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drf

03-26-2007, 07:14 AM

Peter1960

03-26-2007, 08:02 AM

Well, I reached a point in my collectors live where I've to say - with all my sympathy to :spyder:co - nothing is a 'must have' :)

But a Worker Evolution Set would be nice to have ;)

fellyjr

03-26-2007, 08:43 AM

I am fairly new to collecting spyderco's. I started in January and have acquired five so far- I love each one with the Captain and Poliwog being my favorites. That said looking around a PE Massad Ayoob is the one spyderco I must have and do not own. What about you all--with your extenisve collections what one spyderco is still out there that you must have?

Welcome to the Forum!
Ah, nice choice drf. I had to have one too. ;)

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/fellyjr/IMG_3209.jpg

I'm still looking for a C-27 Jess Horn and C-19 Terzuola Jr.

fellyjr

03-26-2007, 08:50 AM

But a Worker Evolution Set would be nice to have ;)
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/fellyjr/IMG_3358.jpg

The Deacon

03-26-2007, 08:56 AM

Pretty well have all my "must haves". A "second generation" (beveled handle) LH PE Mariner and a LH PE Harpy are about the only ones I'm still actively hunting.

clovisc

03-26-2007, 09:19 AM

well, i just landed what was my one "must have" spydie -- the PE full-sized calypso. only problem is, i'm still too chicken to carry it... :o

right now i've got a bullseye on a couple newer spydies, as well as a few newly disco'd spydies that are available at clearance prices.

one knife i've been putting of getting for WAY too long is a kopa. i'd really like a turquoise one, although the price is rather horrifying... perhaps the new black quince kopa is a more affordable possibility.... :rolleyes:

fellyjr

03-26-2007, 09:24 AM

perhaps the new black quince kopa is a more affordable possibility.... :rolleyes:
I've seen them going for around $95 just about everywhere. ;)

blair

03-26-2007, 11:41 AM

I am looking for a white micarta handled Jess Horn that was sold by A.G. Russell a few years back.

Gollum

03-26-2007, 12:46 PM

Schempp H1 Fixed Blade!!!

swingshot

03-26-2007, 01:19 PM

The Dodo. It's unconventional, but functional, it's small, but it's big enough for most tasks. The lock is simple but ingenious, and it's quite sheepie friendly.

DRod

03-26-2007, 01:54 PM

black pe dodo for me.

or a zdp caly III

or a full size manix.

Mr Blonde

03-26-2007, 02:16 PM

I'm mainly interested in the new models coming out. But as far as oldies go, if I get a chance to pick up a Lum Tanto or an old Jess Horn collaboration model, and finances allow it, I'll get it.

Wouter

griff76

03-26-2007, 02:46 PM

Lum ZDP
Ti Lum tanto
Schempp H1
CF Caly
T-Mag
CF Stretch
CF Superhawk
H1 utility
H1 dive knife
...the list goes on and on. Oh, did you say one? Then probably the ZDP Lum.

kbuzbee

03-26-2007, 02:49 PM

Lil'Temp PE is in my pocket every day. I hate to say this, because I like so many :spyder: s but this knife has kicked everything else out of the lineup...... If I only owned one this, I wouldn't feel the need for any other folders..... Yes, it's that good.

Ken

clovisc

03-26-2007, 03:07 PM

I've seen them going for around $95 just about everywhere. ;)

i know, i know... you're such a bad influence, felly!

RLR

03-26-2007, 03:18 PM

Delica or Endura - you just gotta :)

Axlis

03-27-2007, 04:53 AM

Maybe not must, but would strongly like to have:

PE Harpy SS (Just too cool:cool: )
If Spyderco has ever made a PE g-10 Harpy, that would be right up there.

*Editted when I realized the thread was called "one" must have :o

NoFair

03-27-2007, 05:28 AM

Sterno

03-27-2007, 06:16 AM

If you like carbon fiber and the :spyder: Military I'd get a BG42 Millie while they are still around. Some distributors are running low on stock...

It is the best Millie so far IMHO, and one of the top 3 :spyder: s I've handled.

Why is that? I've been thinking about it since the CF handles looks nice, but thenagain I'm more than happy with my regular S30V Millie, which has been my loyal EDC for years already.

Is BG42 somehow better steel? What's the benefit of BG42 compared to S30V? The CF handles sure look nice, but the normal G-10 handles work fine for me as well.

Additionally, some dealers are writing on their website about BG42/CF Millies: HELP...WE ARE OVERSTOCKED...ON SALE NOW....

So looks like that they are not selling very well?!

Please, I'm not trying to criticize here, I just wan't to know if it's really worth getting BG42/CF Millie and why? I understand it's more rare, but is there anything else about it?

Cheers,
Sterno

NoFair

03-27-2007, 01:22 PM

It is 6g lighter than a normal S30V Millie (new version). The CF is even grippier than the G10 and stiffer as well. The CF is also prettier:p

It is a slightly better version of an already great knife so it isn't leaps and bounds better, but slightly better in a few ways.

S30V and BG42 are both great steels and peoples preferences vary. BG42 is harder and takes a slightly finer edge IMHO.

I have both and slightly prefer the BG42 one, but I love both and I have used the S30V harder since I've had it longer..

My dealer only had about 10 left a couple of weeks ago, but I think NGK still has quite many.. I do think these might become classics in a few years and I didn't want to miss out while they were easy to get at a good price.

If he already has a Millie the need to get a BG42 one is small, but if he doesn't have one it should be higher up on the need to get list:D

Sterno

03-27-2007, 03:49 PM

Thanks NoFair.

That's not fair - Now I wan't one! :D

Sterno

The Mastiff

03-27-2007, 04:09 PM

I agree with the BG42 millie. IMO, it's one of the best Spyderco's ever made. A very well balanced cutting tool in an excellent steel that isn't often seen, especially at it's price range. Joe

Harry White

03-27-2007, 04:48 PM

Ditto on the BG-42 CF Millie -- the first Spyderco I pull out when I want to "show off" that Spyderco quality.

To answer the original question: the Ocelot. I've been toying with getting this one since I first laid eyes on it. Lost one in a bidding war on eBay today...:(

5150

03-27-2007, 06:06 PM

a carbon fiber prototype or two would be nice...and a 25th anniversary delica thank you very much...:rolleyes: :cool:

jaislandboy

03-27-2007, 06:51 PM

let's not forget the "extra" nested liner inside one of the scales that was "introduced" with the CF BG42 Millie....I believe zenheretic posted a pic of it some time ago....and IIRC this feature is now "standard" on the newer G10 Millies.......:rolleyes:

Great knife that BG42 Millie....but my MUST HAVES will be the Tmag and Stretch2.....

Delica_Nut

03-28-2007, 04:23 AM

...What will you do when you find your LH PE Mariner and a LH PE Harpy?

Wont be the same without the thrill of the hunt!

fyunchclick

03-28-2007, 07:56 AM

One of my must haves is a PE JD Smith. I EDC a SE and I find it to be the most comfortable, especially IWB. Slim, smooth micarta, and a fairly low-profile clip.
As far as future releases go, the new Stretch is pretty enticing. Mebbe throw in a manual Samaritan...

The Mastiff

04-16-2007, 04:32 AM

Th232

04-16-2007, 04:45 AM

Still haven't got my Ti ATR

BTW, what happens when you finally get "the knife"? Does another one take it's place or do you get that fulfilled feeling?

I used to collect guns. I always found a reason I needed to get a different model. Joe

I'd say getting repeats would take its place, just in case "the knife" gets stolen, misplaced, damaged, &c. Although I'm sure that there has to be a limit (dodges a Ronin thrown by Doc Snubnose).

And then there's always getting other knives, "just in case" this or that new one might be better. And so the cycle repeats...

bh49

04-16-2007, 10:33 AM

I am fairly new to collecting spyderco's.
What about you all--with your extenisve collections what one spyderco is still out there that you must have?

I am also fairly new and my "One Must Have Spyderco" is huge, so I even will not start. I would be few pages.

spydutch

04-16-2007, 11:35 AM

If all goes well I'll get my absolute holy grail in a while:

a Tuffram Worker/SE:cool: :cool: :D

Fairlane

04-17-2007, 03:05 AM

Hmm, seems to be quite a few on my list, but the one i am absolutely most interested in finding right now is a pre- tuffram Civilian.
Second would be a PE Tufram...