Moderators...a little help

[DocT]

Moderators,

Is the Spyderco Roadie considered traditional enough for discussion here?
It is 1) a slip joint 2) uses similar scale materials as many traditional makers 3) is pinch opening like some traditional.

Thanks

Doc

 

[Barman1]

Obviously not a moderator here, but I read a post from one of the traditional moderators a couple of years ago stating that the Roadie doesn't follow any traditional pattern is why it's in the modern category.

Edited to add the thread with my earlier reference:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/spyderco-roadie.1457841/

 

[JohnDF]

My standing rule of thumb...
If I have to ask if it's "traditional" enough, probably best not to post it.

 

[Peregrin]

Let's stick with Frank's decision from the thread referenced above.

Even though it does not have a pocket clip and is not one-hand opening, I do not consider the Roadie to be a traditional pocket knife. It does not look like any traditional pattern with which I am familiar. On a timeline, "Traditional" patterns are patterns that no one would have considered odd in the 1960's.

And the Lucky, while it looks like a traditional pattern, has a pocket clip.

I will make the comment that N690 holds an edge a tad better than 154CM / ATS34 / VG 10.
It holds an edge less well than PM alloys such as S30V.

If somebody can show me a fifty-year old knife that looks like the Roadie, we can proceed.