The NEXT Spyderco Forum Model!!!

[ronybear]

Has it been long enough to start wishing for the new model? I don't think so. The first Spyderco Forum Model, the Military Plain Edge with the Pearl Spydie Bug, was just beautiful. I think Sal should do another Military Plain Edge for the next FORUM MODEL!!! One with Blue G10 Scales or Carbon Fiber Scales! WHAT DO YOU THINK????



"LOVE DEM SPYDIES!"

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[vampyrewolf]

How about a blue g-10 with CF inlay?

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...

[aero_student]

stop! you are making me drool. Wait, no, keep begging. If we all beg loud enough he just might do it.

[patogordo]

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

I want all of them

[The Stare]

Out of a hundred or so ELUs, you want to use the same one again?

Not me, thanks. I'd rather see a special run of the Wegner, Chinook or the large Calypso, or one of the soon to be released models.

Stare

[mundele]

I think a CF military would rock!

--Matt

[BladeMaster]

Well there was already the Military which is pretty big, so how about a small or med. size knife?
My suggestion is :

Calypso Jr. VG10 steel, flatgrind blade,plainedge, stainless handle with blue G10 grip insert.Also a gold clip with a black SpyderBug.


The BladeMaster


Edited by - BladeMaster on 9/1/2001 9:36:59 PM

[J Smith]

Still like the idea of an Endrua 50/50,FRN camo handles and black blade.

J Smith

[ruxton]

CF militaty, pretty please with a cherry on top

[yog]

I don't know if I have mentioned it before <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> , but I would suggest a VG-10 Delica PE with G-10 handle.

Keep it black tho.

[dePaul]

With all the respect and despite being a Military fan, I believe, we&#180;ve had enough of those in the past.

If there were to be another Forum Knife, I&#180;d vote for: A retro &quot;Q&quot; or &quot;R&quot; model; VG-10 steel, G-10 or even better - CF scales, compression lock, reversable Ti clip and a special sheath (like the one that enclosed to the C27 Jess Horn )!

Take care!

Spyderco Collectors Club Member #57

[shootist16]

The Military is awesome indeed, but I would much rather see another model.

Lets see.........How about a Wegner in blue g-10 or carbon fiber and VG-10 steel?

[32055]

I would be interested in a Spyderco Forum Model, regardless of what it ended up being. Of course a Wegner(specially Jr)would be awesome. FMI, when was the Military Model out? Thanks, Jeff

[Colinz]

Well since we are talking about voting (=hoping). Maybe we could see a Gunting with green G-10 scales and a tad bit longer blade. Would be very nice (and would shut up people like me constantly whining about a bigger Gunting folder).

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

[vampyrewolf]

depaul&gt; you bring up a good point.

a Q with vg-10/g10 would be a nice forum model.

dennis&gt;
nice idea... a c49 in blue g10... vg-10 would be a great addition to the wegner jr. Not much could be done to impove it... maybe a Military type linerlock? Haven't heard of a military closing yet. The c48/49 are designed to allow a lockfailure with all fingers intact, just add a labrat(aka millie) linerlock on it and it would be good to go.

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...

[Turbo923]

I'd go with, let's see, a better knife that would cost more.
How 'bout a SS Civilian, with blue G-10 inlay, CMP-440V blade, with the SS parts of the knife black Ti coated? Put a black clip with gold bug on, or maybe even a cool blue clip.
I'd buy a couple, and would perfer that over a military (sorry <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>)
If not do the military idea...maybe do both <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>.

An honest man's pillow is his peace of mind

[cutler34]

I just got my carbon fibre Civilian.I'm keen for a Carbon fibre Military or Police.
But then again I'm keen for anything in carbon fibre.
Sal and folks, well done on both the Carbon Fibre Civilian and the Worker Commemorative.
I love em both.

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

[GlockDoc]

How about a &quot;mouse&quot; sized harpy with blue G-10 and call it the sparrowhawk?

[Alan2112]

Ronybear's idea sounds pretty good to me, better yet how about the same thing done with a Starmate. RKBA!

[Philip357]

Anything okay for me, but I would seriously prefer a smaller knife. I can only use the big ones for display and I love to use a blade ...
I'd really love a Shabaria Junior with 2 1/2&quot; to 2 7/8&quot; blade ...

[V-1]

How about a Calypso jr. w/ a G-10 handle the same color blue as the Bladeforums Native? All other aspects of the knife would be the same.

Or a special run of Temperance Jr's?

[sam the man..]

whatabout something affordable? Practical for daily use? I'd go for a Olive-Drab handled Endura with a Stainless Steel Spyder logo inlay on its handle... <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[Tom Percy]

Your getting closer SAMO.

I like your idea of an Endura with an Inlay. The inlay could be of either stainless or mother of pearl. Maybe we should stick with mother of pearl Sypder inlay and use this to have the Forum knives stand out.
The Endura or Delica would be a statement on the models that have endured for so long in popularity.

Just my .02

[vampyrewolf]

samo&gt; good point there. We often overlook the Delica/Endura line although it's one of the top sellers. We tend to go for high end sydies, even though the c10 and c11 started us.

I wouldn't mind a vg-10 Delica with a stainless bug in the handle.




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...

[J Smith]

samo-I like that idea as much as the camo but needs black blade with the OD handles what do you think?

J Smith

[Mr Blonde]

I;d prefer a smaller sized knife, Delica/Native class. That way, you can take it out and use it almost anywhere. I would support a souped up Delica of some sort. Lets
see: VG10 blade, G10 (colored) handle, and a 'bug' inlay.

Wouter

[jyork]

Ok- just my 2 cents worth. How about a VG-10 Endura with G-10 scales with small &quot;Spydies&quot; in the G-10 like the new Wegner has pugs?? I think it would be cool as he** and would pay handsomly for it.

Jey

[ronybear]

Ok, I have read all the replies and there are some good suggestions. The one I read that I like the most is the Chinook with Blue G10. That is one of my favorite knives. I can't say I agree with the guys that say it should be a low end knife. The forum model should be an expensive collector edition. Why spend extra money on an everday user? I also agree with the guys that say they don't care what model it is, as long as it is a colored G10 or Carbon Fiber. I agree that it should be something other than a Military. I just said that to get the discussion going and I guess it worked! Whatever Sal wants to do is fine with me!!!!

"LOVE DEM SPYDIES!"
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[charlie]

Another forumn knife with a splder inlay is a great idea! My choice would be a Calypso Jr.
with a g-10 handle and a pearl Spyderco logo
inlay because this model is being discontinued and I would like another in plain edge. Another model choice would be the Vesuvius with smooth FRN, the Spyderco logo in pearl with a 50/50 edge.

[sal]

&quot;Tut tut, sounds like trouble&quot; (as the Pooh says).

So many suggestions....no consensus?

Making an existing FRN model in a different color is the easiest and the cheapest.

Trying to make something in G10 has proven in the past to be too expesnive to do the volume necessary to even &quot;break even&quot;.

Soooo....let's start with an FRN model.

let's pick one....plain or serrated

Let's AGREE on one color.

Then....we can discuss it further and see what the details might be and how many of you actually want to buy one.

sal

[chinook]

Coming late to this thread, I can't think of an FRN model I would covet other than a special &quot;Q&quot;, blue and plainedged. Or an &quot;R&quot; would be even more special, butt we would be away from FRN again. A larger blue &quot;R&quot; model with the original &quot;bug&quot; design cutout blade of the &quot;Q&quot; would float my boat and loosen my wallet.

I assume we are talking about &quot;inhouse&quot; designs as that way Spyderco would be free to do modifications without consulting with the collaborators.


Disguised as a responsible adult

[4 s ter]

After reading Sal's questions - my vote would be for:

Delica (but could be convinced to accept a Native or Endura)

Plain-edged (but could be convinced to accept serrated - not 50/50)

Blue (but could be convinced to accpet other colours)

I would definitely buy one (but could easily be convinced to buy more than one!)

Dave

[aero_student]

What about a dark green / forest green calypso jr. pe. Maybe in one of the new alloys sal is testing. I seem to remember he was testing a cobalt alloy military. Maybe that cobalt blade in an endura with a handle the same color blue as the blade?

[vampyrewolf]

dark green/ or blue(same color as BF natives?)
c52 calypso jr. pe or c11 Delica plain

vg-10 or one of the new alloys(what a large test group to try it on, eh?)... that cobalt alloy military sounds interesting for the steel...

I could be convinced to buy at least one for x-mas... it may be late, but it'll be one hell of a gift from papa spyder!

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...

[BladeMaster]

Delica or Endura would be great. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
PlainEdge would be great. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
VG-10 or CPM-440V would be great. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
OliveDrab or Camo FRN would be great. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Black coated blade would be great.<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Steel SpyderBug inlay would be wonderful, but I can live without it. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

The BladeMaster

Edited by - BladeMaster on 9/4/2001 9:51:37 PM

Edited by - BladeMaster on 9/4/2001 9:54:10 PM

[J Smith]

ENDURA
P.E. OR 50/50
OLIVE DRAB OR CAMO
BLACK BLADE BUT SILVER ACCEPTABLE
STEEL SPYDIE BUG INLAY A MUST

J Smith

[dePaul]

Chinook:

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>I can't think of an FRN model I would covet other than a special &quot;Q&quot;, blue and plainedged. Or an &quot;R&quot; <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE></font><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2>
I am with Chinook on this one. Either a &quot;Q&quot; or &quot;R&quot;. However, my FRN color choice is: Green!

VG-10 steel of course. And a pouch!

PS Wonder if there&#180;d be room for a compression lock?? <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Spyderco Collectors Club Member #57

[32055]

Count me in for one, whatever it ends up being. Delica, Calypso Jr, Endura, they are all good. A blue VG-10, PE Delica would be cool, and might appeal to people not afflicted with &quot;The Fever&quot; as well. Jeff

[Tom Percy]

ok Sal, that whould help narrow it down logicaly...
Soooo....let's start with an FRN model. While Endura is my first pick, it may be too big for some states to carry legally, so I would have to say, CALYPSO Jr.
(I think this is the next generation of Spyderco's.)

let's pick one....plain or serrated PLAIN (seems to be more popular around the forum)

Let's AGREE on one color. Dark GREEN (different that the production model and it would stand out)

My question to Sal would be, do we want to maintain a single color for FORUM knives, and keep the mother of pearl Spyder Inlay?

So my choice in summary:
CALYPSO Jr., PLAIN Edge, Dark GREEN with White mother of pearl inlay.


Edited by - Tom Percy on 9/5/2001 8:56:15 AM

Edited by - Tom Percy on 9/5/2001 9:03:03 AM

[chinook]

As an exercise of my paint program and as a lobby for the &quot;R&quot; as the next Forum Special I submit a &quot;Q&quot; blade on a colored &quot;R&quot; body.


Disguised as a responsible adult

[yog]

No G-10 ? (sniff, sniff, boo-hoo).

Although FRN has it's place, I'm not a big fan of it, especially on a &quot;special&quot; model.

So here's a radical idea. A Delica with VG-10 steel, as well as it's excellent edge properties it polishes up very well. The handle would be stainless steel, highly polished to a mirror finish. For decoration the handle could have a design etched / routered (depth about 0.5mm) on the handle, with a the spydie logo central to the design. Done right it would have a functional effect of increasing grip, but also look very stylish.

Also like De Paul's idea of a pouch.

As well as using standard components it would certainly look something special.
Perhaps it could be called the mirror knife.

[ronybear]

Sal, I'm sorry, but I can't get excited by a FRN model for the Forum Knife! If you don't want to go with a colored G10, how about the Chinook with the standard black G10 &amp; the pearl bug inlay. If you don't like the Chinook then any of the Spydercos with G10 ie. Civilian, Lum, Police, etc. and add the pearl bug. And if you just have to go with FRN then how about the Matriarch with the Blue FRN used on the latest Delica? Come on guys, we need to get together on this or we will not have any input!

"LOVE DEM SPYDIES!"
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[Mr Blonde]

OK after reading Sal's suggestions, I'd say:

Medium size FRN: Delica, Native, Calypso would all be very nice. Right now I lean towards a Delica.

Handle Color: dark green

Edge type: Plain edge all the way.

Still, an inlay would be very cool. Stainless steel or mother of pearl is all good. I'd also favor a very small line on the blade indicating &quot;Forum edition, year etc&quot;. But small. Let's see where this is going...

Then again, I just saw Ronybear's post. Blue FRN Matriarch is an excellent idea. Not much of a user (hopefully never), but it sounds like an excellent affordable collector piece.
Wouter

Edited by - Mr Blonde on 9/5/2001 4:16:02 PM

[Philip357]

Tom Percy, you got my vote : CALYPSO Jr., PLAIN Edge, Dark GREEN with White mother of pearl inlay ; a nice little sister (brother ?) of my Forum Military (although I still would prefer a Shabaria Jr <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> )

[scolby]

Delica

VG-10, flat saber grind

Gray FRN Scales

MOP Spyder inlay

Plain edge

Make the hole 1 or 2 mm larger!

Second choice - the &quot;R&quot;. I know the &quot;R&quot; came with aluminum scales. Is it possible to make it with FRN?

"Chance favors the prepared mind" - Louis Pasteur

[aero_student]

So far it seems that the pe calypso jr with dark green frn handle seems to be the most popular idea. I am for it all the way. Not too sure about NOP inlay. Why not put a ss spydie in the handle?

[Gizmo]

I vote for a Blue Calypso Jr. I believe it's appropriate as that knife seems to appeal mostly to informed users that would pay to have a special edition.

[buckshot]

A blue Calypso jr would be a nice forum model. I wish I was around when the first forum knife was out. Any chance there are more of those militarys available?

[mundele]

I think a dark blue or dark green Calypso Jr plainedge would be great. If there must be an inlay, then I vote for a small (maybe 1/2 inch diameter) spydie bug done in white/silver/yellow/etc something that would look nice against the colored FRN.

--Matt

[tique]

Unfortunately, I have to say that a forum model in FRN would be a big letdown after the beautiful Military from last year<img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I guess a special Calypso, Jr., Q, or R would be cool, but still doesn't quite do it for me like one of the higher end knives would. Maybe we could get the Spyder inlay in the FRN? Or how about a really fancy blade steel, 420V, Talonite, etc? Just a thought... If we could get one of the G-10 knives, I'd love to see the larger Wegner done up special(hint, hint), maybe a cool colored G-10 and bug inlay with BG-42 or 420V...

[Eclipse]

How abot a plain edge Matriarch?

[cerulean]

Realistic choice: Plain edge blue Calypso Jr. Ltwt.. I've carried a CJL since about March of '00 and would love to see a blue one, or any other color. I remember a prototype had burgundy handles, which leads me to...

Unrealistic choice: Chinook with burgundy micarta scales. I love the Chinook, but those ugly, stereotypical black G-10 scales have got to go.

[ruxton]

love that pic chinook, hows about a g-10 PE harpy with the mother of pearl bug?
or a police which is light blue (actually cop style colours)... or a plain edged military CF... arg to much choice... so many knives so little time...
Mat

[Tom Percy]

While I too would find a forum knive in FRN less attractive, than the black G10 with white mother of pearl on our Military's, I think that we should be considerate in our wishes of our friends at Spyderco. While it would cost us a few more $ for G10 on a on knive that dosn't presently get one, it would cost the factory a lot more to produce the special for us.

I still find the FRN a nice package to carry, and would be very proud to carry to a Spyderco in FRN to commemorate our activities on this forum.

Heck, I ain't picky, as long as it's Spyderco.

[northwind]

Chinook: maybe a carbon fiber handle w/spider logo. Or a titanium handle with a spider web design ala Chris Reeves? Also, what about a gold titanium blade coat?

[GlockDoc]

OK, OK! How about a rookie in blue or green G-10, 1/8&quot; Talonite or Vg-10, any edge, MOP spydie.

Edited by - GlockDoc on 9/8/2001 10:02:11 AM

[Gatekeeper]

ANYTHING &quot;LIMITED EDITION&quot; I WOULD WANT A PART OF. I ONLY HAVE ONE SPYDERCO RIGHT NOW (FRN DELICA 50/50), BUT WILL EXPAND MY COLLECTION RAPIDLY. I TRUST THE SUGGESTIONS OF THE SPYDER-VETS. THANKS.
GATEKEEPER

[fisherman]

Sal,

Please, oh please, can it be a larger knife with a substantial compacity to be practical!
I really wish it colud be olive colored g10 or CF handles, (since this is a forum model). I think a serrated edge wolud be the best, that razor spyderedge is one of my favorite things about spyderco(PE would still be ok though). For steel I think something new to the existing line wolud be neat. Maybe bg42, 154CM, 420v, or cpm3v. Damascus anybody?<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
grind: convex or flat
Maybe one of the new models?

fisherman

[The Stare]

I know, I know. I already posted once. That was more to vote against a Military, than to propose another knife.

So, in looking thru some -- not all -- the posts since mine, I sure hope that if another forum knife is done that it is something fairly mainstream. In my mind, that would certainly rule out the Civilian and the Gunting. Heck I'd rather have the Military I voted against before.

There seems to me a real chance that some forumites would want to use a forum knife. I have no desire/intent to use a Gunting or a Civilian/Matriarch. They just are not my style at all. I think it would be too bad to use a knife that has a very limited audience.

Okay, I'll shut up now.

Stare

[patogordo]

what about a chinook almost everyone in the forum likes this bowie style knife

I want all of them

[John Frederick]

Green G-10 Chinook with a SS Spydie inlay! Give it a lt./rt., up/down clip option and a belt pouch. That would rock!

[ronybear]

Sal, OK to not make your costs any higher (well maybe a little higher), I think we should go with the Chinook for the next Forum Knife!!! But please use some color for the G10, anything but black! I would support, blue, burgandy, green, camo, etc. Pass the extra expense on to us for the G10. You don't have to put in any inlays because I know that is more expense, but please, no FRN or Black G10. Just my 2 cents. Thanks, Ron.....

"LOVE DEM SPYDIES!"
AKTI Member #A001251

[Bruceter]

9-8-01

Hello everyone,

I would like to add my thoughts on a forum model.
There has been both a linerlock and a lockback model already, so how about a different lock such as the compresion or phantom lock.

My thoughts would run to a blue handled Vesuvius with a silver inlay in place of the blue one on the current model, plain or spyderedge, with a VG-10 blade.
Or, a blue handled Meerkat with a silver or gold &quot;bug&quot; inlay, with a plain edge.

Bruceter

PS. a blue Calypso Jr. would be nice also

[chinook]

I know I'm out of step on this, butt I am just sitting here fondling my micarta Calypso Jr and gotta put in a wish for a white or ivory micarta or polished G10 handled Calypso Jr Forum Special with VG10 steel. Make it screw construction and I'd pop for one for each of my family if you got them out by Xmas.

Oh well........back to daydreaming.

Disguised as a responsible adult

[Clay Kesting]

Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes. Calypso Jr. in ivory micarta with a silver bug inlay or leave it plain so it could be scrimshawed. Doesn't matter as long as it has a VG10 blade. My micarta Calypso is one of my favourite EDC and I would love a classier version in VG10.

Clay

Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.

[br44]

You all have some great ideas which makes it hard to choose. I'd also like to see a Calypso with white mircarta scales with a S.S. inlay. I really don't like FRN! I've had a couple of white Jess Horns and loved the way they looked. The red Horns were great also.

[chinook]

I have a &quot;baby&quot; Jess Horn in white/ivory micarta. They are great, butt the edges are a bit &quot;crisp&quot; The guy that had these was in the process of &quot;smoothing&quot; the baby one himself.
The micarta Calypso on the other hand is smooth on all edges.

Disguised as a responsible adult

[clint97]

I just want to know when it will be available and how to get one.

[J Smith]

IM WITH CLINT97. LETS MAKE A CHOICE AND GET ON WITH PRODUCTION HOPEFULLY BEFORE XMAS!

J Smith

[sks]

My vote goes to a plain edged Calypso Jr.

Seems like the perfect Forum knife.

Steve

[Sword and Shield]

OK- taking my Endura apart and rebuilding it into the Uber-Spyder...

Blade- A very high end steel, but one which can also work at a moment's notice. I like BG-42, VG-10 or CPM 440V for this one. Mirror polished would be a major plus. Edge configuration is not a major factor.

Handle- I have two ideas for this one. Either a black Micarta with a Mother of Pearl inlay, or polished ivory Micarta. I lean towards ivory, as this would complement the blade nicely.

Clip- White, with the Spyderbug in gold. I'm not sure if this could be done, but I think it should be possible.

There is my vision of the Uber-Spydie.

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

[dePaul]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>I like BG-42, VG-10 or CPM 440V for this one. Mirror polished would be a major plus. <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE></font><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2>
Good luck polishing those steels <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> !!!! Takes about forever...

Spyderco Collectors Club Member #57

[cutler34]

I like the idea of the Blue Calypso jnr with a MOP Spyder inlay. However Clays white micarta Calypso with silver Spyder inlay also gets my vote.
Please make it a plain edge, VG10 blade.

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

[cerulean]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>gotta put in a wish for a white or ivory micarta or polished G10 handled Calypso Jr Forum Special with VG10 steel. <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE></font><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2>
Now you're talking! That's definitely a knife that worth campaigning for. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[4 s ter]

OK Sal - you can call me a s**t disturber, but this topic has had little discussion lately so I thought I'd post something I came across regarding &quot;another knife companies forum knife&quot;...

&quot;There is a Benchmade Forum knife. A 705 in M2 with BC1 coating and CF scales and a tweaked clip. 100 are being made, but all are pre-sold&quot;

I'm saving my money for the Spyderco forum knife!!!! (whatever it may be??)

Dave

[J Smith]

Sal-When can we expect the forum model to be chosen.I would go for about any of the sugesstoins Wenger delica endura calipso jr police any of these would be great.

Jeff

[sam the man..]

Guys, nice thoughts...
Think its more practical to have an FRN-handled piece. Its cost-effecient and far-reaching. I'd stick to the PE Endura with Olive-Drab or Desert Tan handles with a Stainless Steel bug in-lay and a portion from the proceeds of this sale would go to the aid of the WTC rescue workers and victims of the recent terrorist attack... Heck! I might even sponsor an OD or Desert Tan Endura for the US serviceman who will see action in the up and coming campaign to curb terrorism... &lt;img src=&quot;wink.gif&quot; width=15 height=15 align=middle&gt;

Sam

have spydies will travel

Edited by - samo on 9/22/2001 3:16:49 AM

[ronybear]

How about one of the new knives for this years Forum Knife? I love the new Temperance with the trailing point blade with the green G10. You wouldn't have to do anything to it, except maybe engrave the blade. ~OR~ if we must go with FRN, then I vote for the new Meercat plain blade with a colored FRN scale. Both of these knives have the new type lock, either compression or phantom. I will try to include photos. The Temperance photo is a leaf blade, I prefer the trailing point.

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

Edited by - ronybear on 9/22/2001 8:06:17 AM

[toothed]

This is too much fun! Here are my nominations:

Calypso, Jr. in either version:

1. Blade: VG-10, plain edge, with Spyder
logo and &quot;Special Edition&quot; laser
engraving
Handle: Maroon (or burgundy) FRN
Clip: Stainless steel (Chromed?)

2. Blade: VG-10, plain edge, with &quot;Special
Edition&quot; laser engraving
Handle: Ivory Micarta w/Spyder logo
stainless steel inlay
Clip: Stainless Steel (Chromed?)

As Captain Picard of Star Trek would say: &quot;Make it So!&quot; <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[fannin]

My pick would be the Endura with a green handle/black blade combo. I think the advantage to this would be the appeal to those outside the forum as well. It would be a practicle piece. Please no fancy decorations, simple etching of the meaning would be enough. The endura is truly the standard of spyderco.

[sal]

Well, there have certainly been qhite a few suggestions. And very fine suggestions that would make beautiful knives. Unfortunately we're only talking about 200 - 300 knives for forumites and 200 available to collectors....500 total.

Anything that requires special tooling is not practical. I am not opposed to making a special knife for the forumites, but I'm not going to be able to convince accounting that we should lose money on the project.

No new tooling means that all we can really do is change the color of an existing model and engrave something on the blade. inlays become a problem. Special colors in G10 become a problem in that large volumes of material must be purchased.

We can do neat stuff if we make 1200 to 2000 pieces, but the forum won't support that kind of volume.

If we really want to pull this off, might I suggest the following; A model like the Vesuvius, (made in Golden) silver bug model.
Pick an odd color. We'll make 500, 200 for our collectors and 300 will be engraved for the forumites. Something like &quot;Spyderco forum model 2002&quot;.

If we want too much for too little, it becomes a burden to produce.

Please let me know your thoughts.

sal

[GlockDoc]

I don't have a Vesuvius yet. The color doesn't matter as long as it's not black. I'll take one.

"I just thought of something. What if this thing can read minds?" "He's gonna be real mad when he gets to me." THE THING

[32055]

Sal, the Vesuvius would be great. You can count me in. Jeff

[J Smith]

That would be alright with me.how about OD or dark green scales.

Jeff

[yog]

Hey Sal.
I think the Vesuvius would make a great forum model, been looking for a reason to try a compression lock.

Any colour would do for me as long as it wasn't a sheeple friendly guady colour (luminous pink) <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[yog]

Hey Sal.
I think the Vesuvius would make a great forum model, been looking for a reason to try a compression lock.

Any colour would do for me as long as it wasn't a sheeple friendly guady colour (luminous pink) <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[Clay Kesting]

Sounds good to me Sal. I like the look of the &quot;bug&quot; Vesuvius much better than the original pearl inlay. My vote would be for burgundy scales like the prototype Calypso Jr. I only hope the Aussie dollar goes back up in time for me to be able to afford to buy one <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>.

Clay

Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.

[4 s ter]

Sal - your Vesuvius suggestion sounds great!

Clay - I know what you mean! I have to pay for them with Canadian dollars :o(

Dave

If it will be the Vesuvius, and color is the only change available, I'd like to see White FRN with silver bug(not gold). I don't like much that isn't black, but since this is a non-carry piece I don't mind an eyecatching look.

Ken

[scolby]

I was planning to get a Vesuvius with the inlay anyway, so this would be ideal.

I don't really prefer another &quot;dark&quot; color scale. So I am for either Gray FRN, White (if there is such a thing), Bright Yellow (like the Boker Gemini Outfitter) or Red.

Please no Blue, Green or Brown - these have been done to death. (Ok, maybe a blue like the BladeForums Blue Native G-10 would be ok).

Engraving - my least favorite part of the BF Native is the GIGANTIC logo on the side of the blade that faces right hand users - Benchmade puts their KOTM info on the reverse side, so you don't have to look at it if you don't want to.

Just a few thoughts.





"Chance favors the prepared mind" - Louis Pasteur

[Eclipse]

That sounds like a great idea.

How about a Red, White, and blue inlay bug inlay?

Zach

[Alan]

Count me in for a Vesuvius forum knife!

Any color is fine with me, plain edge preferred. Thanks Sal!

[Brian Lavin]

I'll get one, prefer a non-black, non-OD green,
otherwise I'll go with the consensus.


Knifeknut
Dedicated ELU

[aero_student]

How about a dark green handle with a black bug inlay?

[Bruceter]

9-25-01

I like the vesuvius idea. How about a royal blue handle with a silver &quot;bug&quot; inlay, in a plain edge.But put me down for whatever is produced.

Bruceter

[Clay Kesting]

I was thinking that white (or ivory) might be nice, but I see Ken has beaten me to it. I have a feeling that, for a gentleman's knife like the Vesuvius, white with a silver bug might look very classy. Of course it would also need a silver clip.

Clay

Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.

[rvo3vom]

I vote for the Vesuvius, silver bug model.
I love the idea of WHITE FRN and a silver clip.
Would the blade steel remain ATS-34, or could it be bumped up to VG-10?
Plain (preferred), 50/50 or spyder-edge.


RVO3VOM
(my license plate - read it backwards)

[BladeMaster]

I would definately be interested getting one.

Hows about:- White FRN(I love that idea!)
- PlainEdge (PLEASE)
- Silver clip

The BladeMaster
-PROUD TO BE AMERICAN-

[toothed]

I'm out. The Vesuvius does not appeal to me.

[Gazza]

Vesuvius?WHite? I wouldnt even want to see it.

[cutler34]

Love the Vesuvius idea Sal. Plain edge with a burgundy frn and a silver bug inlay.
White frn is very cool too.

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

[vampyrewolf]

*white scales*
silver bug
-or-
red/white/blue bug inlay
-or-
the shell inlay, cut into a bug shape

all would catch your eye, and I would be proud to show it off.

great idea sal!

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...

[Carlos]

White FRN (I think &quot;Ivory&quot; would be preferable, if such a thing exists) with a silver bug and a polished steel clip.

Count me in.

I suggest minimizing the engraving on the blade since it is a small blade.

How about:

Forum Edition

or

Spyderco Forum '02

Edited by - Carlos on 9/27/2001 9:33:57 PM

[J Smith]

I'll take whatever is produced but i am not fond of white FRN . Would rather see burgundy,blue,red or green with silver bug and clip.

Jeff

[Mr Blonde]

A Vesuvius with a SS Spyder inlay is very cool. White FRN is OK by me, but I would choose blue or dark green.

Wouter

[Carlos]

Okay, my understanding is that FRN Spydercos made in the US use Zytel, while Japan made Spydercos use Grivory. I checked and confirmed that Dupont does make ivory-coloured Zytel. I've posted an image below.

I think ivory would wear better over time than white for a knife that would get used.

What do you guys think?

I'd prefer ivory, but I could live with white.

Edited by - Carlos on 9/28/2001 12:13:00 PM

[Carlos]

DDP

Edited by - Carlos on 9/28/2001 12:06:05 PM

I mentioned white because I thought it would compliment the standard production version with black scale and silver bug in a balanced yin/yang sort of way. I bet they would look nice together for those who display them.
I agree that the ivory color would handle discoloration from getting messy better than white though. One reason why I prefer black as standard for handles, and colors for collections and very selective carry.

Ken

[Fozzy]

I have no really strong preference as to which model we see- I would like to see a green (more like forest than O.D.) FRN handle. In reading prior posts to this thread I noted some interest in &quot;Q&quot; and &quot;R&quot; models. Sal, how feasible would it be to do a laser cut-out (Bug or year or ???) in the blade of say, a delica?

Just a thought 'cuz I'm getting at least one no matter what the knife turns out to be!! :D



Ben

"No good deed goes unpunished."

[Clay Kesting]

I'm with Carlos, an off-white colour like bone or ivory would look better and also provide better contrast with the silver bug.

Clay

Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.

[aero_student]

Why not some thing a little more patriotic. Red white and blue in the handle maybe. Something meaningful lazer engraved on the blade.

[sam the man..]

How much would you guys fork out for this baby?

Sam

have spydies will travel

[vampyrewolf]

I'm thinking the $100 US range... 1.5can=1us... so 150 or so up here.

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...

[patogordo]

i could go to 150 of so, but I need to buy the temperance before <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I want all of them

[aero_student]

I have have seen the regular production model for $56.18 at Newgraham. I think between $80-$90 would probably be fair.

[Rory Quinn]

Sorry carlos I think that white stuff looks like S#*T. Guys don't try so hard keep it simple / Maybe blue frn handled model 66 but instead of the normal shell inlay have a U.S.A. flag flying type inlay. Or if that's to cheesey / A blue handle with a red white and blue bug the same size as the forum military's bug. Or a red bug A pearl bug and a blue bug patterened somehow on the handle.

[Eclipse]

I think the blue handle with a red/white inlayed sypder would be perfect.

[aero_student]

No offense but the white and ivory look horrible. In light of recent occurences I really feel that it should be patriotic. The ivory looks just so fake and plastic and cheap. I think it would be very out of character on a Spyderco knife and it just wouldn't be right.

[Brian Lavin]

Spyderholic has a great idea, some variation on that theme that Sal approves of would be fine with me.

KnifeknutDedicated ELU

[J Smith]

Blue handle with red white and blue bug or shell bug is fine with me.
Sal when do you think something might be produced?

Jeff

[Clay Kesting]

I've started this post a few times but ended up deleting it because I was afraid that it might cause offense, however I can't hold back any longer. I can understand that many of you might want a patriotic knife after what America has been through but don't forget that this is an international forum. As much as I sympathise with you (and remember there were also many Australians killed), I have no desire to purchase a Forum knife with an American flag much less red, white and blue scales. For me those colours represent the English Queen and don't sit well with an avowed republican. There looks like I've managed to offend all the English here as well as the Americans but would any of you be interested in a forum knife with green and gold scales and a Southern Cross <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>.

BTW I still favour ivory but would be happy with burgundy or dark blue.

Clay

Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.

[yog]

A good point well made Clay. (personally I'm holding out for the white cross on the black background of the Cornish flag <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> ). I had almost wrote the same post.

The way I rationalise it is, as long as it's not just one big American flag, and just had either a small American flag (which would be more classy IMHO) or a red white &amp; blue theme, I feal that I would have no problem with showing solidarity with those involved on the 11 th. Normally I don't like logos, badges or other identifers on my prossessions (the spyder bug being an exception), but in this extreme case I think identifying with a country that has undergone such a tradjedy is not unreasonable.

Just so I don't get in the habit of agreeing with you <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> , personally I would perfor a non white / ivory handle. I'm not a big fan of FRN, it feals too plastic'y to me, and I think white would acentuate it's plastic'y ness. Prefer dark handles myself.

"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."

[Gary]

Well... nine pages of comments later... I agree that this should commemerate the recent tragedies... red/white and blue... flag, etc. Maybe the engraving should be &quot;Remember 9/11/2001&quot;
(I prefer that the handle not be white and the size not be whimpy.)
Count me in...

[Carlos]

Well said Clay. I think that this suggested Forum Edition of the Vesuvius be kept neutral. I still vote for Ivory or White with a silver bug.

For those who want a &quot;patriotic&quot; red, white and blue folder or something with a flag, to commemorate 9-11, then may I suggest starting a new thread asking not for a Forum knife, but for a special 9-11 Commemorative knife. Something like that would have a wider audience and application than a Forum knife, and perhaps they could do more with it as a mass-market run.

[Gary]

A mass-market run of a &quot;patriotic&quot; knife would no longer be special... now would it?

I suggest the &quot;time frame doesn't matter&quot; forum run hold for the next time and it be a &quot;patriotic&quot; forum knife this time.

[Tom Percy]

I would go for for a Vesuvius as well. It's a great looking knife, and I don't have a compression lock yet either...... come to think of it, my son would buy one as well.

Heck, what ever we get will be worth it.

Great Idea Sal..

[fannin]

The idea of a special patriotic theme knife is a good one in light of 9-11-01. What better than red/white/blue or a US flag. Contrary to ideas from elsewhere, its a symbol of true freedom and hope. It's hard to understand if you don't have it. I say go for it spyderco. If done right many would want one. Who cares how limited it is, its the message not the uniqueness that matters.

[toothed]

I think Spyderco made a &quot;Q&quot; with the stars and stripes cutout treatment on the blade. Updating that knife with a different color handle (I like red, white and blue splash on the black frn) with or without the &quot;9/11/01&quot; wording seem to have alot of possibilities for either a &quot;patriotic&quot; or &quot;memorial&quot; knife with minimal(?) retooling for Spyderco.

[aero_student]

I think a new &quot;Q&quot; would blow the vesuvius out of the water. It is way cooler looking and is so uniquely spyderco. I also only started with spyderco collecting this summer so I more or less missed out on that series of spydies.

[dePaul]

So where do we stand today? I still vote for the &quot;Q&quot; <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Spyderco Collectors Club Member #57

[sal]

The &quot;Q&quot; is not lekely. The FRN tooling never did what I wanted, The clip didn't work as well as I'd hoped, and the cost of the lazer cut of the blade was cost prohibitive.

We're working on a Burgundy Vesuvius with a bug inlay.

sal

[Carlos]

(deleted)

Edited by - Carlos on 10/20/2001 9:29:31 AM

[Clay Kesting]

OK, I'm in. That's just the excuse I needed to buy a Vesuvius. Thanks Sal.

Clay

Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.

[Bruceter]

10-20-01

I think that a burgundy Vesuvius would be great!

Would the forum models be numbered? If so
is it possible to &quot;sign up&quot; for a number, I
have a numbered inlayed Vesuvius, and it would be nice to have matching numbers.

Bruceter

[32055]

Sal, a burgundy Vesuvius with bug inlay sounds great to me!

[aero_student]

Sounds cool sign me up.

[J Smith]

I am in. how much and when.

Jeff

[dePaul]

The burgundy Vesuvius is just fine <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> I am in!!

Spyderco Collectors Club Member #57

[dePaul]

The burgundy Vesuvius is just fine <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> I am in!!

Spyderco Collectors Club Member #57

[mundele]

Oh yeah, a burgundy vesuvius sounds awesome!!!

--Matt

[vampyrewolf]

Just in time...
C52PBK on this friday(Oct 26th) when I get paid... forum model whenever it gets made and sent up here...

can we get them sent up to our suppliers and buy from them? may take a month to get cash if I don't start saving early, and Cutting Edge will hold anything for me.

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...

[Gary]

A burgundy Vesuvius sounds terrific... save me one. I want to try the compression lock.

In addition; are you still looking at a knife to commemerate &quot;Remembering 9/11&quot;?

"Take Your Spydie On A Hike" -- Gary

[Tightwad]

I hate to split hairs Sal but can the burgundy &quot;66&quot; have a chrome clip that shines like a diamond? I am tired of black clips they scratch up and look like hell after a opps I bumped the corner of door kinda day.

"Sure you loaned it to your friend and when you got it back the tip was missing."

[scolby]

Agreed. Polished stainless clip would be appropriate. Think Almite Walker.

"Chance favors the prepared mind" - Louis Pasteur

[Brian Lavin]

Sounds good to me. I recently got a Vesuvius with inlay for my wife, she loves it and I'm (secretly) jealous. Love that Compression lock and the whole package is just a great design.

KnifeknutDedicated ELU

[Jeff/1911]

I too, am most enthusiastic about a burgundy colored Vesuvius as the next forum knife. I also prefer a stainless pocket clip. Like Clay, I was just looking for an excuse to buy one of these. Cheers, Jeff/1911.


Edited by - Jeff/1911 on 10/24/2001 12:20:26 AM

[Brandon]

Wow that sounds like a cool knife. I would definately try to save for one of those how and where and when can I get ahold of a model like that? i've never bought a forums model before

[Ed Gordon]

Burgundy Vesuvius with a bug inlay would be great. Shiny clip...even better. I hope they would be offered in plainedge...

[pyrguy]

Sal
Put me on the list. Might even have to get one for the wife.



There's a fine line between "it's a hobby" and mental illness.

[cutler34]

Sounds like a fine looking knife can't wait to get mine.

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

[RYAN]

A stainless steel clip on a burgundy 66 would be an awesome idea. Would definetly look better than the traditional black clip IMO.

[SharpeML]

Sign me up for one. Sounds great. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[patogordo]

I want one to <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I want all of them

[fisherman]

me 2 <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[kraziekurtis]

Stupid Question Alert (I think)


What is a Forum Model?

[chinook]

Here is the first Forum Model
a plainedged Military with bug inlay.
The engraving says:

MILITARY
Spyderco Forum 2000
035 of 500

Mine is #010 <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
You can search the forum here to read the threads that proceeded its creation.

Disguised as a responsible adult

[Mr Blonde]

Burgundy Vesuvius with bug inlay and plain edge? On top of that it has the ingraving denoting it as a forum model? Yes please!!

Wouter

[kraziekurtis]

I say the World Knife since it has the American flag on it and it should say Spyderco Forums 9/11/01

I WANT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kraziekurtis]

how much will it cost? and when will it be sent?

i can't do major prices like 90

wahhhh i guess i won't get one

[ruxton]

sign me up for one please, i missed out on the military with bug inlay, THIS is a perfect excuse to buy a vesuvius, ne idea how much its gonna be...
no matter what the cost gimme gimme GIMME!!!
<img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
MAT

[red mag]

Is this realy happening.
I'm in for the burgundy vesuvius plain-edge with the bug-inlay.
Is it possible to get the same # as on the military #40 that is. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
thanks.
Greetings
red

[Lsaulog]

Looking forward to this year's Forum knife. I've been looking at the blue inlay Vesuvius, serrated, and love it. Count me in for the burgundy Forum model. Preferrably serrated, of course!

BTW, does anyone know how the numbering works? i.e. how the numbers are distributed?


&quot;Hope for the best. Be prepared for the worst. You'll never be disappointed.&quot;

Edited by - lsaulog on 12/13/2001 12:30:56 PM

[Blades]

Lsaulog,
The collectors get their numbers, then after that I don't know. It's probably random after that.


Blades

[Lsaulog]

Thanks, Blades!

"Hope for the best. Be prepared for the worst. You'll never be disappointed."

[bell]

A Calypso Jr. Red Micarta, Gold plated wire clip, Laser cut bug on hollow ground serrated blade.

[patogordo]

I think in the forum knife the colectors dont have a priority because I got the 32(i think)that is a colector number

I want all of them

[Knife Knut]

How about the G-10 Cricket. The design is the same as the CF version, and should use the same tooling.

Knife Knut on a shoestring budget.

[Lsaulog]

Oooh, great idea!

A G-10 Cricket with VG-10 steel. NICE! Color? Burgundy or blue maybe? Wait, yep, that's it. a g-10 Cricket in blue with VG-10 blade, serrated, of course! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

"Hope for the best. Be prepared for the worst. You'll never be disappointed."

[aero_student]

The design was chosen quite a whil ago as I understand it. It will be a burgundy vesuvius, and i think a ss spydie bug in the handle.

[ellylab]

Once it's decided on what the knife is going to be, how is it marketed? Is it just on this forum, word of mouth, Sal picks the winners that get to purchase them, or what. Do you have to purchase them direct through SFO or through a distributor? Anyway it's done, I wanta get one!!!!!

Dan

[Clay Kesting]

Dan,

If the procedure is the same as the last forum knife (a Military with a pearl Spyderco logo), it will be advertised here and everyone will have a chance to order through SFO. However, there hasn't been any mention of this for some time so I'm not sure if it's going ahead.

Clay

&quot;The trouble is that you think you have time.&quot;

Edited by - Clay Kesting on 12/14/2001 9:07:23 PM

[Rookie]

How about a calypso jr. with cf scales. Make the blade vg-10 with a flat grind. On the handle put a gold spyder bug.

In the land of knives, Spyderco is king.

Edited by - Rookie on 12/15/2001 1:37:03 PM

[kraziekurtis]

Back on up to the top....hehehe

[sal]

It's still in the works. waiting on the handle now.

sal

[aero_student]

It is a burgundy frn vesuvius. I wonder when we will get it?

[kraziekurtis]

Cost is the only worry for me <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[Mr Blonde]

Still in the works? Sounds interesting, I would still really like a burgundy Vesuvius with SS bug inlay!! Yes, this is a blatant attempt to bring this thread back to top.<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Wouter

[Girevik]

Im with J Smith and Samo on the Endura with camo or green handles and a black blade. I have an Endura with a black blade, I bought it about 8 years ago. It's the only one I have ever seen. Anyone else have and Endura with a black blade?

[Girevik]

Im with J Smith and Samo on the Endura with camo or green handles and a black blade. I have an Endura with a black blade, I bought it about 8 years ago. It's the only one I have ever seen. Anyone else have and Endura with a black blade?