New Fred Perrin Fixed Blade! WOW !

The hole in the blade is a Spyderco trademark and also serves as a front mounting lanyard hole.
 
None of their other fixed blades have a hole. I think it brings down the appearance of the knife.
 
J85909266 said:
None of their other fixed blades have a hole. I think it brings down the appearance of the knife.
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A round hole in the blade brings down the appearance of the knife!!! You actually would post such a thing on the Spyderco Forum :eek:
 
4 s ter said:
A round hole in the blade brings down the appearance of the knife!!! You actually would post such a thing on the Spyderco Forum :eek:
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It's out of place on a fixed blade. I don't think the opening holes on folders look bad at all.
 
J85909266 said:
It's out of place on a fixed blade. I don't think the opening holes on folders look bad at all.
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Get use to it, I'm sure more makers will be added forward laynard holes. Maybe not in the blade, but somwhere in front. I think there was an article in one of the knife mags about the use of a forward laynard hole.



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to tie a lanyard on to i would imagine lol. on the forward part of the knife lol.

i dont see why ya would wanna use that hole vs the hole on the butt though, go figure??
 
J85909266 said:
None of their other fixed blades have a hole. I think it brings down the appearance of the knife.
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The addition of a hole on the fixed blade is a new incarnation and we are told will be in all spyderco knives (blame it on the lawyers!). Previous examples of spydie fixed blades were, well produced prior to this so wouldn't have the hole. Also, there is at least one "older" fixed bladed with a forward "lanyard" hole...that being the Spot. ;)
 
I'll chime in - the hole looks lame too. I seriously doubt its about function and Spyderco does NOT have to put a hole in a fixed blade to "make it a Spyderco".

My Spyderco Moran drop point is a Spyderco because of great design, awesome cutting performance and great value. Is it instantly recognizable as a Spyderco? No, but that doesn't mean holes of no utility have to go into blades. I am sure the brand folk agonized over this one... would you put a hole in the middle of the Bob Lum Tanto?

If Spyderco want to play in the fixed blade space they are already doing an outstanding job - I suppose sales haven't quite stacked up given the demise of most FB models. Its a competitive space, but I don't think adding the trademark hole is going to increase sales other than to get people to ask "what's that hole for?"

... Anyhow, if they ever make a full size Perrin Street Bowie in the same configuration (full tapered tang with micarta grips) then I'll buy one!!
 
J85909266 said:
What is the purpose of a forward lanyard hole?
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I believe, and I could be wrong here, the lanyard hole on the forward part of the knife was designed as a safer means of keeping the knife attached to the users wrist in case it slips out of the hand. The forward hole prevents the knife from coming out of the hand and swinging back up, cutting the user on the wrist or arm. I think this was designed for heavy knives in cutting competitions and the hole is actually placed in the forward part of the handle,not the blade. I think the hole on the spyderco is just for looks, I'm not sure it would serve any purpose. I certainly wouldnt attach a lanyard there.

Anyhow, I dont mind the hole in the blade, I kind of like it.
 
Maybe the hole is there just to make the knife look the way Sal Glesser wants it to look. :rolleyes:
 
Daniel L said:
I'll chime in - the hole looks lame too. I seriously doubt its about function and Spyderco does NOT have to put a hole in a fixed blade to "make it a Spyderco".

My Spyderco Moran drop point is a Spyderco because of great design, awesome cutting performance and great value. Is it instantly recognizable as a Spyderco? No, but that doesn't mean holes of no utility have to go into blades. I am sure the brand folk agonized over this one... would you put a hole in the middle of the Bob Lum Tanto?

If Spyderco want to play in the fixed blade space they are already doing an outstanding job - I suppose sales haven't quite stacked up given the demise of most FB models. Its a competitive space, but I don't think adding the trademark hole is going to increase sales other than to get people to ask "what's that hole for?"

... Anyhow, if they ever make a full size Perrin Street Bowie in the same configuration (full tapered tang with micarta grips) then I'll buy one!!
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I love it when you gentleman disagree with me when I'm essentially quoting Papa Spyder himself. :rolleyes: here is a link: post #145: http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17653&page=10&pp=15&highlight=casual+bombshell Nobody said it would increase sales. Like I said it is strictly related to the lawyers...trademarks and such...steps have to be taken to "protect" them. A hole in a fixed blade is one such step. For the Perrin, it also works out as a forward lanyard hole as illustrated later in the same referenced thread. :yawn:
For you folks adverse to going to the Spyderco forum here is his words, "Since brand identification is so important, you will see more round holes in our knives, like fixed blades and you will see the bug near the hole on most models.

sal"
 
The Spyderco (spider) graffic on the blade would seem to be enough. I agree with most, the hole in the blade just detracts from what is otherwise a beautiful knife. Brand recognition? Come on. If someone wants to buy this knife, they ask and find out it's made by Spyderco. Only knife nuts know that about the "Spyderco hole" anyway and we don't need on in a fixed blade to know who made it. Ok, everyone, who makes the Temperance? Must not be Spyderco since there is no hole in the blade.
 
Does this mean their line of kitchen knives is going to non-functional holes as well?? :)

Every Spyderco folder should have the hole as the primary opening device as that is its function and Spyderco's rightful trademark. Fixed blades - sure put it there if it serves a function, but if not leave it off. At least the Spyder graphic as mentioned above should be present and visible.
 
If you held the blade in such a way that you pinched the hole between your thumb and middle finger with your index finger resting on the blade spine for precision cuts that the "pinched" hole would provide a more secure grip. Just a thought.
 
bladeprince said:
The Spyderco (spider) graffic on the blade would seem to be enough. I agree with most, the hole in the blade just detracts from what is otherwise a beautiful knife. Brand recognition? Come on. If someone wants to buy this knife, they ask and find out it's made by Spyderco. Only knife nuts know that about the "Spyderco hole" anyway and we don't need on in a fixed blade to know who made it. Ok, everyone, who makes the Temperance? Must not be Spyderco since there is no hole in the blade.
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That is true. It is also why we should blame it on the lawyers because as soon as they get involved we all loose a little freedom and common sense is left at the door. ;)
 
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