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Jd Smith Spyderco Your thoughts ???
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I always liked the sleek, classy look of the Smith collaboration but it never really recieved the attention it deserves.
The original version had an ATS34 blade but it has recently been retooled and the newer release features VG-10.
If you are a user the VG-10 is definately the way to go,
however,if you are a collector, try to find the discontinued ATS34 model.
good luck
recoil
The original version had an ATS34 blade but it has recently been retooled and the newer release features VG-10.
If you are a user the VG-10 is definately the way to go,
however,if you are a collector, try to find the discontinued ATS34 model.
good luck
recoil
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The original JD Smith was discontinued for a reason, namely QC problems. If you want a rarity for rarity's sake, and you don't mind a very high priced ATS-34 & G10 lockback with relatively sloppy production, then go for it. I dumped mine at the first opportunity.
In my most honest opinion (Sorry Sal!), the new version will be too highly priced as a lockback to compete well, and will be discontinued after it's first run also. That will at least be a collectors' item that's got upgraded materials and improved execution.
In my most honest opinion (Sorry Sal!), the new version will be too highly priced as a lockback to compete well, and will be discontinued after it's first run also. That will at least be a collectors' item that's got upgraded materials and improved execution.
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I'm a fan of the Jd Smith design also. Haven't held one of the new versions yet. I do vaguely remember the price seeming a bit high.
Joe
Joe
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It is a nice design, elegant and utilitarian. Too bad they put the clip on the wrong end.
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Carlos
"..And in those days the mad prophet Glesser did come unto the knife knuts, and He did speak of The Hole, and the knife knuts did see that The Hole was good, saying 'Yea, and verily shall we carry holes all the days of our lives!'"
-- The Hole Bible, by Ken Cook
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Carlos
"..And in those days the mad prophet Glesser did come unto the knife knuts, and He did speak of The Hole, and the knife knuts did see that The Hole was good, saying 'Yea, and verily shall we carry holes all the days of our lives!'"
-- The Hole Bible, by Ken Cook