Your 1st Spyderco knife?

[det]

So, what was the Spyderco knife that started it off for you? Mine was a serrated Endura. How many do you have now?

[RDaneel]

Serrated Endura. It has 11 siblings with another on the way.

[sam the man..]

Catcherman! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[kong]

The &quot;Q&quot;. Flag and HK variant, &quot;R&quot;, Spyderench, and Spydercard on the way.

[mundele]

My first (and still favorite) spyderco was a Plain Edge Worker. It's a great knife!!!

[mundele]

My first (and still favorite) spyderco was a Plain Edge Worker. It's a great knife!!!

[Fozzy]

A Police in (I think) 1987 followed shortly thereafter by a Hunter followed by too many others to list!

Ben

[dalerich]

The plain edged CoPilot. It is one classy knife. Now I have 41 and still looking.

[Ken Lau]

Wegner Jr, now it has 8 siblings!

[Kdarmy]

My first was the SS Serrated Endura, and Im not sure how many I have now...The latest is my SpydeRench.

Kindest Regards,
Keith D.Armacost

[Windwalker]

First was the plain blade Worker when it first came out... latest is the SpydeRench. 18 all together...
WW

[NCBlades]

My first Spydie was a Snap-it. I now have over 120 Spyderco knives. I love Spyderco products!

[Tommi]

First was a serrated Endura for steak knife less than two years ago. Now I have about 20.

[DL]

A plain edge Delica was my first. I have 4 other siblings.

[Slayer]

My first was a serrated endura bought about 10 years ago. I traded it after a few years when the serrations became a hassle.

[Slayer]

double tap. sorry

Edited by - slayer on 8/10/00 5:01:13 PM

[john row]

Plain edge Endura

[Dexter Ewing]

C16PS micarta handled large Goddard (now defunct)

[Alick W]

A serrated Police model several years ago. Ordered on the spot the first time I saw it's picture and still my favourite. It has a Spyder edge worker for (more polite) company.

[Alick W]

A serrated Police model several years ago. Ordered on the spot the first time I saw it's picture and still my favourite. It has a Spyder edge worker for (more polite) company.

[Alick W]

A serrated Police model several years ago. Ordered on the spot the first time I saw it's picture and still my favourite. It has a Spyder edge worker for (more polite) company.

[Alick W]

A serrated Police model, still my favorite, with a worker for more polite company.

[Alick W]

A serrated Police model, still my favorite, with a worker for more polite company.

[Alick W]

Sorry about the extra posts,
Microsoft problem.
Aware now.

[Brian Lavin]

First was a stainless handle Rescue, circa early 80's, next was a stainless worker, then a Delica and so on. Don't know how many I've got now, but nowhere near what NCBlades has!(jealous?, yup)

[cgjones]

My first was an old style black handled Rescue.

[Munky_v2]

Mine was a serrated Merlin.

[CJF]

SERRATED DELICA... BEEN HOOKED EVER SINCE

[Blades]

Endura, and now have 6.


Blades

[doppelganger]

A plain Delica... still alone, but I'm 14 (can't get a job), so looks like he'll be the only child for a while (lots of attention!)

[sal]

Serrated edge S/S Standard. Now have six Spydercos.

[jyork]

My first spyderco is the one I still carry. A stainless steel plain edge Executive, perfect for carrying in my dress pants everyday. (Have to look respectable you know)

[stevenator]

A Native with the 50/50 blade. Followed soon after by a 50/50 Endura.

[red mag]

April 22nd 1989 a C05 standard serrated stainless steel handle.
still adding to my collection... some very nice piece's on the way!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Greetings
red

[qc]

Mine, like many others, was the police model. I bought it at a store to don't see too often here in the north-east: a family owned &quot;true&quot; sporting goods store that your father grew up with. My police was made before the name was stamped on the blade- could anyone tell about when it was made?

[USP40]

Mine was a C05 standard serrated stainless steel handle which I bought back in 89 or 90 I it carried until Feb of this year when I bought a Delica which has snice been replaced with an Endura which will soon be replaced with an &quot;R&quot; knife which will bring my total to 8 with 2 kitchen knives.

In a world of compromise some men don't Spyderco and H&amp;K the perfect combination

USP40

[Higgans]

A Mariner, purchased in 1987, carried it every day since.

[Ewok]

Serrated steel Police, bought in the late 80's. It gave me a lot of peace-of-mind when I lived in the big city. Then I moved to the 'burbs and stopped carrying it much. Someone broke in and stole it. Kind of ironic....

[chad234]

My first spyderco was a stainless police model (serrated) which was an academy graduation gift from my father (along with his badge). When I was assigned to watercraft patrol I let a stranded boater use it to cut away a skiline wrapped around his prop, he dropped it in the lake. I replaced the knife the next day (serrated endura) but I will always miss it (I couldn't replace it's true value). There has not been a single day since then that I have not carried and used a Spyderco knife. I have used mine to save lives, and seen others used as well.
My daily carry varies, most days a plainedge Military, others a Civilian(G10), Endura (serrated and Plain), Delica, Harpy (G-10) today a full size Calypso (plainedge), Moran, etc.
I can't wait for the Lum utility folder and Military Jr.

[FullerH]

Stainless steel Police followed very quickly by a C19 Terzuola with aluminum scales and a 40% serrated blade. I love everything but the serrations.

Walk in the Light,
Hugh Fuller

[Paul Work]

Standard back in '86-'87. Currently have only 3. Soon to be 5, then...

Paul

[Philip357]

Serrated Stainless Delica. It was the first knife of my little collection; I have 1 MT, 2 BM, 1 Al Mar, 3 CRKT, 1 Rekat, 2 Gerber, 2 Boker ... but I have 6 Spydies <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> .
Daily carry is my G10 Navigator (1 of 2), best looking is my Shabaria.

[Roger]

My first was actually many. I traded some firearms for a display case containing:
S.S Police plain edge
S.S Enduras plain edge
S.S Worker plain edg
C15 Terzuola
C19 Terzuola
S.S. Co Pilot plain edge
Wayne Goddard
Pro Grip
Spur
Mariner
Military plain edge.
Cricket Aluminum plain edge

Needless to say, after acquiring these a couple weeks ago, I am now A BELIEVER!!!!

Since added:
Wegner
Native

more to come....

RC


Edited by - Roger on 9/15/00 7:00:01 PM

[cutler34]

Mine was the Ladybug about 7 years ago.

[SharpeML]

Aluminum Cricket both plan and serrated. Now I’m hook and will be adding many more, 4 so far!
2 Crickets, Merlin and Calypso Jr.

[TheBeak]

ss police, with teeth, bought in or about '88

[3than]

Spyderench!
Then I got a partially-serrated spydercard, also a great knife.

[Hojo]

My first Spyderco was a plain Endura, which I lost in Mt. Washington couple years back. Right now, I have eight Spydercos, Starmate is currently the latest while I wait for Gunting.

Edited by - Hojo on 10/21/00 8:46:01 AM

Edited by - Hojo on 10/24/00 6:26:03 PM

[chinook]

My first was a Spyderedged Worker back in 1984. My wife went back to the L.A. County Fair the next day after watching me drool over it at a table. The next was a Viele 2 yrs ago on ebay and the list has grown exponentially from then.

[sgtmike88]

Mine was a plain Delica donated by a very fast fleeing felon (he even outran my motorola.) It's since been tot'd to training. I now have several versions of the Delica, a plain police g-10, a rookie g-10, a military, a ladybug II, and will be in hopes that Santa knows what the heck a Chinook is. Oops, forgot to mention the SpyderCard I just threw in my wallet..hehehe.

Edited by - sgtmike88 on 10/23/00 11:29:19 AM

[WTFOver]

Police Serrated Blak-Ti coated. Loved that Knife. Carried it every day for 5 years until it succumbed to &quot;Sticky Finger Syndrome&quot; from my locker. God I miss that knife...Spyderco stopped producing it. Still looking for a replacement and spare or two

-In Beer there is Strength...
-In Wine there is Wisdom...
-In Water there is BACTERIA...
Old German Proverb

[PERTINAX]

Serrated Delica in '90 when I was in the Army, lost on a shooting range in the boonies, replaced with a 40/60 Endura, stolen/lost while on duty as a LEO, replaced by Pro-grip that 5 years later is looking worse for wear and is soon to be replaced by the Forum Military as well as a Starmate.

Loved my Knives so much became a dealer in '99.

Pertinax
WWW.PERTINAX.CO.ZA

[phwl]

My first was a ladybug, now I have 3. Doesn't anyone stop at just 1?

[JZ]

Mine was a Standard. I carried that for about 3 years before replacing it with a Rescue, then an Endura. Now I've got a Military...and wanting more!

[Aries59]

My first was an Endura. I now have 34 or so Spyderco knives.

[Richard]

Mine was a military ATS 34, about 2 years and now I still don't have enough.

[Richard]

Mine was a military ATS 34, about 2 years and now I still don't have enough.

[dePaul]

1. Calypso Jr Lt
2. Delica, plain edge
3. Military, plain edge

And still longing for more......

[dirk]

My first was a Snap-it, my second the Starmate amd my last one the Spyderench

[rvo3vom]

My first was a serrated Delica w/ blue handle. I have since added:
S.S. CoPilot (stolen by luggage handler in L.A. or Sydney)
&quot;Q&quot;
Goddard lightweight
Wegner Jr. #848
Calypso Jr. serrated
SpyderCard plain
Lum Tanto (just got it on eBay)
and I spoke to Patti this morning about the 2000 Forum Militay w/ Bug inlay.

I'm trying to get a Rookie &amp; Standard plain w/ G-10 and I can't wait for the Lum Folder.

I love these blades!! Thank You Sal and everyone at Spyderco!

[golok]

My first Spyderco was an Endura which I bought in 1991. Back in those days, very few people in my country ever heard of Spyderco.

I was one of those &quot;strange people&quot; who was reading the Blade magazine.

Recently, I traded that Endura with a Spyderman who gave me a couple of blades which I thought I couldn't do without.

I am now eyeing a Military that comes with a Talonite blade with titanium bolsters and carbonised scales. Trouble is nobody has done a piece like that yet<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[FREDERIC K]

My first Spyderco was a Pro Venator.
Then came a JOTSINGH KHALSA, a Spydercard, a Matriarch.
I plan to get a GUNTING set, a MEERKAT, a MILITARY ...

[conn16]

My first was actually a remote release. Sort of surprised to see that no one else said that. Have since gotten a spyderedge delica and a 50/50 Jess Horn lightweight. Spydercard and Howard Viele soon to follow.

~Conn~
edited for spelling

Edited by - conn16 on 12/1/00 10:21:42 AM

[jakelaw]

My first was a Stainless Rescue, one of the old ones with the vent in the handle under the clip. Since then, a &quot;Q,&quot; a Police model w/G10 handles and a new Wayne Goddard Light weight that is in the mail.

[jakelaw]

My first was a Stainless Rescue, one of the old ones with the vent in the handle under the clip. Since then, a &quot;Q,&quot; a Police model w/G10 handles and a new Wayne Goddard Light weight that is in the mail.

[jakelaw]

My first was a Stainless Rescue, one of the old ones with the vent in the handle under the clip. Since then, a &quot;Q,&quot; a Police model w/G10 handles and a new Wayne Goddard Light weight that is in the mail.

[jakelaw]

My first was a Stainless Rescue, one of the old ones with the vent in the handle under the clip. Since then, a &quot;Q,&quot; a Police model w/G10 handles and a new Wayne Goddard Light weight that is in the mail.

[jakelaw]

My first was a Stainless Rescue, one of the old ones with the vent in the handle under the clip. Since then, a &quot;Q,&quot; a Police model w/G10 handles and a new Wayne Goddard Light weight that is in the mail.

[jakelaw]

My first was a Stainless Rescue, one of the old ones with the vent in the handle under the clip. Since then, a &quot;Q,&quot; a Police model w/G10 handles and a new Wayne Goddard Light weight that is in the mail.

[jakelaw]

My first was a Stainless Rescue, one of the old ones with the vent in the handle under the clip. Since then, a &quot;Q,&quot; a Police model w/G10 handles and a new Wayne Goddard Light weight that is in the mail.

[jakelaw]

My first was a Stainless Rescue, one of the old ones with the vent in the handle under the clip. Since then, a &quot;Q,&quot; a Police model w/G10 handles and a new Wayne Goddard Light weight that is in the mail.

[jakelaw]

My first was a Stainless Rescue, one of the old ones with the vent in the handle under the clip. Since then, a &quot;Q,&quot; a Police model w/G10 handles and a new Wayne Goddard Light weight that is in the mail.

[jakelaw]

Sorry, I am not sure how that happened.

[Cam Craig]

1st was a Mariner, lost it, bought a blue mariner, 1 year later buddy found the original under the seat in his hunting truck and returned it!! Also have an aviator for social occasions.

[Marc]

Stainless Calypso. There are 14 others now.

[Zabrewolf]

A Stainless Co-Pilot, Spyderedge. My first thought was, &quot;What the hell is this? Awww cool!&quot;

The length of our days and time of our death have been fated long ago.

[AL3]

Delica (PlainEdge). It is still my only Spyderco so far. I'm about to order the CoPilot.

[sks]

Bob Terzuola w/aluminum scales.

[Denis Drygin]

Serrated lightwheight Endura <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Just got it, might get some more later...

Edited by - Denis Drygin on 12/13/00 10:58:52 AM

[DEREK VINYARD]

mine was the pro venator. still my favorite

[Jazzman]

My serrated Dragonfly was my first but the clip broke off so I don't carry it anymore. I now carry a serrated pegasus and am currently saving up for a carbon fibre dragonfly. I miss carrying one badly!

[IronFist]

My frist is a Native II. It took me three weeks to get it, but it was well worth the wait. I just love the look, and it's a lot sharper than anything I had earlier (Wenger, Victorinox and some others...)!

[IronFist]

My frist is a Native II. It took me three weeks to get it, but it was well worth the wait. I just love the look, and it's a lot sharper than anything I had earlier (Wenger, Victorinox and some others...)!

[docW]

My first was given to me last summer as a fifty third birthday gift from my son. I'ts an Endura Light in 50/50 and the single best knife I've ever owned. I have had a knife on my person every day since I was five years old, with the exception of boot camp. When I used this Spyderco a few times, my thought was that I'd never want or need another knife, then I saw the catalog. I'm getting a ProGrip next. A big salute to you who make these knives.

[Lonehunter]

Delica black all teeth,back before the days of 50/50.

[David]

My first was a grey ladybug about 7-8 years ago. Since then I my collection has grown to 6.

[Tom B]

The military with serrated blade. It's a very good knife.

Tom

[satherton]

My first Spyderco was a plain edge Delica. It has never let me down.

[alanforbes]

A large PE Wegner. Now I have 20 Spydies, the last one an old C-15 P that I recently found.

[dialex]

My very first was a black Ladybug. Then it came the PE Delica, the Copilot, Vesuvius, Meerkat, Chinook, Mini Police, Native, SE Delica, PE Endura, Shabaria, the Jesters and there is the CF Delica on its way too <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

<a href="http://users.pcnet.ro/dialex"><font color=blue>(my page)</font></a>

[nick]

my first was a ltw clipso jr se. my collection now is up to 42 spydies.
nick.

[Ted]

C29P - Aluminum PE Cricket

And now, uuuhh, 11 if I didn't miss any...

[Alan2112]

The &quot;Q&quot;, man I wish I still had it, the only <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>co I've parted with, and boy have they become collectable! RKBA

[jjcoolay]

My Wayne Goddard Lwt. Man I loved that knife.

[martin_ingerslev]

I still only have my first, an SS Delice SE. They are not readily available where I live for sale, this I bought in the UK.

[Shiden]

A SpydeRench PE

Shiden-kaj

&quot;There is no spoon...&quot; Neo, the Matrix

[voxnaes]

SS Delica PE and a Navigator.
Vox.

[jaxon]

Wow, Alan sure dredged this up from the past<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>. Mine, (first) G10, PE ATS55 Police Model. Last, (most recent, there is no last) Micarta PE G10, Calypso<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>.

Jaxon

Weekend yet?

[KBR]

My first Spydie was a full <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>Edged Delica. My collection of Spydies was up to about 18-19, but due to some trading/selling/giving away<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I now have about 10 more or less.

I've been so busy that I haven't counted them lately.

Survive, Adapt, and Overcome...

[dynaryder]

My first was an FRN Endura SE w/plastic clip. Didn't like the plastic clip,so I got a Benchmade 830SBT which I carried for years. Later I picked up a Q just for curiosity's sake. Couple years ago I picked up an FRN Delica and Endura both w/metal clip and liked them much better. That got me back into Spydies. Then I found this place. Now I think I need rehab. Don't know exactly how many Spydies I've got now,and I think I'd scare myself if I counted them.

[TheBoondockSaint]

I still to this day carry The first Spyderco I ever bought, a full spyderedge Endura. I have carried it almost every day since I bought it new about 8 years ago and it has never failed me. I recently bought a brand new 50/50 Endura so that I could retire my old one but I just can't bring myself to shelf my trusty old friend just yet. I also have a plain edge Spydercard .Soooooo many more Spydies do I want to own however. Probably next will be a Military.

[Alan2112]

Welcome aboard, BoondockSaint!

[hawkbill]

I THINK my first Spydie was a SE AUS-8 Merlin with the molded clip. It was too many Spydies ago to be sure, though...

"I am what I am, and that's all that I am"....Popeye

[Cue-Ball]

My first was a Police Model fully serrated back in '87. Took about 7-9 months to arrive after I ordered it. I now also have an Enduro (daily carry), a Spydercard, a Mas Ayoob, and am waiting to receive my WTC commemorative.

[seaswol]

Viele - PE. Quality and class.

[Jimd]

I bought my first Spyderco knife this month, a Native with serrated blade (CPM 440V).

It's my favorite. Actually, it's the only Spyderco blade shape that really turns me on. But man, that serrated blade is awesome!

I'm sure I'll get more in the future, as I hear much talk of &quot;new and improved&quot; Natives on the horizon (?)

[Rebeltruce]

Chinook, was the first. I think I have around 25 or 30 now.

[mac_heath]

Rescue w/ FRN clip
now, seven, I think
more coming

<a href=http://www.spyderco.com/forum/Topic.asp?topic_id=6200&forum_id=7&Topic_Title=Terms%2Bused%2Bfrequently%2Bon%2Bthis% 2Bbulletin%2Bboard&forum_title=General+Discussion">Frequently Used Terms</a><BR><BR>Praise not the day ere evening has come, <BR>a sword before it is tried, <BR>ice before it has been crossed, <br>and beer until it is drunk.

[rhayes]

JessHorn

Neither seek nor shun the fight.

[Alan2112]

Welcome aboard, rhayes!

[Andrew]

my first spyderco was C10 also I had C36 C55 and C07CF

[tbarahon]

Everithing began almost ten years ago with a ss Mariner, then a Clipit endura, followed by fourteen other brothers and sisters...

I can see }{ in my trousers

[reg]

I am ashamed to say it was a ladybug but since then I have added a SS Police 50/50.

Beyond this there must be dragons!

[Razor]

Plainedge delica.384 more,no just kidding.I have 2 standards and a CF police on route.

[ftkinney]

Tim Wegner that I jsut got back.

[tecx226]

Gunting PS, bought on 5-14-03 now has 12 siblings and another on the way.

I'm starting to see a pa<img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>ern here.

[tecx226]

Gunting PS, bought on 5-14-03 now has 12 siblings and another on the way.

I'm starting to see a pa<img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>ern here.

[ian11]

The classic

Delica PE with integral clip

[M38]

Just ordered my first two yesterday, a Military &amp; Jester

[Alan2112]

Welcome to the forum, M-38 &amp; ian11!

[Katana1609]

Hi everyone ! I'm proud of being a new spyderco fan !

I bought the SS Police serrated two weeks ago, and I AM IN LOVE !!! What a splendid peice of art ! And not only that, it cuts like a chainsaw !

But then my spydie felt a little lonely... and for some business he is a little too heavy, so i did it again yesterday. Yup, just got a Delica Carbon Fiber VG-10 Serrated ! Even if it's only been close to my skin for 24 hours now, I already feel it's part of my body !

Thanks for letting me share the love !

Self-reverence - Self-knowledge - Self-control

[Jason]

Serrated Endura in Gin-1 with Plastic Clip. I wish I had more of them.

[Alan2112]

Welcome aboard, Katana &amp; Jason!

[Jimd]

A serrated Native FRN. Then a 1st Generation BRK (luckily, it has decent fit/finish).
On the way is a Native with blue inlay handle, for which I'm trading my Matriarch.

Sniper -- One Shot, One Kill Email: ST8PEN01@aol.com

[bear123]

My first one was a SS PE Endura. I have been in love with Spyderco knives ever since.

[Tom S]

My first was an only PE Delica with the skinny molded clip. Great knife that I ended up giving away.

[Talon]

My first Spydercos were a Native Lightweight and a Harpy. Added a few since then but the Native is still my favorite EDC.

[Stevie Ray]

Well ... I dove in for a 1st Gen Native ....

It got OK only after I sharpened it and cleaned up the clip (e.g. put it on the wheel to soften the edges) and loosened up the blade .... Believe it or not, I stuffed it in with my collector stuff .... It's now part of my Native collection. The Native I carry is the full blown version.
SR

[matthewdanger]

A Chinook! I can't wait until it gets here.

[thombrogan]

My first was a Co-Pilot and I currently own four. Got my Co-Pilot (didn't realize until now how appropriate it was) after driving in a windy thunderstorm and finding downed trees everywhere we were tempted to park and ride out the storm. When we got home, the power was out (our house needs electricity to pump used water to the septic tank), so we went out to a town with electricity to spend the night in a hotel and I bought my first Spyderco to reward myself for not getting my wife and myself killed in a violent storm.

[ofelas]

Full serrated Military in CPM S30V as EDC, soon to be replaced with an FRN Native; retired my 10 year old Emerson CQC6.

[chux]

Started in Jan with an 440V FRN Native CE. Now have about 13 with 2 more on the way.

[chux]

Started in Jan with an 440V FRN Native CE. Now have about 13 with 2 more on the way.

[High Ground]

Endura PE FRN / VG10.

Always expect the unexpected.

[pvr4]

My first was a PE Delica. Since lost along with a Dragonfly and Navigator. Which leaves me seven.

[seaman]

ss police model se in G-2.

[deputy tom]

My first Spyderco was a PE FRN Endura.It was so new I had to call Golden to order direct as none of the Cutlery World Shoppes in the area had them yet.Retired it in 1998 and bought a full Spyder-edge one that I'm still carrying every day.I have 14 other Spydercos with 4 more on the way.Not counting several I foolishly traded away over the years.tom.<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

N.R.A. LIFE MEMBER...Thig crioch air an t-saoghail, ach mairidh gaol 's ceol.