Left hand question - survey & contest

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Thanks for the thread, Sal.

If I had only one choice, I would purchase a left-handed Starmate because I like the thickness and utility of the blade (that and the Gunting is reportedly already coming in a left-handed version).

While it is true that I am able to open most knives with ease with my right hand, I still switch to my left hand for precision cutting tasks, then have to switch back to my right hand to close the blade - especially with liner locks. May not seem like a big deal, but it probably would become one if right handers had to go through the same efforts in a world in which the majority of their options were left-handed knives.

The left-handed Sebenza is great, but I value the light weight and construction of the Starmate (and Military for that matter). However, I've opted not to carry the latter two on a regular basis since I'd rather carry a knife made for a left-hander.

I am also writing this not because of the contest, but because I appreciate and applaud Spyderco's efforts to reach out to their customer base by soliciting their input.

Thanks again for the opportunity to share.
Jerome
 
Thanks for asking, Sal.

I am a proud lefty. I am, however, not quite proud enough to stop trying to get my right handed son to stop shooting baskets lefty
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My first choice would be to place the tooling dollars into a lefty/ambi of something new in development.

For an existing product, I would vote for the Wegner Jr.

My preference would be Micarta, Plain edge.

Thanks and Best Regards,
ToddO
 
The one thing that keeps me from buying a Starmate (OK, apart from the money issues) is my lefthandedness, so I'd vote for that one. I'd also like to see more ambidextrous pocket clips like on the Native (a very clever design solution, BTW).
Oh Yes, and I'd love to win a Calypso with plain edge and Micarta scales
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Take care,
Tobse !
 
STARMATE!!!

My favorite of all folders. I would love to carry one on both sides
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Dave

Preference: Plain edge, micarta

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I would also vote for the Wegner Sr. It is a superior general purpose blade. I have three left-handed Spydies and I treasure them!
On a related note, I bought both models of the Ken Onion Kershaw folders (in left-handed) this year (and waited six months to get them). I stopped at their booth at the Blade Show to encourage them to make other left-handed knives. They were completely uninterested in my input. Perhaps their experiences in marketing to this niche were negative. What they did not get from our conversation, was that I wouldn't have bought ANY Kershaw products this year EXCEPT left-handed models.
I know you do not want to be stuck with stock that you can't sell; but I encourage you to add as many lefties as you can.
Please put me down for a plain edge micarta prize.
Thanks, Stellite
ps. Anyone know where to get a left-handed Terzoula model (either size)?
 
I think that the new GUNTING is going to be big with LEO's/security officers/etc.. As a trainer I always am in favor of different force options, and it would be a shame if this excellent tool were only available to my right handed students.

If selected, I prefer micarta/plain edge...OR you could just give me credit towards a GUNTING of my own.
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Sal, I am not a lefty, although I practice using a knife with my left hand. I don't think that counts for the contest. Bummer!

I think setting the knives up to permit a clip on either side would be the way to go. Possibly the modular design. I would like to see the Civilian get the treatment first.
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OK, now for reality, either the Military or Starmate.

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After polling my family and everyone in my neighborhood we've decided the Cricket is by far the best choice. If you have your keys on it your more likely to be able to have it ready for use in case of a car jacking or while entering your home. Our second choice is everybody elses favorite choice the Terzuola. I've had a couple of the older ones that were set up lefty. They were very cool. The old lefty Police was cool too. Do you still make them? My choice would have to be the Viele but that is the smoothest knife you make. The cricket would seem easy to make left oriented.It is a sweet, simple little cutting instrument that any size of person can use. Choice of Calypso-serrated. I've got a plain edge one. I really like the pocket clip you put on those. Also thanks for the glimpse of your new knife when you were showing it to Angela. How about making it left.
 
That's easy, Left handed LUM, to go with my right handed one.
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Wouldn't it be easier to make all Spydies with the clip I first saw on the Endura '98. I have rigged a Native II as a left hand knife to back-up my Lum on-duty ( and just 'bout everywhere else for that matter.)

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As a right hander, (very right hander, the only thing I use my left hand for is to keep my watch from falling off), I'm not in the contest but I will make a suggestion on the extra clip question.

How about a coupon in the box for a lefthand clip and a flag wrench? (flag wrenches fail at the joint between the plastic flag and the shaft at a known torque which could help prevent stripped threads).

Only the buyers who needed it would use it, and for them it could be important and much appreciated. Lower cost, happy customers and everybody gets to pick the side with the clip. Win/win.
 
Thanks for caring enough to ask, Sal! For me, it'd have to be a Lefty Military. It the Spyderco I want the most, but don't have simply because I'm left handed.

Any of the Calypso's would be nice, but the micarta plain edge would be my choice.

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The Gunting--absolutely, especially with a new and (for me, for now) unfamiliar lock!

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I'm a lefty too... I've always carried my Endura in the left pocket, so I have trouble imagining any other knife there.

If I had to pick, I would go with the Starmate as well. I keep wanting to buy a right handed version, but I'd go crazy between the starmate and the afck.

that and my roommate carries a starmate, which would make us "match" and then people will start talking
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If I have the good fortune to win, I'd like the plain micarta calypso jr.
 
Call me single tracked, but I'd prefer a left handed Rescue. I've got several Spydies, and that blade is the one I started with, and still the one I carry daily. I have started to carrya Micarta Dyad Jr. sans clip when I am forced to wear a suit, but the Rescue is my alltime fav! As a sailor, I'd likely prefer a lefty Mariner, but you don't make 'em anymore (by the way, the one I do have is one of the most beautiful knives I've ever held - functionand the perfect solid weight!) I'll wish myself luck on the contest!!!
 
I'm gone for a couple of weeks due to vacation and stuff, and look what I miss.

Thanks Sal for not overlooking us lefties.

I personally would like to see a lefty Starmate or actually my favorite knife a G10 Police with Flat Grind with the clip just moved to the other side.

Oh, Calypso Jr. Plain Edge, Micarta Handle

Thanks for the contest

Walter
 
Thanx for all of the great suggestions. Much to think about. I will be closing this thread tonight (Wednesday night).

Any last minute posts, you've gota few hours.

sal

thanx again.

 
IMHO, a stainless steel plain edge Starmate.
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That's why I would like the stainless steel plain edge Calypso Jr.

Thanks again for making the plainn edge Native II; I lovbe it.
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