Spyderco Yellow Horse Police Model

[RetDet]

Anyone have any information about these things. I have one in my safe. I got it so long ago that Steve Martin was still with the company. It doesn't even have a serial number, just a certificate certifying it as a prototype. Any information would be appreciated.



Thanks in advance.



Defender of Truth, Justice, and the American Way, Retired

[Pachucko]

Don't have the slightest idea, but welcome aboard--Pachucks

[panguero]

xx

Edited by - sharp1 on 2/19/2002 5:49:44 PM

[RetDet]

You guys got it right, it's retired detective. Twenty six years with Salinas, CA PD, 19 in investigations and 7 in patrol. Never wanted to join the management crowd. Also, one year with another PD and three years in the Military Police. I thought thirty years of policing was enough.

The guy who helped me get the folder was Steve Garten, not Martin. I don't know what I was thinking when I wrote that.

The story is that one of the Yellowhorse family, I believe it was David, started doing these things for Spyderco. I was told that there were contract problems with another company and he had to quit. Therefore, there aren't too many of the Yellowhorse knives. He did Police Models and Workers. I don't know what the contract problems were, or even if there were any. That's strictly hearsay, and should be taken with a very large grain of salt. Like about 5 pounds.

Thanks for the welcome aboard. I appreciate it.

[panguero]

xx

Edited by - sharp1 on 2/19/2002 5:50:15 PM

[sam the man..]

Welcome aboard Retired Detective! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Sounds like you have a winner in your drawer! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[Lsaulog]

Welcome to the Forum, RetDet.

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

[Sword and Shield]

Hi RetDet! Welcome to Spyderland! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I'd definitely hold on to the Yellowhorse Police. They were made in extremely limited quantities, and are thusly very rare. I believe he had problems with United Cutlery, which would explain stopping manufacture.

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

[sal]

There were fewer than 200 made.

sal

[bell]

Welcome to the forum. An impressive career of public service. We salute you, you are truly a &quot;survivor&quot;.