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Bodi
02-20-2011, 04:49 AM
Didn't know about this until I saw it on E-bay.The knife shop where I usually purchase and shop has none in this shrink wrapped casing on a card?.Saw it on e-bay and thought I would join and ask because of all the knock off's.All Spyderco's I have came in a box,and not on a card. http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Spyderco-Rescue-93mm-Rescue-Folder-Knife-Great-Gift_W0QQitemZ230585832525QQcategoryZ42577QQcmdZVi ewItemQQ_trksidZp5197.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26i tu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D 7218525
yowzer
02-23-2011, 01:55 PM
When REI carried a few Spyderco models, they came in packaging like that. The Wal-Mart Natives might have too...
Paradiggum
02-23-2011, 02:51 PM
I have several Delica 3 models that came in clamshell packaging. I got them from a local knife shop many years ago.
Bodi
02-23-2011, 05:55 PM
I went ahead with my purchase of this Spyderco rescue.How long were they produced like this may I ask and when did they stop?Interesting packaging,and thank's for your expertise.
rycen
02-23-2011, 08:26 PM
That depends on the color of the packaging.
Bodi
02-23-2011, 11:28 PM
You can view the actual purchase in the link posted in my first post above by clicking on it.Thank's
The Deacon
02-24-2011, 03:39 AM
When did Spyderco start selling knives in "clam packaging"They started using clam packs in 1999. However, just like their boxes, the cardstock portion of the clam packs has changed over the years and the design of the one in the auction you linked to makes it current production.
Bodi
02-24-2011, 06:16 AM
Thank's for the info Deacon,bought this one to carry and use,although I do have a numbered rescue.It is 012 of the first 500 of a new run.Will have to check out and save your web site.Appreciated,BFreas
spyderHS08
03-01-2011, 11:15 PM
my first spyderco, an endura 3 about 6-7 years back came in a clam pack from the sporting goods store "gander mountain"
bohica1998
03-02-2011, 01:34 AM
...although I do have a numbered rescue.It is 012 of the first 500 of a new run.

This is probably a Collector's Club knife that was re-sold. I don't believe Spyderco has done any numbered runs of Rescues. One possible exception might be the WTC Rescues, but I'm not sure on those.
Bodi
03-02-2011, 06:29 AM
That is correct Bohica,it was from a collector club member.
Wolfie677
03-14-2011, 02:48 AM
My first Spyderco was and Endura that I got from the PX at Ft. Hood back in 1998 or 1999. It came in clamshell form. I'm suprised I remember that :)
Evil D
03-14-2011, 06:46 PM
My first Spydie was a Walmart Native and it came in a box. Just FYI.