This little puppy is definately a "sleeper". Spyderco introduced it at a price point that almost guarenteed poor sales. Since they cut their MSRP in half it has become a viable candidate for those seeking an outstanding small utility-hunting-skinning blade.
The ergonomic handle has tacky side panels that provide multiple comfortable and secure gripping positions. It isn't a "full" hand full in that it provides a three or three and a half finger grip. In other words it is short, but darned if the ergonomics don't make the knife feel every bit as secure as a big 5" handle! The mirror polished, outstandingly ground and sharpened VG-10 blade is a tad over 3.5" in length, slightly upsweep with plenty of belly. Bill Moran's signature is etched in black on the blade itself. The more one uses this little critter, the more endearing it becomes. At the discounted price folks like Frank Norman of Little River Trading and James Matthis of Chai Cultlery make this piece available for, no one has an excuse not to own one! It does everything well...slice, cut, edge retention, etc.
It comes with an unusual crossdraw sheath fashioned from several flat pieces of leather that is pushed together to pucker the opening for blade insertion or withdrawal. Earlier production came with a Dozier designed kydex sheath that met with mixed reaction due to the difficulty many had extracting the blade.
The production sheath is acceptable but the knife really needs a better sheath. Enter Scott Evans and his experienced military design team at Edge-Works who fashioned an outstanding thin concealex slip sheath which features a thumb push extraction which leaves the sheath solidly in your pocket when extracting without the need for velcro or other such anchoring measures. A lanyard is also supplied to permit in between belt and pant carry. I love mine!
I challenged Scott and his team to come up with a multi-mount system for a military field medic... boy did they come through in spades! They fashioned a tri-laminate heavy duty kydex sheath for my son who is on active duty as a navy hospital corpsman serving with the marines. Very, very secure yet ease of withdrawal are key points (not just in my opinion but also of some active duty co-workers with spec-ops experience...all uniformly impressed). The back features a thick web loop for vertical pistol belt carry threaded through the third layer of kydex terminating in fastex style double D buckles. Supplied is a long length of webbing with multiple fastex fasteners and clips to accommodate any number of attachment or wear options from inverted alice pack strap mounting, horizontal middle of the back civilian belt wear, to over the shoulder civilian style carry.
Simply outstanding! I've had numerous leather and kydex aftermarket sheaths made. These are the best kydex I've had yet -- bar none!
[pix of these can be seen at http://209.132.70.61/custom.htm I'm working on getting other shots posted here]
Bottom line is that this is a sleeper with utility for not only knife-nuts but anyone who needs an working edge. Couple it with an aftermarket sheath from Edge-Works and you have an absolutely outstanding package for a very reasonable investment! Buy one for yourself, buy more for presents to working folk and outdoors enthusiasts you want to please.
My highest recommendation!
-=[Bob]=-
[This message has been edited by bald1 (edited 10-03-98).]
The ergonomic handle has tacky side panels that provide multiple comfortable and secure gripping positions. It isn't a "full" hand full in that it provides a three or three and a half finger grip. In other words it is short, but darned if the ergonomics don't make the knife feel every bit as secure as a big 5" handle! The mirror polished, outstandingly ground and sharpened VG-10 blade is a tad over 3.5" in length, slightly upsweep with plenty of belly. Bill Moran's signature is etched in black on the blade itself. The more one uses this little critter, the more endearing it becomes. At the discounted price folks like Frank Norman of Little River Trading and James Matthis of Chai Cultlery make this piece available for, no one has an excuse not to own one! It does everything well...slice, cut, edge retention, etc.
It comes with an unusual crossdraw sheath fashioned from several flat pieces of leather that is pushed together to pucker the opening for blade insertion or withdrawal. Earlier production came with a Dozier designed kydex sheath that met with mixed reaction due to the difficulty many had extracting the blade.
The production sheath is acceptable but the knife really needs a better sheath. Enter Scott Evans and his experienced military design team at Edge-Works who fashioned an outstanding thin concealex slip sheath which features a thumb push extraction which leaves the sheath solidly in your pocket when extracting without the need for velcro or other such anchoring measures. A lanyard is also supplied to permit in between belt and pant carry. I love mine!
I challenged Scott and his team to come up with a multi-mount system for a military field medic... boy did they come through in spades! They fashioned a tri-laminate heavy duty kydex sheath for my son who is on active duty as a navy hospital corpsman serving with the marines. Very, very secure yet ease of withdrawal are key points (not just in my opinion but also of some active duty co-workers with spec-ops experience...all uniformly impressed). The back features a thick web loop for vertical pistol belt carry threaded through the third layer of kydex terminating in fastex style double D buckles. Supplied is a long length of webbing with multiple fastex fasteners and clips to accommodate any number of attachment or wear options from inverted alice pack strap mounting, horizontal middle of the back civilian belt wear, to over the shoulder civilian style carry.
Simply outstanding! I've had numerous leather and kydex aftermarket sheaths made. These are the best kydex I've had yet -- bar none!
[pix of these can be seen at http://209.132.70.61/custom.htm I'm working on getting other shots posted here]
Bottom line is that this is a sleeper with utility for not only knife-nuts but anyone who needs an working edge. Couple it with an aftermarket sheath from Edge-Works and you have an absolutely outstanding package for a very reasonable investment! Buy one for yourself, buy more for presents to working folk and outdoors enthusiasts you want to please.
My highest recommendation!
-=[Bob]=-
[This message has been edited by bald1 (edited 10-03-98).]
