Reduce the Spyderhump...

[difkat]

I felt the <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>hump (behind the hole) is a bit too pronounced. I used Endura for light cutting chores for 1/2hr continuously, and got my thumb blistered. The hump naturally makes our thumb to bend in pressing against it, especially when exerting some force.



OTOH, the hump on Tim Wegner is just perfect. It is so comfortable to the thumb. Anybody else has similar experience on thumb blister using the humped Spyderco? <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>



Kn.i.Fe - Knowledge is Forever.

[SpyderNut]

I used to suffer from the very same thing when I used to do a lot of whittling.<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

You're right: the Wegener is a TON more easier on your fingers when put under heavy applications, while some models like your Endura seem to not have that trait.

I noticed this same trend on my new Delica and I supposed that if I used it for strenuous projects, then my thumbs would probably end up killing me.<img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> This is why I'm such a big fan of the Centofante line of Spydercos. Without any hump to speak of, these things are very easy on your fingers. Of course, there isn't much of a bottom choil for the index finger to rest on, but its a darn good knife all the same.

Anywho, take care of them blisters Dude!


Mike

[sam the man..]

w<img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>w! Now, that's really HARD USE man! Maybe you should tape your thumb for extra protection.. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Sam

have bone implant will travel..

[Zabrewolf]

Difkat

I see what you mean about the <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> hump bending the thumb up a bit but on some of the Spydie styles w/o much or any finger choil the hump really does help secure your grip.

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[sal]

Hi Difkat. Interesting. Maybe a good argument for the new Cobrahood concept.

In general, the humped Spyderco models have been received by the ELUs considerably better than the non humped models.

sal

[dialex]

Leave the hump alone! What's an Endura (or Delica) without it?
You could though, smoothen it a bit. Just a bit.

[Pachucko]

Surely you jest?
Pachucks

[sam the man..]

Super Endura with a Cobra Hood? Mmmm... sounds interesting.. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Sam

have bone implant will travel..

[difkat]

Hi Sal,
I read somewhere that the cobra hood snag things inside the pocket. I hope it would be refined further.

As Endura is considered a 'work knife', heavy use is expected of it. The hump could be reduced a bit, and put a cross-texture 'ala Tim Wegner' behind the hump? Or would it increase cost of production substantially?

Kn.i.Fe - Knowledge is Forever.

[sal]

The humpis directly connected to the size of the hole. The larger the hole, the larger the hump.

Many Spyderco ELUs have indicated that they prefer a larger hole. Especially those that are &quot;users' rather than &quot;collection&quot; pieces.

From a sales point of view, &quot;humped&quot; models generally out sell &quot;non humped&quot; models by a considerable multiple.

sal

[sam the man..]

well, I for one, will go for a large hole and a large hump! *hee-hee!* <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Sam

have bone implant will travel..