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[WhyNot]

Here you go...
Few words and a lot of pictures...
Let's start with the little ones. Ladybugs and Jesters.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Jester/JesterMir001.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/LadyBug3/LadyTeeth1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/LadyBug3/JesBug6.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/LadyBug3/JesBug5-1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Jester/2JestersWings.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Jester/2Jesters1.jpg

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[WhyNot]

Moving on...

Lava:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Misc/LavaCloseUp1.jpg

Meerkats:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Meerkat/MeerkP-CloseUp11.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Meerkat/MeerkP11-CloseUp.jpg

Kiwis:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kiwi/KiwiMopa19.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kiwi/KiwiTwoCrop.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kiwi/Kiwi-Comp1.jpg

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[Fatboy]

Beautiful !

[bh49]

Very nice pictures. Great job. Keep them coming. :cool:
I love your Dyad and Jesters :)
You have Shabaria. Right? :D

[WhyNot]

Thank you bh49 and Fatboy!

Very nice pictures. Great job. Keep them coming. :cool:
I love your Dyad and Jesters :)
You have Shabaria. Right? :D

I do have Shabaria but there are still few more smaller knives to cover before I get to it.:)
WhyNot

[uhiforgot]

Great pics, WhyNot! I'm always impressed with mirror pics set against a blue sky (I don't get to see blue skies very often :( ) You also might be onto something with the dyad configured Ladybug/Jester :cool:

[spydutch]

:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[jaislandboy]

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/LadyBug3/JesBug5-1.jpg


thanx for the great pix Whynot! I like this "po' man's dyad" :p

[Peter1960]

Dear WhyNot,

Starting this thread with a Jester is a fabulous idea :D

Every time I see a mirror picture with Spydies I know it's yours - long ago I wanted to say you that. Please continue!

[WhyNot]

thanx for the great pix Whynot! I like this "po' man's dyad" :p

Thank you, Brian.
The real one is coming soon:)
WhyNot

[WhyNot]

Dear WhyNot,

Starting this thread with a Jester is a fabulous idea :D

Every time I see a mirror picture with Spydies I know it's yours - long ago I wanted to say you that. Please continue!

Thank you Peter.
Over the last year and a half I took plenty of pictures. Most of them are “mirrored”. Most of them are junky:o I am trying to select just a few photos worth sharing. I hope it works.
PS. I was going to use “I will continue” in my posts but I guess it’s copyrighted:D
WhyNot

[jaislandboy]

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kiwi/Kiwi-Comp1.jpg

Awesome pics Whynot... :cool:

[WhyNot]

Moving on...

Q
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/BlackSilver/Q-10.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/BlackSilver/Q-15.jpg

S
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/BlackSilver/2-Ss3.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/BlackSilver/S-Silver1crop-1.jpg

Dyad
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Dyad/Dyad50.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Dyad/Dyad53JPG.jpg

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[bh49]

Great pictures. Nice knives.
It looks like we are getting closer......(to Shabaria).

[DRod]

WOW. That picture really makes me want a Dyad.

[WhyNot]

It is time for Kopas.
I'm still looking for Kopa with Micarta inlay. The rest is here.
(In the order of appearance).

Cocobolo

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaCoc07.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaCoc08.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaCoc002.jpg

Evrina

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/KopaEvrinaM1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/KopaEvrinaM3.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaTwo01.jpg

WhyNot.


...to be continued.

[fellyjr]

I really love the grain and different colors of wood on your Cocobolo WN. ;) I think this is the most unique one I've seen yet. I just picked one up and I'll have to take some shots of it soon.

[snuffaluff]

I love the Kopas... wich I had one for dress carry. Wait, I mean, for when I have to dress up... like for church.. not wear a dress... oh nevermind! hahahaa

[WhyNot]

Here is next pair...

Tiger Coral

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaT-560.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaT-54.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaTiger01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaT-55.jpg


Apple Coral

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaApple3.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaApple1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaTwo03.jpg

to be continued...
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[bh49]

Very nice Kopas.

[fellyjr]

I like the X's on the AC. ;) Very Sexy! :cool:

[WhyNot]

My two favorite Kopas.
I still cannot decide which one I like more...

Kopa Gold MOP

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/KopaG-80.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/KopaG-81.jpg

Kopa Turquoise.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/KopaT-03.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/KopaT01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/KopT-cl01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/KopaT02.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/KopaG-T-03.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/KopasG-T-01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/KopaG-T-02.jpg

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to be continued...

[WhyNot]

And finally, the latest addition to Kopa family...

Kopa Black Quince

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaQ-Mir002.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaQ-Mir003.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaQ-Mir001.jpg

WhyNot

to be continued...

[Zatx]

Where can one find a Cocobolo? I've been searching the internet for days. Can't find a single online dealer that has one to sell.

HELP!!! :eek:

[jaislandboy]

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/KopaG-81.jpg

Fantastic photos of the Kopas Whynot! :cool:
the Gold Pearl Kopa is one of my favorites too..... along with the Cocobolo one...
the iridescence of the Pearl is much more impressive seeing it live (hard to capture with photos)....kinda reminds me of a rainbow trout in that regard....
You've inspired me to get some Kopas out in the daytime for a photo shoot.... :D

[bh49]

the Gold Pearl Kopa is one of my favorites too..... along with the Cocobolo one...


Brian, I am with you on this, absolutely.
WhyNot, pictures of Kopa Gold MOP looks great. It is such a beautiful knife, but probably you had to work with light for a while to get this.

[WhyNot]

Carbon Fiber...

Harpy

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Harpy/Harpy50.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Harpy/HarpyMir0005.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Harpy/HarpyMir0001.jpg

Caly 3

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Calypso/CalyMir001.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Calypso/CalyCF-closed.jpg

T-Mag

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/TMag/T-MagMir02.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/TMag/T-MarMir01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/TMag/TMag99.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/TMag/CalyT-Mag.jpg

to be continued...
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[mr.vandalay]

those are some really nice carbon fiber spydies :D
thanx for the great photos

[jaislandboy]

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/TMag/T-MarMir01.jpg



One word: :cool: PHEnomenal! :cool:
Whynot, these pics are all the eye candy I need when I check in for a :spyder: -fix.... :)

[WhyNot]

Often overlooked but beatutiful Viele 2

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Viele/Viele17.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Viele/Viele15.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Viele/P5100885.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Viele/Viele16.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Viele/Viele12.jpg

Jot Singh Khalsa

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Khalsa/Khalsa19.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Khalsa/Khalsa18.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Khalsa/Khalsa24.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Khalsa/Khalsa20.jpg

to be continued...
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[jaislandboy]

great shots of the Khalsa... whynot.... a knife that I've never seen in person.... :o that curved handle reminds me of those kabar tdi's and the forefinger choil is common to most Busse fixed blades.... :rolleyes:
yeah the Viele2 is beautiful (still gives me flashbacks though of a "bad sharpening experience".....) :)

[WhyNot]

Anything but ordinary...
Captain

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Captain/Capt31.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Captain/Capt33.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Captain/Capt34.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Captain/Captain20.jpg

Street Beat

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Street%20Beat/StreetB-M02.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Street%20Beat/StreetB-M05.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Street%20Beat/Paris100.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Street%20Beat/Paris1.jpg

to be continued...
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[fellyjr]

Very creative shots WN!
Especially the Perrin along the Seine. ;) :cool:

[jaislandboy]

Awesome photos of the Captain and Perrin Whynot..... :cool:

[bh49]

Very nice WhyNot, very nice.

[WhyNot]

Native, G10 with blue shell inlay:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Misc/Native10.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Misc/Native30.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Misc/NativeCloseUp1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Misc/P9090944.jpg

Volpe.
Maybe the best F&F of any Spydie...I own.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/VolpeMir01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/VolpeMir06.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/VolpeMir02.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/VolpeMir10.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/VolpeMir05-closeup.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[Peter1960]

...to be continued...
I like that phrase very much :p

[bh49]

Beautiful.
But it has to be stopped. I am broke and you made me want Volpe.

[WhyNot]

I like that phrase very much
Peter,
I thought I can get away with plagiarism...
To my defense I do not use :p

Beautiful.
But it has to be stopped. I am broke and you made me want Volpe.

bh49,
You should seriously consider avoding this thread. We did not even get into Cento/Shabaria/Smith/Ayoob/Lum territory.:D

WhyNot.

[jaislandboy]

great "bluebird skies" pix of the Volpe Whynot... :cool:
I agree with u about the F&F being superb.....the Maniago Italians are giving Seki City a "run for the money"... :p

[shriek]

I just rated this Thread with "Excellent" :D
Your Pictures are very nice, I'll have to try the "mirror-trick" on my own. Thanks for the inspiration WhyNot.

[WhyNot]

great "bluebird skies" pix of the Volpe Whynot... :cool:
I agree with u about the F&F being superb.....the Maniago Italians are giving Seki City a "run for the money"... :p

Brian,
Sometimes I am wondering… If production knife can be as good as Volpe, why would you spend money on customs? :confused: :p :D

I just rated this Thread with "Excellent" :D
Your Pictures are very nice, I'll have to try the "mirror-trick" on my own. Thanks for the inspiration WhyNot.

Shriek,
Thank you for thinking so highly of my pictures. There is no such think as "mirror-trick". Just a mirror, blue sky, and a camera. Good luck!
WhyNot.

[Fairlane]

Nice collection, WhyNot!

Great pic's to!

[bh49]

bh49,
You should seriously consider avoding this thread. We did not even get into Cento/Shabaria/Smith/Ayoob/Lum territory.:D

WhyNot.

I am avoiding your thread for a week already. So where are "Cento/Shabaria/Smith/Ayoob/Lum" ?

[griff76]

You take some excellent pictures!! Makes me miss my JSK.

[WhyNot]

I am avoiding your thread for a week already. So where are "Cento/Shabaria/Smith/Ayoob/Lum" ?
Patience, my friend!:)
We have to cover few smaller blades first.

This one is very special - the fist Spyderco ever. Ok, the one that has the same name and looks almost like the fist Spyderco ever:p

Worker (in a mirror)

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/Work52.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/WorkerMirClose01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/WorkerMir01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/WorkerMir02.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/WorkerMirCl02.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/WorkerMirCl01.jpg

WhyNot

to be continued...

[WhyNot]

Worker (cont.)

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/Work36.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/Work35.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/Work33CropJPG.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/Work30.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/Work50.jpg

WhyNot
to be continued...

[bh49]

Worker (cont.)

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/Work36.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/Work35.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/Work33CropJPG.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/Work30.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Worker/Work50.jpg

WhyNot
to be continued...

This one is the real kill. I need one now. :( :( :(

[WhyNot]

Green Lum.
I think this one has one of the most agressive teeth.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum/Lum100Crop.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum/Lum204.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum/Lum002.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum/Lum-005.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum/Lum-004.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum/LumCloseUp2.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum/Lum110Crop.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum/Lum111.jpg

to be continued...
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[fellyjr]

WN, I like your pic's of the Commemorative Worker better than mine! :o :( :mad: :D :D
Good job! ;) :cool:

[WhyNot]

WN, I like your pic's of the Commemorative Worker better than mine!

I like your collection better than mine! :o :o :o :(
As a matter of fact, I might never like my collection as much as I like yours!:( :( :(
Thank you, Felly!:D :D
WhyNot.

[fellyjr]

I like your collection better than mine! :o :o :o :(
As a matter of fact, I might never like my collection as much as I like yours!:( :( :(
Thank you, Felly!
WhyNot.
WhyNot, this makes me think of the song by Crosby,Stills, Nash and Young called "Love the one your with". Although I would change it to "Love the knives you have". ;) :D
There are guy's on this Forum that I envy in a healthy way because they have knives that I may never get.
I think you have a great collection so far and I would be proud to own them! ;)

[bh49]

WhyNot, this makes me think of the song by Crosby,Stills, Nash and Young called "Love the one your with". Although I would change it to "Love the knives you have". ;) :D


This is the great thought Felly.

[WhyNot]

WhyNot, this makes me think of the song by Crosby,Stills, Nash and Young called "Love the one your with". Although I would change it to "Love the knives you have". ;) :D
There are guy's on this Forum that I envy in a healthy way because they have knives that I may never get.
I think you have a great collection so far and I would be proud to own them! ;)

Felly, do not get me wrong!
I may not go as far as being proud of my collection, but I love it! Every single knife has its own little story (well, except those that came from NGK – all of them share the same one :rolleyes: ). I enjoy the process of collecting almost as much as its results.
No problem here!:D
WhyNot

[bh49]

Somebody told me that recently you acquired few Persians. May I see them? :D

[WhyNot]

Somebody told me that recently you acquired few Persians. May I see them?

Sure!

Persians quickly became one of my Top Three Spydies, joining Shabaria and J.D. Smith.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/Pers79.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/PersianCl01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/P100.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/PersClosed06.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/PersianTwo01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/PersianTwo04.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/Pers40.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/Persian01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/PersCl01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/Persian11.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[jaislandboy]

In my mind's eye, the Persian could be the most beautiful clipit in my collection.... *sob* such beautiful pix Whynot.... thanx! :cool:

[Fairlane]

Great pics, Whynot!

[bh49]

Gorgeous, absolutely beautiful knives and pictures.
Thank you.

[Peter1960]

Excellent mirror photos as always! It's like a weather-radar for me :cool:

Do I see a Persian with #117 ;)

[WhyNot]

Excellent mirror photos as always! It's like a weather-radar for me :cool:

Do I see a Persian with #117 ;)
You are correct Sir!
You could've seen much more "117s" if I was not so damn fiscally responsible:rolleyes: :mad:


Thank you everybody who posted comments about my pictures!
As our friend Peter likes to say - I will continue!
WhyNot

[fellyjr]

You could've seen much more "117s" if I was not so damn fiscally responsible:rolleyes: :mad:


Thank you everybody who posted comments about my pictures!
As our friend Peter likes to say - I will continue!
WhyNot
HMMMMMMMMMMM! :p ........:D :D

[WhyNot]

HMMMMMMMMMMM! :p ........:D :D

Felly,
I knew you could understand me better than anybody else!:D
WhyNot

[WhyNot]

It's time for the beautiful Shabaria...

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Shabaria/Shab201.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Shabaria/ShabariaM1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Shabaria/Shab201-Crop.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Shabaria/ShabariaM2.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Shabaria/ShabariaCloseUp1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Shabaria/Shab100.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Shabaria/Shab104.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Shabaria/Shab202.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Shabaria/P8110896.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[Fairlane]

Fantastic pictures of the Shabaria! I almost feel i should keep the CE i have, and not put it up for sale after seeing your pictures!

[DRod]

I love the blade shape but just cant for the life of me figure out the handle. What gives?!

[WhyNot]

Fantastic pictures of the Shabaria! I almost feel i should keep the CE i have, and not put it up for sale after seeing your pictures!

Fairlane,
First of all, thank you for your comments!
I hope you will keep Shabaria in your excellent collection. I would be glad if my pictures could convince you to do it.:)


I love the blade shape but just cant for the life of me figure out the handle. What gives?!

THE INCREDIBLE,
I kind of agree with you. Hourglass-shaped handle feels different in my hand.
According to The Spyderco Story, the Shabaria is an ancient design which people used for more than 1700 years.
I guess, they just did not hear about Caly 3. :p
I still think that Shabaria is one of the most unusual and beautiful Spydies.

WhyNot

[jaislandboy]

sexy Shabaria photos Whynot! ;) :cool:

[WhyNot]

I finally got Kopa with Black Micarta which completes my Kopa family.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaB02M1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaBM106.jpg

And here is weekend treat for all Kopa lovers!
Happy Kopa Family!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/Kopas8-103.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/LongKopa8-150.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/Kopa8-1000.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/LongKopa8-110.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/LongKopa8-112.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/P62600722.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa%20Turquoise/LongKopas7-101.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[KamSingh]

Great pics!

[bh49]

Wow. I love your pictures. Kopa family looks amazing. Thank you and please continue.

[WhyNot]

Thank you KamSingh and bh49!

Let's continue...

Here is a knife that does not get all appreciation it deserves...

Impala

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Impala/ImpalaMir111-Crop.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Impala/Imp101.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Impala/Imp100.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Impala/ImpalaFall11.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Impala/ImpalaFall3Crop.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Impala/Impala150.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Impala/Impala3.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Impala/ImpalaFall1.jpg

to be continued..
WhyNot

[jaislandboy]

excellent photos of the "unloved" Impala Whynot! awesome Kopa shots too! :cool:

[Peter1960]

[I][COLOR="Blue"]... Here is a knife that does not get all appreciation it deserves...

Impala ...
I fully agree with you! Your excellent photos do justize to the great concept and quality of the Impala ;)

[DRod]

You know... Ive never given it much of a look, but those pictures really make me want an Impala.

[WhyNot]

Thank you, Brian, Peter, The Incredible, and everybody visiting this "corner"!

Let's continue with my modest Centofante group...
Here is what I got so far...

C50

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/Cento10JPG.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/CentofanteM1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/Cento11CloseUp.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/CentoTeeth1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/CentofanteM7.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/Cento201.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/Cento202.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/Cento203.jpg

to be continued...
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[WhyNot]

Centofantes(cont.)

Vesuvius goes next:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/Vesuv16.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/Vesuv17.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/CenVesHandle100.jpg

...with Cento III I use around the house:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/Cento-Two-10.jpg

...and without it

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/Vesuv12.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/Vesuv18.jpg


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/CenVes106.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot.

[bh49]

Excellent pictures. I like your bark shot very much.
Thank you.
I need to get this Vesuvius.

[CopilotATS-55]

Awesome collection WhyNot :D

[WhyNot]

Thank you CopilotATS-55!


... I like your bark shot very much.

Thanks, bh49,
I have one more for you:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/Ves30.jpg

And finally, here are some group shots:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/Cento3-104-Crop.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/Cento3-105-Crop.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Centofante/Cento3-106.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[griff76]

Very nice photos as usual!!! Thanks for sharing.

[fellyjr]

I really like the group Cento shot WN! ;) :cool: :)

[bh49]

Three of them together look very nice. Still. I like Vesuvius the most.
Your pictures just amazing. Waiting for more.

[WhyNot]

A couple of classy Tantos (C46GPBK & C46GPS)...

C46GPBK

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LumTantoCloseUp03.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LumTanto04.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LumTanto03.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LumTanto07.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LumTanto01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LTBlack110.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LTBlack111.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LTBlack114.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LTBlack101.jpg

to be continued with more tantos...
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[WhyNot]

C46GPS

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LT101.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LT103.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/TantoSer1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/TantoM01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LT112.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LT107JPG.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/TantoMirCl02.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LT120Crop.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LT-100.jpg

to be continued with more tantos...
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[WhyNot]

a few group shots.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LumTant2-20.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LumTant2-11.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/LumTant2-19.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum%20Tanto/Tanto-2-dyad2.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[bh49]

These are beautiful pictures of gorgeous knives. I am not big tanto, comboedge or black blade fan, but these knives are terrific and you did a great job taking these pictures.
Also I love your "Dyad". :D
I think that this is interesting idea. Tanto Dyad. :D
Thank you.

[WhyNot]

... Also I love your "Dyad". :D
I think that this is interesting idea. Tanto Dyad. :D
Thank you.

Thanks a lot for you comments, BH!
If you like Tanto Dyad, you might like Tanto J.D.Smith also. I'll see what I can do:rolleyes:
WhyNot

[WhyNot]

This very special knife is a courtesy of great people at Spyderco!
I'll post the whole story under General Discussion.

C53P Herbst

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Herbst/Herbst01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Herbst/H-P7250068.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Herbst/Herbst05.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Herbst/H-11.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Herbst/H-12.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Herbst/H-14.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Herbst/H-31.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Herbst/H-09.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Herbst/Herbst06.jpg

to be continued with more Titanium Herbst...
WhyNot.

[WhyNot]

...a few more pictures of C53P

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Herbst/H-P7250068-Crop.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Herbst/Herbst04.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Herbst/H-macro1Crop.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Herbst/Herbst02.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[fellyjr]

You know, your pic's remind me a lot of some of the one's Steelman used to take and post on the Forum. He used a mirror also and always seemed to capture that awesome Colorado sky in the reflection. Good job WN, keep em' comin'! ;)

[DaddyBarlow]

Awesome Pictures!!!

[WhyNot]

You know, your pic's remind me a lot of some of the one's Steelman used to take and post on the Forum. He used a mirror also and always seemed to capture that awesome Colorado sky in the reflection...

No wonder they do...:D

...
The mirror shots inspired by WhyNot, Thanks. Not many clouds today in Golden,Colorado. :D

...
Good job WN, keep em' comin'! ;)

Thank you, Felly! More pictures in works!
WhyNot.

[Alteran]

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Herbst/Herbst01.jpg

That is simply incredible. I would kill for that knife. Oh, and you probably think I'm kidding. :p

WhyNot, you can really work magic with a camera. And not just "good picture magic", but real magic, like in Harry Potter. I'm pretty sure I saw that Herbst move. :D I wish I could take pictures like that.

[bh49]

Great pictures WhyNot, I mean all your pictures.
On your pictures I love knives, which I never liked before.
Thank you for remarkable job, your time and efforts.

[The Mastiff]

Whynot, I'm pretty much overwhelmed by your collection, and your photography. Congratulations on the Ti Herbst. It looks very much at home here with the rest of the Spyder Family. Joe

[WhyNot]

felly, griff76, DaddyBarlow, Alteran, bh49 and The Mastiff(I hope I did not miss anybody),
Thank you, guys for your kind words!

I hope you do not mind if I continue...

J.D. Smith - ergonomics and elegance!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/SmithM1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/SmithClos01-1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/SmithS01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/SmithS02.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/SmithM2.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/SmisP01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/SmithTwo01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/SmithTwo02.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/SmithTwo04.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/SmithTwo03.jpg

to be continued with mor Smiths...
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[WhyNot]

...a few more.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/SmithP11.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/SmithP-clos01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/SmithP14.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/Smith203.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/Smith204.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/Smith206.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/JDSmith/Smith200.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[bh49]

Great pictures of the great knives. I love your bark background. Did I tell you this already :D
Classy knives.

[fellyjr]

I hope you do not mind if I continue...

I would mind if you did NOT continue!!:D :D
Your pic's are astounding. ;) :)

[Fairlane]

I would mind if you did NOT continue!!:D :D
Your pic's are astounding. ;) :)

I would also mind if you did NOT continue! :D

I second everything that's been said by everyone. You take great pic's!

[WhyNot]

First things first - thank you bh49, fellyjr, and Fairlane!
And thanks to everybody who already stopped or will be stopping by to look at my pictures!

Here is yet another classic - C60S Massad Ayoob.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MassadAyoob/AyoobMir02-1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MassadAyoob/AyoobMir03.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MassadAyoob/AyoobMir05.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MassadAyoob/Ayoob03.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MassadAyoob/Ayoob02.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MassadAyoob/AyoobClose03.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MassadAyoob/AyoobClose05.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MassadAyoob/AyoobMir01.jpg

to be continued with more C60S...
WhyNot

[WhyNot]

more C60S pics...

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MassadAyoob/M-Ayoob211.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MassadAyoob/M-Ayoob201.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MassadAyoob/M-Ayoob210.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MassadAyoob/M-Ayoob200.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MassadAyoob/M-AyoobCrop101.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[jaislandboy]

most enjoyable and excellent photos of the M.Ayoob and JD Smith clipits Whynot! :cool: the PE JD Smith might become my next "holy grail" .... ;)

[Lostification]

I love your Kopa's!

I'd like to see the stock :spyder: website photos replaced with your photo's, haha!!!:D

You take absolutely stunning photo's! You make me want to buy every single one where otherwise I might go "eww", haha! :o

[bh49]

I love your Kopa's!

I'd like to see the stock :spyder: website photos replaced with your photo's, haha!!!:D

You take absolutely stunning photo's! You make me want to buy every single one where otherwise I might go "eww", haha! :o

Lostification, you are not alone.
WhyNot, you put me in poor house, but with knives........:D .

[gac]

Those J.D. Smith photos are fantastic. That knife is so much better than this photo (http://www.knivesplus.com/spyderco-knife-jd-smith-sp-c58bms.html) would make me think.

[WhyNot]

most enjoyable and excellent photos of the M.Ayoob and JD Smith clipits Whynot! :cool: the PE JD Smith might become my next "holy grail" .... ;)

Thank you, Brian!
You have pretty good chance of getting your next "holy grail".
JD Smith remains relatively affordable compare to some other knives from the same era.
Go ahead and get one while they are still available!
According to JD Spydo it may not last long:D


Those J.D. Smith photos are fantastic. That knife is so much better than this photo (http://www.knivesplus.com/spyderco-knife-jd-smith-sp-c58bms.html) would make me think.
Smith is very well built. Fit & finish is the highest quality. I hope pictures do it justice.



I love your Kopa's!

I'd like to see the stock :spyder: website photos replaced with your photo's, haha!!!:D

You take absolutely stunning photo's! You make me want to buy every single one where otherwise I might go "eww", haha! :o

Thank you, Lostification!
It is very flattering but I would prefer to maintain my amateur status - it is easier to get away with some quality problems.


Lostification, you are not alone.
WhyNot, you put me in poor house, but with knives........:D .
BH49, you are in good company here:D


On a more serious note – Thank you all for you comments!
WhyNot

[WhyNot]

Here is my latest acquisition - C56PS Tim Zowada.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/tz107.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/Tz104.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/TZ102-1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/TZ100.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/TZ130.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/TZ103.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/TZ113.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/P8200118-Edit.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/P8200109-Edit.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/TZ108.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[bh49]

Very nice blade and pictures. It is the beauty.
I really like TZ signature.
Any bark pictures left?

[bh49]

I am still dreaming about black tanto like yours or even better black CE. I never considered this knife before your pictures. I need to get this knife. Your photos are amazing.
Thank you for great job.

[WhyNot]

Very nice blade and pictures. It is the beauty.
I really like TZ signature.
Any bark pictures left?

Thank you, BH.
Here are a few shots with your favorite background as well a couple of mirror shots taken on a sunny day.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/tz402-edit.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/tz401-edit.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/tz4040edit.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/P8290151-edit.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/tz400-edit.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/TZ410.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/TZ-411.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/Z01.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[MAT888]

I loved to have one of those in PE
together with a C83:o trouble finding one.
;)

[Capt. Carl]

I truly wish those zowadas were still around. The plain handle like the BM 710 and slim profile are sort of rare now in the spyderco line up. I would love to see spyderco make more simple designs like this.

Are those micarta handles?

[fellyjr]

Are those micarta handles?

Yuppers! :)

[jaislandboy]

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/TZ108.jpg

Congrats and thanx for the great pix of the Zowada Whynot... I esp. like this signature "Whynot Trademark Photo".... ;) :cool:
I really love the "subtle" curves of the TZ's handle.....one of my favorite handles out of the clipit collection... ;)

[bh49]

Great pictures, as always. Thank you very much for bark pictures.

[MAT888]

STOP PRODUCING THESE FINE IMAGES!!!!!!

DRool

Sometimes they show up at evilbay yeaaaaaaaah wright ###@@@!!!4$$$$$$%%%%.........

[fellyjr]

WN, just curious as to what great photo's we will get to feast our eye's on next? ;) :) :D

[WhyNot]

...
Are those micarta handles?

As felly mentioned already, they are. I would say that micarta here looks similar to Persian's but a little less polished.

STOP PRODUCING THESE FINE IMAGES!!!!!!
...


I was about to take an extended break, but felly got me going again...

Thank you all guys!


Chinook is by far the strongest folder in my collection. Good looking too...I think.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Chinook/Ch-100.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Chinook/Ch-103.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Chinook/Ch-101-Crop.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Chinook/Ch-106.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Chinook/Ch-105.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Chinook/ChinookMir007.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Chinook/Chinook105.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Chinook/ChinookMir008.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Chinook/Chinook102.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[jaislandboy]

now i know why bh49 screams for "bark" pix.... :)
very nice Chinook3 pix Whynot..... i finally got a Chinook3 last year....my 1st Chinook experience....very ergonomic handle that was thinner than i expected.... made the Lil'Temp feel "flabby".... :p please continue... ;)

[bh49]

Beautiful pictures. One more knife on my huge wish list. I am still looking for black Lum Tanto (#1 on my list, top priority item). :( :(
Yesterday, I couldn't resist anymore and pulled the trigger on micro-Dyad. :p :p :p
This is all yours and Felly's fault. You guys, taking too good pictures. Eye candies. :p :p :p

[WhyNot]

now i know why bh49 screams for "bark" pix.... :)
very nice Chinook3 pix Whynot..... i finally got a Chinook3 last year....my 1st Chinook experience....very ergonomic handle that was thinner than i expected.... made the Lil'Temp feel "flabby".... :p please continue... ;)

Brian,
Thanks!
I totally agree with you on Chinook ergonomics. I would also add that for the blade that thick it came scary sharp out of the box. Only one thing that bothers me a little - the blade drops like a rock when you press the lock. I guess it can be adjusted..
I am going to take a break for a couple of weeks but would love to continue" :D

Beautiful pictures. One more knife on my huge wish list. I am still looking for black Lum Tanto (#1 on my list, top priority item). :(
Yesterday, I couldn't resist anymore and pulled the trigger on micro-Dyad. :p :p :p
This is all yours and Felly's fault. You guys, taking too good pictures. Eye candies. :p :p

BH,
I can probably take responsibility for inspiring you to put black Lum Tanto on your wish list, but blame for buying Micro Dyad goes directly to Felly! My Micro Dyad pictures are not ready yet.

WhyNot

[bh49]

Brian,

BH,
I can probably take responsibility for inspiring you to put black Lum Tanto on your wish list, but blame for buying Micro Dyad goes directly to Felly! My Micro Dyad pictures are not ready yet.

WhyNot

Are you sure about this?? :D :D :D
I am quite sure that I saw somewhere your pictures of Micro Dyad, ;)
but we can still blame Felly, he deserves it :D :D :D

[fellyjr]

but blame for buying Micro Dyad goes directly to Felly!

WhyNot
WHAT?? I thought I heard my name! :eek:


This is all yours and Felly's fault. You guys, taking too good pictures. Eye candies. :p :p :p
There it is again!!


but we can still blame Felly, he deserves it :D :D :D
Fellas, why are you roasting ME??!! :p
I was clear over on Bladeforum and my ears began to feel like they were on FIRE! :eek:
OK, OK, I'll accept full responsibility for my actions, but Mark has to back me up here! :D

[bh49]

Volpe.
Maybe the best F&F of any Spydie...I own.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/VolpeMir01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/VolpeMir06.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/VolpeMir02.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/VolpeMir10.jpg


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/VolpeMir05-closeup.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

WhyNot,
Thank you very much for inspiration. I never thought about buying Volpe before I saw your pictures. And today it was waiting for me in my mailbox. This knife is amazing. I love it. I never thought that I will love light color wood, but it is beautiful.
This is one gorgeous knife and well above my expectations, may be it is not as sharp as Seki or Golden knives, but not a problem, I have sharpmaker. :D
Thank you again
Roman

May I custom order bark pictures of Volpe, please? :)

[giant1]

I have a volpe and really like it, but I find the Chris Reeve lock very hard to disengage with one hand. Is this just on my sample or do you guys find this as well ??

Bye the way NICE pics as usual Whynot. :cool:

[bh49]

On my Volpe I need to apply more pressure than I would need for lockback, but it is about the same like for compession lock on my ATR, still I have no problem with one hand operating.

[WhyNot]

I have a volpe and really like it, but I find the Chris Reeve lock very hard to disengage with one hand. Is this just on my sample or do you guys find this as well ??

Bye the way NICE pics as usual Whynot. :cool:

Giant1,
I agree that it might take a little more effort to close Volpe with one hand. I think it can be at least partially attributed to the overall slickness of that knife. There is basically no single unpolished surface with exception of the blade.
Thank you for you comments!

WhyNot,
Thank you very much for inspiration. I never thought about buying Volpe before I saw your pictures. And today it was waiting for me in my mailbox. This knife is amazing. I love it. I never thought that I will love light color wood, but it is beautiful.
This is one gorgeous knife and well above my expectations, may be it is not as sharp as Seki or Golden knives, but not a problem, I have sharpmaker. :D
Thank you again
Roman

May I custom order bark pictures of Volpe, please? :)

BH49,
Thank you and Congratulations on your new Volpe! I know you enjoy it already.
Here is something that I hope would please your eye:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/Volpe052.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/Volpe042.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/Volpe7.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/Volpe032.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/Volpe01.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/Volpe022.jpg

WhyNot

[Peter1960]

Great pictures again! Reminds me of my lack of time for pictures in the recent past :o

[fellyjr]

Great pictures again! Reminds me of my lack of time for pictures in the recent past :o

Me too! :(

Great pic's as usual WN!! :cool:

[WhyNot]

Great pictures again! Reminds me of my lack of time for pictures in the recent past :o

Peter, Felly,
Is it possible that both you just experience "picture fatigue"? I surely like to see your guys pics more often.
Interestingly enough, it takes more and more time for me to prepare each post. I still like doing it though...:cool:
Thank you for your comments!
WhyNot.

[bh49]

Thank you very much for great pictures.
You took my breath away. The knife looks amazing, especially wood structure.
It is nice to see you full of energy, probably you had vacation recently? :D

[Peter1960]

Peter, Felly,
Is it possible that both you just experience "picture fatigue"? ...
Can only speak for my person with a short answer: Yes.

I vow to do something :rolleyes:; meanwhile I refresh myself on your excellent pics.

[jaislandboy]

congrats on the Volpe and for the yummy pictures Whynot... :cool:
love the olive wood slabs, the lasered out(?) :spyder: in the steel handle is just :cool: ... one heck of a solid integral lock too....


@giant1 "I have a volpe and really like it, but I find the Chris Reeve lock very hard to disengage with one hand. Is this just on my sample or do you guys find this as well ?? "

yep, giant1 i've gotta agree with you there.... i wish the "liner/scale" had a taller "lip" for thumb purchase...

[giant1]

congrats on the Volpe and for the yummy pictures Whynot... :cool:
love the olive wood slabs, the lasered out(?) :spyder: in the steel handle is just :cool: ... one heck of a solid integral lock too....


@giant1 "I have a volpe and really like it, but I find the Chris Reeve lock very hard to disengage with one hand. Is this just on my sample or do you guys find this as well ?? "

yep, giant1 i've gotta agree with you there.... i wish the "liner/scale" had a taller "lip" for thumb purchase...

Now that you mention it Brian, a taller lip on the innner scale would fix the problem. It is stiff to operate but would be OK if it had the bigger lip.

[WhyNot]

Guys, thahks again for your comments!

Let's continue...
Micro Dyad

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/Dyad002.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/Dyad001.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/Dyad003.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/Dyad004.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/Dyad005.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/Dyad006.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/Dyad007.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/Dyad008.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/Dyad009.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/Dyad010.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[fellyjr]

Looks like you got one with very nice F & F WN!
Exceptional pic's BTW. :cool:

[Lostification]

I still do not understand the Dyad, but you sure make every knife look really good, lol! I can now admit it actually looks somewhat nice.

[Agent Starling]

Lovely pics, WhyNot, I wish I could get mine to look that clear! :)

Agent Starling

[fellyjr]

Lovely pics, WhyNot, I wish I could get mine to look that clear! :)

Agent Starling

The Macro setting is your friend! ;)

[WhyNot]

Looks like you got one with very nice F & F WN!
Exceptional pic's BTW. :cool:
Thank you, Felly. I looked again at your Dyad pictures and it looks like good F & F is more rule than exception. I like tiny Dyad!

I still do not understand the Dyad, but you sure make every knife look really good, lol! I can now admit it actually looks somewhat nice.
Thank you, Lostification. I would be glad if it works

Lovely pics, WhyNot, I wish I could get mine to look that clear! :)

Agent Starling

Agent Starling,
Thank you for your comments!
As Felly mentioned, Micro Settings definitely help. I would also suggest using tripod, enough natural light, and screen(s) like sheet of white paper when you take a picture. And believe me it is not as complicated as it sounds.
PM me if you have any specific questions.
WhyNot.

[bh49]

Beautiful pictures of beautiful knife.
You know, you made me buy four knives, I didn't think buying before I saw your picture (all right 3.5. For micro Dyad is 50% is Felly's fault) :D
Thank you for great job.

[WhyNot]

Beautiful pictures of beautiful knife.
You know, you made me buy four knives, I didn't think buying before I saw your picture (all right 3.5. For micro Dyad is 50% Felly's fault) :D
Thank you for great job.

Thank you, BH.
I am proud to be responsible for making you buying the best Spyderco has to offer.
I am looking forward for you starting your own thread in Picture Gallery.

And finally, few more Dyad pics.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/Dyad012.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/Dyad011.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/Dyad014.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/Dyad013.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/D-P7220110.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/DyadLadybug.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/MicroDyad/Dyad321.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[bh49]

I am looking forward for you starting your own thread in Picture Gallery.

WhyNot

I do not think, that this will happen soon. I am not patient and do not have a talent to make good pictures, and bad ones, is not worth to show.

I love jigged bone, especially with bolsters. I cannot wait for new jigged bone Kopa.
Please, continue

[WhyNot]

Here is my latest acquisition C85GBPL Yojimbo. Very solid knife. Handle is very comfortable and grippy.
I can't for the life of me understand why blue G10 would not sell well:confused:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Yojimbo/Pa2502502.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Yojimbo/PA2502542.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Yojimbo/PA2502532.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Yojimbo/Pa2502422.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Yojimbo/PA2502432.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Yojimbo/Pa2502462.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Yojimbo/PA2502442.jpg

WhyNot
...to be continued

[bh49]

WhyNot,
Great pictures as always. Thank you for the treat. Beautiful knife and leaves.
I didn't see your new pictures for a while and already started to think, that you are on strike :eek: :eek: :eek:
I hope to see more pictures soon.


I can't for the life of me understand why blue G10 would not sell well:confused:
WhyNot
...to be continued

It certainly looks better than black on the pictures, but black probably better for carry options, unless somebody wear blue jeans most of the time.

[jaislandboy]

beautiful photos of the "smurf deanimator" Whynot... :cool:

[WhyNot]

For some reason I did not expect much from the latest Abalone/Pearl Stripe Kopa.
I was pleasantly surprised!
I hope these pictures would show you Why...

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/PA2202702.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/Pa220240-Edit.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/Pa220244-Edit.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/Pa220250-Edit.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/Pa220252-Edit.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/Pa220242-Edit.jpg


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/Pa220254-Edit.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/PA2202462.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[bh49]

Again you made magnificent pictures WhyNot. Terrific knife.
I remember the first reaction on the Forum, when we saw first disastrous pictures of new 2007 Kopas on the flyer.
http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26495&highlight=Clown
I could possibly think that this knife will be so pretty. Thank you again, now I need to get, hopefully I will be able to do this soon.

[ozspyder]

WhyNot,

Indeed I too was very surprised as to why my initial reactio to the Klown Kopa was a negative one. I bit he bullet and invested in one last month and I was most pleasantly in awe of the great F&F and depth of colour.

I haven't managed to get some good pics of mine yet. Your pictures are once again awesome to behold ! :)

Cheers
Dan

[jaislandboy]

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/Pa220240-Edit.jpg

Heavenly photos Whynot! :cool:
I don't think I can hold out much longer.... :p

[bh49]

I pulled the trigger. Your pictures are too good, I cannot resist.

[WhyNot]

Roman, Dan, Brian,
Many thanks to you, guys!

Here is Yojimbo Part II:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Yojimbo/YoPA260244.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Yojimbo/YoPa260241.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Yojimbo/YoPA260261.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Yojimbo/YoPA260249.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Yojimbo/YoPA260248.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Yojimbo/YoPa260240.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Yojimbo/YoPA260252.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Yojimbo/YoPA260251.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[enyong112]

Whoooohooo thanks Whynot these are the pics I've been waiting for!!!!

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!:D

[fellyjr]

WN, very cool pic's! You continue to produce some of the finest photo-rama here on the Forum! ;) :cool: :D

[giant1]

Whynot

Your idea to use the mirror in your photos was inspired.

I think you have some of the best photos on the forum. Please keep it up.

[Peter1960]

... I think you have some of the best photos on the forum. Please keep it up.
+1 :)

Blue Yojimbo is another "eye-candy"!

[jaislandboy]

Excellent blue Yojimbo photos Whynot, thanx for the viewing pleasure :cool: :)

[WhyNot]

It looks like my latest pictures appeal mostly to the international audience. :) Felly, you are an exception!:p
Thank you, guys! Your kind words keep me going!
WhyNot.

[fellyjr]

It looks like my latest pictures appeal mostly to the international audience. :) Felly, you are an exception!:p
Thank you, guys! Your kind words keep me going!
WhyNot.

No sir, what about J Beezi? :p :D

[WhyNot]

No sir, what about J Beezi? :p :D

You've got me, Felly!
Brian made his post almost at the same time as I did :confused: (thank you, Brian!). I missed it by a hair:rolleyes: So it is 3:2 now. International crew is still ahead.
WhyNot

[bh49]

Yojimbo Part II look great like all of your pictures, but I still in love with part I.
I think I have soft spot for colors.
Wonderful pictures WhyNot, please keep them coming.

[ozspyder]

Yo My God !

Incredible photos yet again. That blue Yojimbo is looking very sexy. I must remember to take mine out for a fondle.

Agree 100% with the others that you do take some of the best ones mate :p

BTW: Does that make the count 4:2 ?

Cheers bro
Dan

[fellyjr]

Yo My God !

BTW: Does that make the count 4:2 ?

Cheers bro
Dan

The current count is 4:3 in favor of the Internationals. :p :D

[WhyNot]

The current count is 4:3 in favor of the Internationals. :p :D
It looks like...but who is counting:p
Seriously, thank you, guys. Your words DO mean a lot to me!
WhyNot.

[David Lowry]

WhyNot,

I just wanted to say again that your pics are awesome. I love going through your thread. Only problem is that I want one of everything. :D

In fact this entire "Picture Gallery" section is awesome for Spyderco because you see the pictures of these knives and you want them.

[lerman]

whynot, your pics are great!!!

[bh49]

Hey WhyNot.
Internationals are winning. :rolleyes:
We need more pictures. Are you on vacations or what??????:confused:

[fellyjr]

Hey WhyNot.
Internationals are winning. :rolleyes:
We need more pictures. Are you on vacations or what??????:confused:

I think he's just charging up his batteries. ;) :D

We will anxiously await the next set WN! :)

[WhyNot]

One more Thank you BH, David, and Lerman!


I think he's just charging up his batteries.

We will anxiously await the next set WN! :)

There is some stuff that keep my mind away from taking new pictures.
In a meantime here is something from "archives".

BH, I know there is no bark or colorful leaves here, only color FRNs...but this is all I have at the moment:cool:

Pink D4.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Delica/PinkD108.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Delica/PindD103.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Delica/P6240090.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Delica/PinkD106.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Delica/PinkD105.jpg

Pink D4 with older sister:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Delica/Delica2-5.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Delica/Delica2-2.jpg

to be continued...

WhyNot

[Fairlane]

Ah, that was nice.

Thank you, WhyNot!

[jaislandboy]

beautiful Delica4 pix Whynot ... :cool:
should I hope for some British Racing Green, and Foliage Green D4 pix .... ;) :D

[bh49]

BH, I know there is no bark or colorful leaves here, only color FRNs...but this is all I have at the moment:cool:

WhyNot

That is OK as long as we have colors.
Nice pictures as always. BTW, you can throw us few Kopas as well, while waiting for new :spyder: :spyder: :spyder: :D :D :D :D :D .

[WhyNot]

Thank you Fairlane, Brian, and BH!

...
should I hope for some British Racing Green, and Foliage Green D4 pix ....

I'm afraid you should not :rolleyes:

... BTW, you can throw us few Kopas as well, while waiting for new :spyder:

Here is something I played with today inspired by your request...
I guess, I took "few Kopas" literally:p
Hope you enjoy it!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/All-Kopas-Collage.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/All-Kopas-Collage-22.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/All-Kopas-Collage-32.jpg

WhyNot.

[bh49]

Thank you WhyNot. I did. I enjoyed these pictures. It is very interesting approach to my request. :) :)
Every time when I see your pictures of Gold MOP I am stunned with your magic.
Thank you for avatar also.

[jaislandboy]

love the Kopa Montage Whynot ... :cool: :)

[lerman]

thats called thinking outside of the box, great pics as always.

[Blackhair]

Nice pics, WhyNot.

I know it's been said before, but I'll say it again. The sky reflection effect is awesome!

[WhyNot]

Once again, thank you, guys for your nice comments!
Here is my favorite knife right now: - black ATR.
Silky smooth opening and closing, very aggressive teeth, feels rock solid, perfect handle for my hand. I also think it is very photogenic...

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/ATR/ATR-Pc020339.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/ATR/ATR-Pc0203003.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/ATR/ATR-PC0203032.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/ATR/ATR-Pc020342.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/ATR/ATR-PC020313.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/ATR/ATR-PC020314.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/ATR/ATR-Pc020312.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/ATR/ATR-Pc020305.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/ATR/ATR-Pc020311.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/ATR/ATR-Pc0203022.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[Brad S.]

Nice photos as always. Thats an intense looking knife in black.

[jaislandboy]

great pix Whynot....these might hold clovisc over til he gets his ATR.... :p

[bh49]

Great pictures Whynot,
i am glad that you found your favorite knife again and again :D :D :D
this is what keep us going.
Mine is still Persian and Caly3, but thanks to you Worker and Volpe is very high on my list.
keep posting, I cannot miss your pictures.
It is hot down here

[WhyNot]

Brad, Briand, and Roman, thank you for your comments!
Everybody else, Thank you for looking!

...i am glad that you found your favorite knife again and again ...


I would not go as far as saying that C56 Zowada is my new favorite, but I do like this model especially in PE version.
I remember discussion not long ago about VG-10 version of C56. Apparently VG-10 Zowadas are more difficult to find. So, when opportunity came along I got one.
To my surprise, I found much more than just blade steel upgrade from AUS-08 to VG-10. As you can see below, 50/50 blade became PE. Back spacer was gone, but there is a second full liner. It became all screw construction. Ithink all these changes are great improvement to the original design. I would like to learn more about C56. I think it would a good question for General Discussion forum.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/PC140035e.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/PC140022qf-1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/PC140012f-1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/PC1500041e.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/PC150009e.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/PC1500061e.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/PC020328e.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/zPC020326.jpg

WhyNot

to be continued...

[Peter1960]

Very, very nice pictures! I have the same beauty in stable. Sometimes it's amazing what Spyderco means with technical improvements. Another company would say a totally changed next generation.

Thanks for your good photo work :)

[LOOKABIRD]

Wow, that really is a gorgeous knife. What are its measurments? What knife is it most closely related to in blade/handel size?

Tom

[Rob]

Very nice pictures! Keep 'em coming!

Cheers, Rob

[jaislandboy]

awesome Zowado pix Whynot.... :cool:

[bh49]

Great pictures WhyNot.
especially I like the fist one. Can you make leaves in the Fall colors, please? :D
It seems to me that I didn't see bark pictures for a while. What's happened with the bark?
Great knives, I am just jealous. :)

[WhyNot]

Wow, that really is a gorgeous knife. What are its measurments? What knife is it most closely related to in blade/handel size?

Tom

Tom,
Here is what I got from Spyderco 2002 dealer catalog (courtesy of Ted http://www.spydie.nl/catalogs )

Blade Thickness 1/8" 3mm
Diam. Blade Hole 2 1/64" 8.5 mm
Weight 3.1oz 88g
Length blade 3 3/16" 81 mm
Length closed 4 7/16" 113mm
Length cutting edge (PE model) 3" 76mm
Length overall 7 11/16" 195mm

There are plenty of Spydercos that have similar blade/handle sizes, but as far as I know none of them closely resembles the shape of C56.

WhyNot

[Fairlane]

Great picture of the C56, WhyNot!

It's a great knife.

[WhyNot]

Peter, Brian, Fairlane,
Many thanks to you, guys!


Very nice pictures! Keep 'em coming!

Cheers, Rob


Rob,
You have to get a credit if any of my latest pictures came out right!
As you know, I am learning how to take pictures without any help from my old friends - mirror and natural light.
I know that I have a long way to go, but your advise makes the whole process much easier.
Thank you again!

Great pictures WhyNot.
especially I like the fist one. Can you make leaves in the Fall colors, please? :D
It seems to me that I didn't see bark pictures for a while. What's happened with the bark?
Great knives, I am just jealous. :)

BH,
As much as I'd like to please you, the whole bark setup does not fit into my light box, and it is too damn cold outside to take pictures:eek: . Sorry, I am afraid you have to wait until spring.:p
WhyNot

[Rob]

I know that I have a long way to go, but your advise makes the whole process much easier.

Nothing to thank for, really! I am glad if I could help! Mainly it's all about experimenting but as I already said: Just let me know if I can be of any assistance! ;)

Cheers, Rob

[WhyNot]

Here are some pictures of Kopas I took working on the calendar for the friend of mine...

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaCocobolo11.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaEvrina1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaTiger11.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaApple11.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaTurq11.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaGold22.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaGold552.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaGold11.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kopa/KopaMA-11.jpg

to be continued...

WhyNot

[bh49]

Thank you WhyNot,
These are absolutely gorgeous.

[jaislandboy]

Beautiful Kopa solo pix Whynot :cool:

[Fairlane]

Great Kopa- pic's, Whynot!

That Evrina one looks fantastic in your lighting!

[WhyNot]

Bh49, Brian, Fairlane,
Thank you, guys!
Let's continue...
Recently after Roman (aka Bh49) made a sacrifice for me I got C42S Viele. It has been on my wish list for quite some time. Thank you, my friend!
I love it. I like it more than Viele II. Larger blade, stainless clip, super F&F. What not to like:confused:
Now I have to look for C42P...

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Viele/P10800402.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Viele/P10800452.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Viele/P10800462.jpg

Some family pictures...

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Viele/P10800342.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Viele/P1080038e.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Viele/VvP10800331-e.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Viele/P10800182.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[Peter1960]

The Viele is a beatutiful creation, expecially in combination with the serrations - much more optical dynamic :cool: I see you have the first version with AUS-8 - how is the lock?

[WhyNot]

The Viele is a beatutiful creation, expecially in combination with the serrations - much more optical dynamic :cool: I see you have the first version with AUS-8 - how is the lock?

Peter,
Is there any known problem you refer to?
Lock feels a little sharp when you touch it, but it is rock solid...like the rest of the knife:D
I totally agree with you - serrations are very photogenic!:)
WhyNot.

[Peter1960]

You read between the lines ;) Once I had a Viele 1st gen with AUS-8 in plain and the liner was at the end of the last third, though, the blade was mint. I sold it and now I've a Viele with VG-10, the liner finds its position at first third on the ramp, that's more than ok.

IMO the 1st gen is better in fit & finish - except the liner lock position maybe.

[WhyNot]

Peter,
I guess I know what you are talking about now.
On the picture below, the older Viele is on the right. The liner is almost at the end of the ramp. I understand that under hard use this lock has more chances to fail that the one with liner positioned at the first third. Is it correct?
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Viele/Vv-topP1130021.jpg
There is no way I would get rid of this knife though. At least for this reason alone. The opening and closing is very smooth. And it feels solid in open position. And finally, I like it too much.:)
I also checked the rest of my knives with liner locks and found this.
In older PS Zowada with AUS-8 blade(right) I cannot engage liner lock anymore...

It looks like Spyderco did have some problems with liner locks in the past.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/zz-topP11300182.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Zowada/z-topP113002032.jpg

I bet it was working when I bought it not so long ago.
I newer expected that taking pictures can be so hard on a knife. :rolleyes:
I am going to talk to Spyderco Warranty department about this one. So far they were exceptionally good to me.
Regards,
WhyNot

[jaislandboy]

sweet pix of the Viele(s) Whynot....
Yipes, your older Viele and Aus8 Zowada need some "tuning up" of the linerlock for safety's sake ;) :)

[bh49]

Great pictures WhyNot. Teeth come out absolutely beautiful.

[Mr Blonde]

Nice Viele with teeth shot! I love my VG-10 PE version, I never warmed up to the Viele II, that one was too tough to open left handed.

Wouter

[WhyNot]

Guys, your comments are very much appreciated!
Her is another knife I was thinking to get for a while. Thanks to BH49 I got it now.
I can confirm that everything good that has been said about Dodo is true:D

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Dodo/dP11600192.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Dodo/dP11600242.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Dodo/dP12400412.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[jaislandboy]

Awesome Dodo pix Whynot :cool: congrats on the "black beauty" plainedge Dodo :cool:

[bh49]

Very nice pictures WhyNot, I love them. :p
Now you need to get Blue Dodo, pictures will be even better, especially with new camera. :) :) :)
BTW, R2 will also look great.:D :D

WhyNot,
I never understand when people talk about Dodo being ugly, since I saw it the first time I was charmed by this knife. I feel some magic in Dodo. I just wanted share with you.

[Tjolbi]

Great pictures WhyNot.

Especially the last one, perfect lighting on the blade. :cool:

[Peter1960]

I agree with WhyNot - Dodo isn't ugly and least of all your pictures.

New camera? More info please ;)

[WhyNot]

Brian, Tjolbi, Peter, I am glad you liked Dodo pics. It took me awhile to come up with the right settings for these shots. Hopefully they do justice to this unique knife.:cool:


...
Now you need to get Blue Dodo, pictures will be even better, especially with new camera. :) :) :)
BTW, R2 will also look great.:D :D
I am not sure about Blue Dodo, but I might get a chance with R2:)


WhyNot,
I never understand when people talk about Dodo being ugly, since I saw it the first time I was charmed by this knife. I feel some magic in Dodo. I just wanted share with you.

Dodo? Ugly:confused: It looks beautiful to me! Thanks again!:D

Peter,
These pictures have been taken with my old Olympus. Details about new camera are in PM.


WhyNot.

[WhyNot]

Here is something different - Bram Frank's Gunting trainer.
Pretty serious "impact tool" :D

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Gunting/P1030001gt2.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Gunting/P10300062.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Gunting/P1030005gt2.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Gunting/P1030002gt2.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Gunting/P1030013gt2.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Gunting/P10300162.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Gunting/P1030018gt2.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[jaislandboy]

Sweet photos of the Gunting Trainer Whynot....I recall missing this *bonus question* on your last photo id "quiz" :o
cool new backgrounds :spyder: :cool: :spyder:

[bh49]

Not my type of the knife, but I love these pictures. Nice backgrounds.

[WhyNot]

As always, thank you Brian and Roman!
I have to add these words to my signature line!:D

For the past few weeks I am learning how to use my new camera. It feels like it is going to take a long time to get familiar with most of its features. In a meantime, I am just concentrating on getting more or less decent close-ups. Here is what I’ve got so far...

R2

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/R2/r2DSC_05792.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/R2/r2DSC_05802.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/R2/r2DSC_05742.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/R2/r2DSC_05752.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/R2/rDSC_05772.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/R2/r2DSC_05722.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/R2/r2DSC_05762.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[jaislandboy]

Beautiful pix of the R2 Whynot.... one of my personal faves ;) :cool:

[MAT888]

Not my type of the knife, but I love these pictures. Nice backgrounds.

I rather see Simona handling one of those...:p

[Cuttingedge]

This is Superb!!!! These pics are spectaculair!!!! Do you use a mirror and do you make the pictures Outside.. I am curious because next week I will receive my Caly 3 and if it is as beautiful as I see on your pics I really would like to try it myself with my brandnew unscratched Knife.
Ben

from holland with an edge!!!

[Cuttingedge]

Dangerous Curves, and in black. I understand when they say; Black is beautifull, sure this knife is.


ben

[Cuttingedge]

Does your Olympus camera suit you. Why not... seems to me you do magic with it.

Ben

[bh49]

WhyNot,
Thank you,
These R2 pictures like a balm for my old heart. :)
I am really glad that you decided to get this knife. IMHO it is one of the best EDC around. Beautiful lines as well.
Very nice.
Persians? :p
Please. Three days weekend?

[WhyNot]

Once again, Thank you Brian and Roman!


This is Superb!!!! These pics are spectaculair!!!! Do you use a mirror and do you make the pictures Outside.. I am curious because next week I will receive my Caly 3 and if it is as beautiful as I see on your pics I really would like to try it myself with my brandnew unscratched Knife.
Ben

from holland with an edge!!!
Ben,
Thank you very much!
Congratulations on getting Caly 3. You should be ready take pictures of this great knife. All you need is a camera and a mirror. The rest is just a matter of practice. I think mirror shots are the easiest ones.

Does your Olympus camera suit you. Why not... seems to me you do magic with it.

Ben
Olympus was more than enough for me for taking knife pictures. With exception of R2 everything else here has been shot using Olympus c7000. All mirror and bark pictures have been taken outside. Olympus is a great camera but like every other Zoom Compact has its limitations.
I wanted to learn more about photography and recently bought Nikon D40x. I used it for R2 pictures.
The worst thing about Nikon - I cannot blame my failures on a camera anymore:rolleyes: .
Good luck!

WhuNot,
Thank you,
These R2 pictures like a balm for my old heart. :)
I am really glad that you decided to get this knife. IMHO it is one of the best EDC around. Beautiful lines as well.
Very nice.
Persians? :p
Please. Three days weekend?

I am glad that I followed your advise and bought R2. Now I understand why you are so high on this one.
Little Persian became my favorite the moment I opened the box. I like everything about it.
I hope to come up with some pictures that would do justice to this beauty.
"Three day weekend" :confused: :confused: :confused:
Regards,
WhyNot.

[WhyNot]

Another look at Volpe.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/DSC_06322.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/DSC_06312.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[rlw1979777]

Hello, I am new to the forums and have dealt with some of ya on "the bay" But I just have to say the pics in this thread are incredible. You have quite a nice collection whynot. Thanks for posting it, I may have to get away from the PC and do the same.

[jaislandboy]

love the Volpe pix Whynot....mmmm olivewood ;) :cool:

[ozspyder]

Very nice pictures as usual WhyNot. Your tasty pictures make me have to mop up my keyboard and desk :D Gunting, R2, Volpe, all so beautiful.

You'll definitely love the Nikon. I have a D70 and D80 myself, but too lazy to do any setup to take photos. I am an oportunistic photographer and shoot where I can, indoors, outdoors. I should take more time and care to setup so my pics look as sharp as your ones.

Pictures of my favourite Persians ? :D :p yes please.... more, more :)

Cheers
Daniel

[bh49]

Great pictures WhyNot, keep them coming. Volpe looks amazing.
I am wondering why one of them has darker wood? :D
The same number? Really strange.:confused: :D :D




Pictures of my favourite Persians ? :D :p yes please.... more, more :)

Cheers
Daniel

Dan,
Just between you and me, I know for sure that last week he got a new Mini :p
Just do not tell anybody :D :D
Probably he is taking pictures as we speak.

[ozspyder]

hehehe I know he did, and I know you did as well :p and I am getting another one soon too :D hooray for mini P !!!

I love WhyNot's photos, makes me want to buy more. Hold on ! I made a NY resolution. I better stop (the resolution that is ! ahahahaha :D)

Dan

[uhiforgot]

Another look at Volpe.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Volpe/DSC_06322.jpg

It's a GREAT picture :D At first I thought that you had 2 CC#032 Volpes, but it took a lot of looking for me to find the spine reflection on the picture below the live blade. Your photography keeps evolving, and I keep being impressed by it :D :D :D

[WhyNot]

Thank you, everybody!

Hello, I am new to the forums and have dealt with some of ya on "the bay" But I just have to say the pics in this thread are incredible. You have quite a nice collection whynot. Thanks for posting it, I may have to get away from the PC and do the same.

Dobokob777,
I am looking forward to see your pics!

Very nice pictures as usual WhyNot. Your tasty pictures make me have to mop up my keyboard and desk Gunting, R2, Volpe, all so beautiful.

You'll definitely love the Nikon. I have a D70 and D80 myself, but too lazy to do any setup to take photos. I am an oportunistic photographer and shoot where I can, indoors, outdoors. I should take more time and care to setup so my pics look as sharp as your ones.

Pictures of my favourite Persians ? yes please.... more, more

Cheers
Daniel
I definitely like the Nikon!
You see, here is a difference between living in Australia and US Midwest... I can allow myself to be opportunistic only for the certain part of the year.
There are not too many opportunities shooting outside when it is 10C-20C below:eek:
BTW. Persians are coming (see below)


Dan,
Just between you and me, I know for sure that last week he got a new Mini
Just do not tell anybody
Probably he is taking pictures as we speak.

Actually, I was :D


It's a GREAT picture :D At first I thought that you had 2 CC#032 Volpes, but it took a lot of looking for me to find the spine reflection on the picture below the live blade. Your photography keeps evolving, and I keep being impressed by it

uhiforgot,

Here are a few less challenging pics with setup similar to Volpe's. I hope you'd like them as well.


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Dyad/DSC_0659sig.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Lum/DSC_0615sig.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/DSC_0664sig.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot.

[p.jester84]

Nice pics... as always...

[bh49]

Very nice pictures, especially Dyads. (is larger Dyad custom made?) :D
But where is new mini Persian????
I thought you were taking pictures :confused: :confused: :confused:
People are waiting.................
P.S. I see it now :o :o :o :o

[jaislandboy]

awesome photos Whynot :cool: those jigged bone Dyads reminded my of stacked fiddler crabs :eek: :p
Roman, I thought that last photo was of two 75mmPersians but I might be mistaken :)

[bh49]

Brian,
I was wrong. After better look I can see C105 on the top and C83 (original, bugless) below.
WhyNot, sorry.
Can we have solo pictures of C105?

[WhyNot]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, guys!

Here is my new favorite - C105 Mini Persian.
I can probably say that I like it even more than C83 mostly because C105 is much lighter and fits my hand perfectly. And like all Ed Schempp's folders it simply looks gorgeous!

C105 75mm Persian...

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/DSC_0773sig.jpg


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/DSC_0795sig.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/DSC_0774sig.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/DSC_0794sig.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/DSC_0818sig.jpg

...and with its older brother C83:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/DSC_0820sig.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/DSC_0816sig.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/ppDSC_0792sig.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/ppDSC_0793sig.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[jah]

WhyNot, awesome shots of awesome knives! Love the choice of backgrounds, nicely contrast with the main subject, SPYDIES :D

I am an old Olympus guy, my first camera (and only camera for 20+ years) was am OM-1. First digital is a C2020, but went over to the dark side a couple of Christmas ago, a D70 ;)

Gotta say, I have learned alot watching you guys here on the forum compose, and shoot your Spydies :)

Again, great shots,
Jerry

[jaislandboy]

Brian,
I was wrong. After better look I can see C105 on the top and C83 (original, bugless) below.
WhyNot, sorry.
Can we have solo pictures of C105?

hey Roman, I was wrong too :o ;)
Beautiful Persian pix Whynot :cool:

[bh49]

Great pictures WhyNot.
C-105 Persian became one of my favorites as well, terific knife. IMHO it is one of the best gents knives Spyderco ever made.
Persian looks great, but two of them together even better :)
Enjoy your new knife.

[jaislandboy]

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Persian/ppDSC_0792sig.jpg

yeah Roman, it's like that old chewing gum commercial for Doublemint gum ;)
great pix Whynot, i really like this one :cool:

[gandalfe]

Excellent mirror photos as always! It's like a weather-radar for me :cool:

Do I see a Persian with #117 ;)
Escuse my ignorence, but what is the significance of #117? I have the same number on my pink Endura, and puzzle over it.

[Murdoc]

It is the collectors club number.

The Deacon has a fine site worth looking at where the CC-#'s are explained:

http://paulberetta.com/

Just click at "Spyderco Collecting FAQ" on the left side and follow the link

"What Do The Numbers On Some Spyderco Knives Mean?"

Dennis

[WhyNot]

Escuse my ignorence, but what is the significance of #117? I have the same number on my pink Endura, and puzzle over it.

It is a long story...
In short collectors club #117 at some point belonged to a famous knife maker. I do not know who is owner of #117 now.
WhyNot

[WhyNot]

WhyNot, awesome shots of awesome knives! Love the choice of backgrounds, nicely contrast with the main subject, SPYDIES :D

I am an old Olympus guy, my first camera (and only camera for 20+ years) was am OM-1. First digital is a C2020, but went over to the dark side a couple of Christmas ago, a D70 ;)

Gotta say, I have learned alot watching you guys here on the forum compose, and shoot your Spydies :)

Again, great shots,
Jerry

Thank you, Jerry.
Am I missing any pictures of yours here:confused:
If I do, I apologize, otherwise please take some and share them with all of us:D
It looks like you've got some great tools!


Brian, Roman,
Thanks again!
WhyNot

[WhyNot]

Kris is finally here!
My Schempp family is complete! For now.
I would not choose Kris over any of the Persians for household chores, but it feels as comfortable as all other Ed's designs. And it looks great to me.
Mr. Schempp, if you read this many thanks from one of your fans!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kris/DSC_0859sig.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kris/DSC_0902sig.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kris/DSC_0916sig.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kris/DSC_0877sig.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kris/DSC_0879sig.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kris/DSC_0881sig.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kris/DSC_0873sig.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/WhyNot_007/Kris/Dsc_0872sig.jpg

to be continued...
WhyNot

[Peter1960]

Let me be the first before Brian & Roman chime in - Thanks for your Shempps :D

[jaislandboy]

Peter's quick on the draw today... ;) :p
Great pix Whynot! congrats on the Kris ... love the granite/marble? and blue denim backgrounds :cool:

[bh49]

Beautiful pictures WhyNot. I love granite. You have very good looking family here. I hope we will have some additions in 2008 :p
I am little disapointed with FG G10 instead of micarta.:( :o
Congratulations on Kris. Family is complete for now, unless you want to get C83 with bug, C105 with gold bug, and C104 with gold bug :D :D
With Spyderco is always something.:)

[El Tigre]

Very nice pics. Thanks for sharing
"El Tigre"

[bh49]

I am wondering if you camera(s) is (are) broken or you are busy with something? :confused: :confused: :confused:

[WhyNot]

Thank you Peter, Brian, Roman, and El Tigre!

I am wondering if you camera(s) is (are) broken or you are busy with something? :confused: :confused: :confused:

Roman, my cameras are still working. Thank you for asking!:D
WhyNot