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What's in a name, Toad?

cockroachfarm

cockroachfarm

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I posted this request over in the Spyderco Forum, but have had no response. Can anyone here give me an answer?

<<<Received my "Toad" about a week ago (only my third Spydie of MANY to come!) As a charter member of the "What kind of a name is THAT?" Club, I have a question: why does the "signature" on the blade say "D' holder" (with a SMALL letter "h"? IMHO, shouldn't it read "D'A. Holder" or "D. Holder" (with a CAPITAL "h"?? Sorry, I'm not only a writer but also an Olympic caliber nitpicker and proofreader. >>>

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Lets see, Toad. hmm you got to, do, tod, dot, at, oat, tad, ad, doat, dato, toda, oatd, aotd, ahhhhh, I give, whats the answer??

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Take care!! Michael
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Buzzards gotta eat, same as worms!!!

[This message has been edited by L6STEEL (edited 03-22-2001).]
 
Um, have you seen the D'Holder Toad? It looks like a Toad!
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Ugly as hell, but use it and it becomes a handsome prince!
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O.K. stupid reply but it's late here!
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Take care!
 
P.S. Really though the Toad is a terrific little piece, I have one and it cuts and handles much better than it's size might indicate.
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Oops, what did I do wrong? I did a cut & paste from the Spyderco request. Unfortunately, when I "pasted" here - the message disappeared! Let me try again:
Received my "Toad" about a week ago (only my third Spydie of MANY to come!) As a charter member of the "What kind of a name is THAT?" Club, I have a question: why does the "signature" on the blade say "D' holder" (with a SMALL letter "h"? IMHO, shouldn't it read "D'A. Holder" or "D. Holder" (with a CAPITAL "h"??



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Holger The Writer
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by bansidthe:
Someone using the handle cockroachfarm asking about a toad? Maybe he is afraid of being eaten
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Nawww - us cockroaches ain't "The Eaten", we're "The Eaters"!
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BTW, I don't understand why people consider this to be an "ugly" knife. It's a small marvel! Compact, legal, understated, purposeful, useful - this Cockroach LOVES his little Toad!

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Holger The Writer
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Toads of the world beware!
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I agree with your observations regarding the usefullness of the toad. A neat little knife that cuts like a much larger blade.

[This message has been edited by bansidthe (edited 03-22-2001).]
 
My Spyderco D'holder "Toad" is beside me as I type this post. It's a great little knife, and believe it or not, has the sharpest blade of any knife I own. Even though the blade is tiny, the little Toad makes up for this by being extremely strong and sharp. It reminds me of my tiny Seecamp .32ACP pocket pistol. It's a VERY small pistol, but very strong and well made.
Both of these items just shout QUALITY!

Will
 
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Will.223:
...items just shout QUALITY!

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That's the kind of "noise" I love. Being totally "mechanically challenged", I am unfortunately reduced to buying and collecting such items!
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But no one has answered my question yet: why "D'holder" and not "D'Holder"? C'mon guys, I'm counting on you.

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Holger The Writer
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Strider:
Because that is how he spells his name!"Geeesh"
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Sorry! I was under the impression that the correct spelling of the gentleman's name is D'Alton Holder. My mistake, I guess.
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Holger The Writer
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I would say that it was simply the way that Mr. Holder decided to mark his custom knives. I would say the reason(s) are probably personal. He probably just like it that way. I understand your post from the Spyderco forum now. Emailing or calling him would probably be the way to find out. I can't help with the email but his phone number is listed in the Knives annuals. Since it is a published number I suppose it would be kosher to put it here.

623-878-3064

That is per Knives 2000.

Hope that helps.

Paul
 
What's in a name, Toad?
I don't know and quit calling me toad!
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rkenny, rofl!
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Brian
The first knife was probably used to cut stuff.

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Paul Davidson:
...I understand your post from the Spyderco forum now...hope that helps
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Thanks, Paul. You seem to be the only person in three forums who actually understands my question. I will call Mr. Holder and share his response with you.

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Holger The Writer
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