Double folder question

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Years ago I remember seeing a Spyderco double folder where the hinge was on each end of the handle. One blade was serrated, the other blade was smooth. Are these still made? Are/were they any good? They intrigued me from the get go but I never even tried to purchase one for one reason or another.
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Danke42 said:
The Dyad.

Not in production.
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That's it!
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That looks like the awesomest knife ever!
 
There are other spydie models with two blades(one plain edge one serrated) though. Kindof a Spyderco Multitool but can't recall the name.
 
I saw one go up for sale a few months back, can't say I've seen them outside of that one time.
 
I'm optimistic that there will be more Sprint Runs of the C-44 Dyad at a later date. It's a great IN HOUSE design of Spyderco's that they took a lot of pride in it's design. I have a couple of the C-44 models myself and they are sacred to me. How I would love a new Sprint Run C-44 Dyad in one of the supersteels. I would even go bunkers for one in XHP.

I'm even optimistic at some point that hopefully Spyderco will do another double bladed folder ( SE & PE). Because they have already proven that they can do a super quality unit.
 
I owned one of the Sprint G10 Dyad's , but to be honest I couldnt get rid of it fast enough .
It was to way heavy and although it was sized and built tough enough for hard work , it was very uncomfortable in the hand and not very ergonomic when you were really using it hard due to the second closed blade being where your fingers rest .
A few years later I stumbled apon a much smaller Dyad in FRN , this is where the Dyad idea works in my opinion .
It is much more portable - usable - sensible and reminds me more of a Multi bladed Traditional that is carried for small everyday cutting tasks but doesnt get in the way and you dont know your carrying it .
Here is a pic of it next to a SAK Cadet for a size comparison



If you get one , get the smaller version is my advice .
I do wish my little one had a pocket clip , but thats not the end of the world .

Ken
 
Dyad = great idea, but god-awful ergonomics

Spyderhole humps are cool on single blade models, but terrible when they're digging into your phalanges or palm from a closed blade when you've got the other blade deployed and in use. :thumbsdown:

Having a near 90deg spine pressured into the nerve endings of your fingers and hand when cutting wasn't pleasant at all, either. :thumbsdown::thumbsdown:

Nice novelty piece for Spyderco AFI's, but for using, it was a rare dud from the Co. for me. :(
 
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I carried an original C44 for years and used it a lot. It will probably kick the Pattada back out of my pocket soon since I miss the serrations at times. It was never something to sit and whittle with for hours at a time, but for daily chores it worked pretty well. The gray Sprint added way to much extra weight and bulk for my taste.
 
harronek said:
[...] a much smaller Dyad is where the Dyad idea works in my opinion.
It is much more portable - usable - sensible and reminds me more of a Multi bladed Traditional that is carried for small everyday cutting tasks but doesnt get in the way and you dont know your carrying it .
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+1, exactly my feelings on the double bladed concept. Still have, carry and use my 'black pearl' mini dyad

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harronek said:
I owned one of the Sprint G10 Dyad's , but to be honest I couldnt get rid of it fast enough .
It was to way heavy and although it was sized and built tough enough for hard work , it was very uncomfortable in the hand and not very ergonomic when you were really using it hard due to the second closed blade being where your fingers rest .
A few years later I stumbled apon a much smaller Dyad in FRN , this is where the Dyad idea works in my opinion .
It is much more portable - usable - sensible and reminds me more of a Multi bladed Traditional that is carried for small everyday cutting tasks but doesnt get in the way and you dont know your carrying it .
Here is a pic of it next to a SAK Cadet for a size comparison



If you get one , get the smaller version is my advice .
I do wish my little one had a pocket clip , but thats not the end of the world .

Ken
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That's really interesting Ken because you're not the only knife user I've heard complain about the weight of a folder. It's just not an issue to me at all and I just look at my C-44 Dyad as a handy "user" with the full SE and full PE blades. But this does pose an interesting idea>> because I've wondered why they have seemingly given up on the SALT Dyad that they actually had a prototype of about 4 years ago. I had heard it was because of manufacturing costs is what killed it but I'm not sure.

I'm now wondering if a "mid-sized" Dyad, something between the C-44 & C-39 models in the Salt Series with FRN scales? That would cure your weight problem and would be consistent with the concept of the Salt Series. Because I truly think a SALT Series Dyad would be an excellent idea and I would surely latch on to one of them if they ever happen. But like I also said in my earlier post it might just be time for a completely new design, double bladed folder. Albeit I could be content with new edition C-44 Dyad models for years to come. But the concept of a double bladed folder to me has always been a super idea.
 
Sal Glesser said:
Hi JD,

We've been working on another 2 bladed model for several years. We just gave it more attention in the past year and I'm waiting on he 3rd prototype which is being made now.

sal
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Sorry I didn't see that earlier Mr. Glesser but that is great news to me and I'm sure other Dyad fans are also happy to hear this. I would even love it if you all went back to a Micarta handle like you all had with the original C-44. But hey I'm wide open for any Spyderco "double-bladed" folder ( PE & SE). I can't tell you how handy it is when I do carry my original C-44 Dyad>> and I also hope there will be a new blade steel used too. But what the heck I'm just glad to hear this news.
 
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