New microstar and starmate reprise???

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Sal/Bob:

I want the mini to be a lockback with VG-10 steel around $100.00

Since there are no plans for a G-10 Scorpius, this would be near the perfect pocket knife for me. Spyderco does have the best G-10 IMO, lockbacks are pretty much fail-safe, VG-10 is great steel, it would remain affordable for those of us who don't have $$$ for the 'real deal' (no offense, they are worth it).

Leave the Starmate as it was, I had several and wish I had one now. I'll get another if you bring it out again, though I do prefer lockbacks to linerlocks.

Just my .02

Leo G.
 
As far as names - I came up with Starlite, but Malaysia beat me to it, so a vote for that. Starbaby was also cute. Or we could go for name dropping and call it the Spyderco BobT. :D

As far as features:

Sculpted handles would be great. A bit of rounding is so much nicer than slab. To stay within budget, though, that would probably mean FRN. I like FRN, and the newer Native did some amazing things with it, but I don't think it would fit the personality of this knife. Micarta would be nice, but I think liners would be a necessity. All-in-all, G-10 to match daddy would be best. Besides, I think there's a little bit of room for another small Spydie in G-10.

No steel preference. S30V works great. No complaints with VG10.

Liner or compression lock.

As far as clip goes - this seems to be one of the most contentious points. Some want L/R/Up/Down, some want fewer holes. I think it's about time Spyderco slapped down a new clip idea. The coin-tightening barrel screw/lanyard hole was cool. The wire is cool. Heck, the clip was cool to begin with. Come up with a L/R/U/D clip that uses minimal holes. This may upset some people, but maybe this could happen with the wire clip. Between Sal, Bob, Eric, and the other brilliant minds around the shop, something wild should come out. I could think of no better place to debut a dazzling new clip than a BobT custom collab. (and a new clip should see extensive beta testing. I humbly volunteer now. :D )
 
Well people, I am overwhelmed with the responses and the great ideas. i emailed Sal yesterday about the project and I think we should go with a liner lock. G10 for handle material because that was the original handle on the Microstar but, if cost allows, contoured, mat finished carbon fiber is my preference. we'll have to see on that one.
All of the names are REALLY GREAT! I wish I had thought of them!. Starlite is tops on my list so far.
Of course, These are only my preferences, Sal may make other decisions based on production limitations, which I understand.
Thanks for all the thoughtful input. BOB
 
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