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Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 1:23 pm
by Johnnie1801
Just checked the new releases section and the Zome Delica and Endura knives are coming soon
Zome (pronounced "zoh-may") is a class of Japanese handicrafts that focuses on dyeing textiles. This ancient art form includes many different methods of creating patterns on cloth using dyes derived from plants, flowers, fruit, and other natural sources and is closely related to many aspects of Japanese history and culture.
Inspired by this rich artistic heritage, Spyderco's Zome knives are unique variations of our lightweight models, which feature injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handles. The handles are molded in a light base color and then individually hand dyed by expert Japanese artisans. Using a technique reminiscent of traditional hiki-zome (brush dyeing), various colors of dye are hand brushed onto the handle to create distinctive, one-of-a-kind patterns. Like Japan's classical dyeing methods, the special dyes used completely permeate the FRN to permanently color it.
Delica
Endura
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 1:25 pm
by ejames13
Standard VG-10 or something different?
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 1:28 pm
by Johnnie1801
ejames13 wrote:Standard VG-10 or something different?
regular vg-10, just different handles.
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 1:29 pm
by Surfingringo
They are vg10 ejames...I just looked them up. :) I had never heard of Zome before but I like.
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 1:31 pm
by SG89
Omg so cool
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 1:32 pm
by Sharp Guy
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 1:39 pm
by tvenuto
Is the SFO the only place to get these? Gotta add another Delica to the stable...
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 1:40 pm
by SpyderNut
Hot dang, I've been looking forward to these. I hope they'll continue this trend with the other Seki models: Dragonfly, Ladybug, Manbug, Stretch...
Very cool! :D
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 2:01 pm
by Sharp Guy
tvenuto wrote:Is the SFO the only place to get these? Gotta add another Delica to the stable...
I assume these will be offered through dealers just like the rest of Spyderco's knives.
I'm wondering if there'll be a variety of colors offered or is the green/camo pattern going to be the only one.
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 2:20 pm
by animportant
I'd like to see some funky colors, however not sure if they would be hot sellers
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 2:59 pm
by tap78
Black coated blades and I'm sold for a pair..
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 3:26 pm
by Surfingringo
I wouldn't mind seeing this pattern on the next exotic steel Sprint.
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 6:14 pm
by bearfacedkiller
I LOVE camo and those look camo. I'm in for a Delica. Thanks. :)
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 6:37 pm
by harronek
My only response is when , where , how much .
Ken
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 6:51 pm
by Doc Dan
Spyderco definitely listens to its customers. I started a thread about this roughly 2 to 3 years ago. It was agreed that this was a good idea to find a way to do this. (Sal, that slay fox, probably already had this in mind and said nothing). And, it was not just me. I have read some old threads on the Stretch and other knives asking for something like this from back in 2008 or 9. I am excited. I have got to now start saving money for one each of these.
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 6:58 pm
by osprey
I'll buy one of each!
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:08 pm
by RadioactiveSpyder
I saw the prototypes of these at the April Oregon knife show. IIRC, there were green/black, red/black, and grey/black variants on display. Sal was very pleased with them and spoke about how each was hand-painted and the patterns would be different/unique on each knife!
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:14 pm
by Tabo
And I thought I was done buying knives for this year. :) I'm definitely in for a Delica. Very cool design and looks like it would blend in very well in the pocket.
On a side note, I called the SFO today and the lady there said they would be in stock in a couple of weeks.
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:26 pm
by Jazz
Crap. More Delicas and Enduras to buy. They look very nice.
Re: Zome Delica/Endura coming soon
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:50 pm
by clovisc
Wow!! This is a must have for me! Looks gorgeous! Hope there may eventually be a Zome salt?