Sal - some smaller Spydercos please..

Hi Sal - Thanks! I am really interested in that size range - as would be many people in my part of the woods. I am not so concerned about blade length when out walking the dog and wearing jeans, but want to keep things more "reasonable" in other environments.
I have a Caly3 in CF and ZDP-189, but it is still a 3" blade.
There are times when a little smaller is better.
 
I'll put in a good word for the Poliwog. The blade is only 2.5" long, but with the big handle on it the knife seems much bigger.
 
Thanks. I am really interested in a more "traditional" style, with perhaps a 3 5/8" handle or even 3 3/4 if a 2.75" blade. The Kopa is a 2.4" and the Rookie has a 3" blade but with a 3 3/4" handle. I'd like something between these two and not a really big handle. The handle on the Kopa is a little on the small size, but it is fine for slacks, not jeans. The Roookie is good, but I'd like a slightly smaller blade - 2 3/4" would get my bucks....especially if you could squeeze that into a 3 5/8" handle. I'd go for the 3 3/4" handle, but small and discreet is good for some environments.
If fishing, bigger is better. For an office or professional setting - smaller is better.
 
Between the Kopa and the Rookie that's like 0.5" of difference. Doesn't make much of a difference to me. FWIW I think the Rookie and Dragonfly is just about as small as I'd carry. Now, if they can bring back the Lava in G10 handle that would be nice.
 
I would love to see a knife that fits between the ladybug and delica

I know there is the dragonfly but it is a choil design and does not sit in the hand like the ladybug or delica

I also know about the rookie, but its lack of a bolster does not fit securely in your hand like the ladybug or delica either
 
arty said:
Thanks. I am really interested in a more "traditional" style, with perhaps a 3 5/8" handle or even 3 3/4 if a 2.75" blade.
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The only knife with this specification, which comes to my mind is Viele 2. It is discontinued, but if you are not in a rush, you should be able to find. Looks gorgeous and nice blade.
 
Thanks - I have seen this one, but I would like a lockback. If you have ever had a blade close on you by accident, you will understand. I could possibly live with a linerlock, but really like lockbacks - as long as they lock up tight.
I'd probably get one if they made the Urban with a lock.
I'd really like a slightly downsized Delica - perhaps with G10 scales and a smaller handle and blade (3 5/8 or 3 3/4" handle) and 2.75" blade. If they made an Urban with a lock - a Suburban, I'd go for that too.
 
arty said:
I'd probably get one if they made the Urban with a lock.
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They use to, it was called the Kopa.

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The Deacon said:
They use to, it was called the Kopa.

Paul
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Close, but not the same - I'd really like a little bit larger.
 
I'm really looking forward to the "Balance" by Ed Schempp, I will definetly be getting one of those when they are available.
 
You're not the only one. I've got the Caly, Kopa, and Kiwi as well, but would like to have a slim, lightweight gent's folder. The Kopa is great, but dense and heavy for its size, with a clunky clip. I'd like to see something in FFG with a low profile wire clip. The new Dragonfly is close, but still heavier than ideal for a light folder.
 
I'd prefer a CF version of the Dragonfly, instead of G10.

It's obviously not a heavy knife, in any case -- but I'd love to have a Spyderco that could take the place of something like a Mnandi or a William Henry. A <2 oz. knife is more comfortable in lightweight slacks or shorts, while a heavier knife hangs wrong.

The profile of the Kopa is just about perfect -- I'd just like one that is lightened/slimmed, in titanium and CF with an elegant low-profile clip. I'd pay $200+ for that, especially with a FFG ZDP blade.
 
smersh said:
I'd prefer a CF version of the Dragonfly, instead of G10.

It's obviously not a heavy knife, in any case -- but I'd love to have a Spyderco that could take the place of something like a Mnandi or a William Henry. A <2 oz. knife is more comfortable in lightweight slacks or shorts, while a heavier knife hangs wrong.

The profile of the Kopa is just about perfect -- I'd just like one that is lightened/slimmed, in titanium and CF with an elegant low-profile clip. I'd pay $200+ for that, especially with a FFG ZDP blade.
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I cannot argue with that, I feel the same way.
 
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