Grind on the Ayoob

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I ordered the Ayoob se as it's different and I really like the look of the se on this knife.

However there is alot of talk about the wonky serrations near rather tip or upsweep of the knife.
I'm really nervous about this ruining how I feel about the knife.

Anyone else ?
 
Danke42 said:
Sal noted if anyone doesn't like how theirs looks they can send it back.
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That's not really a answer.
As that is the case with just about any knife you buy.

I suppose that's all we're going to get, a return policy ?

Hope it doesn't bother me.
 
Skar said:
That's not really a answer.
As that is the case with just about any knife you buy.

I suppose that's all we're going to get, a return policy ?

Hope it doesn't bother me.
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You don't even have it yet and you're worried. Don't be a problem in search of a solution.

If I don't like something I don't even buy. Saves me a lot of stress.
 
There has been a lot of talk over at Spyderco.com forum concerning the new C-60 Ayoob Sprint Run and I've been in the thick of it the past few days. There have been about 3 guys point out that on the end of their SE models there are some grind problems on the serrated models. I'm extremely doubtful if the minor flaw I seen on the serration pattern will affect the performance at all. But with all things being equal I guess you can't blame the guys who have been looking forward to this great Sprint Run for quite some time now.

We've all come to expect GOD-like perfection from our favorite models and Spyderco has spoiled many of us with their superior quality over the years. But human error can show up anywhere at any time. Well I hope some of you guys have gotten your C-60 Ayoob Sprint Run and I hope you all are liking yours as much as I'm liking mine.
 
JD Spydo I have the PE in route, should be here Monday or Tuesday. I almost bought the SE several times, including today, but wondering if I need both since Im not rich and they are $210 each.

How is your SE sample. Can you post a pic of the edge?
 
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There it is. Nothing to worry about, mine arrived flawless.
 
Skar said:
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There it is. Nothing to worry about, mine arrived flawless.
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Yeah mine is letter perfect as well. I'm hoping that the flaw on some of the SE blades that was reported is maybe only on a few that escaped Quality Control. I just can't quit playing with both units.

This C-60 Ayoob is so ergonomic and really a functional design. It's been one of my all time favorite Spyderco models from a time I like to refer to as "The GOLDEN ERA of Spyders ( 1998-2004). There were so many great classic Spyderco models that came from that time slot. If you all don't believe me then trying buying an older model from that era that might go up for sale.

Spyderco is undoubtedly the "King Of Serrated Blades". And the serration pattern on this new Sprint Run are lower profile and less spikey than many of the Japan made models. These serrations remind me of the serration pattern on their older C-17 Catcherman model. I still have one of those AUS-8, Full SE Catcherman models that I still use quite a bit. Those lower profile, more rounded serrations cut so nicely compared to many of the other serration patterns out there. I haven't been this excited about a new Spyderco knife in quite some time. I hope this C-60 model eventually makes it back to full production and a wide variety of blade steels. I can't believe how fast this Sprint run is selling.
 
JD Spydo said:
Yeah mine is letter perfect as well. I'm hoping that the flaw on some of the SE blades that was reported is maybe only on a few that escaped Quality Control. I just can't quit playing with both units.

This C-60 Ayoob is so ergonomic and really a functional design. It's been one of my all time favorite Spyderco models from a time I like to refer to as "The GOLDEN ERA of Spyders ( 1998-2004). There were so many great classic Spyderco models that came from that time slot. If you all don't believe me then trying buying an older model from that era that might go up for sale.

Spyderco is undoubtedly the "King Of Serrated Blades". And the serration pattern on this new Sprint Run are lower profile and less spikey than many of the Japan made models. These serrations remind me of the serration pattern on their older C-17 Catcherman model. I still have one of those AUS-8, Full SE Catcherman models that I still use quite a bit. Those lower profile, more rounded serrations cut so nicely compared to many of the other serration patterns out there. I haven't been this excited about a new Spyderco knife in quite some time. I hope this C-60 model eventually makes it back to full production and a wide variety of blade steels. I can't believe how fast this Sprint run is selling.
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They should be easier to get when its not just the premier program knives going up and batches of more than 3-5 are available, but I agree these are a tremendous knife and will likely be gone fairly quick.
 
I've got an original Ayoob. It just one of many SD type knives made by Spyderco and others that I own.

So, I have no need for this one but the way that some people here and elsewhere bad mouth SD knives, it's funny that there's so much demand for this one.

Do people who are buying this Sprint plan to carry/use it as it was designed or just as a knife to cut boxes, letters and other such things?

Just curious . . .
 
sgt1372 said:
I've got an original Ayoob. It just one of many SD type knives made by Spyderco and others that I own.

So, I have no need for this one but the way that some people here and elsewhere bad mouth SD knives, it's funny that there's so much demand for this one.

Do people who are buying this Sprint plan to carry/use it as it was designed or just as a knife to cut boxes, letters and other such things?

Just curious . . .
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I don't much believe in SD knives for me - but AFAIK, I haven't bad-mouthed them either, to each his own.

That being said, just received the new Ayoob today. I'll carry it as a regular pocket knife. It's the perfect size (like, say, a Buck 110), it's Cruwear, and it's rounded shape will feel well in my pocket (don't use clips if I can avoid them). Likely a good meat cutter, too :)

My Yojumbo is a better box cutter (also happens to be a "fighting" knife :) ).
 
ferider said:
I don't much believe in SD knives for me - but AFAIK, I haven't bad-mouthed them either, to each his own.
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"Bad-mouthed" was not the best term. I'm not pointing fingers at anyone but . . .

What I've noticed when such discussions have come up is that "some" people go out of their way to try to trivialize and/or dismiss knives designed specificially for SD as superfluous and unncessary by arguing that any knife would be "do" for SD purposes and that a gun would be better.

I've seen a lot of that here and elsewhere on the Net and it would be amusing to me to find out that some of "those" people who dismissed knives designed specificially for SD (like the Ayoob) would end up buying one to use as a box, letter and/or meat cutter instead. LOL! ;)
 
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sgt1372 said:
"Bad-mouthed" was not the best term. I'm not pointing fingers at anyone but . . .

What I've noticed when such discussions have come up is that "some" people go out of their way to try to trivialize and/or dismiss knives designed specificially for SD as superfluous and unncessary by arguing that any knife would be "do" for SD purposes and that a gun would be better.

I've seen a lot of that here and elsewhere on the Net and it would be amusing to me to find out that some of "those" people who dismissed knives designed specificially for SD (like the Ayoob) would end up buying one to use as a box/etter and/or meat cutter instead. LOL! ;)
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Interesting subject. For me personally, if there are no dogs, no gun, no stick/chair/etc., having a knife is certainly better than having nothing. Then again, having any knife is certainly better than no knife in a SD situation, and of course avoidance is most important. And wearing a solid jacket will come in handy, too - nobody ever talks about that :)

Now there are many SD Spydercos. What's interesting for me is that they were all designed for specific techniques different from knife to knife. For example, Szabo, Chinook, Yoj[iu]mbo, Ajoob, Civilian, all designed for SD, but all with a different technique in mind. Ayoob and Yojumbo are stabbers, Szabo and Chinook have "elbow harpoons", and if you'd stab with the Civilian it would disintegrate - it's for cuts only. I doubt any of the owners train in the different techniques required to use these knives effectively, even if they own several of them; I know I don't.

Roland.
 
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I plan to pick one one up for the unique design - I love negative blade angles this should be a good fit for me. I don't focus on SD roles with my knives, but this will likely end up in my pocket on walks.
 
I try not to knock those who carry a knife for self defense, but I've carried knives since I was seven and I have to sign up for Medicare in a few months. In all that time, I've never needed to use one for a weapon, so carrying one for that purpose, even if that was what it was designed for, seems a bit "mall ninja" to me. When I carry an Ayoob, it is for utility purposes. This one will be the same.
 
For the SD scenario, I carry a knife to carry a knife.
Whether it's cutting a string or to defend against something/one who means me harm.

I don't necessarily carry just for SD but if it does come to that, I'll do what I have to do.
 
Yup - I carry a lot of knives that are great pocketknives, that are also sometimes made as SD knives. Yojumbo, 20CV Yojimbo2 (I don't think they put that steel there for defense). The Police 4 is what I carry the most, however.

I can't figure out my opinion on these Ayoobs. They are cool, but just not cool enough for me to bust down on right now. Got a ton of knives need using...
I like the new, smoother serrations, by the way.
 
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