I just received the Spyderco Cat from BladeHQ.com (http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Cat-G-10-Folding-Knife--9118)
It just looks like a fake. The wire looks off and also the cat has jimping? Is it a fake?
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Fake Spyderco Cat?
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I just received the Spyderco Cat from BladeHQ.com (http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Cat-G-10-Folding-Knife--9118)
It just looks like a fake. The wire looks off and also the cat has jimping? Is it a fake?
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Welcome to bladeforums.
There are some fake spydercos floating around, so you're wise to watch out for them.
The best way to avoid fakes is to only buy from reputable dealers.
BladeHQ for example.
You might get a dud that slipped through QC once in a blue moon, but no way would an upstanding dealer like them sell a fake.
There are some fake spydercos floating around, so you're wise to watch out for them.
The best way to avoid fakes is to only buy from reputable dealers.
BladeHQ for example.
You might get a dud that slipped through QC once in a blue moon, but no way would an upstanding dealer like them sell a fake.
Thanks. This is actually my second cat. I bought another one from bladehq as a spare. My first cat doesn't have jimping and the wire clip is different. The wire clip on my 1st cat goes flat at the end while this new cat's wire remains angled up. The G10 also felt different on the newer knife from bladehq. My first cat looks like http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=669
Is there a reason why they are different?
I also looked up previous threads on bladeforums and the biggest complaint about the G10 cat is that it doesn't have jimping.
Is there a reason why they are different?
I also looked up previous threads on bladeforums and the biggest complaint about the G10 cat is that it doesn't have jimping.
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WOW!
Here is a quick story. I loved the Cat. Didn't mind the 440C or G10, actually preferred the G10 over the Carbon Fiber variety. My only issue was the new Cat didn't have jimping. The old CF Cat had jimping, but not the new G10 version. So I jumped through 100 hoops spent boat loads of money and got an S30V Cat and replaced the CF with the G10.
Now a year or so later I discover Spyderco (unless this is a fake) has added jimping.
Assuming the jimping is new to the Cat, it looks real otherwise.
EDIT: Just noticed the wire clip is retarded too. Not necessarily in a bad way though. If it is a fake, I MUCH prefer it over the other style.
Here is a quick story. I loved the Cat. Didn't mind the 440C or G10, actually preferred the G10 over the Carbon Fiber variety. My only issue was the new Cat didn't have jimping. The old CF Cat had jimping, but not the new G10 version. So I jumped through 100 hoops spent boat loads of money and got an S30V Cat and replaced the CF with the G10.
Now a year or so later I discover Spyderco (unless this is a fake) has added jimping.
Assuming the jimping is new to the Cat, it looks real otherwise.
EDIT: Just noticed the wire clip is retarded too. Not necessarily in a bad way though. If it is a fake, I MUCH prefer it over the other style.
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^ The top one is a billion times better. Good job Spyderco!
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Some advice on the CF Cat. They are junk. Even the non factory second CF versions are junk. This is compared to the G10 version.
Here was my G10 S30V Frankenstein.
Here are the etch differences. The Taiwan and S30V etches are crooked. The top one is the 440C version. The bottom is the CF version.
Here is a notch they put in the blade to denote a factory second. I bought the factory second first (not caring about the scale flaws), but the screwed up the otherwise good blade with the notch. This forced me to hunt for a non-factory second version. I paid a lot for it and the CF scales were still poor (not horrible like the factory second) and the etching was still crooked.
Here is the CF scale on the factory second. Where the cut out is for the spydie hole, the CF is pitted and terrible. The QC version was less pitted, but still FAR below Spyderco quality.
When I was finally done messing with it I added Cocobolo scales. Pics with my modded Persistence.
Here was my G10 S30V Frankenstein.
Here are the etch differences. The Taiwan and S30V etches are crooked. The top one is the 440C version. The bottom is the CF version.
Here is a notch they put in the blade to denote a factory second. I bought the factory second first (not caring about the scale flaws), but the screwed up the otherwise good blade with the notch. This forced me to hunt for a non-factory second version. I paid a lot for it and the CF scales were still poor (not horrible like the factory second) and the etching was still crooked.
Here is the CF scale on the factory second. Where the cut out is for the spydie hole, the CF is pitted and terrible. The QC version was less pitted, but still FAR below Spyderco quality.
When I was finally done messing with it I added Cocobolo scales. Pics with my modded Persistence.
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Probably not, but I think its a clear improvement. I've moved on to customs. The Cat was always my favorite Spyderco. I tried the Sage, but I didn't like the CF and it was bigger than I wanted. Then I tried the PM2 (way too big), Dragonfly (too small, hard to open), and finally the Native 5 (hate lock backs, but wow what a looker). I only have the Dodo, Persistence, and Cat now. My EDC is my custom Alan Davis.
Do you not like this new model? If they made it a year ago, it would have saved me a lot of hassle. It's affordable, the PERFECT size, decent steel, wire clip. The only thing that eventually bothered me was it was kind of uncomfortable when trying to cut through hard stuff. The narrow handle would dig into my hand.
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Hi Sleeprl,
Welcome to the Spyderco forum.
The Cat & Chicago models have gone through a number of changes since we first began the model. Each mod was to create a better model (jimping wasn't perfect, etc.). We are still going through those mods as we improve and refine the models.
The piece you have is not a fake, but there are differences between different runs.
sal
Welcome to the Spyderco forum.
The Cat & Chicago models have gone through a number of changes since we first began the model. Each mod was to create a better model (jimping wasn't perfect, etc.). We are still going through those mods as we improve and refine the models.
The piece you have is not a fake, but there are differences between different runs.
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Get the carbon fiber C22 Michael Walker with ZDP blade. Isn't more expensive than a Sage 1 and is a much better knife than a Cat.
I love the CAT, it makes a great EDC knife. I'm glad to see the constant and never ending improvements to the knives.
I'm tempted to buy the new version just for the jimping. I would definitely buy a sprint run of the CAT with CF scales and S30 steel, like the original. I'm sure Spyderco could do a much better job this time around.
I'm tempted to buy the new version just for the jimping. I would definitely buy a sprint run of the CAT with CF scales and S30 steel, like the original. I'm sure Spyderco could do a much better job this time around.
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That is my Alan Davis custom based off the Tuff Lite. It was just under $300 new. Damascus 1095/O1 and Cocobolo scales.
