No "Mickey Mouse" Knife

[drshame]

Got my Mouse today.

A bit disappointed its not numbered, but Blade Tech did call to let me know they weren't going to be, and gave me a chance to cancel.

I didn't, and got a decent, solid little knife for too much money.

But Tim's got an exclusive on his mouse design so if you want to play...you got to pay.

Solid lock up, thick blade for a small knife. Hollow-ground to a razor's edge, but a little stiff...oiled up extra it's still stiff and the blade pivot doesn't loosen it up at all. It's the pressure from the lock that keeps it from opening better.

Fit-finish typical Spyderco: In my book thats' about fine-production grade: No rough spots ,grind marks or tool marks anywhere.

I'd like it with a G-10 handle like it's bigger brothers so I could carry it in my pocket or keychain without having to worry about the scales getting all nicked-up.

I feel as if I look at the aluminum scales the wrong way, it'll leave a mark.

Overall, a little too pricey, but a solid little chuck of real sharp VG-10 Steel.

Too bad it wasn't serialized or marked "1st Production Run".

Could be a collector's piece if they never get beyond the first run, and the Spydie Wegner Collectors want a Mouse to round out their collection.

BTW: Definatly looks like it could skin about anything, and feels good in the hand. If you like a
small, solid pocket knife, go mouse-hunting. Though the price could be a "Mouse-Trap".

Nice job Tim and Sal!

 

[Sal Glesser]

Drshame - In defense of the price, There was a considerable tooling charge for what might be a short run item. "Small knife" tooling is not cheaper than "Big knife" tooling. VG-10 is good right? Cannot make good and cheap. Almite, the same.

Actually, the knife should be a bit more expensive, all things considered. Perhaps not being able to buy it from a deep discounter also makes it sound expensive. Perhaps in time, if it becomes popular, you'll see large discounts in the future.

sal

 

[MNH]

Mouse, right out of the box last week.

Sal,
My Mouse now has a tail! Note that even though the clip is Ambi I have left it set up for right hand carry. This knife will live in the watch pocket of my jeans. As far as I know no one makes left handed jeans.

The tail makes it easy to open left handed when the clip is on the wrong side.

The knife was not cheap, but it sure seems to be a good value. VG-10 is great! I can't wait to retire my full size Wegner, replaced with the new VG-10 model with the Ambidextrous pocket clip

Mike

[This message has been edited by MNH (edited 07-02-2000).]

 

[drshame]

Sal,
Thanks for setting me straight on the tooling and VG 10 pricing.
Solid little piece, quality fit and finish A-1!
I voted with my pocketbook, and like the product.
You're right about it not being discounted, and thats' not neccesarily a bad thing for Tim and his excellent design.
I understand the "economy of scale" for a limited run product, and still think for the general consumer, one of the lower-priced mini-spdyies make make more financial sense.
But your Mouse is well worth the money for anyone who wants a solid, small knife with a unique design, and and a good guys name on the blade!
Keep 'em coming Tim and Sal!
Have a Great 4th of July!

 

[Sal Glesser]

Drshame - thanx for the kind understanding. I might also add that if the model is well received (except for price), Tim might elect to bite the big tooling cost and make an FRN version which would be considerably less expensive.

MAKE it a great 4th of July.

sal

 

[Slish]

Got my Mouse for Father's Day. At least for the time being, it's my regular everyday knife. Scales DO mar; I noticed little nicks around the edges today, but I figure a little polishing with fine lapping paper will clean it up.

Sharp little knife, both literally and figuratively, but then it's a Spyderco (and Wagner)!

 

[stjames]

Smaller doesn't mean cheaper; the CRK Umfaan is a good example of this. I only think it is $10.00 less than the small Sebenza because there isn't a clip

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James Segura
San Francisco, CA

 

[shootist16]

I saw in the latest issue of Blade that the mouse will be available with G-10. Any idea when they will be available?

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Dennis Bible

 

[shootist16]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by MNH:

Mouse, right out of the box last week.

Sal,
My Mouse now has a tail! Note that even though the clip is Ambi I have left it set up for right hand carry. This knife will live in the watch pocket of my jeans. As far as I know no one makes left handed jeans.

The tail makes it easy to open left handed when the clip is on the wrong side.


Mike

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How did you make the tail? That is too cool.


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Dennis Bible

 

[samo]

Ummmm.. independance day mouse huh? I don't want to assume things, but the mouse is a nippy 'lil blade!

Its worth every cent! IMHO!

Sam

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have spydies
will travel...
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[shootist16]

Shhhhhhhhh. Don't tell the mouse that it is small. It has a Napolean complex.

This knife seriously acts a lot bigger than it is. The mouse will see a lot of carry time. Especially with the mousetrap.

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Dennis Bible

 

[MNH]

Dennis,

The tail for the mouse was made from a slightly tapered piece of fairly heavy garment leather. One end is slipped through the lanyard hole so about two inches of the thicker end is on one side. With a sharp knife, (I sure you can find one if you look around for a minute or two,) make a slit about 1/2" in the center of the long end, and pass the short end through the slit. Now make a slit in the short end and pass the long end through. Mine has four slits, two on each end. The knot on the end of the tail is just a simple double loop overhand. It might take a couple of tries to get just what you want.

I think I spent about five minutes making the tail, intending to leave it until I found something else I liked better. 6 months later and my Mouse is still wearing its original tail.


Mike

[This message has been edited by MNH (edited 12-23-2000).]