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When can we see the Sal collaboration

Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2001 12:00 am
by whosyour
Sal,

I was wondering when we're going to see a model collaborated with your specs and personal likes with a signature across it the way James Keating did on the Chinook.I would like to see a signature piece from the man himself, and all input from the mind who has given the knife world all that it is today.You've done so much,let's commemorate you for it,I and all the forumites and anyone who's ever used a knife with a clip or serrations would be nowhere without what you and Spyderco have done



Someday my friends,I'll own em all!!!

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2001 9:23 am
by charlie
Whosyour has a great idea! The Sal Glesser model, I would purchase one.

Edited by - Charlie on 2/19/2001 10:54:46 AM

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2001 9:24 am
by charlie
Edited by - Charlie on 2/19/2001 9:27:09 AM

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2001 10:00 am
by br44
Whosyour, That's a super idea! In fact that is a smokin idea!

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2001 10:14 am
by john row
Sal,
whosyour's idea is a great one!!!
John

"I'll have the Harpy, please, and a straight, serrated Spyderco with a four-inch blade...""Anything else?""Yes. I'd like a Spyderco Civilian..."

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2001 10:14 am
by john row
Edited by - John Row on 2/19/2001 10:19:02 AM

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2001 10:14 am
by john row
Edited by - John Row on 2/19/2001 10:18:43 AM

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2001 10:15 am
by john row
Edited by - John Row on 2/19/2001 10:17:56 AM

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2001 10:15 am
by john row
Edited by - John Row on 2/19/2001 10:17:30 AM

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2001 10:15 am
by john row
Edited by - John Row on 2/19/2001 10:16:17 AM

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2001 10:16 am
by john row
sorry!
computer glitch!!!
john

"I'll have the Harpy, please, and a straight, serrated Spyderco with a four-inch blade...""Anything else?""Yes. I'd like a Spyderco Civilian..."

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2001 1:25 pm
by grant
Great idea ! I'd buy one to use and one to set aside. How about it Sal ?

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2001 3:25 pm
by sal
Now I'm confused. All of the designs that Spyderco produces, other than outside collaborations, have been my designs. Then our R&D team works with me to turn them into a product.

Did you have something particular in mind?

sal

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2001 4:16 pm
by whosyour
Hi Sal,
Yes, something that anyone who looks at it will see Sal Glesser on it.I was thinking maybe something simple for maybe along the lines of the integral compression lock,the ATR hood ,definetly serrated,special clip,something unseen as of yet.My thoughts focus on a blade design such as,from the handle to front would consist of the first 2.5 in off of the civilian with the deep belly extending instead of the hook point into more of the endura point with the enhanced tip strength that has been added.So it would be 60% civilian, 40%endura This would be very useful utility wise as well as a MBC line if desired.Handle material would be your favorite ,and the clip could be switched from tip-up down or left and right depending on whether or not the "hood" idea is used.This is all just in the knife case in my mind ,but I would love more than anything to input any suggestions for this special model.
Added a little bit

Edited by - whosyour on 2/19/2001 9:04:36 PM

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2001 9:12 pm
by whosyour
And of course it would be named "The Glesser"

Someday my friends,I'll own em all!!!

Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2001 6:30 am
by ronybear
Sal, I think rather than a whole new model that could take months or years to come out with, I would like for you to pick the model that you feel best conveys your philosophy and design to a Spyderco Knife! Then make a limited edition model of it with your signature in Gold on the blade, like you did the Moran 1st edition! My guess is, it would be the Police Model or the Worker, which were Spyderco's mainstay models for years!!!

"LOVE DEM SPYDIES!"
AKTI Member #A001251

Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2001 1:18 pm
by toothed
I see alot of Sal's thinking in the Military and other regular production models. However, I agree that a Glesser Custom Collaboration (not a regular production knife) is in order to honor one of the most influential knife designer on the planet. The knife should be a user and be made with premium materials befitting the honoree. Sal, don't be so modest--You the Man! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2001 8:29 am
by Glenn
I like this idea. How about we try for a sprint run of Titanium Police with the model name "Police" replaced by "Sal Glesser". It could be a written signature like the Chinook or maybe bold text like the Ayoob.
-Glenn

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2001 9:18 am
by Tom Percy
I aggree that if Sal is to put his name on it, it should be one his own designs.
Simply take one of his designs from the lineup, and do something like,
.use his favorite blade confi.
.use his favorite handle material,
.add the spyderco logo to the handle,
.sign the blade, and make
.them available as a regular, as well as
.a limited run that is serialized for collectors.

Not knowing what models Sal designed in the lineup, I couldn't suggest a model to start with.

What ever it is, it's quaranteed to sale fast.