Birthday gift help.

[Spadeworx]

It's soon to be my 22nd birthday, which as luck would have it falls the day before I start my finals. In order to cheer me up my girlfriend has suggested that I might like an engraved knife. I own 3 spydies already (native,merlin,ladybug) all with FRN handles that I get on really well with. I have been looking at SS handle models (for engraving) such as the dragonfly (a small model would be better since she might be a little bit apprehensive about getting me something like the civilian ).

What do you think?

 

[fourcycle]

I would recommend you look into a SS Rookie. Its not to big, feels really great in the hand and has classic Spyderco lines.

Although it doesn't fit your description, here is an example of just what can be done with a Spyderco. http://www.andale.com/stores/sf_itemHome.jsp?sid=11250&lid=14500115&mode=1


Terry Prichard

 

[shootist16]

The stainless Native is one of my favorite Spydies. Feels different from the zytel model because it is thinner. It also uses AUS-10 steel, which I have been impressed with so far.

The Rookie is also a good choice.

And of course you can't go wrong with the dragonfly if you want a smaller knife, although I really prefer the Mouse in this size range.

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Dennis Bible

....Almost here, The Leading Edge....
http://www.theleadingedgeonline.com

 

[fourcycle]

That Mouse.....yes indeed its hard to pass that one up for a small cumfortable daily carry. I love them.

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Terry Prichard aka the bladebroker

 

[fourcycle]

That Mouse.....yes indeed its hard to pass that one up for a small cumfortable daily carry. I love them.

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Terry Prichard aka the bladebroker

 

[Jazzman]

I second the rookie. Great little knife.
Matt

 

[Guntaholic]

I know it's a little bit bigger but the Starmate is a very smooth light knife...

 

[Blades]

PEGASUS!!!

engraved by Brooks Burt of course. I'll go find a link...

Blades

 

[Blades]

Found it:

http://www.angelfire.com/wi/brooksburt/knives2.html

The Spyderco Pegasus is at the bottom of the page.


Blades

 

[Spadeworx]

Do you think the rookie in plain or spyder edge would be better?

[This message has been edited by Spadeworx (edited 04-27-2001).]

 

[bquinlan]

I would also recommend the Mouse. It is one of the smaller knives on the market, but it is really a 4" Military in disguise. What an amazing design!

My other suggestion, if you want something different, would be to get a SpyderCard and have that engraved. Discrete, elegant, and effective.

--Bob Q

 

[shootist16]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Spadeworx:
Do you think the rookie in plain or spyder edgge would be better?</font>

I am partial to plainedge myself. I feel that plain edge is more versatile. Read the FAQ on serrated vs. plain edge if you get a chance, very informative.


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Dennis Bible

....Almost here, The Leading Edge....
http://www.theleadingedgeonline.com

 

[Jazzman]

Go plain. I like the serrated too, but for everyday use, I think that plain is way more versatile.
Good Luck,
Matt