How about revisiting the dodo?

I think Jeffrey may be onto something.... how about a removable pivot pin or some similar arrangement. That way they could release a new design of say 3" to 3.5" blade with multiple blade styles/designs. My preference would be for a larger Dodo shape, while many others seam to favor the warncliffe style. I bet they could do something like that. And use VG-10 so that it wouldn't cost the earth.
 
exactly the same knife but with carbon-fibre handles would be one of the most beautiful things ever
 
Wow this is an old thread, but I'll chime in anyway.

The Dodo is perfect as is, the only exception I would make is to make the blade a true hawkbill, and a full flat grind.

Keep it the exact same size, same scales, same lock.
 
peacefuljeffrey said:
The solution is for Spyderco to SELL VARIOUS BLADES THAT EACH WILL FIT INTO THE SAME HANDLE.

What, like you wouldn't buy a few for one knife? I sure as hell would!

-Jeffrey
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That's a fantastic idea Jeffrey, and the extra ergonomic Dodo handle would be the way to do it.

Though I know that Sal has said in the past that this will not happen, the Dodo is so comfortable it would be a waste not to further explore it. I could see interchangabl Wharnies, Hawkbills, Classic Dodo, you name it!

Of course, the problem lies in the "voiding the warranty".....
 
I second the motion to have a Dodo II with a wharncliff or hawkbill blade. :)

Maybe a modified wharncliff or hawkbill perhaps? The "belly" portion would be straight like a wharncliff with the tip drooped like a hawkbill?
 
I would really like to see a dorambit,hawkbill blade with g10 and a ring, a little less width to the handle would be great too. Great lock and great shape but a few refinements.
 
I would would add the Pikal knife's improved ball lock as well, to the Wharnie "Finch."
 
Wow, I didn't realize this thread was still alive. Glad to see someone else likes the "Finch" name:D

Ok, how about:

Wharncliffe blade, either in S30V or if the opportunity presents itself, ZDP

I've read some complaints about how much room the Dodo takes up in the pocket, and I have to agree to some extent. Changing the blade to a wharncliffe shape would not add much in thickness, if any at all. The most drastic change would the straightening of the edge, as the finger choil on top could be left alone. After looking at the handle for a bit, I think that straightening it a bit would help slim up the whole knife. It's hard to explain, but I'll see what I can do about coming up with a model to show what I mean.
 
Changing the handle worries me a bit.

I think the handle is one of the things that make the knife so useful. It fills the hand, allows good control, etc.
 
orthogonal1 said:
Changing the handle worries me a bit.

I think the handle is one of the things that make the knife so useful. It fills the hand, allows good control, etc.
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I agree. The handle is one of the things I like most -- that, combined with the ball-bearing lock. What I can't stand is that very limited-use blade! I have never had a use for a recurved blade like that. And although I kinda like wharncliffe blades, I prefer a drop-point or something between them.

-Jeffrey
 
I can appreciate you guys who want a Wharncliffe version of the Dodo. But I myself like the original design. I use 2 Dodos daily for household use. When packaging stuff up for shipment I find the Dodo to be an indispensible tool. With the Dodo, packaging is so much quicker and more organized and is easier to work with adhesive tape.
With all of the Dodos that have been sold I am a little bewildered that it was discontinued. I am at the moment even looking to stockpile at least 3 to 5 of them so I will have a few of them on hand.
You really have to get down and work with the Dodo to fully realize what the designer had in mind.
Now I would like to have a Dodo with a longer, wider, thicker blade. That I could find many jobs for. Please bring back the original Dodo :)
 
I like the original blade, but the most negatives I heard (read) concerned it. Limited use, etc.

If a different profile was tried, perhaps there would be more acceptance (and sales to keep it in production).

Then again, now that it is getting a bit of "cult" status and a reputation as being a great EDC for work or blade length limited areas, perhaps a limited return would be teniable.
 
Dang it JD, get back in your corner. None of this bring back the original nonsense:p ;)

After messing around with some cardboard cutouts, I agree with the posters that said to keep the original handle. Nothing I tried seemed to fit as well as the original design.
 
I love the lock, and I find it very easy to close after you get used to it. (Btw, I responded to your question in my review thread.)
 
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