How about a Salsa fixed blade?

Carlos

Carlos

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Here's some last minute instigating:

I've been observing Spyderco's increasing involvement in fixed blade knives, and it seems to me that there is a gap in the new lineup.

Right now there are two versions of the Moran (4" blade), and an upcoming Temperance FB (4.5" blade"), Perrin Bowie (5" blade), and a Lum Tanto (4" blade?). It seems to me that there is an opening for a "City FB."

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What do people think about a Salsa Fixed Blade? Wide flat-ground 2.5" blade, a simple full-tang handle with rivetted grips like the ones on Wustoff's Classic kitchen knives. Maybe a concealex belt sheath. Forgive my poor mods of this image, but you get the idea.

I know that there's a 2" neck knife coming, but with that skeleton handle it seems designed more for carry comfort and emergency use than every day using comfort. Would something like this Salsa FB notion have any application or would you rather carry a folder?
 
Carlos,

IMHO, on a knife that is so small I don't see much need for it to be FBed. To me there is not really enough blade space ,in the salsa, that there is a need for more strength than in a good lock. If you kept the same proportions of the blade and added an inch, it would be something to talk about. Speaking of FB's, I think the native would make a great one. Do you have any idea, whatsoever, as to when the the temperence FB will be available? Specs?

Thanks for your knowledgeable insight,

fisherman
 
I will have to agree and say that I don't feel the need for a fixed blade that small: I'd rather carry a folder. I have tried carrying smaller fixed blades and it's just really a pain for the amount of utility you get.

I am also interested in the info on the Temperance FB. I'm assuming it's more than six months away from production, otherwise you would have already posted pics, am I right, Carlos? Any idea of when we can see this beauty?
 
FBO5 Temperance FB

All I know is that it is 4.5" blade with an FRN handle, and initially it will have only be available with the "leaf" shape blade. There will also be trainers made. I haven't seen a pic, but I know that it is listed in the 2002 Dealer's catalog already. It won't be out this month, so perhaps 1st or 2nd Qtr 2002. Sal?
 
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