Poliwog and black ATR

[saracen]

Did not like the Poliwog when it first appeared all those month's back, but slowly it began to grow on me, now I've finally got one and I must say Eric really does have a gift when it comes to design and function, the way this thing sit's in the hand is too good to be true. It is also exquisitely compact and open's and closes easily with one hand, I have'nt used it yet but when you deploy the blade you feel like you have a serious amount of cutting power, that probably come's from the expierience of using knives like the L'il Temp and Salsa. I like it a lot.

My other new arrival is a black ATR, many thank's again to NGK for sending these two out to me,they are as most of you know an excellent retailer and thier sevice is top notch, I reccomend them to anybody who has not yet used them.
All I can say is now I have the ATR.. I should have got one sooner and I should have got the Ti model, previously there was alway's something that put me off getting the ATR, allthough for me it is the model that is unmistakably a Spyderco. As soon as I saw it in black I knew I could resist it no longer an I'm sure it's gonna be put to use somewhere down the line, I'll be happy with what I've got for now as regard's the Ti model but I can see how it would in my opinion be worth the extra, I can only echo what's been said already to anyone still undecided and that is get the Ti ATR if you can.

A happy Spydie owner ;) .

[jaislandboy]

Hi Paul, I have finally succumbed to the usual :spyder: urges and am now waiting on a Poliwog to arrive...I also am a fan of Eric Glesser's designs esp. the Dodo. As far as the SS ATR goes, it's got to be one of the smoothest opening :spyder: I own (even if it was missing the Cobra Hood)....but with the CobraHood it is even easier to open! Hope you enjoy your new spydies!

[TheCarve]

The first time I saw a picture of an open Poliwog I loved it. Then I saw a picture of the knife closed and because of its width, had some reservations. I ordered one anyway and I received my Poliwog on Friday.

It is great :D - definately a form follow function shape. Once open it fits in the hand like holding semi-soft clay. So comfortable and solid. Closed, using the clip, is not as intrusive in the pocket as I imagined. This is small knife that thinks big.

Hats off to Eric!