That shot is absolutely gorgeous! Good luck man!DutchBlades wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 6:39 amIt's fantastic to see the progression of picture quality throughout the years :eek:
This year's calendar is proving to become another great one!
My entry for this year's contest:
Forum name: DutchBlades
Model: C92AWP - Spyderco Kopa 3 Flavor
In light of the Kopa's recently released stainless sprint (C92), I figured I'd pay homage to my favorite of the Kopa lineup.
The Kopa is a gem of a knife and one of the best small EDC choices if you're looking for an extra bit of class at this size.
The recent stainless version forms the perfect platform for engraving, whilst the older versions are a showcase for various natural materials.
With a mixture of Pearl, Abalone, and Black Pearl, the variant shown here is the one that made me love natural materials even more.
It's amazing to see the beauty which nature can create at any scale.
2020 Spyderco Forum Calendar Contest!
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Chris
Haves: Lava, Delica 4 Sante Fe Stoneworks, Spy-DK x2,
Just say NO to lined FRN
Haves: Lava, Delica 4 Sante Fe Stoneworks, Spy-DK x2,
Just say NO to lined FRN
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Re: 2020 Spyderco Forum Calendar Contest!
Thanks! I'm really glad to see it's being well received :D
Liking your Salt 2 as well; the contrasting colors make it POP nicely!
A tiger has claws.
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
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Some awesome photos so far!
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:D I agree with all the above^^^
K-390 on hand: Mule Team 17, Police 4 G-10, Endela (burlap micarta), Endela backup, Endura (canvas micarta), Straight Stretch (now blade-swapped with G-10 Stretch), Delica Wharncliffe, Dragonfly Wharncliffe, & Dragonfly Wharncliffe shorty mod
Note to self: Less is more.
Note to self: Less is more.
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The "Viper" thrower designed by the renowned Harold Moeller. Spyderco is manufacturing this awesome blade in the nicely balanced 8Cr13MoV and its no wonder why. There is no better thrower design on the market and its easy for any enthusiast to enjoy. Good Luck to all other entries, there is alot of great photos out there. Cheers.
-Kev
-Kev
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A Pile of Salt.
The knives are all precariously balanced on each other and a few went for a swim a number of times when the wind caught them during the shoot ... not that they seemed to care! Two more ended up in the naughty corner and don't appear in the image - my Spyderhawk (the orange handle turned my OCD up to eleven even though I love the knife) and the Ladybug serrated as it wouldn't stay on top of the pile with the wind! I tried a few different angles/positions/compositions but kept coming back to this one as I love all the teeth on show!
Living by the coast the Salt series just makes sense - but choosing just one is the hard part... so I don't :) !
Spydercos in the heap (from bottom to top):
Assist Salt
Pacific Salt Serrated
Atlantic Salt
Tasman Salt 2 Serrated
Dragonfly Salt Serrated
Ladybug Hawkbill Salt
The knives are all precariously balanced on each other and a few went for a swim a number of times when the wind caught them during the shoot ... not that they seemed to care! Two more ended up in the naughty corner and don't appear in the image - my Spyderhawk (the orange handle turned my OCD up to eleven even though I love the knife) and the Ladybug serrated as it wouldn't stay on top of the pile with the wind! I tried a few different angles/positions/compositions but kept coming back to this one as I love all the teeth on show!
Living by the coast the Salt series just makes sense - but choosing just one is the hard part... so I don't :) !
Spydercos in the heap (from bottom to top):
Assist Salt
Pacific Salt Serrated
Atlantic Salt
Tasman Salt 2 Serrated
Dragonfly Salt Serrated
Ladybug Hawkbill Salt
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Cool picEleventy wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 11:58 pmA Pile of Salt.
The knives are all precariously balanced on each other and a few went for a swim a number of times when the wind caught them during the shoot ... not that they seemed to care! Two more ended up in the naughty corner and don't appear in the image - my Spyderhawk (the orange handle turned my OCD up to eleven even though I love the knife) and the Ladybug serrated as it wouldn't stay on top of the pile with the wind! I tried a few different angles/positions/compositions but kept coming back to this one as I love all the teeth on show!
Living by the coast the Salt series just makes sense - but choosing just one is the hard part... so I don't :) !
Spydercos in the heap (from bottom to top):
Assist Salt
Pacific Salt Serrated
Atlantic Salt
Tasman Salt 2 Serrated
Dragonfly Salt Serrated
Ladybug Hawkbill Salt
'The future is already here;it's just not evenly distributed'
William Gibson
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Spyderco Military CPM 440V serrated. Good old classic! It serves me well for years, in the city and outdoors. This pic is at my house front)
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A beautiful memory is like an exquisite painting on your mind's canvas
Spyderco C155 Memory
Spyderco C155 Memory
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This year I am submitting a picture of my Tenacious with carbon fiber scales. This knife was given to me for Valentine's Day; I immediately went outside to take pictures knowing that by the time the contest was up the snow would be long gone here. I very quickly fell in love with this knife and the beauty of it. It is still a staple in my EDC rotation. I think the black blade and the carbon fiber of the scales contrasts well with the white of the snow and the green of the pine to make a beautiful picture.
Thank you Spyderco for the opportunity. Good luck everyone!
-Knifemom117
*I edited this to post a bigger picture and remove the ad hotlink on the photo*
Thank you Spyderco for the opportunity. Good luck everyone!
-Knifemom117
*I edited this to post a bigger picture and remove the ad hotlink on the photo*
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For my submission, I chose the D'Allara 3. Descended from the original WTC knife, the D'Allara 3 combines a useful blade shape, an unbelievably ergonomic handle, an innovative lock mechanism and beautiful flowing lines to create a functional work of art. This knife is one of Sal's greatest, but most underappreciated, designs.
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My wife has been using this Ladybug Salt as her little gardening knife for years now. She wanted something that she didn't have to worry about leaving outside amongst watering cans and bags of soil and coming back to it covered in rust! I grabbed this shot after she finished up gardening today, a tiny knife with a tiny succulent!
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Photos are coming in hot now!!
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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Forget a calendar, we need a Spyderco photo book.
Chris
Haves: Lava, Delica 4 Sante Fe Stoneworks, Spy-DK x2,
Just say NO to lined FRN
Haves: Lava, Delica 4 Sante Fe Stoneworks, Spy-DK x2,
Just say NO to lined FRN
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Spyderco Junction
The Junction is my go to outdoors knife; whenever I go fishing, camping, hiking, or hunting I always bring it with me. Carries comfortably and is a great slicer with a thin blade stock. I can't wait to bring the Junction on many more outdoor adventures.
Direct links (same photo)
https://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p7 ... 5pql53.jpg
https://imgur.com/UMbp9Ug
The Junction is my go to outdoors knife; whenever I go fishing, camping, hiking, or hunting I always bring it with me. Carries comfortably and is a great slicer with a thin blade stock. I can't wait to bring the Junction on many more outdoor adventures.
Direct links (same photo)
https://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p7 ... 5pql53.jpg
https://imgur.com/UMbp9Ug
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Rotation:
Gayle Bradley 2 | Mantra 1 | Watu | Chaparral 1 | Dragonfly 2 Salt SE
Rotation:
Gayle Bradley 2 | Mantra 1 | Watu | Chaparral 1 | Dragonfly 2 Salt SE
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Well done on all the submissions thus far.
Here is my submission for the 2020 calendar:
Celebration
I chose this knife in recognition of the award won by Spyderco at this year’s Blade show for Most Innovative American Design. This knife is in a class of its own, build quality is exceptional! Looking forward to seeing some sprint run versions of this knife.
**No knives were harmed in the making of this image :D **
Forum name: Enigma
Model: Spyderco PARA™ 3 LIGHTWEIGHT ~ C223PBK
Here is my submission for the 2020 calendar:
Celebration
I chose this knife in recognition of the award won by Spyderco at this year’s Blade show for Most Innovative American Design. This knife is in a class of its own, build quality is exceptional! Looking forward to seeing some sprint run versions of this knife.
**No knives were harmed in the making of this image :D **
Forum name: Enigma
Model: Spyderco PARA™ 3 LIGHTWEIGHT ~ C223PBK
Re: 2020 Spyderco Forum Calendar Contest!
Some great shots this year!
Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most!
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Forum name: tap78
Model: Spyderco Poliwog G-10 (C98G)
Cosmic design and ergonomics of Spyderco Poliwog G10 reminds me a spaceship so this year's entry is in cosmic vibe. In a backgroung is a giant black hole that absorbs other space objects and plays with light and represents Spyderco round hole... maybe because almost all well known designers and Stars of knifemaking sooner or later will cooperate with Spyderco :)
Model: Spyderco Poliwog G-10 (C98G)
Cosmic design and ergonomics of Spyderco Poliwog G10 reminds me a spaceship so this year's entry is in cosmic vibe. In a backgroung is a giant black hole that absorbs other space objects and plays with light and represents Spyderco round hole... maybe because almost all well known designers and Stars of knifemaking sooner or later will cooperate with Spyderco :)
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My spyder:'s: Military Camo, Paramilitary 2 CTS-XHP Orange, Paramilitary 2 CTS-204P Green, Endura 4 ZDP-189 ComboEdge BRG, Endura 4 ZDP-189 FFG BRG, Manix 2 Lightweight Blue, Caly 3 G-10, Salt 1 Yellow SE C88SYL, Ulize, Manix I C95, Manix 2 XL S90v CF, Delica 4 CE Black C11PCBBK, Manix 2 154CM, Military All Black C36GPBK, Stretch SE C90SBK Black FRN, Caly3 CF ZDP-189/420J2, Sage 3 BoltLock CF, Gayle Bradley C134CFP, Squarehead C193TIP, Pacific Salt Yellow SE C91SYL, Pacific Salt Black C91PBK, Ladybug 3 Salt LYL3, Stretch CF ZDP-189 C90CF, Lum Large Chinese Folder C143G, Perrin Street Bowie FB04PBB, Mantra Titanium C202TI, Farid K-2 Titanium C185TI, Para 3 C223GPGYCW Para 3 Cruwear
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tap78 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2019 4:53 pmForum name: tap78
Model: Spyderco Poliwog G-10 (C98G)
Cosmic design and ergonomics of Spyderco Poliwog G10 reminds me a spaceship so this year's entry is in cosmic vibe. In a backgroung is a giant black hole that absorbs other space objects and plays with light and represents Spyderco round hole... maybe because almost all well known designers and Stars of knifemaking sooner or later will cooperate with Spyderco :)
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:eek: WOW! Winner right there! Great photo!