New Fred Perrin Fixed Blade! WOW !

Daniel L said:
Fixed blades - sure put it there if it serves a function, but if not leave it off.
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Obviously, Sal (Spyderco) feels that the hole serves a function on the fixed blade - otherwise, why incur the extra cost to cut it. A desireable "function" to Spyderco (such as brand identification) does not also have to be equate to a desireable function to all end users. All blade and handle marks (company name, steel type, model name, etc.) are mainly marketing devices - they don't make the knife cut any better for the end user.

David
 
That knife is perfect. I know I once asked here (somewhere) why they wouldn't bring out a Spyderco Perrin but in a 3 1/2" version instead of 5", for us 'city folks'. Well, that is the knife! Great idea.
 
The round hole is a trademark, and trademarks only remain protected if you consistantly use 'em to identify your product. Especially after Benchmade's deliberate violation of the trademark with the Skirmish, it's important that Spyderco be able to say "look, the round hole's on every knife we make, whether functional or not; it's our trademark". Every knife that _doesn't_ have a hole in the blade means ammunition that a copycat can use in court to call the trademark's status into question.
 
great looking kife. cant wait to get one. any dates on their release to the public:rolleyes:
 
With a hole without a hole it is still a great knife. Too bad another "reputable" knife company chose to infringe on Mr. Glesser's TM esp when he has done nothing to them and a company like Cold Steel has blantantly ripped the "Axis" lock with impunity.
 
ok, so why doesnt the original Spyderco Perrin have a hole in it if its a trademark? I love mine and its my no. 1 utility carry knife.

btw I like the look of the smaller Perrin and it will make a great partner to my original when I get my hands on one.
 
the lanyard hole move on fixed blades was to the middle of the handle. After someone nearly cut one of his own extremities off having lost control of a rear holed knife with thong. Someone came up with the idea fairly quickly that a thong attachment to the middle of the handle would keep the blade from following through on a swing if the hand left the blade.
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Are they, the Spyderco fixed blades using a nanotechnology of some sort and drilling wee holes we can't see?
 
howlin wolf said:
Someone came up with the idea fairly quickly that a thong attachment to the middle of the handle would keep the blade from following through on a swing if the hand left the blade.
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There is a good article about the Warren Osborne designed Safety Lanyard in the June 2006 edition of Knives Illustrated.
 
The hole in the blade could also provide an additional "bite" spot for a Kydex sheath. Could aid in the design of a slimmer/less bulky sheath.
 
Hi Muskateer,

We didn't put them on the earlier fixed blades. We began adding the round hole trademark on the 82nd Airborne design last April '05 as a "Forward lanyard hole". Then we decided to put them on all Fixed blades.

sal
 
Thanks Sal, I appreciate the fact that some manufacturers take an active part in these forums and are happy to answer customers enquiries.....love your work....btw, which online dealers have already received the Chinook III ?, thanks.
 
Sal Glesser said:
We began adding the round hole trademark on the 82nd Airborne design last April '05 as a "Forward lanyard hole". sal
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82nd Airborne? Is this a model that got by me somehow? :confused:
 
Rugger said:
82nd Airborne? Is this a model that got by me somehow? :confused:
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Yeah! This is the first I've heard this...as an alumni of the greatest unit ever to serve, this interests me highly...
 
I like it, but I would prefer it (as I do with all knives) if the handle scales were able to be unscrewed and removed. Makes it far far easier to remove any rust or gunk that accumulates in the ridges between scales and tang.

And now that I'm obsessive about that kind of thing (thanks to the rust that accumulated under the scales of my H-1 Benchmade dive knife! :eek: I just can't buy a knife that has fixed scales, whether it be fixed-blade or folder.


-Jeffrey
 
Lanyard hole or not, I'm curious to know if it will be a full production run or a limited sprint run.
 
The model is planned for regular production, although, it will more than likely be limited numbers.

Kristi can better tell you delivery dates.

Hi Jeffrey,

sorry about that. We do have some plans for fixed blade designs that come apart in the future. Maybe you will be so pleased with the pinned models that you will overcome your concerns.

Also, Do you think it's fair to judge a Spyderco knife by what happended to you with other brand?

sal
 
Sal Glesser said:
Hi Jeffrey,

sorry about that. We do have some plans for fixed blade designs that come apart in the future. Maybe you will be so pleased with the pinned models that you will overcome your concerns.

Also, Do you think it's fair to judge a Spyderco knife by what happended to you with other brand?

sal
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Sal,

I always appreciate a direct dialogue with you. It's a highlight of visiting these forums -- so, Thank You. :)

Thank you much for planning take-apart fixed-blade designs, too. I'm extremely glad to read that. I will be sure to get at least several when they are here! (I have no problem with a hole in the blade, I love the style and symbolism of it.)

I don't judge Spyderco by my experience with Kershaw, please know that. (OMG, how could anyone?! :eek: ) But that does not change my experience with handles that cannot be removed: when they can't be, it's possible for stuff to be going on underneath them, or at the seams of them -- destructive, nasty stuff.

Take heart, Sal. I do have a Moran Featherweight. Make another version of that thing with removable scales, and you'll sell at least one or two more. ;) By far the sharpest knife (VG-10 trailing point) that I have ever taken out of a box. The thing is incredible! :thumbup:


-Jeffrey
 
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