Carlos:Tell us more re:slipjoint folder.

[whosyour]

I heard little about it,peaked my interests however,now,I carry a spyderco everyday as most of us do,this week it's a standard old knockoff with the sharp handles and solid(no screw)clip,but I need one with thin blades for exactness in measure on center for my latest job,what better excuse than a slipjoint spydie,will it offer different versions like the dyad models.

T4TI

[Carlos]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>We've decided to call the &quot;World&quot; knife, the &quot;Pride&quot;. We had originally pegged that name for another model, but it doesn't look like that &quot;other&quot; model will materialize. At least not in the near future.

The model will be shipping in the Spring. We'll have samples at the SHOT Show.

The &quot;Pride&quot; is a &quot;Navigator&quot; pattern, but it is a not locking folder. Our first one. The scales are aluminum and there is a flag inlayed into the scale. We're planning flags for about 40 or so countries.

The 2&quot; blade model is politically friendly, but still &quot;Big&quot; enough to handle large knife chores.

It is also priced for the mid range market. I imagine there are some that will try to collect different countries.

sal <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE></font><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2>

[Carlos]

Here's a pic.

[Sword and Shield]

So how big a pound of flesh will this take from my wallet? <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

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

[bell]

What is a &quot;not locking&quot; folder? What lockup does this knife use?

[SpyderNut]

Bell,

A &quot;non-locking&quot; or &quot;slip-joint&quot; folder is simply a knife that doesn't have a locking mechanism. This method of style is most readily seen with companies such as Case, Schrade, Buck, etc. It is also used a lot on &quot;gentleman's&quot; knives, as it is not intended for heavy every day use.

My personal opinion is that the &quot;Pride&quot; model would be even better if it incorporated the Meerkat-lock idea . This would make a ideal dress knife with a unique lock to boot.

Just an idea.....<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

~Spydernut

[bell]

Thank you Spydernut. I got it. I also have the Meekrat and really like this lock. I think some kind of lock mechanism is necessary on a foler.

[Carlos]

I think they are aiming for a $40 MSRP.

[nomaded]

Hey hey! It's &quot;Meerkat&quot;, not &quot;Meekrat&quot;. Big difference! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[bell]

Nomaded; thanks, you are so right.

Spydernut; the meerkat lockup has the additional advantage of being secured, in the locked position, by the users grip on the ergonomically correct handle.

[aero_student]

This one is veering off a bit. The meerkat has a phantom lock which is a variation of the lockback design. A slipjoint is what almost all swiss army knivesd are. The blade is hold open by the preesure placed on the tang by a spring. It only takes a bit of pressure to overcome the spring and close the knife, thus it is non-locking and a slipjoint.

[yog]

The reason for the slip-joint is for ultimate legal compliance.

Here in the UK any knife with a lock falls into a very murky grey area, whereas a slipjoint can be 3.5&quot; long no questions asked.

Personally for me it's a bit like the the seat belt laws in this country. Before it was legal to do so I used to ride in a car with no seatbelt, but after so many years of wearing one I feal really uncomfortable not having one on. I used to use slipjoints without a second thought, but now I would feal uncomfortable using one for anything other than the lightest of uses.

"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."

[Sword and Shield]

Hey, $40, US Flag, a Spydie I can carry without fear. Where do I sign up? <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

What nations are being included as flag inserts? I think that just off forum activity there has to be around 35.

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

[revolvergeek]

Sounds good to me. I am curious about how easy/smooth it is to open the blade against the tension of the backspring. Seems like it would be a bit stiffer/slower to open than the average clipit?

[Carlos]

Sal said 40+ nations.

[sal]

I looks like we'll also be making some with company logos and other interesting logos.

sal