Spyderco Bushcraft knife

This one is definitely on my radar.
 
edb said:
With all due respect, though, $200 for a knife that's basically a Mora, which
you can get for $10-$20?
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I'm not looking to fire away, and I haven't had the opportunity to handle these knives, but it appears to be worlds away from a Mora. Full tang, sculpted handles, corby bolts, gorgeous wood, thicker steel are some big differences.

I own a bunch of Moras and love them, but c'mon, it's apples and oranges or at least Macintosh and Crabapple.
 
EMT_Lee said:
I guess my main question, after reading the other thread, is why you didnt come here and get some opinions? You have a forum at BFC. We have a W&SS forum at BFC. Yet, you went to BushcraftUK for ideas and opinions? Are they the target market you're shooting for? Also, and I'm not trying to be an ass or anything, but how exactly did Chris Claycomb "design" that knife? It looks just like all the other bushcrafter knives that are on the market, to my eyes. Koster, Muskrat Man, etc. all make that design, and have made it for a while. He may have tweaked the idea here and there (it's hard to tell exactly how just from pictures), but... no need to re-invent the wheel, so to speak.
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This project began 3 years ago for us. It came up on our Forum (on our site) when a forumite, UK Ken posted that he thought it might be a good opportunity for Spyderco to make a Bushcraft knife. There was one on the market that was being promoted on TV by a guy that promoted Bushcraft. The knife was made by Wilkinson, as we understand it, and they stopped making the knife. Ken felt this left a hole in the market. Spyderco has always been up for trying new ideas, new materials, different ways of doing things, within the knife industry. So, Sal began to explore the possibilities. The original thread on our Forum got a lot of attention. It was suggested that we seek out feedback from www.bushcraftuk.com. True Bushcraft is much more popular in the UK than it is in the U.S.

Chris Claycombe is not only a Bushcrafter, but he is an excellent custom knifemaker.

We weren't trying to "re-invent the wheel", but perhaps we did try to refine it.

Hopefully, this will help you understand the history of this design.

Kristi
 
Boggs said:
Wow....Lee...bring it down a notch...Bushcrafting is such a ( pinky in the air ) English thing it just makes sense to search out someone there..Chris Claycomb is no slouch either...yes we have many great makers here Dan,Kaleb - heck I own their knives...Bill from a couple of posts earlier has a number of bushcraft styles himself ( Bill very nice as a matter of fact ) even he things the style is great. I also had a chance this weekend to handle it...truly it is comfortable, the style is just different enough to make it unique in the world of bushcraft knives.
Now if it was a hard use,utility or hunting knife damn right I'd expect them to seek out opinions here...heck maybe even go to N.C. home of some of the finest makers around.

Edb....no worries.... different strokes.....get it different strokes...strokes to sharpen a blade...forget it never mind.

Jim

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Oops. I didnt mean that to sound harsh. Spyderco, my apologies. I'm not a wordsmith, and sometimes my questions might seem a little rough. It is not intended. :foot:
 
k_estela said:
This one is definitely on my radar.
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Agreed Kevin. I am looking to see what they come up with for the sheath. If the sheath is HIGH quality - the price becomes more appropriate.

It is O1 steel - if the grinds are good, the knife and sheath are high quality - you will essentially be able to get a Woodlore, from a reputable company with good names attached, for 300 dollars less than you can from Ray Mears. You will also be able to get it WHEN you order it.

With that said - this will not replace the Ray Woodlore. That will still be hand ground, handmade sheath, have authenticity to it, with a cool presentation box.

I think this is a Ray Mears without the collect-ability aspect. Fine by me.

Anxious to see what sheath they choose for this. It could really seal the deal for me.

TF
 
EMT_Lee said:
Oops. I didnt mean that to sound harsh. Spyderco, my apologies. I'm not a wordsmith, and sometimes my questions might seem a little rough. It is not intended. :foot:
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No apologies needed. ;)

Kristi
 
Looks like a great knife and I agree that it fits a niche - that being a production, high quality, full tang bushcrafter with a scandi grind. Its a bit hard to believe that this niche wasn't scooped right up by Bark River, but to my knowledge they only played with one scandi and didn't seem to really develop it. Kudos to Spyderco to making this come into fruition. Look at those handles and we all know the workmanship that goes into spydy sharpness. This is not a mora, just like a Koster bushcrafter is not a mora, just like a Brian Andrew's bushcrafter is not a mora....

Now will I go for one of these in place of a custom maker here on W&SS? Truth is, I might not. Not because I dislike spyderco or production knives, it is just that getting custom knives kind of turns my crank for the simple sake that they are custom knives and I get to know a little something about the maker through the transaction. However, should I decide to get a production bushcrafter - this would be it.

BTW - I don't find the hole much of a distraction. Ultimately it serves its purpose. As soon as I saw that knife picture, I knew it was a spyderco product. Hence your trademark works and personally I think its smaller profile aesthetically fits with this design. Arguably your trademark on this one is much better integrated and fitting to the design then lets say the Busse talon hole is on the SAR models.

Great job on this one Spyderco!
 
When I handled the proto at the Eugene show this weekend, I was very impressed with the proportion, balance, grind, and handles. It seemed subjectively lighter (or at least quicker in hand) than similarly-proportioned knives.

I too am curious to see how the production handles turn out.
 
EMT_Lee said:
I guess my main question, after reading the other thread, is why you didnt come here and get some opinions? You have a forum at BFC. We have a W&SS forum at BFC. Yet, you went to BushcraftUK for ideas and opinions? Are they the target market you're shooting for? Also, and I'm not trying to be an ass or anything, but how exactly did Chris Claycomb "design" that knife? It looks just like all the other bushcrafter knives that are on the market, to my eyes. Koster, Muskrat Man, etc. all make that design, and have made it for a while. He may have tweaked the idea here and there (it's hard to tell exactly how just from pictures), but... no need to re-invent the wheel, so to speak.
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Don't shoot the messenger!

I think Lee's post is fair.

These will sell well in the UK, and no doubt everywhere else too. The benefits of marketing a knife as a 'Bushcraft Knife', which has association and input with BCUK will be obvious.

Thermarest carried out periodic 'releases' of information in the run up to the introduction of the NEO sleeping pad, all of which tantalized the expectant would be buyers and generated huge amounts of broadcast and print media interest, as well as a colossal amount of web forums discussion.

Having X thousands of eager would be buyers lined up for launch day won't hurt the balance sheet, nor the reputation.

Its all good!
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I willass on this one, IMO there are many others out there of equal quality for quite a bit less money. I am a Big fan of Spyderco but I will stick to their good value folders.
 
Argh! They've gone over to the dark side! I wonder how long until this scandi grind fad dies down.... :D :eek:
 
Sorry if I am bringing up an old thread, but I was wondering when the Spyderco Bushcraft will be available. I am extremely interested and will definitely be purchasing one.
 
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Never mind about the comments - I just love this picture and saw an opportunity to use it.

I would love an update on this knife too! :)


TF
 
High five to TF for using a Magic card joke, hehe.

And I'm getting concerned about the fate of this thing now...
 
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