saw. Non-use first impression.java
04-15-2003, 12:00 AM
Made a trip to Dallas today and Mike had a whole box of Spydies waiting. Had to leave the CF Delicas til next time but walked out with the Ronin, another American Pride, and both versions of the svelte SS Cricket. Wasn't expecting the the Spydersaw but there she was all dressed up and slyly suggesting we go someplace more private. We got to know each other a little better as the afternoon wore on. The more I knew about her, the more I gazed at her, the more I liked what I "saw". Let me tell you more about her....
Wow! A Catcherman with teeth! The Spydersaw is an impressive looking tool. The FRN clippit handle is the same volcano grip baby we find on the Catcherman but with a bigger bugged and differently inscribed logo. The Spydersaw retains the same McBurnette front lock as the Catcherman and incorporates the Boye dent. This makes for a safer lock and facilitates finding the lock release.
The blade is AUS-6 per Spyderco and is listed as 1/16” thick. On examination however the blade geometry is different. The width along the cutting edge of the blade is slightly greater than 1/16” whereas the blade spine begins as thick as the cutting edge and has a distinct taper to less than 1/16” but flares slightly to its original thickness toward the tip. The point at which the blade thickness tapers is at the immediate rear of the huge 19/32” Spydie hole and looks almost like a recaso across the full width of the blade. The blade folds for the same tip up carry as the Catcherman but the pronounced hump and blade width mean more of the blade’s surface is exposed when the saw is folded. There is more flex in the blade than the Catcherman but, hey, it's a saw.
The double row of reverse cut teeth fill all but the last 3/8” at the flat bottomed tip. The teeth look aggressive enough for any pruning tasks and should handle most of your camp chores. I won’t be abusing this serial numbered model but the price is reasonable enough to buy a “beater”. I like the concept and think this would make a great emergency/survival tool along with your normal EDC. I do think ridges across the spine of the blade at the hole would add control and a more secure grip during use. I’ll take another but before I do, I was wondering how the heck we’re going to sharpen them teeth on the 204!
RKDA
Wow! A Catcherman with teeth! The Spydersaw is an impressive looking tool. The FRN clippit handle is the same volcano grip baby we find on the Catcherman but with a bigger bugged and differently inscribed logo. The Spydersaw retains the same McBurnette front lock as the Catcherman and incorporates the Boye dent. This makes for a safer lock and facilitates finding the lock release.
The blade is AUS-6 per Spyderco and is listed as 1/16” thick. On examination however the blade geometry is different. The width along the cutting edge of the blade is slightly greater than 1/16” whereas the blade spine begins as thick as the cutting edge and has a distinct taper to less than 1/16” but flares slightly to its original thickness toward the tip. The point at which the blade thickness tapers is at the immediate rear of the huge 19/32” Spydie hole and looks almost like a recaso across the full width of the blade. The blade folds for the same tip up carry as the Catcherman but the pronounced hump and blade width mean more of the blade’s surface is exposed when the saw is folded. There is more flex in the blade than the Catcherman but, hey, it's a saw.
The double row of reverse cut teeth fill all but the last 3/8” at the flat bottomed tip. The teeth look aggressive enough for any pruning tasks and should handle most of your camp chores. I won’t be abusing this serial numbered model but the price is reasonable enough to buy a “beater”. I like the concept and think this would make a great emergency/survival tool along with your normal EDC. I do think ridges across the spine of the blade at the hole would add control and a more secure grip during use. I’ll take another but before I do, I was wondering how the heck we’re going to sharpen them teeth on the 204!
RKDA