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Promised Pics - Spyderco Bushcraft w/Sheath

EMT_Lee said:
No offense, but I'm actually glad to see that the sheath doesnt look like a direct rip-off of a JRE Industries/Sharpshooter "bushcraft sheath" (i.e. squared off bottom, firesteel loop, etc). I'm still not crazy about the MSRP, but I'm pretty sure Spyderco knows what they are doing when it comes to producing cutlery and it's accessories.
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No offense taken - I think it has to be said that it is actually a rip off of Alan Woods bushcrafter sheath design. He was the first one to square off the bottom.

With that nit picked ;) I hear what you are saying, but as a dedicated bushcrafting knife - they seemed to try and compromise too much. It is like they wanted a neck sheath and a belt sheath. I would have rather them made both sheath and gave buyers an option.

Don't you think, however, that any sheath design is going to look like many others? Sheaths are, at the end of the day, bend and sewn leather to hold a knife - you can only do so many things with it.

In fact, the sheath they came up with reminds me of the Sharpshooter sheath made for Micro Tusk's and the like.

I just think that people have come to want certain things in their bushcrafter sheaths. When I take an order, for instance, 80% of the time or more, a firesteel loop is added - to not include it, is odd.

TF
 
I like the sheath actually, i can see myself wearing it on the belt or lashing it my shoulder strap on my bag.

I like the handle material, the style of blade.

I would pick one up and pair it with a Spyderco forester chopper.
 
I'm seeing pre order prices ranging from around 170 to 180 for an 01 bushcraft knife with a fancy wood handle and INCLUDING a sheath??

I'd say that's pretty reasonable actually.
 
I like that the sheath exposes part of the handle of the knife, looks like you could get 2 or 3 fingers on the top against that back swell to aid it taking it out safely. I don't like that the knife will sit higher than your belt, but thats just my preference, and can be corrected with a dangler addition/mod. The sheath does have a "factory" look to it and it looks very well made, but has a dull brown color, kind of looks like a belt from a department store. No one sheath can please everyone, but this one looks pretty good.

Not to get too OT, but I wonder if the wood scales on this knife will be typical of the production model? It looks like some sort of maple burl?
 
The sheath looks "not quite right" to me....YMMV....a bit of a "committee" design...looks part kydex type design...part bushcrafter...the rivets for the belt loop look a cheap idea which could catch on the blade or handle depending on depth of seating....
 
At first glance I didn't like the sheath but it's growing on me.

Yep, those rivets look cheap. The grommets cheapened it for me at first but they make good sense for tying on and strengthening . I'm not a fan of the nickel silver, maybe gunmetal or even brass would be more versatile with various handle materials.

Not that there is anything wrong with it...but it is good to see they moved away from the same old "bushcraft" thing and were a little innovative.

EMT_Lee said:
doesnt look like a direct rip-off of a JRE Industries/Sharpshooter "bushcraft sheath" (i.e. squared off bottom, firesteel loop, etc).
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Talfuchre said:
No offense taken - I think it has to be said that it is actually a rip off of Alan Woods bushcrafter sheath design. He was the first one to square off the bottom.
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I don't think that is correct. Commercial sheaths (but not pouch style) with a squared bottom were sold in the mid to late 70's, maybe earlier.
 
The sheath looks pretty solid, I'm not a fan of the rivets on the belt loop though. I hope the sheath is lined so the backs of the rivets aren't exposed on the inside. Other than that, no real complaints.
 
I like the sheath. It actually looks like it may be ambidextrous, and as a lefty, that would be great for me! :thumbup::thumbup:
 
nice knife.....dont much like the sheath design.....rivets no thanks, looped buckle been there, no thanks. call me old fashioned but i like a deep sheath or something a bit more secure. maybe its one of those id have to see in person.

i think the price is spot on
 
Very nice! I can definetly see adding that one to my Spyderco stable.
 
I like the design of the knife and the materials, it holds true to the bushcraft ideals. What I'm not fond of is the hole in the blade and the ugly brown color of the sheath, almost looks painted. The sheath is more then adaquate though in doing what it is suppose to do, retain the knife.
 
Thanx much for the comments. We always appreciate hearing feedback. We work for you.

The knife and sheath were designed by Chris Claycomb. Chris is part of the group that produces the website; Bushcraft UK. The credit for the design (engraved on the knife) goes to Bushcraft UK.

These guys are not amateurs. A great deal of thouight and dicussion has gone into this model. (and many more months that originally hoped).

When we were originally asked if could make a Bushcraft model, by UK Ken, a couple of years ago, we chased down some people that were skilled and knowledgable. Designing a Bushcraft knife is not within our area of expertise. With their assistance, our quality standards, and the help of vendors and customers, we have been able to produce this model.

My hat goes off to anyone, custom or production, that is making bushcraft pieces. It's not nearly as easy to do as it might appear.

The blade is 01. A simple carbon steel preferred for this activity. We used a scandi grind, again for the same reason. The handle has been created by Chris for extended use over many hours and days of use. The handle material for this run is Spalted Maple. The wood is cut and stabilized in the US and shipped to the maker. Should the model be well accepted, we'll select another wood for each run.

Chris designed the sheath. this was his final design after many iterations. He went back and forth between different features (fire starter, etc) and finally honed in on this simple ambi sheath. That's how we like to design anyway. Chris and I communicated quite a bit on the project with models going back a forth between Golden and the UK.

We've also been asked to make a "modern high tech" version (called the "NASA" verion in another forum). Modern exotic steel, full flat grind, carbon fiber, titanium or other man made high tech handlde material, using the same handle shape and blade pattern.

This is our first venture into this bushcraft world and acceptance of our offering and subsequent feedback will determine future directions.

sal
 
S. Sibert said:
I like the design of the knife and the materials, it holds true to the bushcraft ideals. What I'm not fond of is the hole in the blade and the ugly brown color of the sheath, almost looks painted. The sheath is more then adaquate though in doing what it is suppose to do, retain the knife.
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Hi S.Sibert,

Sorry 'bout the hole in the blade. Spyderco's trademarks have become an issue in the "mumbo Jumbo" world and our identity needs to be consistent.

The color of the sheath, though a minor issue, is something that our customers will teach us what they want. It was our knife customers that came to us and asked us to create and produce such a model to our standards. We appreciate feedback, positive and negative, as well as suggestions.

sal

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hollowdweller said:
I'm seeing pre order prices ranging from around 170 to 180 for an 01 bushcraft knife with a fancy wood handle and INCLUDING a sheath??

I'd say that's pretty reasonable actually.
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Yep, I agree. This is a competitively priced high performance blade, even though there was a lot of whining about the original MSRP. Handles look stunning on that one.

Now that we lost Brian Andrews as a custom maker (:() , I'll be looking be looking at this model more carefully.
 
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