"Martial Art" Spydies..hmm

BRAM · Nov 20, 1999

Sal..gee with Jim, Edward, me, maybe Janich, and of course several of the existing knife designs you already have in production, I'd say SPYDERCO was well on the way to having its own MARTIAL ARTS section of knife design...Edged tools that can actually aid in close empty hand self defense if needed.
I am impressed!
I bet there are many on the forums that want SPYDERCO to keep marching forward in that direction..maybe we should tell the martial arts world in general..LOL!

Damon · Nov 20, 1999

Bram,

You forgot Massad Ayoob. He has a prototype Spydie knife already that may become a production knife some day.

All my Spyderco knives are sharp edged tools. I don't know anything about martial arts weapons.

AncientSUL · Nov 20, 1999

hey guys,

What does tge Massad Ayoob design look like?

Liong

sing · Nov 20, 1999

Personally, I really like Sal's in house design -- Martial Blade Craft Folder (MBCF). I am waiting for that along with an in-house designed lock to replace the RL, since that deal is dead.

The world may fall apart in Y2K, but Spyderco will have some great knives coming out...

sing
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James Mattis · Nov 20, 1999

Do I feel a "Forum Knife Nuts Begging for Pictures" thread coming on?

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Nakano 2 · Nov 21, 1999

Hmmm... where does one get so much info on in house/ prototype models like the ones discussed? Have I missed them in past posts?

L8r,
Nakano

PS- yes Jim.

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Sal Glesser · Nov 21, 1999

Bram - the plan is a separate LEO/Martial art catalog. Each model will have a trainer available. We're also planning some trainers for current models (Endura/Delica).

The catalog will be specialized and not available to everyone. This permits us to provide the tools and still be politically correct.

sal

sing · Nov 21, 1999

Sal,

That is pretty exciting. How does one get on the list for the catalog?

sing

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Ewok · Nov 21, 1999

Will the LEO/MA models and the trainers be part of the collector's club?

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Sal Glesser · Nov 21, 1999

Sing - No list yet, but when we do this, I will make sure that you get a copy.

Ewok - Collectors get 1st option of everything Spyderco makes.

sal

coyote · Nov 21, 1999

Please put me on the list to get that catalogue. It's time to update my Spydie collection.

James Mattis · Nov 21, 1999

A modest (and hasty) proposal, for people who want certain knives that the manufacturer especially doesn't want coming to the attention of a middle school boy's vice principal -

How about making "special" knives that are either normally for distribution in LEO and organized martial arts channels, as well as some "SKU Hell" variants for hard core cutlery enthusiasts, available through AKTI and/or AKTI-affiliated channels to AKTI members only?

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