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First impression is that I am VERY impressed. The folks in Taiwan did a beautiful job on these. Very well finished, with a good solid lockup. Plus, they feel very comfortable and totally secure in my hand.
Think a cross between the "Q" and the original "R" that combines the best features of both, then improves on them.
Size comparison with the Calypso Jr and Delica...
Comparison with the "Q", the family resemblence is obvious, but the materials, and lock are much better.
Comparison with the "R2", quality and materials are quite similar, as are the all screw construction, 50/50 choil and traction grooves. I actually like the finer groove on the "S" even better.
Some shots by itself, open and closed. Note that the "rainbow" colors seen on the blades in several of them are just reflections from my tie-dyed t-shirt. Note also that in the bird's eye view of them closed, the silver one is at a slight angle which makes the blade appear rather badly off center, when in reality it is centered as well as that of the black one.
The large flat headed pivot screw is, IMHO, the best looking screw pivot on any Spydie to date. The rest of the screws are also flat headed giving the "S" a very well finished look. The barrel bolt retainer for the clip screw is an excellent, and in my opinion superior, alternative to the screws used on many other wire clipped models recently as it allows inclusion of a lanyard hole.
Will just add that I hope a solid blade version appears later. I think a solid blade is more practical, and is certainly easier to clean. That's important to me, since food prep probably accounts for 75% or more of my use of a pocket knife.
Think a cross between the "Q" and the original "R" that combines the best features of both, then improves on them.
Size comparison with the Calypso Jr and Delica...
Comparison with the "Q", the family resemblence is obvious, but the materials, and lock are much better.
Comparison with the "R2", quality and materials are quite similar, as are the all screw construction, 50/50 choil and traction grooves. I actually like the finer groove on the "S" even better.
Some shots by itself, open and closed. Note that the "rainbow" colors seen on the blades in several of them are just reflections from my tie-dyed t-shirt. Note also that in the bird's eye view of them closed, the silver one is at a slight angle which makes the blade appear rather badly off center, when in reality it is centered as well as that of the black one.
The large flat headed pivot screw is, IMHO, the best looking screw pivot on any Spydie to date. The rest of the screws are also flat headed giving the "S" a very well finished look. The barrel bolt retainer for the clip screw is an excellent, and in my opinion superior, alternative to the screws used on many other wire clipped models recently as it allows inclusion of a lanyard hole.
Will just add that I hope a solid blade version appears later. I think a solid blade is more practical, and is certainly easier to clean. That's important to me, since food prep probably accounts for 75% or more of my use of a pocket knife.
