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Hello my fellow forumites!

Well I have finally found 2 of my elusive grail knives after looking for quite a while :D I had always had difficulty finding the funds at the right time when I saw these available and the stars lined up within 1 week for both of these guys :eek:

I finally got my hands on both the PE and SE Blue Dodo's!!! Thanks to a couple guys on here for helping me in my search! Ken and Mike your both A+ Gents for helping me out!!!!

First impression on handling these knives was that they are very ergonomic. They simply fit your hand like a glove! My second Spyderco I ever purchased was the SS Poliwog, for its original design and its use of a nice finger choil, cutouts in the SS and very ergonomic handles. I also loved the look of the BBL. The dodo is a fine knife indeed and the blade shape is great for opening packages and slicing into things. I have been carrying them both relentlessly so far and just can't stay away from them!

Anyways I took some pictures of my new pets and thought I would share them with you guys! Really looking forward to your comments!








Thanks for checking them out guys :)

nice finds! I like the look and feel of the Dodo and consider the BBL very cool. I don't own one but have it on the list of ones I'd definitely like to have.

Congrats on your finds. It's a nice feeling when you acquire a grail knife, isn't it? By the way, is that pic above (with the oranges) a subtle hint to Spyderco? (orange + Dodo) :)

Jay_Ev wrote:By the way, is that pic above (with the oranges) a subtle hint to Spyderco? (orange + Dodo) :)

Haha nice!! Well lets just say it is now!! :D

Jay_Ev wrote:Congrats on your finds. It's a nice feeling when you acquire a grail knife, isn't it? By the way, is that pic above (with the oranges) a subtle hint to Spyderco? (orange + Dodo) :)

i dont get it? oranges and spyderco?


anyway nice pics and nice knives. but for me (and i seem to be the only one) i just don't like that handle and couldn't bring myself to get them even know from what i have learned they are among the top fav's for ALOT of people. i am digging the colors and blade shape but would prefer a slightly less ostentatious handle shape. but i am still glad you found your grail! im working on mine as we speak but it always falls short as i find new offers either the condition it is in or the price or the wear and tear from previous owner

Thanks for all the comments guys! :)

Jay_Ev wrote:By the way, is that pic above (with the oranges) a subtle hint to Spyderco? (orange + Dodo) :)

Yes in fact it is
If I can't have my Orange Dodo I shall have my Dodo and an orange

heres another pic I think is kind of funny.
I tried to be a Dodo Breeder :p

I don't think they will reproduce no matter how you mount them.




:D

Very nice!

What kind of tangs do they have?

Congrats on the purchase. It's awesome to finally get a hold of a knife you've been salivating over and absolutely love it. I feel the same with my UKPK (courtesy of kbuzbee ).

How do you like the ball-bearing lock? I've heard mixed things about it. Have you EDC'ed any of them yet?

I think the Dodo has a wicked blade design. I also love the bright blue G10. Enjoy em. :)

Congrats on the score! Oh, and kudos to you for carrying and using them. I've got 3 of the PE and they are suffering away as safe queens. I break out my one user on Christmas for blister packs and the like. Other than that, all 3 stay locked away

StangBang wrote:heres another pic I think is kind of funny.
I tried to be a Dodo Breeder :p

throw an orange in there and see what happens!! :D

When do the black ones arrive?

spoonrobot wrote:Very nice!

What kind of tangs do they have?

Both of mine look closest to the second one from the right. I will get some pics up when I have the time :)

CombatGrappler wrote:Congrats on the score! Oh, and kudos to you for carrying and using them. I've got 3 of the PE and they are suffering away as safe queens. I break out my one user on Christmas for blister packs and the like. Other than that, all 3 stay locked away

To be honest I didn't know if I would carry them, but it's just too great of a knife not to use! Plus I don't think I will ever sell them (unless extenuating circumstances arise) so I might as well enjoy them and take good care of them so I can both use and admire them!

D1omedes wrote:Congrats on the purchase. It's awesome to finally get a hold of a knife you've been salivating over and absolutely love it. I feel the same with my UKPK (courtesy of kbuzbee ).

How do you like the ball-bearing lock? I've heard mixed things about it. Have you EDC'ed any of them yet?

I think the Dodo has a wicked blade design. I also love the bright blue G10. Enjoy em. :)

I like it on this knife and the poliwog. I think for a hard use knife maybe a CBBL would work best on the dodo though. But for edc and normal use the BBL is fine :) I too love the blade design and contours of the handles as well as the color!

spyderknut wrote:I don't think they will reproduce no matter how you mount them.
:D

LOL I know BY the way hopefully that photo didin't offend anyone.... I just meant it as a joke :D



Thanks for all the comments guys! I really appreciate them!

Well just look at you, sittin pretty with you blue Dodos. Congrats, they really are getting more rare all the time. :spyder: Awsome that you got help from othe forum members. :spyder: I found my black SE Dodo after about four months of searching. I guess that was my grail knife.

Eighth of Eight wrote:Well just look at you, sittin pretty with you blue Dodos. Congrats, they really are getting more rare all the time. :spyder: Awsome that you got help from othe forum members. :spyder: I found my black SE Dodo after about four months of searching. I guess that was my grail knife.

Thanks man! I been lookin for months... I could find em from time to time just wasn't able to dish out the funds... The stars finally lined up for me I guess! All within a week lol

Congrats on your Black SE Dodo!!! The black ones seem twice as hard to find.... Thats why I fear my search is really just beginning :rolleyes:

Nice score. Use them and enjoy them.

congrats on the double find- :D

Congratulations! Nice find. They look to be in great condition. Enjoy your knives!

I found the dodo 69 pic very offensive. But really great angle funny how they fit like that. If only knife reproduction was as easy as to have a PE and SE mounted on one another. Who knows what knife creations would spawn if that were the key. I know i'd have a few superspyderhawks Running around.

StangBang wrote:To be honest I didn't know if I would carry them, but it's just too great of a knife not to use! Plus I don't think I will ever sell them (unless extenuating circumstances arise) so I might as well enjoy them and take good care of them so I can both use and admire them!

If you're worried about use affecting the value I would just use the SE model. I have noticed that as long as there isn't any major damage the SE models all sell for similar price; used, new and NIB.

I'd keep the PE as a collector since use does seem to affect the value of that one. But I do understand the feeling, I have a hard time using some of my collector Spydercos. Not necessarily worried about the expense, but the future availability.