Special Services Folder

[Windwalker]

Was surfing this evening and ran across this knife. I hadn't seen or heard anything about it before... anyone have any information? Is it new, or just not talked about? :-) Here is the information as listed....

"Special Services Folder

A great new addition to the pocket knife carrying selection. This has a stainless steel Tanto shaped blade with a slight belly to it (similar to the Microtech SOCOM) and a stainless steel body. They are constructed like the tactical Spyderco Police model but have the reversible clip and great blade. Model TM 94043: Serrated Edge Blade

Inventor: Spyderco® Design Team

Type: Folding Lock Back

BIade Length: 3.40"

Blade Material: AUS-8 Blade Hardness: 58-59 Rockwell Overall Length: 8.25"

Handle: Stainless Steel

Pocket Clip: Left/right interchangeable with integral Lanyard hole fastener Diamond-shaped "thumb" hole.

Special thanks to Sal Glesser for making this knife possible."

The Diamond-shaped thumb hole is interesting.

Sal, what about this knife?

Thanks,

Windwalker

[Windwalker]

Found another reference to this knife. It looks as if it's made by Timberline... it carries their name. Now I'm really confused!
What about it Sal? :-)
Windwalker

[cerulean]

Yeah, it's a Timberline knife, not a Spyderco. It's a few years old. Cut and paste for pic: http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/timberline/special.html

Timberline is another Colorado company and Spyderco helped them with this knife. Also (and don't quote me on this), I believe that Spyderco owned the diamond shaped hole as well as the round one and allowed Timberline to use it here. I ain't fer sure on that though... it will be interesting to see Sal's info. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Edited by - cerulean on 2/10/2001 11:17:43 PM

[Windwalker]

Thanks for the come-back... I appreciate it. Yes, I have since realized it was my late night haze that caused the whole question... I was at http://www.cutlerytogo.com/index.html did a search for &quot;Spyderco&quot; and the Special Forces knife was one that came up. I didn't notice it said Timberline, and was there because of the Spyderco reference... ah well, I would still like to hear the &quot;rest of the story&quot; from Sal.. :-)
Thanks again,
Windwalker

[sal]

I've know John Anthon for many years. Several years ago, he asked uus to design a knife for his (then) new company, Timberline.

We designed the model for John and have patent protection on the design and the diamond shaped hole. It's a solid piece, very well made (in Seki City). The blade is a double bevel &quot;Tanto&quot; style.

sal

[Windwalker]

Thank you Sal....
I appreciate the time you take to answer our questions..
What a wonderful way to learn....
Thanks again,
Windwalker