Some pics of the very well designed ATR !

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filosofem

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I received the knife today. I looks great, fit perfect to my hands, smooth opening, and a good blade size. I think it´s more better then a Buck Mayo or a Sebenza. IMHO the best (designed) Spyderco!
 
Beautiful pics man! Those look professional, what kind of camera did you use? Also, how's the lockup on yours? I've been testing some spydies on pass-arounds and have had a few issues with the locks, so I'm a little leary of buying any without handling it first. These look pretty bulletproof though. Again, truly awesome pics, I'm in awe.
 
Originally posted by Roadrunner
Beautiful pics man! Those look professional, what kind of camera did you use? Also, how's the lockup on yours?
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Thanks :) I use a Kodak DX-3700.

The lockup on this modell is ok. Locks perfect. Opening is a little scratchy. But i think that this will be smoother after using some time.
 
Filosofem, Sal needs to pay you for posting ATR pictures that look so good! They look better than half the paid ads I've see on line or in magazines!
 
Originally posted by anthony cheeseboro
Filosofem, Sal needs to pay you for posting ATR pictures that look so good! They look better than half the paid ads I've see on line or in magazines!
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:D He should only send me a Spyderco knife with signature ;)

More pics will follow...
 
What is the idea behind the little "hump" on the end of the blade on that knife?

I've never handled an ATR, but it certainly seems as though the hump would get in the way far more often than it would provide any sort of benefit. I've never found myself using a knife and thinking "this job would be much easier if only I had a pointy hump about an inch from the point of the blade."

Other than the odd hump it does appear to be a nicely designed knife. Personally I would prefer that there were no holes in the handle and the gripping surface was simply textured, as in the Gerber Air Ranger series.
 
Wow!!! I have been eagerly anticipating the ATR since I first saw it at Blade a couple of years ago. I am glad that Spyderco decided to make this knife. I hope they sell quickly so Spyderco will take on other projects like this. They took a risk by making such a high end folder, but I hope it pays big dividends. The ATR is on my short list of knives to get.

Thank you Sal and company for making such a beautiful knife.

p.s.

Filosofem, are you a professional photographer? If not, you sure could be. Those pics are better than many professional knife shots I have seen.
 
Originally posted by shootist16
Filosofem, are you a professional photographer? If not, you sure could be. Those pics are better than many professional knife shots I have seen.
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Thanks. It´s only a hobby of mine. My work ( --> :barf: ) has nothing to do with creative stuff. Sadly.
 
Nice pics filosofem - thank you. Regarding the holes in the handles, they do facilitate grip purchase but I think their main purpose is to accomodate grip transition (flipping from forward to reverse grip). I believe there are matching holes on the clip on the other side of the handle. If you practice MBC or any other balde art, or just fool around with grip transitions, one would find these holes very accomodating. They also exist on the L'il temp and the fixed blade Temp for the same purpose.
 
Excellent pictures!

It would be great if you could take some macro shots of the lock, the other side and from 'underneath'.

Could you spot what type of washers are used? Are they bronze or teflon/nylon.

Thanks,
Ted
 
Originally posted by Ted Voorde
Could you spot what type of washers are used? Are they bronze or teflon/nylon.
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Mmm... I see there no washers! Does anybody knows something exactly?

Pic of the clip, lock and other side:

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And what is the use of this screw? For not pushing the lock to far out of the frame?

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Sorry for the bad pic :mad: ;)
 
Originally posted by fishbulb
What is the idea behind the little "hump" on the end of the blade on that knife?

I've never handled an ATR, but it certainly seems as though the hump would get in the way far more often than it would provide any sort of benefit. I've never found myself using a knife and thinking "this job would be much easier if only I had a pointy hump about an inch from the point of the blade."

Other than the odd hump it does appear to be a nicely designed knife. Personally I would prefer that there were no holes in the handle and the gripping surface was simply textured, as in the Gerber Air Ranger series.
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Two thoughts on that:
1. It may put more material behind the point to make it stronger.
2. The backside of the "hump" may give another finger position for fine cutting, like the Assists' blades.

I really like the ATR a lot (even more so after seeing these nice pictures), although it seems a bit bigger than I personally look for in an EDC folder. If some day there is a 80% or 90% scale version (a la the small Sebenza v the big one), I would be interested in that.
 
Originally posted by fishbulb
What is the idea behind the little "hump" on the end of the blade on that knife?
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From the Spyderco website:

"Loaded with high-tech features this is the consummate tactical folder. Drilled out of the Titanium handle and clip are several holes, lessening overall weight and positioning the thumb and fingers for Indexing the folder. An integral Compression Lock, comprised of part of the handle Scale presents few moving parts to wear out and categorizes the ATR as a Martial Blacdcraft rated lock strength folder. Snubnosed, it cants upward, thicker at the tip of the cutting edge for durability during strenuous use. Shaped like a modified dagger, the blade is hollow-ground but differs from a true dagger-grind in that it has a non-sharpened swedge along the spine. This grind offers a stronger tip.The ATR employs Spyderco's new Cobra Hood - a flange of textured steel above the hole that guides the thumb into position for rapid, effective opening of the blade. Additionally, the Cobra Hood serves as a grip platform for the thumb. Pre-drilled clip holes on both sides of the handle are interchangeable for left or right-handers and position the folder for tip-up pocket carry. Made with pride in our Golden, Colorado factory."
 
Thanks for the great pictures. They are the best I've seen of the ATR.

I hope this knife sells well for Spyderco too. Imagine where they could go from this design. The Spyderco evolution of knife design has been interesting to watch/use over the years so far.
 
Very nice pictures, has anyone seen a picture anywhere of one with the 20/80 serrated edge? I would be interested in a link if you have.



Thanks
 
Thanks for the other shots!

I'm still not sure if I want one. I was hoping for bronze washers...
The problem is that I already have a Sebenza, and I don't know if this model will add anything...

Ted
 
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