Wayne Goddard Spyderco Folder

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Does anyone know of the Spyderco Wayne Goddard designed folder? It has a burgundy zytel handle, VG-10 partially serrated drop point blade. I really like this knife. Is it a limited run? I can't find a reference to it on the Spyderco website.
 
You can find a million of them on the flea-bay. I don't like em personally, but differences in style and preference is what makes the world great. I stick to the black handles myself (more tactical :rolleyes:) I just sold two black FRN models on ebay. You'll probably pay around $58 for one there. make sure to shop around to get the best price and service.
Regards
 
Yes, it's a limited (sprint) run. That means there will be no more than 1500 of them. Prior to it, there was an earlier sprint run a couple years back, in grey that came in both PE and SE. Those were also VG-10 and about 600 each of edge type were made. Before that there was the original black FRN version. Those were ATS-55 and came in CE and PE. Finally, or rather originally, there was the micarta C16 Goddard which came in CE and SE. There were also the C18 Goddard Junior and C20 Baby Goddard, both in micarta.
 
Also the Goddard Jr in PE from Mrs Goddard. Limited to 500 and I don't think they sold all 500 and a few seconds out there.

S/F<
CEYA!
 
Ceya ,more info on the Goddard Jr . in pe please.
When was it released ?
Was it by Spyderco?
any info appreciated. regards,Rick.
 
Rick, this should give you an idea of the relative sizes of the various Spyderco Goddards...

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The full szie micarta came first, introduced in '91. The Junior followed the next year, and the Baby the year after that. The first of the FRN versions came a few years later.
 
R.Taylor said:
Ceya ,more info on the Goddard Jr . in pe please.
When was it released ?
Was it by Spyderco?
any info appreciated. regards,Rick.
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The Goddard Jr in Plain edge was only from Phillis Goddard only. The number was 500 and Spyderco made them.

They have serialized number from Spyderco and serialized numbers from Wayne himself.

He hand written numbers and a WG is on the blade. The two numbers do not match up. They came in Spyderco pouches.I still have her card with the Jr on it stating 500 limited edition.

It was released about 1993 - 94. I got my blade from Phillis then another from here.


S/F,
CEYA!
 
Thanks Deacon for the comparisson pics,a great help!
Thanks Ceya for the reply as well. Any pics of the Phylis Goddard Jr. ?
regards,Rick.
 
See Decon's photo it is the second from the bottom.

That is the only plain edge in the goddard series with micarta handles. At least what I know of at this time.

I want a Baby Goddard in plain edge and a light weight Jr Goddard.

S/F,
CEYA!
 
No problem.
I want a Baby Goddard in plain edge and a light weight Goddard Jr.

Both sprint runs!



S/F,
CEYA!
 
In addition to the limited run of plain edge juniors distributed by the Goddards, Wayne Goddard himself custom modified a handfull of these on request to be clipless.:eek:

dave
 
I lived in Wayne's neighborhood for almost 30 years and had a huge collection of his early work. I also roughed out a few blades for him. When he did the collaboration with Spyderco I immediately bought a black FRN from him and he asked me if it looked familiar. I couldn't really place it until he pulled out one of his picture albums. The blade of the Goddard is patterned after an earlier folder he developed which he called "Odin's Claw".

The Goddard has always been one of my absolute favorite Spyderco's, and not just because it was Wayne's design. The blade is heavy enough that it is an absolute rocket for kinetic openings and the deep choil in the handle has proven it's abililty to keep my hand from slipping onto the blade no matter how strongly I'm thrusting with it. The handle is perfect for my hand and is comfortable and secure whether in standard or reverse grip, edge in or out. It's a wonderful utility knife, the blade shape of which doesn't scream "tactical"; yet it's just as serious as any of these other "fighting folders".

For my money, the Goddard was one of the best pieces Spyderco ever offered.
 
Tonie Nichols said:
The blade is heavy enough that it is an absolute rocket for kinetic openings and the deep choil in the handle has proven it's abililty to keep my hand from slipping onto the blade no matter how strongly I'm thrusting with it. The handle is perfect for my hand and is comfortable and secure whether in standard or reverse grip, edge in or out. It's a wonderful utility knife, the blade shape of which doesn't scream "tactical"; yet it's just as serious as any of these other "fighting folders".

For my money, the Goddard was one of the best pieces Spyderco ever offered.
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Funny I've never really given my Goddard's a second thought...they have just sat in my closet ignored. After reading your above paragraph, the light bulb may have just finally clicked. I'll have to go and reexamine the Goddard.

Thanks. :thumbup:
 
Yes, it is the best Spyderco ever! yeah I told the Goddards that years ago and they started laughing.

I miss seeing them at shows.

S/F,
CEYA!
 
zenheretic-

What works for me may not work for you, but I hope it does.

Wayne taught me a lesson in knife appreciation once that I've never forgotten. At the time, I was young and enthusiastic and into double edged blades. I'd stopped by his shop to say hi and he pulled out his latest creation, a small single edged utility blade a police officer was going to be carrying. I kind of sneered at it saying it lacked a certain amount of class since it was missing an edge thereby limiting it's use for fighting. Exasperated by my ignorance he told me that if I had any real understanding of knives and their use, I'd understand that this wasn't a "fighting knife" but one that this was meant to save lives by cutting seat belts and such. I tucked my tail between my legs and apologized.

Since then, I've tried to judge knives by what their maker intended for them to be and do rather than by my particular interests at the time.

I believe that there are a lot of designs out there that present amazing subtleties in how they accomplish their job but because they aren't flashy or trendy they get ignored. I believe the Spyderco Goddard is one of these.

Another is the Blackjack Quick. It is so understated in it's simplicity that people just don't realize it's potential. My former teacher ordered one to use for light trimming and delimbing use on his property. But when we started playing with it we realized that it was amazingly effective for Filipino style big knife techniques.

I have several large knives placed around my house for home defense purposes including a Cold Steel Oyabun. The Oyabun feels like a plodding plowhorse compared to the Quick! For cutting and thrusting the Quick outperforms the Oyabun two to one! And it's already proven it's toughness out on my Teacher's tree lot cutting all manner of light hard wood branches and brush.

Hope you enjoy your Goddard.
 
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