Christmas present help - hopefully

[WA Martin]

Is there anyone here who does "handle replacement" on Spyderco knives?

Spyderco has a purple FRN handled Ladybug 3 in their 2009 catalog, operative word being 2009. There may not be enough time between now and Christmas, since I don't know what FRN is or if it is commercially available in purple, but it would make a nice gift for my wife.

Any suggestions?

I'm looking at the Ladybug 3 because she is not a knife person and it has to be extremely sheeple friendly due to where she works. I also was looking at the Cricket, Polywog, Lava, or one of the brand new C-127's or C-128's.

The Lava, to me, would be exceptionally ideal but it only comes in the stainless steel model as far as I can tell.

Or would this just be too terribly cost ineffective and I should just be patient? I already called Spyderco and found out "no custom orders". I also haven't bought the knife yet which could really complicate things too.

 

[SDS]

You are very unlikely to get anything "custom" before Christmas unless it was ordered awile back.

As far as modifications to factory knives I believe STR does some fine work.

His forum is at http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=810

Look in the maker section and you can find him if the link does not work.

SDS

 

[The Deacon]

If your wife likes purple, I'd suggest visiting New Graham Knives website and looking at the Santa Fe Stoneworks Kiwis they have, particularly the Sugilite and Charoite ones. Those are purple, and a customized Ladybug would probably wind up costing as much or more.

Heres pics of mine...

Top one is Charoite, bottom is Sugilite.

Paul

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[j.bowie]

If your wife likes purple, I'd suggest visiting New Graham Knives website and looking at the Santa Fe Stoneworks Kiwis they have, particularly the Sugilite and Charoite ones. Those are purple, and a customized Ladybug would probably wind up costing as much or more.

Heres pics of mine...

Top one is Charoite, bottom is Sugilite.

Paul

My Personal Website - - - - - - A Beginners Guide to Spyderco Collecting - - - - - - Kiwimania
Dead horses beaten, sacred cows tipped, chimeras hunted when time permits.
Spyderco Collector # 043 - - WTC # 1458 - 1504 - 1508 - Never Forget, Never Forgive!
It's easy to grin when your ship comes in and good fortune and fame are your lot, but the man worthwhile is the man who can smile with his shorts twsited up in a knot. - Morey Amsterdam

I have never seen a knife like this one. Did you purchase it from new graham? "Walk softly and carry a big knife"