Phoenix prototype...well...kinda!

[BlackEnd]

I just picked this one up this morning from Knifepurveyor.com. Called the Termite. There's is one similar with dementions a bit different but cool non-the-less. The mechinisim is the same as the soon to arrive Spydie Phoenix. This one has ATS-34 blade, ti handles, w/preban elephant ivory, and inlayed rubies. Kind of cool.

 

[mmmotorcycle]

Kind of cool!!!!!!!

That is friggin' amazing!:thumbup:

I bet that cost a pretty penny!

 

[BlackEnd]

Thanks. Forgot to mention for those who aren't familiar, this one is made by custom maker Howard Viele.

A pretty penny yeah, about 90 thousand of em!
DOH!

 

[Gramps]

REMARKABLE ! Congratulations......and thanks for sharing those photos...stunning !

- regards

 

[swingshot]

The same dealer is also selling the Nubis model made by Viele.


http://knifepurveyor.com/howard_viele_nubis_ball_bearing_lock_knife_794.aspx

 

[untamed]

That is absolutely sweet! A hearty congrats on such a fine looking knife!

 

[BlackEnd]

Thanks for the replys fella's. I've been excited about Spyderos Phoenix since seeing the proto at last years Blade show. Looks like dealers are getting ready to receive them. I couldn't wait when I saw this one. Actually I went back and looked at pictures of the Phoenix prototype and it is quite a bit different than this "Termite". Yeah, mechinisim is the same and the general esthetics are there; but the ergonomics are completely different. I'll be getting Spydie's version to be sure. The Nubis model is pretty sweet too! Who knows how many versions of Viele's designs the company may make? Can't wait to find out!