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While in the middle of moving into a new house, I snuck in a little lightbox practice. Just in case I get to shoot and share a few new Spyderco production samples at the Amsterdam Meet next weekend...
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sgt1372
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Just arrived . . . a Spyderco Impala C73GPS that is one of the few "vintage" Spydercos that I hadn't "collected" yet.
Only made between 2002-2004.
And now that I've got this one I've got to buy the PE version w/and w/o the gut hook to complete the set.
Only made between 2002-2004.
And now that I've got this one I've got to buy the PE version w/and w/o the gut hook to complete the set.
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They say things happen in 3's . . .
After looking for just 1 LNIB Spyderco Impala off & on for years, I just found & bought all 3 variations of the Impala, which were made between 2002-2005, in LNIB condition w/in the past month to add to my collection.
After looking for just 1 LNIB Spyderco Impala off & on for years, I just found & bought all 3 variations of the Impala, which were made between 2002-2005, in LNIB condition w/in the past month to add to my collection.
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New small (320 ml) ti mug with lid tested out in the backyard
Spyderco Stok used for preparing the stove with wood curls
Ignited them with flint and steel and some charcloth
Waiting for my water to boil
And we have a rolling boil
A tasty brew
Spyderco Stok used for preparing the stove with wood curls
Ignited them with flint and steel and some charcloth
Waiting for my water to boil
And we have a rolling boil
A tasty brew
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Just received another "vintage" Spyderco to add to my collection -- it's a Japanese inspired RJ Martin designed "Kumo" dagger . . .
The box is a little worse for wear but the knife & sheath are in "like new" condition. An extra sheath was also provided.
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Here's Spyderco's description of the knife which (to me) is one of more interesting and well written descriptions of theirs that I've read:
"Kumo is Japanese for spider and a fitting name for the new Japanese influenced fixed blade knife designed by custom knifemaker R.J. Martin and manufactured by Spyderco. A self-professed steel junkie, R.J. Martin is celebrated for integrating multiple grind lines on the blades of his knife designs. Made from a solid 9-inch piece of VG-10 steel, the Kumo blade has two definite grinds: a swedge-grind along the spine and a hollow-grind above the non-serrated cutting edge. Converging in the center of the blade the two grind lines meet creating a look that is streamlined and pleasingly tapered. Where the thumb naturally settles on the blade are a series of notches that latch onto the thumb pad adding an appreciative level of grip and cutting control.
In Japanese fashion, the handle is wrapped with epoxy-saturated cord over an undercoat of pebbly black stingray skin that has a silver Spyderco bug Menuki peeking through the wrapping. The Kumo slips into in a fitted black Kydex sheath mounted with a TekLok detachable polymer clip that can be situated to carry the knife in five different carry positions: vertical, inverted, cross-draw, small of back or horizontal position. Overall length of the Kumo is 8-5/16" (211mm) it's PlainEdge cutting edge is 3-3/4" (95mm) and it weighs 3 oz (85g)."
The box is a little worse for wear but the knife & sheath are in "like new" condition. An extra sheath was also provided.
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Here's Spyderco's description of the knife which (to me) is one of more interesting and well written descriptions of theirs that I've read:
"Kumo is Japanese for spider and a fitting name for the new Japanese influenced fixed blade knife designed by custom knifemaker R.J. Martin and manufactured by Spyderco. A self-professed steel junkie, R.J. Martin is celebrated for integrating multiple grind lines on the blades of his knife designs. Made from a solid 9-inch piece of VG-10 steel, the Kumo blade has two definite grinds: a swedge-grind along the spine and a hollow-grind above the non-serrated cutting edge. Converging in the center of the blade the two grind lines meet creating a look that is streamlined and pleasingly tapered. Where the thumb naturally settles on the blade are a series of notches that latch onto the thumb pad adding an appreciative level of grip and cutting control.
In Japanese fashion, the handle is wrapped with epoxy-saturated cord over an undercoat of pebbly black stingray skin that has a silver Spyderco bug Menuki peeking through the wrapping. The Kumo slips into in a fitted black Kydex sheath mounted with a TekLok detachable polymer clip that can be situated to carry the knife in five different carry positions: vertical, inverted, cross-draw, small of back or horizontal position. Overall length of the Kumo is 8-5/16" (211mm) it's PlainEdge cutting edge is 3-3/4" (95mm) and it weighs 3 oz (85g)."
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