My Complete Collection - One a Day

[gbelleh]

By now, I was committed to getting all Spyderco Ed Schempp designs, so I got this Rock Salt. I don't usually have much of a need for large fixed blades, so I haven't used this knife too much. But I have used it a couple times for yard work, and once for pumpkin carving.

Knife # 48 - August 2010.

[gbelleh]

Next I got this Dragonfly Tattoo. The graphic is kind of textured, and interesting to look at. It's a very nice knife, but with so many options, I haven't carried this one too much. But I have carried it some, and I still keep it in my office, and use it from time to time.

Knife # 49 - August 2010.

[gbelleh]

Next was a black G-10, VG-10 Caly 3.5. I knew pretty much what to expect with this one, already liking the Caly 3 a lot. I eventually sold this one after getting the CF and Super Blue versions of the 3.5.

Knife # 50 - August 2010.

[gbelleh]

Next, was this brown, SE Matriarch sprint. I wanted to get in on this before they were gone. I did plan to carry this one occasionally, but I usually go with the Civilian when a large, serrated, reverse s blade is needed.

Knife # 51 - August 2010.

[gbelleh]

Also got this PE brown Matriarch sprint to go along with the SE.

Knife # 52 - August 2010.

[Liquid Cobra]

Next was a black G-10, VG-10 Caly 3.5. I knew pretty much what to expect with this one, already liking the Caly 3 a lot. I eventually sold this one after getting the CF and Super Blue versions of the 3.5.

Knife # 50 - August 2010.

Miss it or are you happy with the other versions?

[gbelleh]

I'm at peace with it. I have 5 other Caly 3 or 3.5 models, and the black VG-10 model went to a good home.

[gbelleh]

Next I found this NIB G-10 Poliwog on a forum for a very reasonable price. This is another one of those models that looked absurd to me at first, but I then grew to really like. And it's very comfortable in hand. About the only thing I don't like about it is how wide it is when closed. I also really like the uncaged BBL.

Knife # 53 - August 2010.

[gbelleh]

Next was another very reasonable forum purchase: this Native 3. The handle is very comfortable and hand filling in use, but a little thicker in the pocket than I usually like. So, I never ended up carrying this one much. But it's a nice knife, and I'm very glad to have it in the Native collection. I always thought Sal's mark molded into the handle was pretty cool too. The handle is well designed for comfort.

Knife # 54 - August 2010.

[gbelleh]

Next was another forum purchase, this time a Delica 3. Another nice knife, and I especially like the sharp point. But, the refinements of the Delica 4 cause me to usually carry one of those over this one.

Knife # 55 - August 2010.

[gbelleh]

Next, I came across a small gun shop with quite a large selection of knives. They had a few long discontinued Spydies, and they were willing to negotiate. So, I got a few good deals on some new old stock items there. First is this Toad. I do enjoy having this one in the collection, but I find many other knives much more practical for actual carry and use.

Knife # 56 - September 2010.

[Liquid Cobra]

That knife is too funny. It looks as though the blade is about the same as the blade on the dog tag folder but with a "huge" handle. Curious to see what else this gun shop had. I love stories like that.

[gbelleh]

That knife is too funny. It looks as though the blade is about the same as the blade on the dog tag folder but with a "huge" handle. Curious to see what else this gun shop had. I love stories like that.

Yeah, the handle is pretty big and thick compared to some other small knives. Here's the Toad along with the Dog Tag and Ladybug.

[gbelleh]

I also got this FRN, SE Jester from the little gun shop. I always liked the blade shape of the Jester, and jimping near the tip, so I was very pleased to find this one NIB for a great price.

Knife # 57 - September 2010.

[gbelleh]

Also from the gun shop, I got an ATS-55, PE Merlin. Unfortunately I sold it some time later, figuring I'd never actually use it. But of course, now I wish I'd kept it. This is the only pic I could find of it.

Knife # 58 - September 2010.

[gbelleh]

Next I found this black G-10, ATS-55, original Lum Tanto on one of the forums. This was a grail for me at the time, and the grey sprint hadn't come out yet. I've carried and used this one quite a bit. The Lum Tanto is one of my all-time favorite Spydies.

Knife # 59 - September 2010.

[Liquid Cobra]

Oh man that is a beautiful knife. Which would you say you prefer, the original or the sprint? For me I prefer the sprint, it's lighter and a bit nicer in my opinion.

[gbelleh]

It's hard to say. I like them both. The sprint is a little lighter, but the blade grind on the original is a little better.

[gbelleh]

Next, the red Persian sprint was released. I was sure to get this one for the Schempp collection. It's a very close match to the original, except for the red G-10, which is usually only seen on trainers. I've carried this one quite a bit, including on a weeklong road trip. It's a very nice knife.

Knife # 60 - September 2010.

[ChrisinHove]

Great thread!