Mr Blonde's Bunch

[Mr Blonde]

Great subforum...now if only the attachment limit could go up to say...300kb?:D

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

more of the same...

[Mr Blonde]

still more...

[Mr Blonde]

almost there...

[Mr Blonde]

Last one!


for now.:D ;)


Wouter

[bh49]

Great pictures Wouter,
as always. Thank you

[jaislandboy]

fabulous pics Mr. Blonde! :cool:

[J D Wijbenga]

Nice pictures!

I see I am not the only Dutchman who likes his CF Caly III. It is a brilliant knife!

JD

[xdrewsiferx]

We just got the Caly III's in our shop today and the photos do not do them Justus but none the less GREAT PHOTOS!

[Mr Blonde]

The Delica 4 is pretty in pink!!!

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/misc/delica4_pink_2_large.jpg

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/misc/delica4_pink_3_large.jpg

Wouter

[WhyNot]

The Delica 4 is pretty in pink!!!

Wouter

It is pretty indeed!!!
Wouter, your pictures are excellent as always!
I think all of us visiting Picture Gallery need more...
WhyNot

[Mr Blonde]

It is pretty indeed!!!
Wouter, your pictures are excellent as always!
I think all of us visiting Picture Gallery need more...
WhyNot

I've been really busy lately with non-spydie related stuff. I got some free time coming up in July. I got a few new Spydies last month that I'd like to shoot.

Wouter

[SonnyD]

Great Pics. Thanks!
Regards Sonny

[fellyjr]

Great pic's Wouter. :cool:
It does take some time and effort to post them!

[Mr Blonde]

I just shot a few pics for a news item (http://www.spydercollector.nl/index1.php?pagina=news&id=152&ex=none#article)on site, but I like this pic the best:

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/Ladybug_set_detail.jpg

Wouter

[buferoe]

Hi Wouter,

Nice toys, now I know were the money went...........;)
But why all serrated?
And why a knive attached to a knive... and not to a light?

Yep you got some nice new toys in all kinds of colors.:p


kind regards,

Werner

[Mr Blonde]

Easy, the light's on the keychain (with a prybaby). The keychain has no sharp objects on it so I won't forget taking them off when going through security checkpoints. Plus, I use the SAK only for a better grip on the Ladybug and its tools...not the knife blade. And the teeth just work better for me in these short blades.

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

My favorite pics from a 'session' with my Schempp knives...

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/schempps.jpg

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/schempps_blade.jpg

Wouter

[fellyjr]

Wouter, what setting do you use for your white balance?

[WhyNot]

My favorite pics from a 'session' with my Schempp knives...
Wouter

Wouter,
I am so impressed with your pictrues! It's not easy to take a good picture of a single Persian due to the combination of its grind and bolsters. I do not have one yet, but I can imagine it is even more challenging with Kris. Somehow you are able to capture all three with amasing quality and taste. Do you know some kind of secret?:confused:
Thanks,
WhyNot

[bh49]

Wouter,
These pictures are amazing. I am not big fan of Kris or mini-Persian, but I love your pictures.
You certainly know some magic. I saw many times pictures of al three Schempps together, but it never was that good.
Are you graduated from Hogwarts? :D

[Mr Blonde]

Thanks guys, the Schempps are indeed a challenge to shoot. I'm still not entirely happy with how the Kris came out, but that's life the more time you spend doing something well, you see more things that 'could be better'.

I have two secrets:
1) spending a lot of time huddled over my homemade lightbox, sometimes to the dismay of "Mrs. Blonde".
2) try out the tips you get from online threads and friends.

My recipe:
- clean the knives with windex
- two lights and white homemade carboard white screens to bounce the light of in as many angles as possible
- adjust the white balance setting on your camera to the use of indoor artificial lighting (in my camera it's a fixed setting, no adjusting of numbers or something)
- photoshop for cropping and resizing
- photoshop some more to paint over the few most annoying specks of dirt/dust that somehow got in the pic
- photoshop for the last time to adjust the color balance a bit more and sharpen once.

I got it down to processing about 4 pics in Photoshop in about 20 minutes.

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

Finally got around to shooting my new Salt. A few months ago I noticed the improved jimping. Had to get it!:D The yellow handle does seem to effect the background and the rest though. However, it does keep the filesize down.:D

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

close-up of those wonderful serrations....

[Mr Blonde]

The closed knife..

[Mr Blonde]

The clip is still titanium and it helps to make this knife so light. The only Spydie I have that's this light (to the touch) is the S.

[Mr Blonde]

And the opened Salt, clipside.

Wouter

[bh49]

Great pictures Wouter, especially close-up with serrations.
Probably it is the best serrations picture I ever saw.

[Mr Blonde]

Thanks bh49.

Today, I also finally got around to updating my Delica pics. The family has grown with the Pink D4!

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/delica4_clipside.jpg

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/delica4_blade.jpg

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/delica4_closed.jpg

Wouter

[Lostification]

Great pics! Now how come the Delica I have doesn't have jimping like yours? Did you do that yourself?

Edit: Also hex screws for takedown?! I must have an older model... I notice the grips are very different, too.

[The CoPilot]

Great pics! Now how come the Delica I have doesn't have jimping like yours? Did you do that yourself?

Edit: Also hex screws for takedown?! I must have an older model... I notice the grips are very different, too.

You've apparently got an older one. Those are Delica 4s.

[jaislandboy]

incredible photography Mr. Blonde! thanx for the eye candy.... :cool:

[spydutch]

Very nice and crisp pics Wouter:cool: :cool:

[Mr Blonde]

Thanks guys. And now for something different!

Earlier this year I got this Spyderstand from a dear friend. The stand was used by Spyderco a few years ago to promote the then new Meerkat and the Phantom Lock. Unfortunately, the Phantom Lock never took off. I'd love to see it in different models. The stand, however, is now a wonderful piece of 'spyderbilia' in my small study between my display cabinets and my Spyderco 'wall of fame' pics. ;-)

[Mr Blonde]

A close-up of the closed Meerkat.

[Mr Blonde]

In the place of the clip, a chain was attached to keep the display model from 'wandering off'.

[Mr Blonde]

A view of the 440C(!) blade and how the Phantom Lock operates.

[Mr Blonde]

Or you could just read the instructions on how to operate the Phantom Lock.

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/misc/bugstand_5.jpg

[Mr Blonde]

Look ma, no edge!

Enjoy,

Wouter

[Peter1960]

Wouter, you disclose a secret :cool: :D

[rorschach]

Or you could just read the instructions on how to operate the Phantom Lock.

This is so damn cool. I just carried my Meerkat today. Excellent collectible bro.

:][:

[Mr Blonde]

Thanks...and get your site back online! :D

Wouter

[rorschach]

ahh this is what happens with discount web hosting. thanks for the heads up!

[Mr Blonde]

Already posted these in the main forum, but felt like archiving them here too

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/wtc_2007_1.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/wtc_2007_2.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/wtc_2007_3.jpg

Wouter

[giant1]

Hi Mr Blonde

You take some great photos. What lense are you using for the close ups?

[Mr Blonde]

Thanks Giant11. I use just the 3x optical zoom on my Sony digicam; but for this kind of work the 6 megapixel setting and a photoshop tweak are my best friends.:D

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

My wife received a gorgeous Abalone SFSW spydie last weekend. I was allowed to borrow it for a few shots of "my" Santa Fe Spydies collection (http://www.spydercollector.nl/index1.php?pagina=collectibles&id=119&ex=none#article).

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/sfspydies.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/sfspydies_closed.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/sfspydies_blades.jpg

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

While I was at it, shooting the Santa Fe Spydies. I realized that I by now had fullfilled my promise to get three Lavas for all occasions; regular carry/clipless carry/lefty carry. :D

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/lava.jpg


http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/lava_closed.jpg


http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/lava_closedclip.jpg


http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/lava_blade.jpg


http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/lava_clipside.jpg


Wouter

[ozspyder]

Wouter,
Spectacular shots as usual. Your skills are awesome :p

I lke the Paua/ Abalone Delica very much, it is absolutely gorgeous. And don't get me started on the Lava ! Beautiful ! I must get a couple more for myself.

Cheers
Dan

[fellyjr]

As usual Wouter those are some fantastic photo's. :cool:
The SFSW knives are breathtaking, and you gotta love a Lava (X 3) ;)

[buferoe]

ha die Wouter,

That's a very special Delica, a beauty.
Congrats to the Misses with her beautiful knive.
And as always hats off for those pictures.;)


kind regards,

Werner

[bh49]

Wonderful pictures Wouter.
Lately i noticed that I like SFSW knives with serrations much more than PE.
Your wife's knife is the beauty. Is she going to EDC it?

[Mr Blonde]

Actually, I'm in the process of negotiating 'sharing rights' on the SFSW Delica. :D She will carry it, as would I. But her favorite knife to date is the Police Tieclipit, followed by the blue almite Navigator. They clip easier to a lining in a purse.

Wouter

[J D Wijbenga]

Damn, now you have got me thinking about getting a Lava again :).

JD

[WhyNot]

My wife received a gorgeous Abalone SFSW spydie last weekend. I was allowed to borrow it for a few shots of "my" Santa Fe Spydies collection (http://www.spydercollector.nl/index1.php?pagina=collectibles&id=119&ex=none#article).

Wouter

All I can say It’s a Work of Art (both knives and pictures)!
Thank you for sharing.
Cricket would be my favorite of the bunch.
What’s yours, Wouter?
WhyNot

[jaislandboy]

wonderful pix (as usual) Wouter...
Love the Paua/malachite(?) SFSW Delica4 .... a lotta bling factor there.... :p

[Mr Blonde]

What’s yours, Wouter?
WhyNot

The MOP Kiwi, it was my engagement gift. After that, I like the Delica best with the Cricket a close third. If the Cricket would have a tip-up clip, it would be second.

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

wonderful pix (as usual) Wouter...
Love the Paua/malachite(?) SFSW Delica4 .... a lotta bling factor there.... :p

My first reaction to the Delica was 'WOW', but it handles wonderfully and in the sunlight it actually becomes 'calmer' while reaviling even more colors, hard to explain. That knife will never be boring, that's for sure.:D

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

Damn, now you have got me thinking about getting a Lava again :).

JD

And I'd love to see how sharp you could get a Lava. The out-of-the-box edge is thinner then that Poliwog, before you worked on that edge.

Wouter

[J D Wijbenga]

And I'd love to see how sharp you could get a Lava. The out-of-the-box edge is thinner then that Poliwog, before you worked on that edge.

Wouter

Sweet!

JD

[Mr Blonde]

A fall morning with my D2 Millie and digicam...

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/military_d2.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/military_d2_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/military_d2_clip.jpg

Wouter

[fellyjr]

Outstanding shots there Wouter! :cool: Thanks!

[ozspyder]

You've outdone yourself once again Wouter. Beautiful shots of forest floor and the FG of the D2 Millie....goes very well together.

Cheers for the eye candy.
Dan

[Rob]

That's it! Tomorrow I am going to make myself a lightbox to experiment with... :)

Outstanding pictures, Wouter! Especially of the WTC and Military!

Cheers, Rob

[ozspyder]

Methinks this is no lightbox trick :) This one is outdoors and Wouter doing magic again. Back to Hogwarts for you Wouter ;) !

[Rob]

This one is outdoors...

The WTC shot? :D

Cheers, Rob

[bh49]

Wouter,
I am speechless.

[ozspyder]

Lol, OK ..... I thought you were refering to mushroom fields & D2 Millie. Yeah the WTC one is especially crisp. I think'll have to get a lightbox crafted as well. Or, while you're at it Rob....can you quickly whip an extra one for me matey ;)

Cheers bro & great photos once again Wouter.
Daniel

[Mr Blonde]

aw shucks guys...The Millie shots were taken outside. The WTC shots were done in my homemade lightbox using an SF catalog for background.

Wouter

[jaislandboy]

Sweeet Foliage Green pix Wouter.... thanx .... :)

[Mr Blonde]

My Stretch II has landed! I quickly switched the clip into its 'correct' position and shot a few pics. I appreciate how the good people of NGK selected the serial numbers to match with the Ladybug III!

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/stretch_2.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/stretch_2_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/stretch_2_clip.jpg

Unfortunately the sun was already setting, so the pics didn't turn out 100% to my liking. I can't wait to give the Stretch a good workout.

Wouter

[buferoe]

Hi Wouter,


Nice to see you got one from NGK, I hope I will get one next Saturday in Maarsen.
Could you bring your's?
Do I have to mentioned it: nice pictures (as always, what a quality):p

Don't fiddle to much with that blade,:rolleyes: have some mercy with you're Dutch Knifebro.

see yah, I hope?

Werner

[Mr Blonde]

Hi Werner, I'll definitely be there next Saturday. I'll be attending the show in the morning and I'll be sure to bring it to show off ;).

Wouter

[catamount]

Thanks for the pics Wouter. Good to see it with the clip in the correct place ;)

Can't wait to get mine (hopefully tomorrow).

[jaislandboy]

thanks for the great photos of the Stretch 2 Wouter... :cool:

[Mr Blonde]

And now for something completely different.
Take a peek in the Spyderco Factory Outlet Store as it looked in November 2006.
A composite from pics my wife took during our pilgrimage last year.
Note how the store is 'in season'!


http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/Spyderco_Factory_Outlet_small.jpg

Sorry for creating such a wide page, but in the scrolling lies the adventure! :D ;)

Wouter

[MAT888]

Cool picture mister Blonde. I specially like that feature at the far right LMAOOTF;)

[WhyNot]

And now for something completely different.
Take a peek in the Spyderco Factory Outlet Store as it looked in November 2006.
Different is good!


Sorry for creating such a wide page, but in the scrolling lies the adventure! :D ;)


Actually scrolling was fun:D
Thank you, Wouter for providing close-up view of the Spyderco store. Would be interesting to see display cases a little closer;)
WhyNot.

[The CoPilot]

That's a wonderful view of the SFO, especially for those of us who have not yet had a chance to visit it!

[jaislandboy]

thanks for the SFO tour Wouter! I enjoyed the peek... :)

[Agent Starling]

thanks for the SFO tour Wouter! I enjoyed the peek... :)
Awesome!

[Blackhair]

I want to go there! :eek:

If I ever go to Colorado on vacation, I have to stop by...


...and be sure to bring about $1000. :D

[Mr Blonde]

I'm not sure if $1000 will cover it though. ;)

The bad thing was that some in the Spyderco Crew were joking about the results of that month for the SFO..."Wouter dropped by, didn't he?"

At least my wife enjoyed the apple cider (new drink to us Dutch) while she was waiting for me to make the decisions about which knives to take home. :)

Wouter

[Senate]

AWESOME SFO PIC Wouter! :D :D :D

[Peter1960]

In the meantime I've eyed the SFO picture a lot. Thanks a lot for the overview.

Can't see the glass cabinet with the Natives. Do you know where I've to search, Wouter?

[Mr Blonde]

Peter, it's the taller standing case that obscures part of the American flag on the wal. In the visible side of the case you can see two folded flags and four tan Natives (I think). The other side of this case (not visible) has all the variations in it.

Wouter

[bh49]

Wouter,
Thank you very much for the treat. Great picture. It is nice to see a place, that everybody talking about. Nice place, a lot of :spyder:

[Zenith]

Wouter

Great pictures. If I ever get over my fear of flying and go to America I will go to spyderco. Further more. Thank you for posting in my thread over on bladeforums. Post your spyderco pictures.

[swingshot]

:eek: That photo if the first time i've ever had a half decent reason to stretch the browser over both monitors. :)

[Mr Blonde]

Some fresh Christmas loot! :D

http://spydercollector.nl/upload/misc/kopa_mopa.jpg

http://spydercollector.nl/upload/misc/kopa_mopa_closed.jpg

http://spydercollector.nl/upload/misc/kopa_mopa_clip.jpg


Merry Christmas everyone!

Wouter

[ozspyder]

Beautiful pictures of a beautiful knife as per usual Wouter :)

Merry Christmas you lucky thing ! The PAP Kopa does have that very nice Christmassy feel to it doesn't it.

Cheers
Dan

[J D Wijbenga]

Some fresh Christmas loot! :D

Merry Christmas everyone!

Wouter

Nice! Very elegant.

JD

[WhyNot]

Wouter,
You've got absolutely gorgeous specimen of the latest Kopa! And of course the pictures are superb!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!
WhyNot.

[bh49]

Wouter,
Outstanding. I love this knife, but you pictures look are even better.
Merry Christmas, Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your family.

[jaislandboy]

http://spydercollector.nl/upload/misc/kopa_mopa_closed.jpg

Exquisite photography Mr.Blonde, thanks for the exciting visuals... ;) :cool:

[Rob]

Congrats on the Kopa! Excellent shots!

Cheers, Rob

[Mr Blonde]

Thanks for the well wishes guys. It's really tough to do MOP justice in a pic, I think it should be a final exam for a photography master's degree.;) :D

I know I wouldn't pass that exam though.

Wouter

[JT]

Mr Blonde,
Great pics as usual. I blame You for buying my first :spyder: by the way..
I did a search on Dragonfly while I was looking for my first one, and found your pages with pics and reviews. Bang! I was hooked. So should I say ; I hate you, or I thank you? :p
Yes, I thank You Sir. :D

[Mr Blonde]

My wife was out of town for the weekend, so I was looking forward to a weekend filled with little attention to personal grooming. However, I did spend a lot of attention to getting some good wine and steaks in the house ;) . Furthermore, I got to play 'pirate' while carrying these amazingly useful fixed blades around the house. The slicing power of both blades is exquisite.

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/news/edc_weekend.jpg

Wouter

[jaislandboy]

beautiful photo Mr. Blonde.... :cool: Gotta love those Perrin designs ... I prefer your Moran without the extra hole ;):)

[Mr Blonde]

Yeah, cosmetically it's best without the hole. Also, the sheath should be modified to allow a permanent installation of a lanyard for this new hole.

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/office_edc_jan08.jpg

A sampling of my 'tools of the trade' around the office:
- Lava
- Mother of Pearl & Abalone Kopa
- Ladybug III & Victorinox Classic SD
- HTC 4350 smartphone
- Parker Pen, customized at the shop (all golden accents were replaced by steel colored parts from a different model)
- Surefire L1 Cree
- Tissot PRS516 watch

Wouter

[jaislandboy]

:cool: :eek: :cool:
thanks for the visual treats Wouter :)

[KamSingh]

Great pics Wouter!

[Spygineer]

I blame these pics for my addiction

[WhyNot]

Wouter,
Great tools and great composition!
Thanks,
WhyNot

[Mr Blonde]

Wouter,
Great tools and great composition!
Thanks,
WhyNot

Thanks WhyNot, I was going for a black & white theme.:cool:

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

My Kopa collection......for now.:D

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/kopas.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/kopas_closedclip.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/kopas_blades.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/kopas_closed.jpg

Wouter

[lerman]

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/news/office_edc_jan08.jpg

A sampling of my 'tools of the trade' around the office:
- Lava
- Mother of Pearl & Abalone Kopa
- Ladybug III & Victorinox Classic SD
- HTC 4350 smartphone
- Parker Pen, customized at the shop (all golden accents were replaced by steel colored parts from a different model)
- Surefire L1 Cree
- Tissot PRS516 watch

Wouter

again, i have to say, one of the bast knife pics iv seen.

[bh49]

My Kopa collection......for now.:D

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/kopas_blades.jpg

Wouter

Wouter,
Thank you very much for Kopas. This is one of the best Kopas pictures I ever saw. Are you going to get jigged bone Kopa?

[Mr Blonde]

Nah, I don't really like jigged bone. The only jigged bone I somewhat like is on a Jess Horn, which I don't own btw.

I'm curious what next years' Kopas will look like.

Wouter

[bh49]

I'm curious what next years' Kopas will look like.

Wouter

I hope to see them on your pictures from Amsterdam show :D

[jaislandboy]

impressive (as ever) Wouter! great job :cool: I'm intrigued what the stacked wood Kopa will look like......too many being released at once.... * must resist* jigged bone, stacked wood, pacific blue bone, abalone w/B&W pearl stripes, giraffe bone....any more? heck, i haven't even scored a MOP/abalone one yet :o it's gonna be an expensive :spyder: year ;)
p.s. I'm glad that the "average price" for a Kopa seems to have trended downwards a notch :)

[Mr Blonde]

I hope to see them on your pictures from Amsterdam show :D

Me too!:D

Wouter

[J D Wijbenga]

Eventhough Kopa's are not my thing, those are very nice pictures!

JD

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/stretch2.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/stretch2_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/stretch2_closed.jpg

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/kiwis_closed.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/kiwis_blades.jpg

Love them Kiwis (http://www.spydercollector.nl/index1.php?pagina=carry&id=59&ex=none#article)!

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/liltemps_closedclip.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/liltemps.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/liltemps_blade.jpg

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/caly3.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/caly3_closedclip.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/caly3_blade.jpg



Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/atr.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/atr_closedclip.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/atr_blade.jpg

Wouter

[edrose]

Great pictures! The light blue textile's pattern goes very well with the G-10 handle's texture of the Lil' Temps!

[WhyNot]

Wouter,
I truly enjoyed all your recent posts.
You are setting up the standard for all of us!
Thanks,
WhyNot.

[jaislandboy]

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/kiwis_closed.jpg

hey Wouter much thanx for all this tremendous EyeCandy :spyder: :cool: :spyder:

[Peter1960]

Most excellent - if I could I would rate your thread for 10 stars :)

[Mr Blonde]

Thanks guys. Due to a new dining table with a glass top, I'm forced to abandon my lightbox, which used both a tile and a pair of screw-on lamps. I've moved on my balcony; an overcast day does wonders for lighting, at the expense of detail on blade grinds though. Still, I'm quite a bit happier with these pics than my previous ones.

Wouter

[lerman]

i think that you moving to the balcony was the bast thing that ever happened to the picture gallery:D

but seriously, i really enjoy your recent pics, the lighting is just perfect, don't stop posting em':) .

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/schempps.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/schempps_closedclip.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/schempps_blade.jpg

:cool:
Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/lumchinese_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/lumchinese.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/lumchinese_closedclip.jpg

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/yojimbododo_blades.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/yojimbododo_closed.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/yojimbododo.jpg

Wouter

[bh49]

Most excellent - if I could I would rate your thread for 10 stars :)

Absolutely agree with Peter. Your pictures absolutely stunning. This is little off this topic, but I would rate your Spydercos reviews the same way.

Wouter,
IMHO your Schempp's family picture is the best I ever saw. I am not big fan of Kris, but you convinced me to get one when you posted family picture the last time. If you do not mind, I would love to put three Schempps separately in display box the same way how you compose you picture.
Amazing job Wouter.
Thank you,
Roman

[bh49]

While I was typing you posted more pictures. They are amazing. It looks like instead of camera you are using magic wand.
Thank you.
It is 7 a.m. here, we have snow day with freezing rain, but I have a great start, thanks to you.

[anthonyc]

just goes to show you, it isnt the gear that takes the pictures, its the person.
great lighting, and great results.

[Michael Bolton]

Mr Blonde, I thought that I was a leather sheath kinda guy, but after seeing your sheath for your Street Beat I am going to have to go the drawpoint river city sheath route. How do you like it? It looks really tidy...how's it holding up?

[buferoe]

ha die Wouter,


Just one thing.............SUPERRRRRRR pictures, my deep respect.;)


kind regards,

Werner

[Cuttingedge]

Friday i'm getting my Caly plain Carbon, I'm waiting in exitement for three
weeks now!!!!!

Dutch;
Vrijdag verwacht ik mijn Caly Carbon ZDP 189 ik kan echt niet meer wachten.

Nice pics , soon I'll sent mine, I Hope

Ben

[Mr Blonde]

Mr Blonde, I thought that I was a leather sheath kinda guy, but after seeing your sheath for your Street Beat I am going to have to go the drawpoint river city sheath route. How do you like it? It looks really tidy...how's it holding up?

Michael, I like the sheath a lot. The fit is just right, and it makes for a very compact package. Sometimes I even slip the sheath in my front pocket (without a clip or teklok) and that carries fine too. The sheath has held up pretty fine so far.

Wouter

[ozspyder]

Wouter,

As mentioned your time at Hogwart's has paid dividends :D Your magic seems to be getting stronger by the day. Keep them up, I'm sure one day the knives will jump out of the computer monitor and into my hands. I can almost feel their cool steel and warm handles in my palms :) 10 stars from me too mate !

I love the way some of you can get the sharpness in your photos. I'll have to shoot more like that instead of the fuzzy ones.

Most excellent Wouter :D to be continued ???

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/lava.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/lava_blade.jpg

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

I'm quite happy with how these turned out.

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/scorpiuspoliwog.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/scorpiuspoliwog_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/scorpiuspoliwog_closed.jpg

Wouter

[bh49]

Fantastic pictures Wouter. I never thought that black background can be so good until I saw your pictures. Thank you for the treat.

[Blackhair]

I've been thinking about getting a Poliwog. I don't have any use for it, but I'm beginning to have an immense appreciation for Eric's designs. :cool:

[enyong112]

Great Pics Wouter!!! Catalog Material!!!:)

[Mr Blonde]

I've been thinking about getting a Poliwog. I don't have any use for it, but I'm beginning to have an immense appreciation for Eric's designs. :cool:

Do get one while they're still available. THe ergos are great and it doesn't look like a knife at all -when closed- to NKPs, more like some meccano toy or something.

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/fixedcollabs.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/fixedcollabs_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/fixedcollabs_sheath.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/fixedcollabs_handle.jpg

Wouter

[WhyNot]

I'm quite happy with how these turned out.

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/scorpiuspoliwog.jpg

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/scorpiuspoliwog_blade.jpg

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/scorpiuspoliwog_closed.jpg

Wouter

I guess it does not get any better than this!
Great job!
WhyNot.

[Mr Blonde]

I guess it does not get any better than this!
Great job!
WhyNot.

Well, I wouldn't go that far but I agree that these are the best ones I managed so far. Thanks,

Wouter

[Rob]

Excellent pics!

Cheers, Rob

[jaislandboy]

thanks much Wouter for the excellent photos.... :cool:
almost makes me want to purchase another Poliwog ;)

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/smallstainless.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/smallstainless_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/smallstainless_closed.jpg

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/hornzdp.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/hornzdp_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/hornzdp_closedclip.jpg

Wouter

[bh49]

Wouter,
Great pictures, as always. Many times I do not care about some knives, but still love your pictures, especially close-ups and teeth.
Thank you very much for good start of the day.
Tasty eye candy for my breakfast. :)

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/salsas_closedclip.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/salsas_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/salsas.jpg

Wouter

[jaislandboy]

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/smallstainless.jpg


Thanks for the beautiful photos Wouter, I especially like this one :cool:

[Mr Blonde]

Sitting in the back of a car for 5 hours with a laptop led to some tinkering with older pics. Time for some curvy blades with teeth!

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

The Spyderhawk's blade is still very impressive,

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

A close-up of the SpyderHawk's teeth,

Wouter

[bh49]

Very nice tinkering Wouter. These teeth are amazing.
Can we have open Karambit, please?
You are spoiling us with your pictures, :)
And I like it. Thank you
Not sure that five stars is sufficient rating for your thread. :)

[ozspyder]

Great tinkering Wouter :D

I love the Salsa pic as well .... nice colours. Love the dental shot of the Hawk too :)

[jaislandboy]

great pix Mr. Blonde :cool: gearing up for the Superhawk to arrive ;)

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/ocelotstretch.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/ocelotstretch_closed.jpg

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/minimanixparamillie.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/minimanixparamillie_blade.jpg

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/forumknives.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/forumknives_blade.jpg

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/rescuejr_closedclip.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/rescuejr_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/rescuejr.jpg

Wouter

[rorschach]

As always Wouter, your pics are so damn good I am motivated to dig out some of my older purchases and carry them! Cheers!

:][:

[Peter1960]

Impressive sharp knives & pictures. Thanks! :)

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/perrinmoran_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/perrinmoran_sheath.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/perrinmoran.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/perrinmoran_handle.jpg

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/temperance.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/temperance_sheath.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/temperance_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/temperance_handle.jpg

Wouter

[edrose]

I really like the clearness of the composition and the sharpness of your photo style, Wouter. Simply great. Thanks. ;)

[El Tigre]

Nice temperance collection there.
Cool pictures!!!!

"El Tigre"

[jaislandboy]

:cool: :eek: :cool: thanks Wouter :)

[Mr Blonde]

I got bored and decided to do some more pics. I was never quite happy with my previous pics of this dynamic duo, so...


http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/vielekhalsa_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/vielekhalsa_closedclip.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/vielekhalsa.jpg

Wouter

[WhyNot]

I got bored and decided to do some more pics. I was never quite happy with my previous pics of this dynamic duo, so...
Wouter
Wouter,
I wish you got bored more often!:rolleyes: :D
Your dynamic duo looks really good, especially in PE.
Awesome pictures of FBs!
Thanks,
WhyNot.

[bh49]

Great pictures Wouter.
Thank you

[jaislandboy]

best pix of the Jot Singh Khalsa I've ever layed eyes on, thanx Wouter :cool:

[Mr Blonde]

Time for a DelicAttack!;) :D

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/delica3.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/delica3_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/delica3_closedclip.jpg

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/delica4.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/delica4_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/delica4_closedclip.jpg

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

Well, the sprint runs so far. I expect to update this pic in a few weeks or months, when the white Delica joins my flock.:D

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/delica4sprint.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/delica4sprint_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/delica4sprint_closed.jpg

Wouter

[Axlis]

Great pics, Wouter!

I've really come to appreciate the Delica, I use and carry my pink D4 nearly every day.

What are your thoughts on the g-10? I'm "afraid" it would be very close to being my perfect EDC, and am thinking of buying or trading for one.

[Mr Blonde]

The G10 delica is definitely in my top 3 of current ultimate EDC knives; Stretch II, UKPK, G10 Delica 4. It's hard to choose which is better. So far, I consider the G10 D4 as a 'junior Stretch II', apart from the steel difference.

Wouter

[p.jester84]

Great pix of great ones... Nothing less from our Mr Blonde. Keep it up

[rorschach]

Well now you've done it. I had to go order a G10 Delica.
THANKS a LOT! :P

[jaislandboy]

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/delica4.jpg

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/delica4_blade.jpg

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/delica4_closedclip.jpg

Wouter

awesome pix Mr. Blonde :cool:

[Mr Blonde]

Well now you've done it. I had to go order a G10 Delica.
THANKS a LOT! :P

I'm happy to oblige:D . The G10 Delica's fit and finish is right up there with the Kopas and the Schempp folders.

Wouter

[MAT888]

Thanx for this post Wouter.

[Axlis]

I'm happy to oblige:D . The G10 Delica's fit and finish is right up there with the Kopas and the Schempp folders.

Wouter

Well Wouter, you drove me over the edge too! Mine will be here (hopefully) early next week. I've got some real high hopes for this one, I don't think it's going to disappoint either.

Man, I have become a Delica nut. :D

[ozspyder]

Nice D4s (and D5 :p) Wouter,

Can't wait for mine to arrive in the mail. Quick question.... have you tried to swap out a SE blade onto the G10 handles ? Just wondering if the screw locations/ size etc are all the same for some Daddy-Lego action :D

[Mr Blonde]

I haven't taken the G10 D4 (:p ) apart. I really like the fit and finish on it, as well as the current blade (love that flat grind). I haven't felt the need to switch the blade. I did examine by eye if a swap would be possible; I think a swap with a regular D4 is possible, unless there's a surprise under the scale. If I get a second one, I'm sure I'll try to swap it.

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

The last month, I've been coming back to this selection for off-work EDC. I do miss my Stretch II though. I get a lot of good feedback on the orange UKPK from NKPs.

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/edc_april2008.jpg

Wouter

[lerman]

great pic Wouter, i really like the new orange G-10, the new colored aluminum handle vics are really cool also, i really need to get the green one.

[quattrokid73]

If only the Alox classics had a toothpick and tweezer!!!

I just put my white Ladybug and white SAK classic together and it's quite the duo. I almost wish I went with complimentary colors though since the shades are a little off.

Those orange UKPKs are awesome looking. I'm tryyyyyying to hold out for the Urban.

[Mr Blonde]

If only the Alox classics had a toothpick and tweezer!!!

I hear you! I got this one as a gift and I love it, but no toothpick and tweezers would make it a dealbreaker for me. The finish is holding up well, so far.

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

I wasn't happy with the previous pics I took of these...so here's some more new pics of old knives.

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/liltemps.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/liltemps_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/liltemps_closedclip.jpg

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/rs.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/rs_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/rs_closed.jpg

Wouter

[bh49]

Wouter,
Thank you for your treat. As always pictures just perfect. Lil Ts, Rs are great knives.
Quite a few times your pictures made me to buy knives, which I originally didn't planned to buy. :)

[WhyNot]

Wouter,
Those serrations on R1 and R2 look very impressive!
R2 is a rare knife I would prefer to have in SE.
And of course your pictures are so good!
I guess you know it already:D
Thanks,
WhyNot

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/manixchinook_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/manixchinook_closed.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/manixchinook.jpg

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

Wouter,
Those serrations on R1 and R2 look very impressive!
R2 is a rare knife I would prefer to have in SE.
And of course your pictures are so good!
I guess you know it already:D
Thanks,
WhyNot

The thing is, the R (1 or 2) is a wonderful user. I carry the R2 fairly regularly, the blade is a nice size and the handle is superb. I'd love to see an R3; I'm not sure what could be improved over the R2, but I'm sure the Spydercrew could come with an improvement or two. A left-handed clip option would be nice.

Wouter

[p.jester84]

Ohhh... sweet pix man... manix and chinook great knives man. :cool:

[jaislandboy]

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/rs_blade.jpg

thanks for the great pix Wouter :cool:

[amen74]

Love your pics Wouter! So you're the one responsible for that SpyderCollector site? It's great. I read up on it whenever I get the chance. Thank you. I very much enjoy it.

[Mr Blonde]

Love your pics Wouter! So you're the one responsible for that SpyderCollector site? It's great. I read up on it whenever I get the chance. Thank you. I very much enjoy it.

Yes, Spydercollector.nl, that be me.:D Thanks for the kind words,

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/salt.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/salt_closedclip.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/salt_blade.jpg

Wouter

[amen74]

More amazing pics! A Salt with a StayGlow SAK. I like SAK's too. Great pics. Everything matches so well.

[lerman]

i was just sitting and thinking how much i need to get a yellow salt I, i love this knife, thanks for the great pics wouter, i hope to buy one next month.

[Jay_Ev]

I love this thread. All I can say is, eye popping, jaw dropping, show stopping (the pictures as well as the knives). Such clarity & detail in the pics. Love the pic of your Li'l T's where you can see the different size holes in the clip. The "SAL" logo differs in size as well. Thank you, Wouter.

Jay

[Mr Blonde]

I'll admit this got kind of out of hand.:D

It started with the yellow salt which I wanted to try out the H1 steel. A month later my wife brought the glow-in-the-dark SAK Climber as a gift from a trip to Switzerland. On my following birthday my buddy gifted me a yellow Pelican case, for storing my SF light(s) and batteries.

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/edc_vacation2008_1.jpg

I quickly found that these would make wonderful travel accessories; lightweight, good design and not too pricey so I wouldn't feel too bad if I lost any of them. The Salt can go in a pocket, swimming pool or ocean and the color is NKP-friendly, as is the limited bladelength and the rounded tip. The SAK is as NKP-friendly as it gets. More importantly, the SAK is a great pocket knife and the tools in the Climber are 'just right', I never miss any other tool. The Pelican case fits in the leg pocket on my swimming trunks. I usually stuff my keys, roomkey and some cash in it and me and my wife can both go swimming without worrying about our valuables getting stolen at the poolside or beach.

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/edc_vacation2008_2.jpg

So when I was looking for a more expendable SF; airlines lose stuff, I couldn't resist to simply go all out and get a yellow G2, filled with a cree led drop-in module. I modified the feauxton on the SAK, so it gives out white light from a yellow case. The yellow battery carrier was a no brainer.

This was a lot of fun to assemble, and all of the gear was quite affordable.

Wouter

PS, for anyone who doubts the 'glow-in-the-dark' feature of the SAK, here's a shot of the knife -in our bathroom- right after the photoshoot. I checked back a few hours later, and the knife still glowed.

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/vicglow.jpg

[cyberspyder]

Wouter, how do you like your battery holder?

[Mr Blonde]

Functionally speaking the SF battery carrier is better; watertight and no rattle. My yellow battery holder is nice for packing in a bag or suitcase (flat) and the batteries stay put, but there's a hint of rattle and with a heavy shock a battery can get dislodged a bit, although not completely released from the holder.

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

Time and weather this weekend permitted some proper shots of my D4 Sprints.

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/delica4sprint.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/delica4sprint_blade.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/delica4sprint_closed.jpg

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/rocksalt.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/rocksalt_blade1.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/rocksalt_handle.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/rocksalt_sheath.jpg

Wouter

[amen74]

Rock Salt out in the garden? The blade looks huge! Thanks for the great pictures Wouter. As usual.

[Mr Blonde]

I finally got hold of this pair. The white on my white Ladybug 3 is a tiny tiny bit off compared to the white of the Victorinox Classic, but otherwise it's just as white my white Delica.

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/ladybug3_sprint.jpg

Wouter

[amen74]

Reminds me of Orange Cream LifeSavers. Thanks for the pic Wouter.

[Mr Blonde]

It kind of reminds me of a Split icecream (vanilla & orange).:)

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

I'm having a tough time choosing between the Orange UKPK and the Stretch II these days. For now, the Stretch has won, but for how long?:D

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/edc_may2008.jpg

Wouter

[WhyNot]

I'm having a tough time choosing between the Orange UKPK and the Stretch II these days. For now, the Stretch has won, but for how long?:D

Wouter

Until you start craving for colors…:p

BTW. Absolutely beautiful Rock Salt pictures! It’s not like I did not like Ladybugs ;) but the Rock Salt is sooooo good!:D :D

Thanks!
WhyNot

[amen74]

Wouter. Your May EDC would be tough to beat. You've got some taste for quality items.

Just my style.

[Mr Blonde]

Until you start craving for colors…:p

You're probably right.:D

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

Wouter. Your May EDC would be tough to beat. You've got some taste for quality items.

Just my style.


Thanks. At times I get tempted to go really hi-line in EDC items. But when I try to offset the different pro and cons (ergos, ease of carry etc..), I end up with these medium priced, but hi-quality, items.

Wouter

[bh49]

Wouter,
All of your pictures are very nice, but Rock Salt is amazing.
I have just two options: hit lotto or get second mortgage:eek::eek::eek:
What should I do????????:confused::confused:

[jaislandboy]

thanks for the great pix Wouter....you're gonna drive me to the poorhouse :p

[ozspyder]

Wouter,
All of your pictures are very nice, but Rock Salt is amazing.
I have just two options: hit lotto or get second mortgage:eek::eek::eek:
What should I do????????:confused::confused:


ROFL Roman.... get them both just to cover your bases :p

Once again Wouter your Hogwarts training does wonders in increasing Spydie sales ;) Awesome pictures mate. Keep up the hoarding and keep practising the magic. Just don't say the words "Expeliamus" when in front of your collection :rolleyes::D

[Mr Blonde]

Wouter,
All of your pictures are very nice, but Rock Salt is amazing.
I have just two options: hit lotto or get second mortgage:eek::eek::eek:
What should I do????????:confused::confused:

I'd suggest getting that fourth job, more secure!:D

Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

Just don't say the words "Expeliamus" when in front of your collection :rolleyes::D

Darn it Datan, I don't know what happened, but give me back my spydies!!!:mad:

Wouter:D

[Mr Blonde]

Relaxing on a Saturday, with a good hat, knife and brew - all from the foothills of the Rockies!


http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/coloradoclassics.jpg

Wouter

[bh49]

Amazing picture, perfect composition.
Working on getting fourth job. I need this knife. (I like the hat, but I do not drink Coors, nothing can beat Amstel Light in my book)
Orange is the beautiful color.
Wouter,
Thank you for giving a good start to my weekend.

[lerman]

thats a really cool pics wouter, great composition.

[WhyNot]

Wouter,
You might force me to reconsider my definition of gentleman's knife...
I guess it's a hat...:rolleyes:
Great picture!

WhyNot.

[amen74]

Nice pic Wouter. I like the engraving on your UKPK.;)

[mrappraisit]

In the words of Homer the great: MMM Beer.
Nice pic Wouter, makes me thirsty.

[Mr Blonde]

...I do not drink Coors, nothing can beat Amstel Light in my book...

That's a Dutch brand so you're more than OK with that choice in my book! You can't get Coors over here, but I got a small stash from a dear friend of mine, and I just really love how it tastes like 'vacation' if you know what I mean.:D

Wouter

[bh49]

That's a Dutch brand so you're more than OK with that choice in my book! You can't get Coors over here, but I got a small stash from a dear friend of mine, and I just really love how it tastes like 'vacation' if you know what I mean.:D

Wouter

Thank you Wouter.
Amstel Light is my choice for at least last 10 years. Before that it was Heineken for another 7.
Yes, I know how vacation tastes, I even know how smells (for me it smells like a sea). :)
Roman

[rlw1979777]

Hey Mr. Blonde, where did you get that awsome Sheath for your Perrin?

[Mr Blonde]

This one?

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/fixedcollabs_sheath.jpg

From Mike Sastre --> http://www.rivercitysheaths.com/

Wouter

[rlw1979777]

The one for your street beat. Did you have to send your knife somewhere to have it made? Its awsome looking, almost looks like CF. Impressive.

[Mr Blonde]

...From Mike Sastre --> http://www.rivercitysheaths.com/

Wouter


No need to send it in, he had one on hand.

wouter

[rlw1979777]

Thanks Mr Blonde! I am going to have to get one of those. Its amazing looking.

[Mr Blonde]

It may not be as obvious at first sight, but there three distinctly different shades of red FRN in this pic. I suspect Spyderco has switched to a brighter shade of red for their trainers. Or someone in Seki made a mistake in mixing the FRN color.:D

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/redfrn.jpg

The blades, even the top edges of the waved D4 trainer are rounded nicely. The Waved D4 also hasn't developed the darker patina as all the other folding trainers have.

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/news/redfrn_blade.jpg

Maybe this demonstrates better, that Spyderco has switched to a slightly brighter shade of red for the Waved D4 Trainer. Perhaps it's the first run and now all trainers will be a bit brighter.

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/news/redfrn_closed.jpg

Wouter

[amen74]

The Jess Horn seems to be more burgandy than red. The D4W is nice and bright.

Thanks for the pics Wouter!:)

[Mr Blonde]

Although I just posted these in the general forum along with a little review of sorts, I'd like to complete my photo-archive here as well.

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/spyderench_closed.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/spyderench.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/spyderench_blade.jpg

Wouter

[WhyNot]

Wouter,
It was worth waiting for your new pictures.
It does not get any better than this!
Great job!
WhyNot

[Mr Blonde]

http://www.spydercollector.nl/upload/news/edc_june2008.jpg

Wouter

[ozspyder]

Nice Blues Wouter. My favourite colour and 3 of my fave blades you have there :D

Great pics as usual....please continue ;)

[amen74]

I agree Wouter. Fantastic blues picture. Carry on!:D

[Mr Blonde]

To celebrate my new website design, here are the Ladybug pics I promised in a different thread.

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/ladybug3.jpg

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/ladybug3_closed.jpg

[David Lowry]

Wouter, I love how you pair the Ladybugs and Jesters with Vic Classics or Classic SD's. They look so cool. Right now my favorite of your set is the orange Ladybug with that pretty bronze burnt orange colored Alox Classic. Very nice sir.

:)

[spydutch]

Great pics Wouter:cool::cool:

I like the combo of your SS one with the little SAK. The little SAK reminds my of my army days.:eek::D

What tools are in it and where did you get it?

[OuchThatsSharp]

Nice knives and Great Pics!

[Mr Blonde]

Thank you for watching gentlemen.

...What tools are in it and where did you get it?

The SS Victorinox Classic, has a small blade, small file, small screwdriver, small scissors. I think I picked it up in Nuremberg earlier this year, together with the Orange one. Most knife dealers should have it or be able to get it for you.

Wouter