I've been on this great forum here at BF for quite a few years as well as the other great discussion forum over at Spyderco.com. And I've had the privilege of enjoying many of Spyderco's great models ( Collaborations and IN HOUSE designs). But I make the case that with all the great Spyderco collaborations we've discussed over the years that we really don't give due consideration to many of Spyderco's great IN HOUSE designs. And some of Spyderco's IN HOUSE designs continue to be some of my all time favorites. Especially the ones I continue to use as "hard use" models.
Now I'm including Sal & Eric both with their great designs they have graced us with throughout the years. In Eric's slot I've got to say that the Dodo model is one of my all time, top 10 favorites and has been since it's release in 2003. For a specialty type design I can't think of one off the top of my head that I like more than the Dodo model. When I got my very first one back in 03/04 when they were released I had bought it as an investment and for my collection because I just didn't take this most unique design very seriously. At first I thought it to be some type of Novelty Knife and thought it might be a great collector piece. But one week I decided to carry it for my EDC folder and I was astounded as to how great that blade worked for an EDC folder. For a short bladed model it was far more versatile and useful than I had ever imagined.
Now it goes without saying that Sal has had more than his share of super great designs. When I got my very first TEMPERANCE 1 fixed blade model ( 2004 era) I liked it so much that I quickly got the Spyderedged version and I still own and still use those two TEMP 1 models to this very day. There isn't hardly a week go by that I don't use the TEMP 1 ( PE & SE) along with one of my Spyderco CATCHERMAN models for all kinds of kitchen and food prep duties. There are several great IN HOUSE Spyderco designs that are so practical and useful. So we need to give credit where credit is way overdue. Because many if not all of Spyderco's great IN HOUSE designs are great. So let's chat about more of Spyderco's IN HOUSE models?
Now I'm including Sal & Eric both with their great designs they have graced us with throughout the years. In Eric's slot I've got to say that the Dodo model is one of my all time, top 10 favorites and has been since it's release in 2003. For a specialty type design I can't think of one off the top of my head that I like more than the Dodo model. When I got my very first one back in 03/04 when they were released I had bought it as an investment and for my collection because I just didn't take this most unique design very seriously. At first I thought it to be some type of Novelty Knife and thought it might be a great collector piece. But one week I decided to carry it for my EDC folder and I was astounded as to how great that blade worked for an EDC folder. For a short bladed model it was far more versatile and useful than I had ever imagined.
Now it goes without saying that Sal has had more than his share of super great designs. When I got my very first TEMPERANCE 1 fixed blade model ( 2004 era) I liked it so much that I quickly got the Spyderedged version and I still own and still use those two TEMP 1 models to this very day. There isn't hardly a week go by that I don't use the TEMP 1 ( PE & SE) along with one of my Spyderco CATCHERMAN models for all kinds of kitchen and food prep duties. There are several great IN HOUSE Spyderco designs that are so practical and useful. So we need to give credit where credit is way overdue. Because many if not all of Spyderco's great IN HOUSE designs are great. So let's chat about more of Spyderco's IN HOUSE models?