer" for me. :(

Guess I'll just continue to patiently wait for the RIL Sage....

Wonder why they settled on pinned construction instead of screws? Is it less expensive to pin or are the pins actually proving more durable over the long haul? :confused:
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Very neat. A real good looking knife.
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Very beautiful knife. For some reason though it seems weird. It's almost like the FFG takes away from the original blade. I mean the original blade seems to have prettier lines and more character.

I'm not buying any knives in 2009 anyway....not in this economy. ;)
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This knife was a great disappointment for me.
The blade seems was smaller, compared to the older thick blade. Also, the Foliage Green is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo overdone already, I'm getting sick to my stomach already, instead of reminding me of nice, natural colors, now it just reminds me of fungus, maybe vomit.... WAY TOO MUCH FG, SPYDERCO!
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RazorSharp86 wrote:This knife was a great disappointment for me.
The blade seems was smaller, compared to the older thick blade. Also, the Foliage Green is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo overdone already, I'm getting sick to my stomach already, instead of reminding me of nice, natural colors, now it just reminds me of fungus, maybe vomit.... WAY TOO MUCH FG, SPYDERCO!
Way too much melodrama ;)
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actually, the blade-to-handle ratio does seem a little bit weird... :confused:
do you happen to have some more pics, Tom, maybe the JD Smith pictured near a FFG Delica/Endura ?? I was anxiously waiting for this, but now I'm having 2nd thoughts
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