fanciest production spydercos?

[Nicko0]

most spydercos are very utilitarian in their design, which is why they are what they are.

there has certainly been made some very fancy ones.

but then there’s fancy “production” models.

the one that comes to mind is the Caly 3.5 , particularly with carbon scales and the laminated so blade.

it’s full liners, no washers, thin profile, overall fit and finish are done certainly on purpose that conjures the term “ gentleman’s/women’s folder.

What other models are built with this concept in mind?
(As I’m not nearly as familiar with all the models as many are)

[Michael Janich]

Dear Nicko0:

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Mike

[Wartstein]

Welcome NickoO!

Have a look at the Chaparral line...
very well made Taichung quality, some supernice versions and on top of that a real (small) workhorse-folder with a very slicey blade and an amazing backlock.

https://www.spyderco.com/?s=Chaparral

[Mushroom]

The Drunken may or may not fit your description for fancy but it is currently their most high end production knife.

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... er-Ti/1209

[Tristan_david2001]

Original kopa and Kiwi series is my favorite

[bobnikon]

Kapara fits the description. Showpiece knife while still being very utilitarian.

[mikey177]

Other current production models that may fit your criteria are:

Native 5 S90V with fluted carbon fiber
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... -S90V/1062

Dragonfly Tattoo
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... Tattoo/443

Vallotton Sub-HIlt
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... -Black/668

[riclaw]

Ikuchi

[Danke]

Pretty fancy

[kobold]

McBee, Spydiechef and Techno?

[DerRock]

Original kopa and Kiwi series is my favorite

I agree

[Tristan_david2001]

Original kopa and Kiwi series is my favorite

I agree

Beautiful photo of two beautiful examples. Thanks for sharing that! @DerRock

[Tristan_david2001]

[abbazaba]

First to mind was the Hungarian. They almost gave it away at $100 after being disco'd, but those who got one know what I'm talking about.



For current production, I am also a huge fan of the KC Pakkawood

[Mat_ski]

I’m really kicking myself for not getting the pakkawood delica.

[Manixguy@1994]

Adventura , MG2

[Synov]

My two fanciest:

Nirvana


40th Anniversary Native 5


Two that I want but are impossible to get:

Ironwood Sage 4


25th Anniversary Delica

[SaltyCaribbeanDfly]

What an eye candy thread

[Archimedes]

I would say the 25th Anna Delica. Of all my Spydercos this is my favorite fancy knife. Like the picture above, I also have an extra bolster tile. Once you have one, I know why you never sell it. I will die someday so there is hope for future collectors.

[Meadowlark]

First to mind was the Hungarian. They almost gave it away at $100 after being disco'd, but those who got one know what I'm talking about.



This was clearanced at $100?? How long ago was that?

Somewhat furious I missed that.