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2/10/2012 6:17:22 AM
I've been waiting on Spyderco to release this model ever since I saw a prototype last year. Now they're saying June. This will be my new EDC.
The steel is CTS-XHP, basically it's like a stainless version of D2. The steel is also made in America (Carpenter) which is a nice surprise. The spear point blade and titanium frame is exactly what I've been looking for, for a long time now. The blade is 2 1/2" which is just fine for every day. The street price should be about $200. Not bad since I considered having a custom made in order to get what I want so $200 is relatively cheap.
Also, here's Bob Dozier's take on that steel:
The steel is CTS-XHP, basically it's like a stainless version of D2. The steel is also made in America (Carpenter) which is a nice surprise. The spear point blade and titanium frame is exactly what I've been looking for, for a long time now. The blade is 2 1/2" which is just fine for every day. The street price should be about $200. Not bad since I considered having a custom made in order to get what I want so $200 is relatively cheap.
Also, here's Bob Dozier's take on that steel:
The xhp is everything you would want in a stainless knife steel. Great finish, the best edge holding of any stainless I have used.
2/10/2012 10:07:46 AM
I like it but what's up with that pocket clip?
It also looks like another knife that's not left hand friendly.
It also looks like another knife that's not left hand friendly.
2/10/2012 10:25:32 AM
The prototype I saw had a clip like a Sebenza, which I liked a lot more. But with a knife that size I don't care because the first thing I'll do is take off the clip.
I've seen elsewhere that the lefties are not very happy with the design, can't say I blame you. Maybe if it sells well they'll make a left handed version.
I've seen elsewhere that the lefties are not very happy with the design, can't say I blame you. Maybe if it sells well they'll make a left handed version.
2/10/2012 12:31:41 PM
I put money down last october for the new Zero Tolerance 561 that started out to be a Christmas gift to myself. Now it's Feb and ZT still has no date in mind for release. I feel your pain partner. I've always had a hard time getting into Spyderco knives. That said, I carry a Delica to work every day. The one you put pics up though....I could see that pretty easy in my pocket.
2/10/2012 12:48:39 PM
Originally Posted By devinsdad:
I've always had a hard time getting into Spyderco knives.
I've always had a hard time getting into Spyderco knives.
They have a lot of pretty weird designs, some of them just for the sake of being weird in my opinion. They do a great job of making blades for cutting, not prying and beating your way out of your mangled gun door when the space shuttle crashes.
I need to get a Delica some day. I'm a Spyderco fan but I've never owned a Delica or Endura. I guess that makes me a pretty shitty Spyderco fan.
2/10/2012 7:55:01 PM
looks good, and I don't care for most of spyderco's designs.
2/11/2012 8:39:28 AM
Hmm, looks like that may be a good little knife for times when i don't want to carry my honkin' Strider SMF. Definitely going to have to look at one once they come out.
2/11/2012 9:59:58 PM
I wish they do an anodized titanium/G10 scaled version sometime as I don't particularly care for metal handles.
2/13/2012 9:51:35 AM
If the steel is made in USA. Why does it have Taiwan on the blade.
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2/13/2012 10:12:42 AM
Originally Posted By runs_with_scissors:
If the steel is made in USA. Why does it have Taiwan on the blade.
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If the steel is made in USA. Why does it have Taiwan on the blade.
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The steel is US made, the knife is made in Taiwan.
