I wish Spyderco would...

tomcrx said:
Well I'm glad to know that you all always carry a torx driver no matter where you go. Next time I am out in the field, backpacking or hunting I'll know who to call :D

I just think for field maintenance they are a pain since manufacturers, even in their own model lines, cannot standardize torx sizes. Across manufacturers it is even worse.

I just like the Emerson concept that if you have access to any generic multitool or SAK you can completely disassemble your knife with no issue.
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I normally have a Blue Box in the glove box. Carrying TORX are just handy.

FWIW I have never gotten so much gunk in my knife that a soapy water bath couldn't handle with ease.

Tony8179 said:
If you need a field set of Torx drivers I would recommend the Blue Box by Benchmade. Please don't give me any crap about brining up a BM product in the Spyderco forum. I'm just saying. It's small (smaller than a pack of cards), has the torx bits you need for stripping almost any knife down, and it's cheap. Look into one. Torx and sometimes allen heads are pretty much the standard in the industry now. Personally I think Flat Head and Phillips Head screws look like garbage. I like the clean look of the Torx and feel they are a superior screw head.
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I don't mind them, actually a very good set of TORX bits. The Kershaw T-Tool is pretty good too.
 
I'm not familiar with the AFCK either. How is the liner-lock different from the lock in the Spyderco Military?
 
photonjunkie said:
I'm not familiar with the AFCK either. How is the liner-lock different from the lock in the Spyderco Military?
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The liner lock was decent but not as well engineered as the Military. The Military uses recent advances such as radiused tangs, eccentric pivots etc that make it wear better and make it more secure. Spyderco, to me, makes the best liner-lock period. This model updated with S30V and Spyderco's manufacturing would be ideal.

From what I know of the AFCK, it was originally presented to Spyderco but they passed at the time. Also I "heard" (i.e. don't know for sure and may be speaking out my a**) that Chris Carracci originated the design off of things he liked about the Spyderco Police.
 
I've dealt with enough stripped cross and slotted, as well as Allen head, screws to last a lifetime.

Quality torx heads are better. How 'bout Robertson screws?

Dreamin', I'd like to see a P'Kal handel with a more conventional blade having some belly. I think that would be an inexpensive proposal.
 
I would like to see a Military with either a compression lock or a back lock, and an Emerson Opener.
 
tomcrx said:
The liner lock was decent but not as well engineered as the Military. The Military uses recent advances such as radiused tangs, eccentric pivots etc that make it wear better and make it more secure. Spyderco, to me, makes the best liner-lock period. This model updated with S30V and Spyderco's manufacturing would be ideal.

From what I know of the AFCK, it was originally presented to Spyderco but they passed at the time. Also I "heard" (i.e. don't know for sure and may be speaking out my a**) that Chris Carracci originated the design off of things he liked about the Spyderco Police.
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I heard that Chris was originally working with Sal on an updated Police model before jumping ship and working with Benchmade to create the AFCK. At least, that's what Sal posted a year or two back when the topic came up.

For what it's worth, I doubt there is anything about the AFCK that would require licensing from BM other than the logo. I also doubt that Sal would deem it a worthy project, since it has already been done. He innovates rather than imitates.
 
yablanowitz said:
I heard that Chris was originally working with Sal on an updated Police model before jumping ship and working with Benchmade to create the AFCK. At least, that's what Sal posted a year or two back when the topic came up.
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Thanks for the confirmation.

For what it's worth, I doubt there is anything about the AFCK that would require licensing from BM other than the logo. I also doubt that Sal would deem it a worthy project, since it has already been done. He innovates rather than imitates.
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I agree. I think Spyderco is very original. The wish was just nostalgia on my part. The AFCK was one of my first folders that I carrried for 7+ years to the point it wore out. It also got me addicted to Spyder-hole opening. I love the handle shape and I think it was a very underrated knife
 
Not partial to screw construction myself, regardless of head style. I wish they'd build more models like the Persians and Kiwis, with flush pins, bolsters, and scales. :)

CarpScot said:
I wish that the ZDP-189 Stretch II came with either black FRN or G10.
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Hook up with one of the guys who've said they wish the VG-10 one came in blue and swap scales. Or, keep an eye on eBay, the CF version sometimes sells for about what average "street price" for a G-10 version would most likely be.

Paul
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