Flat Iron Folder [Archive] - Spyderco Forums

sam the man..

01-20-2002, 12:00 AM

Dear fellow Spydernuts,

I came across this knife on the "discontinued" section of Spyderco's website many moons ago. Never seemed to find this rarity over this part of the world. For those who had owned and used this excellent knife, would you care to share your experience on the flat iron? <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

bell

01-23-2002, 05:26 PM

Samo I must of missed this post previously:
I love it some much I traded a nib Endura for a Flatiron folder with a broken plastic clip.

Happiness is being a SPYDERCO collector.

whosyour

01-23-2002, 06:32 PM

Samo you know you gotta have it.I owned one,but didn't carry it much.Reasons for being collectable by then.Now a mbc handle and lock on that blade,you got a folding pocket spear,cpm440v please

sam the man..

01-23-2002, 07:21 PM

Hey guys!

Thanks for the input. Any idea how many was made and when the flat iron was introduced? Seems to me, its a great knife to keep! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

nomaded

01-23-2002, 10:05 PM

Ok, I guess I'll be the first to ask...

"Exactly what is this 'Flat Iron Folder'?"

Ok, now that's done, give some details, and some pics, of possible. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

aero_student

01-23-2002, 10:46 PM

Can someone please post a pic and specs. This a mystery knife to almost everyone.

sam the man..

01-24-2002, 01:22 AM

Hmmmm... The flat iron had long been discontinued.. I wish I could get a pic and specs dude.. <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

Carlos

01-24-2002, 04:25 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>...a Flat Iron folder. Its handle is zytel and it strongly resembles the old Rescue handle before they got the metal clips. The blade is a large (3.5&quot<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> spearpoint with a combo edge. The steel is ATS 55...

These were sold as Ironstone Distinctive Bladeware exclusives. Ironstone has changed to Spyderco Factory Outlet...Looks to be an excellent utility knife. <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE>

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>The "Flat Iron Folder" was the mating of a drop point blade with the original FRN "Rescue" handle. It was originally made as an exclusive model for another company and was dubbed the "Snake River Folder". The other company ran into some problems so the model was changed to the Flat Iron Folder and sold as an exclusive through Ironstone Mail order. When Ironstone Mail order shut down. the balance of the pieces were being closed out through the SFO store. I don't know current status as to whether or not we have any left.

sal <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE>

Joyce Laituri

01-24-2002, 08:26 AM

There were right around 1000 Flat Iron Folders made. The SKU (stock keeping unit) number was CFIFPS.

If I can get a pic I'll post it for y'all.

Joyce

vlf_11

01-24-2002, 10:08 AM

the flat iron folder sounds pretty cool if you have one can you scan it so people can see what it looks like?

sam the man..

01-24-2002, 09:23 PM

Thanks Joyce and Carlos!! The SKU's listing was totally out of this world! *hee-hee!* <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

Pachucko

01-27-2002, 03:40 PM

Still waiting for pics--Pachucks (ps-please)