Spyderco Perrin blade length query

[bildrac]

I have already placed an order with my dealer for the Spyderco/Perrin collaborative Street Bowie (and for the Ocelot and Temperance Jr.), so this query is not a complaint of any type, in fact, I really like its look with the longer blade. Still, an impulsive curiosity goads me to ask, "why was a 5" blade length chosen for this model when Fred is known to favor blades under 4", and consequently, the reason many of his custom Street Bowies are right around 3"-4"?"



Edited by - bildrac on 11/2/2001 5:29:59 PM



Edited by - bildrac on 11/2/2001 5:30:44 PM

[deputy tom]

bildrac,where did You order your Perrin Street Bowie?thanks,tom.

[The General]

Pics?

[Clay Kesting]

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Clay

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

[The General]

Yep. thats a Fred Perrin alright!

Will it be in VG-10? Please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please!

Probably because the majority of Spyderco's line is under 4&quot; and the one advantage of a fixedblade is strength at just about any length, as opposed to folders.

Unless a fixed blade is a high concealment piece or a smaller absolute last ditch fingerspur, I don't see why one wouldn't take advantage of the longer length with the available strength.

Personally, I've been waiting for something exactly like this Perrin for awhile with it's exact spec.s to boot. I've already got a couple different carry applications lined up for it.

Ken

[bildrac]

Edited by - bildrac on 11/7/2001 9:22:56 AM

[bildrac]

Edited by - bildrac on 11/7/2001 9:23:34 AM

[sal]

Hi Bildrac and welcome to the forum.

Fred designed the knife to be the &quot;ideal&quot; knife for the French Military to use as their standard issue. He chose 5&quot; because of the many different types of chores a military field knife might be used for.

The knife is strong, light, has good traction, VG-10 is tough, corrosion resistant and very good in edge holding. FRN/Krton construction keeps the cost down.

We wanted to produce a knife that could actually do a good job at the requirement, be deliverable in quantities and still be reasonable for the French Military to purchase, should they choose to adopt the model. Fred is currently working with the French military as an MBC trainer.

I know I'm biased, and I like Fred's designs. I made the call to run with it. This is really a beautiful all around fixed blade knife.

sal

[bcaffrey]

&quot;This is really a beautiful all around fixed blade knife.&quot; -- sal

I couldn't agree more. The handle ergonomics are super and both the choil and the Kraton inserts combine to give a rock solid grip. It is definitely a MUST HAVE for me.

Sal, any update on the sheath situation? TIA.


Cheers,
Brian

[bildrac]

Sal,

Thank you! My curiosity is now satiated; that was exactly the information I was looking for. I'm also quite a fan of Fred's designs, so I am happy to see them (like that little neck knife collaboration) being commercially produced.

Laurence

[sam the man..]

Man, the Perrin blade is AWESOME! Does it come standard with the OD paracord?

Sam

have spydies will travel

[Knife Knut]

So what are the French thinking of the Bowie?

Knife Knut on a shoestring budget.

[ftkinney]

what is the thickness of the bowie?

FTK

[Pachucko]

From what I understand there are three fixed-blade spydies to be introduced next year. Tech. Ques.? What is the tang length? Full? If partial, how long?

[sal]

Tang lengths are a few inches. Handles are injection molded onto the tangs. We've been making the Morans that way for several years. We've never had one come off.

sal

[Pachucko]

Thanks for the reply Sal. Are these tested by your &quot;lock-breaking&quot; machine also? Next Ques.--Where can I get steel handled spydies checkered/grooved? (I will keep asking this ques. until I get an answer) Thanks Everybody--Pachucks

[Sword and Shield]

Pachucko- It seems like any reputable engraving facility could do this for you, but you still are at risk of losing your knife.

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

[Clay Kesting]

Pachucko,

Try doing a search on the Spyderco Forum at Bladeforums.com. One of the regulars there (possibly Nakano2) had some knives chequered. Alternatively have a look at http://www.angelfire.com/wi/brooksburt/ for something more fancy.

Clay

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

Edited by - Clay Kesting on 12/16/2001 12:43:44 PM

[Pachucko]

Thanks for the replies. Gorgeous engraved Spydie at Clay's link. I want something a little (actually alot) more basic. Just some light checkering/stippling on the sides, and maybe a few grooves along the spine. I was wondering if someone had this type of &quot;functional&quot; work done.

[Clay Kesting]

Pachucko,

I did a bit of a search on Bladeforums and came up with this address: Julie Marx, CHECKERMARX@compuserve.com, Ferndale, WA, (360) 380-1903. Attached is a picture of her work on a stainless Native. Sal advises avoiding the pins and lanyard hole, and not going deeper than 1mm.

Clay

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

Edited by - Clay Kesting on 12/16/2001 11:12:21 PM