Roadie Bite: Achievement unlocked!

[timlara]

Today I was Spyderbitten by a knife that's not even released yet! That's got to be some kind of new record.

Ran into Gail Glesser at the SFO and she let me play around with the Roadie she was carrying. Verdict? Yep, it's sharp!

PROTIP: Do not attempt to close a two-handed knife with one hand... :o

(Sal, please pass on my thanks to Gail for acting as first responder on the scene! :D )

[paladin]

Wow...

A genuine case of Premature Evisceration...

Hope you heal quickly and thanks for the story!!!

[timlara]

Ha! I may have to make that my new signature line. :)

[Dodge]

If you bleed on it you buy it? Didn't work did it?

[Doc Dan]

I want to see the video :D

[Jazz]

So, is it as cool a knife as we're hoping? What color was Mrs. Glesser carrying?

[sal]

Hi Tim,

Had Gail laughing at your post. She told me about it when she got home. She was first responder for years so she has some experience.

sal

[Knifeweilder]

Hey sal I went to the outlet/factory in golden with my dad this summer and you guys were all so nice also I got a ladybug in superblue sprint run

Ben

[zhyla]

If you bleed on it you buy it? Didn't work did it?

Someone should make a sign for them that says that.

[sal]

Hi Ben,

Welcome to our forum. Thanx for visitng our store.

sal

[timlara]

So, is it as cool a knife as we're hoping? What color was Mrs. Glesser carrying?

It's extremely cool. Very sleek and watch-pocket friendly with ergos similar to the Kiwi. Gail was carrying the black version, but I sort of think I want the red one now in honor of this experience. :D

[timlara]

Hi Tim,

Had Gail laughing at your post. She told me about it when she got home. She was first responder for years so she has some experience.

sal

I could tell! Luckily now I can use the money I saved on an urgent care visit to pick up my "blood brother" once he's in stock. :)

Always enjoy chatting with you guys when you're at the store.

[Johnnie1801]

I bet the next time you visit the SFO they make you wear welders gloves :D

Anyway what were your thoughts on the Roadie, how did it feel in hand etc?

[timlara]

Yes, I should probably not be allowed back without adult supervision. My wife would probably be in favor of that anyway! :)

Although the Roadie is quite small (only 5" OAL and 2" blade), like the Kiwi it feels bigger in hand thanks to the forward choil grip. All jokes aside about my "testing", the blade shape is very functional and should (umm..does?) cut like a scalpel. The build quality seemed very good and I liked the contours of the handle as they really do "class up" the FRN and make it seem more like micarta or something a little fancier, which is great because I actually prefer the light weight and durability of FRN as a practical handle material. I am expecting them to become quite popular.

[Johnnie1801]

Thx Tim, I think I'll probably get one :) But which colour....... lol

[WireEdge Roger]

I'm particulary fond of the orange, gray and blue ones. I'm leaning toward orange I think.

[xceptnl]

Thx Tim, I think I'll probably get one :) But which colour....... lol

RED, we finally get a red handle with a sharp knife. The correct answer is red.... at least for me! :D