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My very first Spyderco
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2003 12:00 am
by DDM_Reaper20
In 2000, I bought my first Spyderco, a SS Harpy. I had just finished Thomas Harris' "Hannibal", where the Harpy figures prominently.
I was intrigued by the description, and on a whim, decided to see whether such a thing was available. It was, and I immediately ordered it. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
My only folding knife I had had till then was a cheaply made bowie imitation, none too sharp, so I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Harpy, though I paid the price in blood. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I did learn an important lesson, though: do not try to close a bill-hawk knife single-handedly.--
I now own a SS Police (SE), Civilian, Matriarch, Bob Lum Tanto. Great knives. :-)
Anyway, I recently ordered a Spyderhawk. Looking forward to that one.
Have a nice day...
Stay sharp, DDM_Reaper20
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2003 6:18 am
by sam the man..
Welcome aboard the Spyderco Forums dude! Interesting <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>-tale!! <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Sam
have scars will travel..
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2003 6:30 am
by nospam
Welcome to the forums <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
John
Spydie.com
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2003 7:28 am
by voxnaes
Welcome to Bug City!! Stick around!!
Vox.
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2003 9:40 am
by Joyce Laituri
DDM,
Welcome to the SPyderco forum!
Joyce @ Spyderco
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2003 1:48 pm
by delicrazy
welcome aboard dude. sounds like you got the virus bad!
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2003 2:18 pm
by dialex
Welcome aboard and enjoy the Forum! You have some very nice knives there. I'm sure others will follow <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
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Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2003 2:57 pm
by DDM_Reaper20
Thanks all! :-)
My "collection" is quite small but growing steadily.
I'm happy that I've never had to use a knife to defend myself, never even had to draw one. :-) The last time somebody held a knife to my throat, I dissuaded him by glibness of my tongue. It gave me a healthy respect of what a knife can do, though his was a cheap POS. ;-)
I'll have to bury the Spyderco catalogue deep down, or I'll be out of cash before the month's over...
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2003 4:57 pm
by CKE
Welcome and enjoy the forum.
"everything else is just a jeep"
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2003 5:08 pm
by ramlanrafie
DDM
enjoy your blade
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2003 5:49 pm
by AllenETreat
DDM_reaper20 -
Vie gehtz? Velcommen!<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I too was
impressed by Mr. Harris' "Hannibal",
which turned out ( of course <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>) to be
BETTER than the "Hollywood" flic! I had
a G-10 Harpy & EnduraHawk ( which I
sold & one passed on ) I currently
EDC my SE Merlin for it's lightweight
( but NOT on performance, mind! ) and
"modified" the clip from the flakable
black to SS ( as on the Rescue models )
courtesy of Mike Hayes @ warranty &
repair. Got a problem, or "bugs" with
your bugs? "e" Mike :
custsvc@spyderco.com for a former
Army type like yours truly not a bad
guy <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> OBTW : Velcommen "reaper"!!!!
-AET
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2003 1:51 am
by Shiden
Welcome mr. Reaper, it seems you've nice collection of Spydies.
Closing and opening a Harpy single-handedly is just a matter of practice. After a short while you'll be able to open and close it in a few seconds, even in the dark or with your eyes closed.
Spydies bite, we just have to learn to live with that... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Shiden-Kaj
"There is no spoon..." Neo, the Matrix
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2003 2:28 am
by Alan2112
Welcome aboard dude! RKBA!
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2003 7:00 am
by Jeffrey
My first one has been the Jester. And after 2 days of possessing it, I wanted another Spydie, so in 3 months time, I bought the Jester, the MeerKat and the discontinued Rescue (without locking lever dent and indent on the spine).
I have the VIRUS,
next to come Centofante 25 with secure-lock PE
Jeffrey
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2003 7:25 am
by JMC
Welcome!
I know the feeling. My wish list just keeps growing everyday. I just wish my finances would do the same......
Knives are one of mans oldest tools..........not just weapons!!!!!
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2003 7:40 pm
by Sword and Shield
Howdy Reaper! Welcome to <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>Land! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Knifitis is a very fast progressing disease, and you seem an advanced case. I recommend immediate confinement in the <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Addicts Treatment Center, to give your wallet some much-needed time off. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Never underestimate the impossible.