Spyderco's First Traditional Knife

SCWillson said:
That "ricasso choil thing" is one of its best features IMO. Not only does it improve handling, but on a non-locking knife it's an awesome safety feature. Spyderco designs are highly unconventional, but few would qualify as silly. They are designed for use, not looks. That some models appear strange is hardly sufficient reason to condemn the entire line. Nobody gets everything perfect.
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Yep....
 
HOKIE_FAN said:
Lose the "Spydie" hole near the pivot and I guess leave the double sided divet thingy and I guess it would be less horrible. BUT having both looks ridiculous.
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No, it's not one of Spyderco's prettier knives. But it is probably still an excellent knife
 
Every mm of the design hs a purpose. We spent more than a year refining the design and made numerous models before beginning production.

By way of explanation; the "trademark round hole" is a requirement of the patent office if we want to keep our trademark strong. With so many other companies trying to "look like Spyderco", it is important that we maintain that very identifiable mark.

sal
 
Will this Roadie evolve like other Spyderco models with choices in blade styles (Wharnie, Spear), and perhaps handle material choices like G10?
 
It's as good a reason as any. :D
And at the expected price, why not? Scratches the knife itch, and will be useful enough anyway. :thumbup:
 
It will be cool to see what forum knife pimps have to come up with for handle scale swaps. Wood, aluminum, G10 could all end up looking pretty sick on one of these. Any chance we could see a pattern with a bottle opener?
 
Sal Glesser said:
Every mm of the design hs a purpose. We spent more than a year refining the design and made numerous models before beginning production.
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If you don't mind me asking, why did you opt for the slight curve to the edge instead of a straight edge like a sheepsfoot?

And are you ever going to put the Slipit wharncliffe back in production? That's a Spyderco "traditional" I'd buy in a second!
 
Hi SCWillson,

I believe that a slight curve on the edge offers more versatility than a straight warncliff or sheepfoot. We make sheepfoot and warncliff blades but they are usually more specific markets. A slight curve overs the opportunity for a single point contact area which is better for initiating cuts with the edge.

Once the Urban goes into production, we can relook at a warnie.

sal
 
Sal Glesser said:
Hi SCWillson,

I believe that a slight curve on the edge offers more versatility than a straight warncliff or sheepfoot. We make sheepfoot and warncliff blades but they are usually more specific markets. A slight curve overs the opportunity for a single point contact area which is better for initiating cuts with the edge.

Once the Urban goes into production, we can relook at a warnie.

sal
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That makes complete sense for a knife without a pointy tip.

Thanks so much for your reply, and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. :)
 
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