Time for a New Cricket Sprint Run?

[Glenn]

Please, Sal



It is pretty much impossible to get an old aluminum Cricket and supplies for the carbon fiber model are dwindling. I know that last winter Sal asked forumites if they would be interested in a alimite or colored FRN version.



The almite might be a good substitute for those that miss the aluminum model. Either the Ayoob black or Chinese Lum Green would look very cool on a almite Cricket.



A dark green, blue or orange FRN Cricket would also be nice.



I believe that there is also a prototype of the Cricket with handles composed of the inlay material used on the Vesuvius. That would be a very sharp looking knife.



A long time ago I heard of a picture of g10 Cricket prototype in a Japanese knife magazine. I think a colored g10 Cricket would be a real great knife.



Personally I will buy pretty much any variation of the Cricket (except for the pink FRN). Is there any one else interested in another Cricket variation?



- Glenn



Edited by - glenn on 5/31/2001 3:45:52 PM

[cutler34]

Blue FRN would be just perfect.

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

[vampyrewolf]

I wouldn't mind a Army Green (or camo) FRN or G-10 cricket. I would love a plain edge cricket to use for backup, incase my serrated needs sharpening.

[Michael G73]

Considering all of my attempts to locate an aluminum Cricket have turned up dead-ends, I'm ALL FOR a new sprint run of almite (close enough to aluminum)! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Colors? How about black (most wide-spread appeal, I'd bet).

Other subtle/utilitarian colors:

Olive/drab green
Rust/orangish-brownish-reddish

I know, it sounds boring, but I think they'd look really good. (Did I mention I prefer earth-toned colors?)

-Michael

&quot;The guy who wants desperately to buy a cricket, but not a FRN handled one.&quot; <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[sam the man..]

Ti-cricket... <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

have spydies will travel

[br44]

I agree with samo. How about blue colored. I guess I'm lucky having a number of almite crickets lying around.

[patogordo]

any new cricket would be great, still looking por a plain cf one <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[SharpeML]

Sign me up for an Aluminum Cricket or Green Almite.

This one's my favorite!!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[Ted]

Aluminum, Allmite, Green, Blue, Anything is good by me!

TheMacGuy, Last week I ordered one from www.amfo.com. They have aluminums in stock.

[Ted]

sorry, that URL should be www.afmo.com

[Ted]

Oops again, I missed the other discussion about www.afmo.com. This is what they sent me by e-mail. Let's hope for the best...


Mailquote from KyleRovinsky, Wed 5/30/2001

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We were able to find several alum. crickets after I sent you the &quot;OUT&quot;
message. You should receive your order by 10JUN01.

KYLE
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[Michael G73]

As he crosses his fingers and squints his eyes, as if to concentrate with all his might, he utters:

&quot;Here's hoping!&quot;


<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[ronybear]

Please don't do a Sprint Run with FRN handles. What a waste of a perfectly good SPRINT RUN!!! If we are shooting for a new model Cricket, please, please use Aluminum or G-10 or even Titanium would be nice. The Blue G-10 used on the Bladeforum Native would be nice! IMHO!!!

&quot;LOVE DEM SPYDIES!&quot;
AKTI Member #A001251

Edited by - ronybear on 6/1/2001 3:08:21 PM

[Jody]

Wow, A G-10 handle would be very nice.

Jody

Keep your spirit up & your blades sharp!

[The Stare]

Seemed to have no effect on the other thread, but will have my say again.

This AFMO outfit has their own brand name knives -- believe they're actually Fury, made in China. First one on the list is the &quot;Harpy&quot;. This is a ripoff from Spyderco. They also sell S&amp;W, most of whose models are ripoffs. They ought not to be patronized, even if they do have a knife you really want -- IMHO. The other thread indicated that tho their site stated clearly aluminum handles they were &quot;out&quot; and selling FRNs for $20 bucks more than the FRNs at Bayou LaFourche. Please don't whine here if you get ripped.

Stare

[sal]

Actually, we're quite behind on keeping up with the FRN Crickets. Making a special handle out of another material requires engineering and tooling which would be very difficult at this time. The only possibility might be a colored FRN version.

Assuming that possible, no promises, what would be choices of color. 3 choices in order of preference.

sal

[cutler34]

1 Blue
2 olive
3 purple


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

[vampyrewolf]

Olive
Blue
Green (used on Chinese Folder)

I would get the Olive for sure, getting myself a Blue Ladybug as a spare.

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

[Brian Lavin]

Blue
Red
Green

Knifeknut
Dedicated ELU

[Glenn]

Sal,

Dark green would be my first choice but blue or purple would be cool.

-Glenn

[patogordo]

Blue
gray
green

purple maybe

I want all of them

[Sheeple]

Barney Purple
Jade Green
Baby Blue

[Michael G73]

Olive
Navy Blue
Orange

--Formerly known by the less direct name &quot;TheMacGuy&quot;--

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Edited by - Michael G73 on 6/5/2001 11:53:13 AM

[mario]

orange, purple and blue would be perfect...but please do it, now...

EX ALTO FULGOR

[stu]

*khaki-slacks kind of tan w/black clip
*camo-green w/black clip
*blue w/any clip

[Michael G73]

Sal, as an added thought, would a slight alteration to the Cricket handle mold be possible?

More specifically, I think part of the attraction of the Aluminum handled Cricket (aside from the material) is the slick, elegant look of the perfectly smooth handles. Could Spyderco possibly make this sprint run without the Volcano grip on the logo side of the handle?

I know the idea of the volcano is added grip, but when compared to aluminum or stainless steel, even the slight texture to the clip side of the Cricket FRN is MUCH steadier and more sure in the hand.

What do you all think? Smooth handles on the Cricket? (Assuming, of course, it can be done)

-Michael (Formerly TheMacGuy- I decided to use my real name) <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[SharpeML]

I like Michaels idea about a smooth handle and beef up the liner lock like on the Aluminum version.

My color choices are:
Forest Green
Purple
Pink (My daughters would love them) <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Malcolm

[vampyrewolf]

You know, if you want smooth FRN handles, it can be done when you are bored.
I use green scotch bright pads at work, and clean(I am the maintenance guy at Burger King). I have scratched up my ladybug blade cutting them apart. I happened to hit the handle on one, and now have a less pronouced grip on the one side. I think that if you did it enough, you could smooth out the handles. (or just put a sanding disk on the dremel and do it...)

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

[Leo Daher]

Blue;
Green;
Grey.

Leo

[rvo3vom]

Green
Tan
Blue

VG-10 plain blade if at all possible.

Thanks Sal!


RVO3VOM
(my license plate - read it backwards)

Edited by - RVO3VOM on 6/6/2001 3:01:05 PM

[rvo3vom]

Double Post. Sorry

Edited by - RVO3VOM on 6/6/2001 3:00:07 PM

[sal]

Taking out the texture would not be possible. Although, as mentioned, you could hand sand them down.

BTW red is for trainers only. sorry.

sal

[SharpeML]

Sal, What would it take to get a Sprint run of the original aluminum handle Cricket?

Of all the knives I carry this is the one that gets the most interest. Even my non-knife friend like it!

Also, you can stand it up on its back spine and gently spin it. Great distraction in those boring meetings as it moves from one person to the next trying to spin it. Can't do that with my FRN model.

Love them Crickets!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Malcolm

[Ted]

Blue, Green and Grey would be very nice.

Ted

[sal]

Hi Sharp. It would take 1200 pices. Too many for a forum to digest.

sal

[Michael G73]

1200 pieces? Whoa!

Actually, that really seems to be a small number in the grand scheme of the retail world- however, since about ten of us asked for it specifically, that's a lot of overhead to tie up with 1190 knives... ;D

Sal- so, what are the chances of a colored FRN sprint run, and what colors seem to be in the running?

My UNOFFICIAL count of the colors so far:

BLUE 12 (1 Navy Blue, 1 Baby Blue)

GREEN 10 (1 Dark Green, 1 Forest Green)

PURPLE 5

OLIVE 3

GREY 3

TAN 2

ORANGE 2

RED 1

PINK 1

Darn... I was hoping Olive and Tan would have had more popularity... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>


Edited by - Michael G73 on 6/8/2001 11:32:58 AM

[Michael G73]

Here's another suggestion- maybe something no one else may have considered (for handle colors):

WHITE? <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>