Spyderco Dodo

Cliff, if you haven't sent it back yet (or if you remember), could you please check the pivot pin screws? On my first Dodo, they were flat ended and took a #10 torx. The replacement Dodo has the newer-style, dome-shaped screws that take a #8 torx. So I'm curious whether yours had the newer-style pivot.

Thnaks.
 
Before I got it ready to package up I rechecked the lock yesterday. This time it held up to 75 lbs to the point on the spine with no sign of the lock releasing. I then did a number of hard spine whacks with no problem. I then took it in a hard grip with the blade protected and had a friend strike it on the spine six time with a two foot baton, one inch basswood dowel. The lock held firm. It is interesting behavior, especially as the lock doesn't actually seem to break when overstressed. It must have somehow relaxed and is now stronger than it was initially. My brother now has it to put some wear on the blade and the lock. Once I get it back from him I'll stress the lock higher and check the behavior under heavier loads and see how it behaves, does it just release then leave it along for awhile and repeat.

-Cliff
 
My brother dropped the Dodo back to be inspected / resharpened. When used to cut metal flashing pipe (he is currently working doing insulation / heat sealing) the edge rolled pretty much its entire length and took a small visible chip in one section. I put a 20 degree micro-bevel on it which should raise the durability a lot without decreasing the cutting ability significantly. The Manix has similar issues but not as extensive through similar cutting and I also adjusted the edge profile similarily.

-Cliff
 
But I recently came into possession of a PE Dodo... one of the sweetest knives I've ever owned... I think it works great for most chores and the handle is almost perfect. The last choil (for the pinky) kind of gets in the way for gorilla grip, either tip up or down. Works fantastic for most utility grips I could think of (using the thumb or index finger on the back of the blade).

Definitely a keeper.

And does it really print as a weapon? I'd say a blade that could stab easily would be worse (than again, hawkbill blades may have a bad rep).
 
I think the Dodo lends itself visually as a weapon(atleast thats been the jaw dropping response when I've used in fron of others).

Has anyone had issues with the clip screw shearing off? I had this happen last summer and had to build a slotted 3-56 screw on the lathe to replace the broken torx.

The Dodo is a sweet blade and a cool design. I would say that Spyderco needs to figure out how to sharpen it of a round wheel and not a flat belt to illimate the choppiness of the primary grind.
 
haven't had that happen but I've heard of it several times at least... kind of makes me wonder why they switched from their old screws (a thickish philips would have worked as well)....

The lock does get stuck a bit rarely until it breaks in I suppose. I guess odd blade shapes are weapons, no matter how badly suited they are to it...
 
Lukers said:
I would say that Spyderco needs to figure out how to sharpen it of a round wheel and not a flat belt to illimate the choppiness of the primary grind.
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If you mean the primary edge grind, it does get a bit wavy and isn't a solid smooth curve. The edge is though even in thickness and angle and well sharp. How are the similar extended curvatures on the hawkbill models in comparison?

-Cliff
 
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