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Reiver
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Howdy from Scotland

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Hi Folks
I’ve just bought my first Spyderco, a Para 3 in black G10. I use both folders and fixed blade knives at work and after getting hands on a friends Spyderco I thought I would take the plunge ! Knife is on its way from Ireland and should be hear next week.
Looking forward to learning from you all.
All the best from Scotland
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Hi Reiver,

Welcome to our forum.

Let us know what you think.

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Welcome to the forums!
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I didn't even know they said "HOWDY" in Scotland :rolleyes: I thought that was a cliche greeting exclusive to the Southwest part of the USA :D

All kidding aside it's really good to have you aboard Reiver :) Welcome to Spyderville :cool:

It's really getting interesting to see how Spyderco is penetrating international barriers in unexpected places >> but hey that's a really good thing!! :)
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Welcome!
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Welcome to the forum.

Where in Scotland ?
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Welcome to the forum Reiver. Where in Scotland are you from? My mom was born in Dumfries. Clan MacFarlane.
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Howdy!
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Welcome to the forum.

The traditional knives of Scotland are also very good. Would you like to see a Spyderco version as part of their Ethnic Series, of say a Spyderco Sgian Dubh or a Spyderco dirk of some kind? Imagine a folding Sgian Dubh, with both traditional and more up to date design features, using one of the super steel alloys and a handle material such as FRN or G10?

The Spyderco Euro was sort of like that.
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Welcome to the funny farm :)

SpyderEdgeForever: I'd love a Spyderized Sgian Dubh! Was close to buying the Boker one, but the "Magnum" on the blade made me keep my money..
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Larry_Mott wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 24, 2018 4:49 pm
 Welcome to the funny farm :)

SpyderEdgeForever: I'd love a Spyderized Sgian Dubh! Was close to buying the Boker one, but the "Magnum" on the blade made me keep my money..
Exactly my thoughts, Larry. Thank you!

A Spyderco version would be excellent.
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Welcome to the forum.
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From Scotland! That's great!! Welcome to the forum.

The Para 3 is a fantastic 3 inch knife, and as I'm sure you know wildly popular.
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Welcome from the Chicago suburbs. I just joined the other day, though I've had Spydercos for decades. They're solid knives; I try others, but keep coming back to Spyderco.
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Welcome to the forum! :)
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Reiver wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 24, 2018 4:40 am
 Hi Folks
I’ve just bought my first Spyderco, a Para 3 in black G10. I use both folders and fixed blade knives at work and after getting hands on a friends Spyderco I thought I would take the plunge ! Knife is on its way from Ireland and should be hear next week.
Looking forward to learning from you all.
All the best from Scotland
Reiver
Hiya Garry, Welcome to the Spydy forum - i only joined myself recently! Looks like its arrived in the UK so hopefully you will have it in your hands early next week ( yes im following the tracking lol)
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Hi folks
I thought I had replied but I must have failed to hit submit. Thanks for the warm welcome its much appreciated I'm looking forward to putting the Para 3 through its paces and going by the reviews I wont be disappointed. Aye Andy shouldn't be long now till it arrives and thanks for your speedy response in posting as quick.
Best regards
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I thought locking blades were forbidden in the UK?
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Reiver wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 24, 2018 4:40 am
 Hi Folks
I’ve just bought my first Spyderco, a Para 3 in black G10. I use both folders and fixed blade knives at work and after getting hands on a friends Spyderco I thought I would take the plunge ! Knife is on its way from Ireland and should be hear next week.
Looking forward to learning from you all.
All the best from Scotland
Reiver
Welcome ! Hope you enjoy the Para 3 (one of my favorite spyderco designs ) and the quality that comes with it.

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The Para 3 has landed and I’m very impressed with its quality, fit and finish are excellent. The blade lock up is absolutely solid with zero play. Love the blade design and it amongst other tasks looks like it will be a good skinner.
Knife laws here in UK mean for normal carry a blade must be 3” or under, non locking or fixed. I use mines for work so can carry without any hassles.
Looking forward to putting it through it’s paces.
All the best from a very wet Scotland
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