Patrik, those are all great looking Endura's! I especially like the partially serrated black oxide version. Sweet!

Thanks for comments. Indeed the Endura and Delica are on the top of my like list I have several versions and still adding more to the collection.

The Endura is one of the most versatile knives from spyderco it can be a utility knife or a self defense implement. I would like to see that they bring back the G10 version once they made a sprint run since than the version is very popular  and goes for premium prices. If you consider today's prices and equipment that should not be a problem to offer those best selling models like the delica and endura in G10 version. 

Anyway if you like and don't have a Endura 4 I do recommend the Wave version or the black oxide version for extreme corrosion and wear resistance. 

Hey Spydie Friends!!

Here are my new collection entry the:

Police 3 G10

Sage 1

Spyderco Calypso Brown G10 Sprint Run

Nice, Patrik! What steel does that brown Caly have? Is it S35VN like my brown Para 2? The G10 looks about the same.

I had my heart broken on Thursday morning when KnifeWorks put some extra Green Para 2's up for grabs. I had been on their waiting list for over a year and had been notified a couple of days earlier that they would go online at 8 am CDT (CST).

I grabbed one immediately and went through the checkout only to have their server crash. That happened to me 2 more times! It was very frustrating. A lot of people who had waited like myself got shutout because KW's server got slammed. Oh well!

Congrats on all of your new Spydies!

Thanks Ron and sorry about that para I feel your pain.

The steel on that Caly is VG10 

That Calypso looks good to me

Hi, Spyderco friends.  I haven't been online much since April, it's nice to be back.  Since then I've acquired several knives, but two of my favorite new acquisitions are the Des Horn folder and the Gayle Bradley (the big one--C134??).  I love both knives.  The Des Horn is a thing of beauty---a real gentleman's knife!  The Gayle Bradley is a beast and has become one of my favorite EDC blades.  My main reason for obtaining it was that I did not have a knife with a CPM-M4 blade in my collection.  This M4 steel is amazing.  I stropped it with green compound right out of the box and it is scary sharp and holds an edge better than any steel I've used to date (beats the crap out of S3V; S30V; S35VN; SK-5; Elmax; N360 et al).  I've sliced up beau coup cardboard moving boxes and haven't had to resharpen yet.  The carbon fiber scales are really beautiful on such a work-horse of a knife.  Now I'm going to have to get the G/B Air.  I just love this M4 steel.  My only complaint about this knife is there is no cutout for the liner-lock (intentionally) and it is hard on the thumb to close; however, it opens super fast and I don't expect to have a need to close it at light speed---so this is a very minor negative.   I rotate a lot of knives in and out of my EDC rotation, but this one may stay on the strong side permanently and I'll only rotate the left side in the future??

Good to have you back, Wes! And, yep! I have heard nothing but good things about the Gayle Bradley and its M4 steel. The fit and finish on the few that I have handled has always been top notch. Like most, I am duly impressed with the Spyderco knives that are manufactured in Taiwan. Their quality, in many cases, equals or surpasses the knives that are made in Golden, CO.

The issue with the liner lock on the GB has been a concern to me. As has been the bulkiness and weight @ 5.5oz - The GB is an absolute tank! I'm sure that I will one day own one. But I'm doubtful that it will ever bump a Para 2 @ 3.75oz from my pocket as my primary EDC? But who knows, I've been wrong before!

Good to have you back and posting, Wes. Enjoy those new knives and keep us updated on how you like 'em.

Cheers, mate!

If you read my post back on June 16th then you will know that I had my heart broken trying to get my hands on a Dark Green Paramilitary 2 with CTS-204P steel that was a Knifeworks dealer exclusive.

Well, the Knife God's smiled upon me this morning and my broken heart has now been mended. I received an email from a sweet young lady who works at Knifeworks who informed me that there were now a few available and that those of us who had been on the stand-by list for over a year and a half would get first crack at one. Without giving it a second thought I shot her a call and made my purchase. 

So, yippee skippy, I will be getting a new Green Para 2 after all. But, I still have to wait until Aug. 8th for it to ship. But that's okay! I have already been waiting for over a year and half. What's another week!

Yay! I am sooooo Happy!

I'll post pics as soon as I get it. This will make 4 Para 2's for me. I already have the Digicam Black S30V, the Orange CTS-XHP, and the Brown S35VN. I can't wait to try the CTS-204P!

Congratulation Ron I'm glad you got your knife. Enjoy it. 

Green Para 2 in the house!

Well, after a very long wait the much anticipated Green Spyderco CTS-204P Paramilitary 2 is FINALLY in my possession! And, I am happy to state that the wait was worth it. So, far after a very careful inspection, this knife appears to be the very best of my 4 Para 2's straight out of the box. The blade is perfectly centered. The G10 is a gorgeous shade of dark forest green and nice n' grippy like all of my Para 2's. The grind lines on this blade are spot-on perfect! The action is smooth as butter and the compression lock operates flawlessly and effortlessly. No issues with sticking at all. I have had great luck with all of my Para 2's in that regard.

After reading reports of compression lock issues I am relieved to say that I have never experienced any problems with any of mine. I can also state that the Compression Lock is, without a doubt, my favorite locking mechanism, with the Michael Walker Liner Lock running a very close second.

As with all of my Para 2's, the very first adjustment I make to suit my preferences is to switch the pocket clip for tip up carry. They always come tip down. Once that is done I put some pants on the boy in the form of a lanyard which is adorned with beads.

Without any further ado here is my new Green Paramilitary 2...

A couple of profile pics...

And here are a couple with my other Para 2's...

These are all such great knives. I have carried the Digicam Black Blade Para 2 in my pocket every single day for nearly 2 years now. I will occasionally carry the Brown and the Orange, but rarely. The Digicam DLC is my daily workhorse and has performed its tasks with ease each and every time I have called upon it. I know that many of us also collect and carry traditional folders. I do as well. But these Spyderco Paramilitary 2's are unsurpassed for one handed ease of operation, both opening and closing, and these super steels are hard to beat for sharpness and edge retention. I carry traditional folders, but I rely upon the Para 2 for most of the chores that I perform each day.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it! 

I thought I heard a Cricket! Here's an old one I had lying around.....

Here's my old Paramilitary 1...........

My Spyderco Spur in VG-10........

Craig, you have some real classics there, my friend! The original Paramilitary is absolutely golden! And that stainless Cricket is very cool, too! 

Thanks Ron!

I used to have a bunch more, but sold most of my Spydercos off.

Craig, are you still in possession of the Para 1?

Yep. It's a keeper!

Sprint run collection is growing, added the Endura today.

That pic is absolutely obscene, Brad!

(I mean that in a good way ~ Congratulations!)

Hello Steve.

I have a couple of knives from the Byrd lineup I can tell you they are decent for the money they are a way better option than to buy some no name (also) china made less quality knives. If somebody is on the budget and want a small knife like the dragonfly but can spend only 25$ the Byrd Robin is the best possible option and that is also with the Meadowlark (delica) yes you don't have a nice Japanese steel on them but the 8CR13MoV is a OK steel in my opinion.

I would go so far that in some view points the Byrd knife have even better design features like the finger cut out at the blade start if you know the delica or endura they don't have it but the byrd Meadowlark and byrd Cara Cara has.  The other strong point Spyderco dos not offer the delica or endura in G10 why ? in past there was a sprint run but today if you want one they go for like 130-160 on the secondary market. If you look at the byrd offering they have every model in FRN, SS and also G10 why is this so hard ? This are just some point that speak for the byrd series. If you like question the Spyderco product line marketing than they should be a question if they have a full low budget line up why they introduced a slightly more expensive Tenacious Line up. One answer of many could be that spydeco want to make happy everybody and so they want to offer you a knife in all price ranges for all budgets and user applications.    

Well I didn't get the Hungarian from my Steel salesman. What he brought was humongous. Laci Szabo folder.

Wow, Brad! Even better! What a beast of a knife at 10.25" OAL and weighing almost 7 oz. Whoa! Beautiful carbon fiber!

What are you initial impressions? I know our Brazilian friend, Cesar, would love this knife. It's a true fighting knife. And it's wicked awesome!

Congratulations, Brad! You've gotta love that salesman, eh!

The Laci Szabo it is amazing but the carbon fiber laminated scale is just horrible this is in no way shape o form a tactical scale I don't understand why they could not used just simple G10  like on the military this remains a big mystery for me. Maybe I will get this knife but only with a custom scale job on it. Anyway I hope you will enjoy it Brad. 

The "Cube/Check" pattern Carbon fiber scale is one of my favorite features of this knife. It lends itself to be carried in polite society, if I were still in uniform and 15 years younger, an aggressive G10 handle would be required. But not at a retail price over $300.

But, like I told Ron once about a couple knives he compared together, "Beauty is in the eye the beholder". I think this knife is gorgeous.

Ron, I started a discussion here about the Szabo folder. It has more views and angles of the knife and all the Spyderco info within:

http://www.iknifecollector.com/group/spydercolovers/forum/topics/la...

Thanks, Brad! I found it!

And, speaking of beautiful -- I scored another Western Bowie on Sunday night. It should be here by Friday. Obviously I do agree with you, Re: What is considered beautiful. I think I am addicted to those W49's?

Hi Steve I did saw the new catalog yesterday and I'm pretty excited the next year will be epic for spyderco lovers so many new excellent collaborations wow I cant wait. 

Good stuff from the good people at Spyderco.  Patrik as you know, Spyderco makes a great product.  If you ever come to the States you will have to go to their headquarters in Golden, Colorado in the Denver area.

Yes Clint I know that and I will go to Golden one day.

Patrik...

Plan ahead as there is much to see and do in the Denver area. 

To all spyderco lovers and fans.

The Chinese have started a massive clone war. Be very careful if you buy your spyderco knifes online from not a authorized dealer.

Here are some models that are currently floating on internet From pictures they are very difficult to spot the clone!

Military in plain and part. serrated blade in sateen or black finish with black orange digicam and brown G10 and also in full titanium version.

Paramilitary 2 in Plain sateen or black blade  with black, digicam, green, brown, orange, blue and red G10

Both models have original marking with all stamps and description on the blade all the model above come in a original spyderco box with papers

Southard in plain stonewash blade with carbonfiber, black, brown, blue, green and orange G10.

This model also comes in a original spyderco box with all marking on the blade.

Dragonfly in plain sateen blade with black G10

Drafonfly H1 in plain sateen blade with yelow and black FRN.

All models have original marking and come in a original spyderco box with no papers.

Caly 3.0 in plain sateen blade with black G10.

The knife comes in a original spyderco box with original marking on the blade and papers.

Civilian in full serrated sateen blade in black G10  (you can spot this one because it has a double stainless steel liner)

The knife comes in a original spyderco box with original marking on the blade and papers.

UK PK slipjoint  in plain sateen blade in black G10

This one comes in plain oem CARDBOARD BOX.  The blade has the original markings. 

Spin in plain sateen blade in stainless steel framelock with pattern.

The blade has the original markings. This one comes in the old style black box that was used before the black/red one. 

VOLPE C99  

in plain sateen blade with wood inlays and stainless steel frame lock.

The knife comes in a original spyderco box with original marking on the blade.

Be careful be safe stay sharp and happy new year to all members. 

Patrick Thank you!  It feels rather like an invasion.  I know you can probably tell because you spend a good deal of time with Spyderco's but is there a way to tell or is it just buy from an authorized dealer until this is over?  Buying from a dealer is always safer but some of these only seem to be avail online at eBay right now

The whole situation is really really bad it is because they started to clone not just the knife but also the box and papers so it is really hard to tell if you are buying the real thing or the clone. I did my research over the last couple of months and spoke with friends that own such clones one of the conclusion we came to was that somehow the factory that is making in Taiwan and have access to the material have made those clones this does not apply to the military or paramilitary because they are made in US. (or one speculation was that because spyderco US factory could no meet the demand and they started to outsource the production elsewhere  who knows?) One of my friend ordered the military and paramilitary because he wanted the replace the scales on his original and then he realized that they do not fit so maybe this is proof of that they did not had the original blueprint's. The next thing is that the southard and southard clone are so similar line on the outside and inside that this leaves the space for speculation that somebody maybe did stole the blueprints or even the factory that is producing the for spyderco is indeed involved in some shady business. My friend did the comparison and he is a spyderco collector and he was impressed with the fir and finish.  I personally did handle just the original and currently I don't have access to the clone to make my own observation. Back to the construction issues of the clones: The paramilitary 2 has no pivot bushing also the dragonfly has no washers. The military has the backspacer made out of aluminum also the G10 is more like on the tenacious series has just not enough traction. All above are just small hints and they really do not provide you with exact guidance how to avoid clones. You have to buy it and take it apart to be 100% sure. So I recommend to but from dealers who give you money back guarantee. I would avoid ebay, amazon a such online shops. I think is save to say that authorized dealers like Blade HQ and other are buyng directly from spydeco so you can have some assurance that you will not get a clone. I'm really interest if spyderco can do something about this whole situation. I would be interested how much clones are coming in for warranty service. I hope this will help.       

Patrik...

The counterfeiting or cloning of knives has been a real problem and will continue.  The bottom line is this.  When you get in bed with dogs you get fleas.  If you have some or all of your product made in China then they will counterfeit your product.  Gerber, CRKT, Buck, Puma, and others have experience this.  Now it is Spyderco's time.  To avoid this you have to buy from reputable dealers or if you go on line you should go to online dealers like Blade HQ.

It is frustrating for sure but you just have to tighten up your game on buying the quality knives.  eBay is not a good place to find quality knives.  If it is cheap on ebay then it is a fake.

Yes I do agree with you Clint it is all in my post below. We have to be extra careful where we buy our beloved spyderco knives.  

Patrik,

I truly appreciate your letting us and sharing that the box and paperwork are no longer indicators for this line.  Be careful out there folks, until Spyderco gets a handle on this buy from reputable dealers or someone you know to be reputable

Hello Spyderco collector's.

Got recently 3 spyderco pride and I need to know what could be the collector's value. They are new in box and are discontinued since 2004  I saw some on ebay go from 150-270. Ebay can be pretty ridiculous on rare items. I really would like to know the price of them today.

Spyderco Pride ~ C72 originally had an MSRP of $49.95

As you know Patrik, a knife or anything of value, is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. I see sellers with "buy it now" prices on these for, as you mention, between 150 and 275. That doesn't mean they're actually being bought at those prices, though. You can ask whatever you want for something. That doesn't mean you'll get it. One way to determine their worth is to list them in a "no reserve" auction starting at 0.99 cents and let those people who are interested bid them up to whatever their desire to own one dictates. Personally, I would place a value of somewhere between 50 and 125 tops. But that's just me. I'd like to get one for much less, of course. *grin* But, then again, if I owned them I'd probably just hang onto to them. They're 10 years old, now. Keep 'em for another 10 and their value will probably double or triple? 

That's about all I can add. Which still leaves you right where you started. Sorry.

Thanks Ron and you are right they will be more valuable in lets say 10 years. So for now I'm not in hurry to sell them so they will be a proud part of my collection and who know maybe one day when the time and price is right I will sell them to get something else.

Yeah, hang onto to them, Patrik. They're like money in the bank and they will only go up in value with the passing of time. As I'm sure you know, the knife market is going crazy right now -- especially on eBay. Everyday I see knives that I bought just a year or two ago selling in auctions for two and three times what I paid for them. Spyderco sprint runs are really ridiculous! *sigh*

Cheers, my friend! 

Comment by Rusty R Halsey on June 14, 2010

This is the one I was saying I think I would like.  Anyone have one?

I got this Spyderco worker sprint run (VG-10, G-10) a month or two ago. I fell in love with it after having it for about 3 days. When I think about the individual features of this knife like blade steel, handle material, ergonomics, etc. none of the individual features jump out at me as "the best" in each category. But as a whole this is just a GREAT knife. I've loved other knives but I don't remember feeling about them like I feel about this worker sprint. It's even hard to explain. Anyway, here's a picture.

Here's another picture of the worker with my new Carter fixed blade for size comparison. The blade on the Carter is 85mm or 3 3/8". I don't remember the actual length of the worker. Everything about the worker "JUST WORKS". LOL

Jack

Oops, I forgot the second picture.

Still loving the Worker. Of course that doesn't mean I had to leave it alone. Here it is now with a set of Bocote wood scales.

I used polyurethane on them and that provides a very good grip even though it's smooth. The smooth finish also makes it easier to pull out of my pocket when clipped. Also it won't do as much damage to my pants pocket over time. I may need to make several sets of scales for this knife. :)

Jack