Dyad confusion... Help!!

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Dana Vibberts

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Not too long ago I bought a Dyad which has approx a 3 inch plain blade, and a 3 3/4 ser-blade.. and smooth micarta scales. I can't even find it listed in the Spyderco home page of products... The box says it's a C44 What is the difference between the Mini-Dyad, the Dyad Jr., and the one I have... I'm confused... Anyone?
Thanks
Dane
 
I just saw the full sized Dyad at The Knifecenter today. Looks like I'm about to make a purchase myself.

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James Segura
San Francisco, CA
 
Thanks Stjames, it's a large one, sturdy, and has become my favorite carry..... But I still don't figure the mini, jr, etc. Two seem to be exactly the same, with $24 difference in price... odd....
Dane
 
Hi Dana - Sorry for the confusion. Our web site is currently being rebuilt so it is currently not up to date. Will be another 5 or 6 weeks.

The original Dyad Jr (called the Mini Dyad) was a micarta handle two bladed model that was a pilot for the lite weight version.

The lite weight version was designed after the micarta version was "in the field for a while". The micarta version will be discontinued when current inventoty is depleted and the lite weight will remain.

The Dyad (large) is a much larger knife. It was designed for heavy duty work. Does everything well so far and does not seem to intimidate (unless quick drawn) for some reason. This may also go "lite weight" if reception is good.

sal
 
Thank you Sal, :-)
As always, your comments straighten things out clearly and quickly. {You must live here! :-) } I appreciate it...
I find the weight of the "big one" to be just right for me, and no problem in the pocket... the "little ones" are nice, but this one is a real "using" knife. Thanks again
Dana
 
Sal,
I love the beadblast micarta version I've got. Glad to see that you chose to leave out the two extra outer liners like those on the mini Dyad. It gives the whole package a slimmer feel and carryability. Was there a mechanical/design reason why the sheepsfoot blade can be compressed further into the handle(blade can touch back spacer) when closed? It seems like if the locking bars pivot point was moved closer to the blades pivot point the blade would stay solid in the closed position. I'm not an engineer, so I don't know if that modification would be possible or sound, but I think a blade should not be able to move further into it's handle(to where it hits the back spacer) when closed. IMHO.
I bet a lightweight version would sell better than the micarta version just because of price point. But the beadblast micarta version just has that smooth/clean looking charm about it. IMHO

Ken
 
Hey James -

I sure wish I had my Dyad so I could join in here...

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"Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes, the bear eats you."
 
Sal, I'm with KenN on the Dyad question. I bought that knife for work on/around the boat, and it is absolutely the perfect combination of blades for what I need to do. However, I too hvae noticed tha tthe sheepsfoot blade can be compressed slightly when it is closed. What's up with that? It doesn't seem to affect the folding/performance/carry-ability of the knife in any way, but it is curious???
 
Sorry about the sheepfoot blade being able to be compressed when folded. The combination of the multiple pins and the bypass lock kept things pretty tight. The kick is forward of the lock pivot. Moving the kick aft of the pivot reduces the size of the cutting edge. I tried to keep as much cutting edge as possible on the sheepfoot. I don't think it will cause a problem because it is only one or two tooth tips making contact, not the recessed cutting edge.

sal
 
Sal,
Thanks for the clarification, and no apology necessary, I love this model more than either of its smaller siblings.
I did notice that only a small area of the tip on the sheepsfoot was making contact, so I'm not really bugged that much by it. It's only when I've got a tight grip that its noticable.

Also, I'd like to make the suggestion for dual clip positions (one for the clippoint as the primary draw as well as for the sheepsfoot) for the possible ltwt version.

Thanks for your time,
Ken
 
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