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This is my first post in this forum – never thought that I would.
I always considered Spyderco knives as very unattractive.
But then – I had never owned one.

I find that the blunt nosed sheepsfoot style blade is very practical for an EDC, here in the outback of Australia.
I also trust lockbacks more than liner locks.
I looked around but could only find slipjoints with this kind of blade.

Then I saw some plain edged rescue knives for sale at very reasonable prices.
I got myself one.
It will not win beauty contests, but neither will I.
It is a very practical, lightweight user.
I am really impressed.
The longer I have it - the better it looks!
Perhaps Sal could make me one with an ATS34 blade.
 
Careful with those Spyderco's though!

As a 'dyed in the wool' Randall collector, I thought I had it all under control.

Now that I've discovered Spydies, I've owned a dozen or more, and still have 6 or 7...they're addictive! :D

Mel
 
Ditto to Melvin's comments.

I also started out with one Spydie. That was about 9 Spydies ago, though.:D Be careful...

The Spydie virus infects with a vengeance and has absolutely NO mercy for its' victims. ;)
 
I never liked the way they looked either, being a traditional kind of guy. But I picked up a Calypso Jr. one day, and now it finds its way into my pocket on a regular basis.

I wish Sal would make the Military in VG-10.
 
Originally posted by Coonskinner
I never liked the way they looked either, being a traditional kind of guy. But I picked up a Calypso Jr. one day, and now it finds its way into my pocket on a regular basis.

I wish Sal would make the Military in VG-10.
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*drools* Oh.....I could die a happy man. That would be almost too perfect. The 440V is nice, but the sweet, sweet VG-10....*drools*
 
The Rescue model was my all time favorite Spydie...until I bought an Endura!

Welcome and good luck,
Allen.
 
Oupa, be careful of the spydie-bug...I remember when they hit the knife marked over 25 years ago..walk-in customers were curious of the ugly knife with big hump and hole in blade... one butt ugly knife I thought....but the proof is in the handling...Spyderco is now one of the 'big three' at New Graham....kudos to the folks in Golden! md
 
Hi Oupa. The steel in our new Rescue is VG-10. According to our testing it gets sharper, stays sharper longer, is better at resisting rust and is tougher that ATS-34. The new Rescue is, however, serrated only (which cuts 100% more aggressively, on difficult to cut material like rope, than the plain edge and stays sharper 200% longer than the plain edge).

Thanx for the kind words Michael.

sal
 
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