Spyderco Domino Quick Photo Album

evilgreg

evilgreg

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Mine showed up today, so I snapped a few quick and dirty photos:

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Some comparison shots, here with PM2, Sage 2, and Southard:

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Last one lined up roughly where sharpened edges start:

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And one more glamor shot:

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So far, I'm not sure it's shaping up to be a knife for me, but it's a very nice knife. It's bulky and short-bladed, like a Sage or PM2. It does flip really well (right there with the Southard and 0801, my other best-flipping production folders) and the fit and finish is great. The scale is really pretty.
 
s2kpdx said:
Nice pics. The domino is quickly becoming my favorite in my collection...
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I'm glad to hear it. It's a no-brainer that this one will be another huge success for Spyderco. A sturdier, prettier Sage with a flipper? No wonder they're flying off the shelves.

I have to say, the scale is really wonderful. It's very attractive, but has a very nice texture to it as well.
 
Thanks for the comparison pictures. Mine should arrive Monday and now I'm even more excited for it!
 
After looking at both spyderco flippers I think the southard would be the best of the two. I hope they make more Southards soon!
 
After messing with it more, and comparing flipping actions exhaustively, I have to admit that my Domino flips better than any of my other manual flippers, Southard included (the Domino has a stiffer detent, just perfect really).

Also, that scale is really, really pretty. It feels nice too. I still prefer the Southard, but folks that dig that Spyderco style should love this one.
 
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I think I am going to end up liking the Domino more than the Southard. In-hand the Domino feels better. I need an STR clip though, or maybe a modification for a wire clip.
 
nccole said:
I need an STR clip though, or maybe a modification for a wire clip.
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Yes, the Domino and the Southard share that feature for sure: both would really benefit from a better clip. Hopefully STR will have something nice to solve this gap, though a wire clip would be nice too.
 
Thanks for the comparison pics.It looks like the Southard & Domino are the same size closed but the Southard has roughly an inch more blade length.Is that about right?
Personally I wouldn't change a thing about the clip.Spyderco's hourglass clips are my favorite,plus I like a little bit on the end to grab.No low riders for me.
This looks like an all around winner to me.The only thing I may not like is the steel insert in the framelock.I didn't like it on the Tuff,but I read this one's done differently.Even if I don't like it,I highly doubt it'll be a deal breaker.

Mine should be here this Monday.I can't wait.:thumbup:
 
JTR357 said:
It looks like the Southard & Domino are the same size closed but the Southard has roughly an inch more blade length.Is that about right?
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Southard is 4.5" closed with a blade length of 3.46".

Domino is 4.55" closed with a blade length of 3.13".
 
evilgreg said:
Yes, the Domino and the Southard share that feature for sure: both would really benefit from a better clip. Hopefully STR will have something nice to solve this gap, though a wire clip would be nice too.
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I will have it done if I like it enough. My Chokwe got the treatment. I will use that last pillar screw (maybe have to get a longer one) and mill it out. I think a regular PM2 STR would work fine.



 
@evilgreg - Really, really nice pics there. I'm loving that CF scale. Is it grippy or smooth? I wish Spyderco would do more out there scale designs sometimes, this seems to qualify.

@nccole - That wire clip really adds to the Chokwe. If I had to guess I would have thought it was designed that way and the top one was modded :p
 
RamZar said:
Southard is 4.5" closed with a blade length of 3.46".

Domino is 4.55" closed with a blade length of 3.13".
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Actually, to JTR357's point there is closer to an inch difference between their blades than you might think, at least when sharpened edges are compared (Domino 2.89", Southard 3.46").
 
Nice photos. I have stupidly waited for my usual dealer to get it in stock but hasn't yet. Should have bought earlier this week so I could have a new knife to play with.
 
Thanks for posting these pics. Great comparisons. Mine arrives Monday... really looking forward to it. The clip though is a definite missed opportunity... just don't understand that choice by the designer (Eric). Taiwan puts lots of wire clips on lots of Spydies... why not this one? This knife deserved a wire clip. Oh well... rest of the knife looks stellar.
 
Thanks for the comparison shots, I' ve been looking for those. It' s a pretty knife for sure, but I' m still undecided on it. It just seems so bulky and wide, considering it' s size.
 
Sorta looks like a cross between a Nishijin R and a Sage 2......... with a flipper.
 
evilgreg said:
Actually, to JTR357's point there is closer to an inch difference between their blades than you might think, at least when sharpened edges are compared (Domino 2.89", Southard 3.46").
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Got it. I see a cutting edge difference of a little more than half an inch.
 
Skywalker1 said:
Thanks for the comparison shots, I' ve been looking for those. It' s a pretty knife for sure, but I' m still undecided on it. It just seems so bulky and wide, considering it' s size.
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After carrying it for a couple of days, I'm still not warming up to it. I love the textured scale, and it flips so well, but it's huge in the pocket for what it provides :(
 
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