Polliwog - BladeHQ sprint

[toocool006]

Not sure if I missed a thread or if this is flying under the radar, but BladeHQ is dropping a sprint Polliwog tomorrow (12/29):

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... fe--103847

Any thoughts from polliwog owners? I'm on the fence as it seems so wide when closed that if would be quite cumbersome to carry, and the naked BB lock isn't my favorite. But I like the looks of the ergos, and it's my best shot at giving this early Eric model a try...

Good luck to anyone going for one!

[Soanso McMasters]

Do you folks think they will release a coated blade version?

[Zive]

It fell to page 2 rather quickly, but here’s the original thread: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=91383

If you’re at all interested in this model, I wouldn’t bank on a DLC version. The Dodo has *to date* only been released in satin.

*EDITED

[Soanso McMasters]

Good point

[Soanso McMasters]

What time does this drop?

[Zive]

What time does this drop?

10 AM MT

*Edited apologies for timezone typo.

[steelcity16]

Do you folks think they will release a coated blade version?

I'd like to say yes, but they didn't do one for the Dodo...yet at least. They did for most others. I hope to see a DLC Dodo one day.

[tbdoc4kids]

The drop is actually at 10 am Mountain Time, which is noon EST. Blade HQ used to be in Utah, hence the time zone oddity for a Virginia based company.

[Zive]

The drop is actually at 10 am Mountain Time, which is noon EST. Blade HQ used to be in Utah, hence the time zone oddity for a Virginia based company.

Thanks for the correction. I’m in EST and my brain was split between saying 10 AM MST and 12 EST.

T - 15 min

[Soanso McMasters]

Well that was far less dramatic than my Magnacut Mule!

[Spyharpy]

I have owned and own two of the G-10 and two Stainless versions of this knife. I like the ergos on this one as it just fits inside your hand and becomes one with it. The knife isn't thick, much thinner than a Para 3 LW. If you put them next to each other, the Poliwog is the thickness of one handle removed from the Para 3. In the pocket, it sits flush against the pocket and the the arced handle just slides against the edge of your palm as you put your hand in the pocket. It's like it's practically not there. I like this knife a lot and carry it every now and then in my rotation. The stainless steel one is a bit heavier and gives more heft to the knife. I like them both. Granted back in the day when these were released (2007?), I bought them new for $70 but at $185, it's a bit pricey for its size. I'm glad to see BladeHQ take a chance on this one but I'll be picking up a pair to add to my Poliwog colleciton.

[ABX2011]

I applaud BHQ for commissioning this run but I think it will be a very slow seller.

[VooDooChild]

I bought one.

I really wish it was stainless but m4 is better than nothing. I doubt anyone else will do a poliwog exclusive and no telling how long before spyderco does a sprint, or if they even would do a sprint. So I didnt want to miss the opportunity.

Cant wait to try it.

[ZrowsN1s]

On a forum full of 'please make this knife' requests, I'm suprised they picked a knife I don't think anyone asked for. Not that it isn't cool, it's just surprising.

[Soanso McMasters]

I bought one.

I really wish it was stainless but m4 is better than nothing. I doubt anyone else will do a poliwog exclusive and no telling how long before spyderco does a sprint, or if they even would do a sprint. So I didnt want to miss the opportunity.

Cant wait to try it.

That was my reasoning as well.

[spydie-fan]

Not a fan, especially at that price.

[defenestrate]

It's a little pricy but I think it's been discontinued for about as long as I've known about it (don't remember exact years but thinking mid-2000s?), and I love Eric's designs that look like little critters (Dodo, Scorpius, this, believe there are a few others) and the ergos look good. I think it will be a great box opener or general office carry knife though I prefer to carry larger.

As others have said above, this one is not terribly well known and I doubt there will be another one released anytime soon (probably also true about no DLC, were I to guess), it's a cool design and the used ones don't come up often. I'll soon have one.

[SG89]

Seki G10 adds $50 to the price

[archangel]

Odd designs with pointy blades are always welcome. What makes this a no-go for me is the jade scales. I find them plain ugly - but that's just me.

I applaude BladeHQ for selecting the Poliwog! Good for you guys out there that like the jade G10. I urge all parties that can launch sprints/exclusives to have Spyderco make another Poliwog run with a different steel (why not MagnaCut?) and different scales (hint: solid CF). It won't stock long!

[Notsurewhy]

Odd choice. Not sure what makes this worth $30 more than the dodo exclusive either. I think these might hang around a while. Hope it doesn't discourage them from running more unusual models.