Spyder Transformer...

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Spide

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I just got done looking at http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/spyderc/wrench.html, and all I can say is that it reminds me of the good old transformer days.
I am wondering if this is the type of transformer that after three hours of puzzling I will have to get out the instructions for.
Any comments on this "knife"? What a weird item.
 
"Weird"

I looked at it and thought...

Unique and Perfect for my pocket....

I have been wanting a multi-tool forever, but despite some really good deals to be had I have passed up all the multi-tools to date, until this one, my dealer already has my order...

MDP
 
Spide,
I'm a little slow in responding to this month old post but just wanted to tell you my impressions of the "transformer". It looks way more complicated than it is. I handled two different protos in Atlanta at the Blade Show last year and was very impressed. It only took Ms. Laituri (sp?) about 2 minutes to explain it to me (so it should take the average person only about 30 seconds to figure it out ;-D). I've been waiting impatiently ever since to get one. Besides the clip, Spydy hole blade, built in 3/8 inch driver and bit, diamond rod sharpener, etc-it features a crescent wrench and a pair of pliers which can be seperated and used in conjunction. That was a big selling point for me. The only real draw back I could see was the weight-I might opt to carry it in a sheath. I would not hesitate to drop a c-note on this baby and give my leatherman to a friend. Now if they would just come out with a production version of that large dyad that they let me play with I will be one happy pup.
 
With the break away parts and overall increased complexity over the leatherman type, my biggest concern would be about durability and security. The fact they are actually using a decent steel for the knife is a strong selling point on its own. I didn't notice the diamond rod sharpener - great idea.

-Cliff
 
Maybe they didn't go with the sharpener, these were protos and slightly different from one another but they both had it. I hear you about the possibility of losing half of it or whatever but considering Spydercos general level of quality I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt and try one. Much more expensive than the leatherman but it is also hard to hold a bolt while simultaneously turning the nut with the venerable leatherman. In all actuallity I probably will hold on to my Leatherman-we've been through a lot together! As far as durability I did not see too many problems, but then again I don't seem to hack at things quite as hard as you Cliff!
 
Paul - Weight doesn't seem to be a problem as it carries well. We plan a sheath accessory, probably Kydex. Large Dyad due out before Christmas as a Y2K model. (as well as Dyad Jr. Liteweight).
sal
 
Merry Christmas to Me....
I love my Mini Dyad (Dyad Jr.) but it is a little small for outdoors use or hard work. The Dyad proto was a double liner lock, is that the same set up you all are going to go with on the production version? As for the multitool (still not sure what to call it) the weight is only a factor in comparison to the leatherman and it's clones. I put one of the prototypes on my pocket for a few seconds and it didn't seem noticable but it was heavier than some tools out there. Not a big issue unless one wanted to use it as a bicycle tool or ultralight backpacking. Still a heck of a lot lighter than all those different tools individually! Is the production version going to have the built in sharpener? That really did make it a complete package. If you could just figure out a way to store a bottle of lube in the thing! :-p
 
Havin lost my Leatherman Sideclip last week just a little warning:

Don't trust clips when it comes to heavy items like multitools
 
O.K., I might have missed this (there's alot that gets by me these days:-), but when is the ACTUAL (and not "expected") delivery date of this thing supposed to be? My palms are gettin' itchy from wanting to handle one so I can formulate my own opinion on it.



Take care,

John Johnson
 
Paul - The larger Dyad is a double lockback.

On the "SpydeRench" (we figured that's what the ELU will call it no matter what we called it), it's all new to us as well. Looking forward to playing with the production version. The goal is to provide the ELU with a well thought out, well made multitool with the "right stuff" for "most people".

The tool comes with a diamond file in concave, convex and flat sides. You could sharpen the knife blade with it if you already had the skill in blade sharpening.
sal
 
John,
I know why your palms are itchy!
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Glad to see you post. I was thinking of you when I read the thread where people wrote about their experiences cutting themselves. It's a good thing you haven't cut yourself with the Jungle Honey, or you might be short a limb!

Sal,
You've really made my day (night). I loved the idea of a larger Dyad but wasn't real thrilled with the double linerlock. I think the lockback model will be more trouble free (and I guess might even keep the price down a little).

Here's my next question. I've been wondering this for a while but I've been too embarassed to ask, but I'll swallow my pride (quiet John!) and ask anyway. What the heck is a ELU? I'm sure I will go "Ooooohhh! Of course!" when you tell me but I can't think of what it might be.
 
I think Spyderco deserves a lot of praise for having the courage to design a completely different multi-tool. It seems to me that most of the other tools on the market are an attempt to get around Tim Leatherman's patents (I know the companies concerned would say they are improving on them). However the SpydieRench is truly original and must be the result of a large commitment of time and energy by the Spydie R and D crew.

Did I mention that I want one?
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Take care,
Clay

"Learning is not compulsory.....neither is survival."

 
Paul:

E.L.U. stands for "end line user". The term denotes customers like you and me, as opposed to larger "customers" such as dealers and wholesale distributors.

David Rock
 
I'm learning about DDP's too!
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See post below!

[This message has been edited by Paul Davidson (edited 07 April 1999).]
 
Thanks to David Rock and Danelle for making me just a little less ignorant. I love learning something new and I like the term. It's less patronizing than consumer (I don't mind being called an End Line User-cause that's what I am.
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Sorry about the double post folks. Like I said I'm just starting to maneuver around this site. Couldn't get the edit function to work though. I'm sure that the new server will fix that. I like to picture the old server as sitting in a corner somewhere, covered in knife company stickers, with smoke coming out of its ports from all the forum members pushing it to the limit!
 
OK now the edit function seems to have worked! I've just got my own little one man thread going here. What's that I hear? The sound of one hand clapping (in the woods, by a fallen tree). Don't ask me what that means.
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I just had a chance to check this thing out at the web page mentioned above. Cool! As a gadger connissieur and mountain biker, I'm interested. The individual bits, I'd replace with the obligatory 4mm, 5mm, or 6mm from my other tool kit. The wrench could fit the standard 10mm and even be used as a spoke wrench. Now, if it only had a chain tool....

Ron
Is that thing shar...OW!
 
Aye, gosh and begora! Ye've got another grand idee there! lol
 
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