Sprint run for charity

shaolinbill · #1

Don't get nervous ... no one has to get up and start training for a 10k.

But, use your imagination and business sense and design a sprint run Spydie that could raise the most money for charity - what model, what steel, what handles, what color?

Would you number or etch the knives to give them exclusivity?

So, what would your sprint cost and how many do you think you [the market] could sell/auction?

bh49 · #2

Dark green smooth G10/ 204P Native5 with part of proceeds to save woods in New England. I am in for two.
Do you aware that part of profit from sales of several production Spydercos go to charity. I can recall Chokwe, pink Native and Dragonfly. May be few others.

Donut · #3

Roman, I think the whole Sage series contributes to Alzheimers. I think there was another series, also.

Clip · #4

Was the D'Allara a contributing model?

TomAiello · #5

A sprint run Assist or Rescue to benefit fire victims in Colorado wouldn't be a bad idea.

tonydahose · #6

Clip wrote:Was the D'Allara a contributing model?

that's news to me but it would be a very cool. I looked it up on the :spyder: site and didn't see anything mentioning that compared to some of the pink models where the charity is mentioned. Spyderco did offer the WTC and alot of money went of the to the widows and orphans fund from 9-11 IIRC so Officer D'Allara's family would have gotten something out of that. I think it was a great gesture to name a model after him. Kudos to Sal and the gang for that.

Ok back to the original thread's question. I don't think this is really plausible but i would like the Red/White/Blue Patriotic Kopa that Chris has that was made by Santa Fe Stone Works. No clip please :) Whatever proceeds would go to the wounded warrior project. http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ Our union is big into helping them out. We just gave a Vet who had his legs blown off a brand new van with the money from T-Shirts that the members of the department bought. The Commissioner gave special permission for us to wear these red shirts on Fridays for 6 months or so. With 4000 or so members jumping on board the few bucks per shirt added up fast.

EDIT: i tried finding a pic of chris' (boxer93) kopa but the links are broken where he had posted them in other threads

EDIT part deux :) google saved the pics ...again these are Chris' pics and knife

Mutt · #7

Ok back to the original thread's question. I don't think this is really plausible but i would like the Red/White/Blue Patriotic Kopa that Chris has that was made by Santa Fe Stone Works. No clip pleaseWhatever proceeds would go to the wounded warrior project. http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ Our union is big into helping them out. We just gave a Vet who had his legs blown off a brand new van with the money from T-Shirts that the members of the department bought. The Commissioner gave special permission for us to wear these red shirts on Fridays for 6 months or so. With 4000 or so members jumping on board the few bucks per shirt added up fast.

I'm big time in for that knife!!!

But I still want a clip.

einstein2001 · #8

How about the Ladybug or Jester? With a low price point and minimal intimidation factor it may appeal to a wider range of people who normally would not consider buying a knife for charity. And while we're using our imaginations, a FFG SE in H1 would be pretty awesome. The FRN would be in the charity's color.

bh49 · #9

tonydahose wrote: Ok back to the original thread's question. I don't think this is really plausible but i would like the Red/White/Blue Patriotic Kopa that Chris has that was made by Santa Fe Stone Works. No clip please :) Whatever proceeds would go to the wounded warrior project. http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

Tony,
I love the idea. I think that it would be even better, if such knife will be Golden made, but than things will get really complicated.

gbelleh · #10

For maximum proceeds, I'd do a fluted carbon fiber, M4 or S110V Paramilitary 2. Nothing extra on the blade, 800 piece run. Sell them for MSRP. They'd sell out in 2 days at the most. Of course, it would be a while before they actually ship, but some charity would be very happy.

Mutt · #11

Of course, it would be a while before they actually ship, but some charity would be very happy.

Just laughing tooo hard for further comment on that...besides that just says it all.

twinboysdad · #12

I have asked for an autism awareness sprint for a few months. Candidates would be Lil' Temp, Meerkat, Leafstorm, Lava, Delica or Native. I would like the multicolored puzzle piece that is the autism symbol to be featured on the blade or handle and if possible a tie dyed handle but if not green G10.

Donut · #13

bh49 wrote:Tony,
I love the idea. I think that it would be even better, if such knife will be Golden made, but than things will get really complicated.

I see you... trying to get another Native sprint. :p

:)

bh49 · #14

Donut wrote:trying to get another Native sprint. :p
:)

Brian,
You said this. But I like the way you thinking.
Roman

MCM · #15

M4 Military in CF & S110v.

You asked..................