any "R" lovers out there?

[sam the man..]

Dear folks,

Not much of these were made. I think its an excellent piece of cutlery art! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Any of you people own this spydie?



Sam



have spydies will travel

[toothed]

Hi samo. I, too, often wonder how many were made and how many are in collector hands. I posted a question a long while ago asking if owners actually carry and use this knife. I also wonder about the extra maintenance required due to the many cut outs in the blade and the handle. Since it has less metal than conventional knives, is the &quot;R&quot; invisible to metal detectors?

Aside from the &quot;R&quot;'s unique design, I like its thin grip, lightweight, and almite (?) handle. The &quot;Q&quot; is similar in concept but I prefer the &quot;R&quot; for its larger size.

Edit: Anyone know why it was named the &quot;R&quot;?

Edited by - toothed on 5/2/2001 12:26:36 PM

[bladebroker]

My guess is that &quot;R&quot; comes after &quot;Q&quot;. I have #103 but its not used or carried.

Terry Prichard aka thebladebroker

http://stores.andale.com/bladebroker



Edited by - bladebroker on 5/2/2001 1:00:56 PM

[cutler34]

We missed out Downunder.I guess they were sold out before Zen could get some.
Need four if anyones got a hidden stash.


Regards
Ricki
info@outdooredge.com.au
Spyderco Club Member

[John F Jensen]

We have plenty in stock. Both plain and serrated. Have your favorite dealer call us or call Dennis at Wright Knife on 1-800-400-1980.

JOHN F JENSEN
"Your Quality Distributor"
619-475-3633
johnfjensen@home.com

[Ewok]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>Since it has less metal than conventional knives, is the &quot;R&quot; invisible to metal detectors? <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE></font><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2> It's still almost 3oz of metal. I've had much less metal set off the stupid airport metal detectors.

[sam the man..]

Interesting question toothed! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> My guess -- Since &quot;Q&quot; is the name of that gadget guy in those Bond movies, I guess &quot;R&quot; might be his successor... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> I guess nothing escapes the metal detector or X-ray scan because knives do register! I have three spydies which is under the custody of the Singapore Government! <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Since initial production sprint for any spydies would chart 1,200 or less, that'll be my best guess as to the quantity of those &quot;R&quot; lurking out there... <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> I once held this knife in a shop, nice feel but rather pricey! It never made it as an SKU item on the Spyderco product catalog.... <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel