Spyker

[hardkiss]

i just got an issue of Blade..it is June's issue already..i am lead to believe that they print few months in advance..on the cover BANG the Spyker..in the mag it says that it is available now..do you think they mean in June or now..has anyone heard anything about this..msrp is $250..i think it is limited run on 6k if you can call that limited..got my Kopa in Cocobolo which i think is limited to 600

[crahen]

Most magazines have about three months lead time. I would imagine that is meant to indicate it is available in June. But who knows. I don't know of it as being available now.

[davec]

Sheesh, I hope my Blade comes tomorrow so I can drool over the Spyker too.

[sal]

We are shipping collectors now. Should be shipping regular pieces in a couple of days.

Production is limited to 3,000 pieces. Last I heard, Kelly said about 1200 were sold.

It's a fine piece. Hopefully we've done both Kershaw and Spyderco justice on this one.

sal

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[hardkiss]

where do i go about getting one.. :spyder: store or ng or what

[hardkiss]

does anyone know what the specs on the knife is..specifically the size of everything

[Senate]

already 1200 sold? WHAT, WHEN, WHERE???? :confused:
who's Kelly?

[Ted]

This was all the info that was in the press kit - but I haven't checked the other flyer I got during the A'Dam show - will do that when I get home

C96 SpyKer

phosphor bronze washers (!)
blade length - 3 1/2"
weight -4 oz

A pic is on my site

[Mr Blonde]

From handling the knife at the A'dam show, I feel the Spyker surely is in the same category of big knives like the Military. To offer my subjective take on the Spyker's size.

Kelly is involved with Spyderco sales, and I think what is meant by the 1200 pieces, is sales to distributors and shops. Not to ELU's like you and me.

Wouter

[WORKER#9]

They Are Listed On Ebay Right Now. For Sale As We Speak!

[The Deacon]

They Are Listed On Ebay Right Now. For Sale As We Speak!
But clearly marked "preorder item due in within the next 30 days".

[WORKER#9]

I Stand Corrected For Preorder As We Speak!

[Civilian]

Thanx a lot you :spyder: holics! I just pre ordered one after being "clean and sober" for over a month.

[timlara]

Looks like the Spyker is showing up in the online catalog now from the :spyder: home page...Guess that means they must have it in stock at the Factory Outlet store now.

Catalog Link (http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=176)

[Mariner]

Certainly seems to be the case, but it hasn't shown-up on "What's New" at NGK yet :( .

[The Deacon]

Wow! Great to see it in the catalog. Pleasant surprise, yet a bit of a shock, considering the Atlantic Salt, Viele Jr, and black bladed C41 Native have not yet been added.

[Fisher of Men]

The Spyker looks kinda like a BM Skirmish. What the heck...

[The Deacon]

Doesn't it though. Think that might have anything to do with the Skirmish looking a awful lot like a number of Ken Onion designs? About the kindest way of putting it would be to say Mr. Blackwood appears to have been very impressed both by the Spyderco round hole and Ken Onion's designs.

[4 s ter]

Doesn't it though. Think that might have anything to do with the Skirmish looking a awful lot like a number of Ken Onion designs? About the kindest way of putting it would be to say Mr. Blackwood appears to have been very impressed both by the Spyderco round hole and Ken Onion's designs.

I couldn't agree more!!!!

David

[HoB]

Very well put, Deacon. When ever I try to say something like that especially concerning this topic I seem to come across like a Barbarian swinging a big mace :o.

I think Spyderco and Ken Onion made a very smart move and an impressive statement at the same time. Now tell me: Why the heck do they use a liner lock on this one??? I mean, judging by the looks, this isn't exactly a Gentleman's knife, now is it?

[Carlos]

I've got mine. It is an interesting piece. It really isn't just a Spyderco.

My only complaint is the size of the Spyker logo.

The PB bushings are very smooth. :D

[Scotch]

I've got mine. It is an interesting piece. It really isn't just a Spyderco.

My only complaint is the size of the Spyker logo.

The PB bushings are very smooth. :D


can we get some more pics if possible. Its a Charming looking knife

[4 s ter]

Now tell me: Why the heck do they use a liner lock on this one???

HoB

Sal said that Kershaw wanted it to have a liner lock. Not sure what their reasoning was.

David

[EarthDog]

Why the heck do they use a liner lock on this one??? I mean, judging by the looks, this isn't exactly a Gentleman's knife, now is it?

A liner lock?

A liner lock?

Disappointing. I had read a review that it would have a compression lock.

I was definitely interested. Lots of great features - S30V, ergos, design.

And I am done with liner locks.

Perhaps there will be another issue with a compression lock. :)

[timlara]

Hmm...That does make sense that Kershaw wanted a liner lock. That seems to be their standard. I can't speak for ALL of their models, but every Kershaw folder I've seen has a liner lock.

That is a little disappointing considering that there is another interesting lock choice available that Ken Onion has been using on his customs recently called the "studlock". I don't know much about it since I've only seen pictures, but it looks kind of cool:

http://www.timlara.com/temp/studlock_bump.jpg

Since Ken Onion customs are IMPOSSIBLE to obtain due to demand, I would have liked to have seen Kershaw do a "soft launch" of a new lock on the Spyker model.

Kershaw is a great company, but one of the reasons I prefer Spyderco is that Sal & Co. seem a little more "fearless" about turning loose new ideas even though they might be shunned by purists. I really respect that.

Oh well, I'm sure I'll still pick up a Spyker when I've got the funds! :D

[The Deacon]

That is a little disappointing considering that there is another interesting lock choice available that Ken Onion has been using on his customs recently called the "studlock". I don't know much about it since I've only seen pictures, but it looks kind of coolYes, it does look cool, just not sure how well that lock and the :spyder:hole could be combined. From the pic, it looks like they might be mutually exclusive as it seems to integrate the locking device with a thumbstud opener.

Must just add that my "evil" side would have paid good money to be a fly on the wall during the negotiations between :spyder:, Mr. Onion, and Kershaw. :D

[timlara]

Very good point, Deacon! I hadn't even thought about the fact that there would be no room for the Spyderhole with that "studlock". I'm sure that ruled it out right away. (Although I sort of doubt it was ever even on the table.)

I, too, would've liked to have been a fly on the wall for those design meetings! Sounds like a great idea for a new reality TV show!! :D

[Senate]

there's one on auction right now with real pics and indeed the Spyker logo is really too big for my taste...

[davec]

I see they are in stock (limited quantities) at New Graham. I've already exceeded my knife budget for the month so must stay strong. ;)

[The Deacon]

I see they are in stock (limited quantities) at New Graham. Cool, guess #43 should be showing up here any day now. :D

[Stevie Ray]

I've got mine. It is an interesting piece. It really isn't just a Spyderco.

My only complaint is the size of the Spyker logo.

The PB bushings are very smooth. :D
I have to admit that the Spyker is one that I've been excited about for quite some time. Mine's not here yet, so no comments until I get it in hand, but I was a bit surprised by the size of the logo that I saw in the pictures.

[Mariner]

Cool, guess #43 should be showing up here any day now. :DGreat! That means that all can expect to see some really good pictures of it very soon. :D

[G1ZM0]

Kershaw's Ken Onion's are what got me into collecting knives. Then I started with the Spyderco's. This knife was just too much to resist.
Here's another design Ken did for Craftsman. Definetly a big little knife. I'd really like to see a similar Ken / Spyderco collaboration.

http://img58.exs.cx/img58/1267/00945563000dlv9iz.jpg (http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00945563000)

Now it's not made from the latest and greatest on the materials side but, I think it's a deal for $25 and my sharpmaker put one heck of an edge on it.

[Senate]

seems like the first stock at NGK is already gone... :)

[timlara]

No kidding, Senate! I swear, I kept checking NGK's "what's new" section constantly and I somehow missed the boat on that one. They couldn't have been in stock for more than a few hours or minutes!! :eek:

[jsholli]

I first couldn't grasp ever using the spyker...still won't adopt the "use" part at the current prices :p But, thanks to this thread, I have a newfound appreciation for the model due to its striking resemblance to other onion models.

Thanks guys, wish the one on ebay didn't shoot up SOOO high so soon---discourages us bidders who shun high prices :D

[The Deacon]

wish the one on ebay didn't shoot up SOOO high so soon---discourages us bidders who shun high prices :DI'm more surprised they did not all disappear to BIN's as fast as they were posted, considering the MSRP on the SpyKer, and the fact that, with almost anything, one pays more to be an "the first on your block".

[Stevie Ray]

I started with Kershaws before I started with Spydies, so this one ...... well ... I'M CHOMPING AT THE BIT ........ Like you guys can't tell .. I really am excited about this knife ...... :spyder: :spyder: :spyder:

[The Deacon]

Spyker #43 arrived here from Bluefield today. Must say I'm quite impressed by the way it feels in my hand, and more than a little amazed at how much I like it!

[BOK]

Wow as much as I really want to I'm just not feeling the Spyker.

That along with the Dodo are two Spydies that just don't do it for me.

I know I'm in the minority here too. Maybe there's something wrong with me :)