Aussie spydies by Giant1

[giant1]

Here are some spydies that reside downunder in beautiful Sydney Australia. I have a small collection and will post pics as we get the time to take them. Hope you fellow spydie lovers enjoy them.

Thought I would start with my EDC. One of my favourite spydies. Note the beautiful lines of the knife.

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Here is a view of the back with worn clip :) and G10 scale.

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One last shot showing my ideal knife

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More to come......

[giant1]

Here is my second effort, a beaut Michael Walker. Hope you like it :)

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And another showing the great fit between two very different materials

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..and another

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...and another :)

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..more to come

[ozspyder]

Hey Giant1,

Awesome knives, awesome pics, awesome bloke..... keep em coming mate. We love this eye candy...makes all our addictions seem 'normal' :D

Cheers
Dan

[bh49]

Giant1,
Very nice pictures, beautiful knives, keep them comming.
Thank you.
Roman

[fellyjr]

Those are a couple beauties G1. :cool:
I have to assume that you were EXTRA careful placing them on the rocks for the pic's! ;) :D

[David Lowry]

Very nice pics. I love that Viele 2. It's a very pretty knife.

[giant1]

Hey Giant1,

Awesome knives, awesome pics, awesome bloke..... keep em coming mate. We love this eye candy...makes all our addictions seem 'normal' :D

Cheers
Dan

Addiction ???? :confused:

Normal :confused: :confused:

Are you trying to tell me this is NOT normal ? :eek:

......nahhh, don't believe what others say to you :D

[giant1]

Giant1,
Very nice pictures, beautiful knives, keep them comming.
Thank you.
Roman

Thanks Roman. :)

I've been wanting to do this ever since I saw the pictures that Fellyjr, whynot and some of the other guys post to the forum. Those guys do such a good job of it, I can only hope to imitate them a liitle.

I've got a few more great knives to take shots of as we get time. ;)

[giant1]

Those are a couple beauties G1. :cool:
I have to assume that you were EXTRA careful placing them on the rocks for the pic's! ;) :D

Thanks fellyjr

My wife is the camera person in our family, so she took the shots for me.

......OH YEAH, I was carefull alright, you would have thought I was placing my first born on the rocks instead of some knives. :o

[giant1]

Very nice pics. I love that Viele 2. It's a very pretty knife.

Hi David

The Viele two looks great and just fits in my hand like it was designed specifically for me only. I have EDC'd Delicas and a couple of other knives but the Velie 2 is it for me and I doubt it will get replaced.

I believe I can justify carrying a knife for my occupation and the size is not too intimidating when it comes out of the pocket.

I have a spare one NIB and looking for another one or two to put away. :o :D

If size were not an issue i would say that the C46 LUM tanto is also a fantastic knife and would carry it for sure. Sadly some laws designed to keep the idiots at bay also effect the rest of us :mad:

[jaislandboy]

fabulous pix giant1!..... i have gained a new appreciation for the Viele2.... the liner lock is rock-solid, the flowing lines, the buttery smooth pivot and the *keen* hollow ground blade..... ;) :cool:

[giant1]

Here are some shots of my micro Dyad next a C44 that I had slightly modified :o by having jigged bone scales and bolsters added. I am on the look out for a junior now to have the complete set. I wiil more than likely redo all 3 then so that the scales all match perfectly for colour.

I hope you like these shots, and please remember I am a total amateur at this. Cheers.

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[giant1]

I love this knife. I NEED the plain blade version NOW.

Those guys at Moki really do a good job with fit and finish.

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[giant1]

I don't get into the Kopas too much but I have these two because I like MOP and Micarta. I will get the jigged bone when they come out and am on the look out for a Cocobolo.

Hope all the Kopa nuts out there enjoy these. :cool:

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The clips really are a job well done on the Kopas

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[giant1]

Some say this is not really a Spydie. Well I say it came in a Spydie box so it must be so :D . Plus it's a very pretty knife. Beautiful lines and proportions for such a long knife. Well made too.

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...More to come. Thanks for looking.

[ozspyder]

BEAUTIFUL work Frank !.... just awesome....new at this my butt :p ;)

There are some seriously addicted Aussie Spyderknuts down here. Pity the conversion rate works not in our favour :( :rolleyes: Oh well, just makes it more lustful once you get what you were hunting.

Love the Kopas BTW, my favourites. Gotta love the MOP. The micarta is good for EDCing, but I love the glint and depth of the MOP.

Your photos and composition of them are excellent. Keep 'em coming. Love your blades. Your selected collection are great. Hope you do find your holy grail/s :D

[Axlis]

Very well done, and a very nice collection! I really like the custom Dyad, can't wait to see all three when you get them refinished.

Looking forward to more from you, thanks for sharing with us!:)

[jaislandboy]

more great pix G1! :cool:
i must say that you and Dan (datan) are brave placing your "collectibles" on rocks/sandstone for pix.... no risk, no reward.... ;) :p

[fellyjr]

I love this knife. I NEED the plain blade version NOW.

Those guys at Moki really do a good job with fit and finish.

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You mean one of these?

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/fellyjr/sub%20album/IMG_6972.jpg

[ozspyder]

more great pix G1! :cool:
i must say that you and Dan (datan) are brave placing your "collectibles" on rocks/sandstone for pix.... no risk, no reward.... ;) :p

Heheh Jaislandboy,

We here men from downunder are either brave or crazy, but we have rock solid (ROFL :D pun intended !) hands. We don't damage the blades as we gingerly place them on soft stone (well my sandstone is soft...not sure about G1's beach rocks :p . Then we quickly take happy snaps, before our wives find out how many knives we actually have.

Keep em coming G1. You're doing really well. I love the setting too, regardless of what everyone else says ;)

Cheers
Dan

PS: long weekend in NSW this weekend so expect a few more photos from us downunder.

[fellyjr]

PS: long weekend in NSW this weekend so expect a few more photos from us downunder.
How about some Crocs and blades pic's? :D

[ozspyder]

How about some Crocs and blades pic's? :D

Sure, lend me your Forrester and I'll go out the back and do a "Dundee" for ya. "That's not a knoife.... THIS is a knoife !" :D Classic 80's crap which has apparently got people thinking all Aussies talk, dress and behave like that. ROFL.

I wouldn't recommend using a Delica on a croc though. You need something pointier and the lock will fail if you try to pierce the top. Best to get 'em from the soft underbelly when it's got you in the 'death-roll'. Also, you can close it's jaws fairly easily, but when it snaps :eek: you can only pray !

Cheers
Dan

[fellyjr]

Sure, lend me your Forrester and I'll go out the back and do a "Dundee" for ya. "That's not a knoife.... THIS is a knoife !" :D Classic 80's crap which has apparently got people thinking all Aussies talk, dress and behave like that. ROFL.

I wouldn't recommend using a Delica on a croc though. You need something pointier and the lock will fail if you try to pierce the top. Best to get 'em from the soft underbelly when it's got you in the 'death-roll'. Also, you can close it's jaws fairly easily, but when it snaps :eek: you can only pray !

Cheers
Dan

Oh, that would be TOO hilarious!
If you use a Mili with the liner lock you won't have any worries! :p :D

[ozspyder]

I'd use a broader blade like a Manix, Milli I fear may bend and snap. Anyway we're getting off topic now :D as the nearest croc would be in the world famous Taronga Zoo in Sydney Harbour. I don't think the zookeepers take Manix's in there though...silly folks. I'd be packing at least 2 SE Manix's if I were to walk into their enclosure (apparently a lion mauled a zookeeper there recently :eek: !)

Back to Aussie Spydies by Giant1. Dude, just keep them coming. Fantastic, and if you do happen upon some Australian wildlife see if you can shoot your blades with them. I tried a blue tongue lizard a few months ago, but the damn thing wouldn't stay still long enough, and the redbacks were too skittish as well.

Cheers
Dan

[Agent Starling]

Hey Giant1,

Awesome knives, awesome pics, awesome bloke..... keep em coming mate. We love this eye candy...makes all our addictions seem 'normal' :D

Cheers
Dan
Well put datan! ROTFL!!!:D

Agent Starling

[Agent Starling]

what's w/the fly on the knife! I *love* that! I want a knife with a fly on it too! :D

Agent Starling

[giant1]

You mean one of these?

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/fellyjr/sub%20album/IMG_6972.jpg


Oh yeah, thats right....Just rub it in Felly ;) That's the one alright.

I'll trade you for a blue Lum :D :D

[Th232]

Oh yeah, thats right....Just rub it in Felly ;) That's the one alright.

I'll trade you for a blue Lum :D :D

Please no... don't let him show off his collection of blue Lums again!

[giant1]

more great pix G1! :cool:
i must say that you and Dan (datan) are brave placing your "collectibles" on rocks/sandstone for pix.... no risk, no reward.... ;) :p


I tried to come up with something original, but obviously failed at that so I just chucked on the rocks for a few quick shots. :D

It can be done without causing any damage. ;)

[giant1]

How about some Crocs and blades pic's? :D

I wish everyone would stop going on about the crocs and Kangaroos roaming wild in our suburbs, they're just not there :p

Its the red back spiders, tarantulas and 20 foot pythons you have to worry about :D :D :D

....and next year they are bringing this new gizmo called the "phone" to everyone :cool: Apparantly you can talk to people even if they are not there in the same room as you :eek:

[giant1]

Oh, that would be TOO hilarious!
If you use a Mili with the liner lock you won't have any worries! :p :D


If you want solid, go the Manix or Chinook. Both awsome knives. Built like brick Sh*t houses :D

[giant1]

Please no... don't let him show off his collection of blue Lums again!

Just trying to get back at him :D

[ozspyder]

Oh Brian ! You did go there didn't you....cheap shot :(

Sweet voices yes...maybe...but oh so untypical of the perceived Australian ;) Respect to them though, they were good and are still ranked very highly in the music scene as innovators ???

[jaislandboy]

I apologize Dan/Frank and all Aussies... only in jest.... ;)
I like Olivia Newton John's voice too.... :)

[Lostification]

The Bee Gee's sing like they got kicked in the balls, lol.... :eek: :D

[ozspyder]

I apologize Dan/Frank and all Aussies... only in jest.... ;)
I like Olivia Newton John's voice too.... :)

ROFL dude, one thing about Aussies, we don't really care if people laugh at us or with us :D In fact part of our funny sense of humour is that we love to laugh at ourselves, make fun of ourself, and generally self-deprecating humour.

You like Olivia Neutron Bomb's voice ? I like her other assets too ;) :D

Cheers
Dan

[jaislandboy]

ROFL dude, one thing about Aussies, we don't really care if people laugh at us or with us :D In fact part of our funny sense of humour is that we love to laugh at ourselves, make fun of ourself, and generally self-deprecating humour.

You like Olivia Neutron Bomb's voice ? I like her other assets too ;) :D

Cheers
Dan

hehehe roger that Dan... :D
yeah , that Grease soundtrack is "haunting" me right now... :p

[Big footed nick]

I looks to me like that big DYAD is going to eat the little one up!

[giant1]

Well I finally had a little free time today so I took some more rather crappy photos. I hope to get better as I go.

My very first :spyder: . The millie of course...

I got the G10 first then another in Carbon Fibre

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[giant1]

Everybodies favourites from Mr Schemp

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[giant1]

My Favourites :)

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[giant1]

I was lucky enough to nab one of these not long ago. It really is a beautiful knife.

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[giant1]

My serrated C27. A very nice fella :) from these parts may be helping me with a C27 plain blade

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[giant1]

Here are some Jigged Bone samples for your pleasure.

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[giant1]

One for Kopa nuts :D

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[giant1]

I love the Tanto with Titanium scales, it just fits into my hand perfectly. The green Chinese is also nice and I have a blue one on the way, can't wait to see it.

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[giant1]

I am definately a big knife person. If the manix where a car it would be a hummer :D

I also have the Chinook 3 which is probably even better. I'll post pics of that later.

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[giant1]

Not sure why, but I get the impression that the Spyker does not seem to rate highly amongst the forumites :confused: I think it's a great knife. I actually bought two so that I could have one for an EDC. It's just a bit big for where I live so I have to be careful where I use it.

.....And Mr Walker needs no introduction.

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[giant1]

A couple of titanium beauties. I was shocked when the Police came.... Damn it's big :eek: . It's the same size as the millie but looks and feels about a foot bigger :D
......and I already told you how I love the Lum Tanto :)

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[giant1]

Everything from Italy just has that certain style about it that makes it stand out from the crowd. The Volpe is no exception.

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Well that's all for now folks. I have more knifes to take pictures of when I get a little more time.

I hope you enjoyed this lot.

Cheers
Frank

[Th232]

Frank, "small collection", yeah right! And great photos, too!

[jaislandboy]

beautiful photos Frank, thanks for the treats... :)

[WhyNot]

...

Well that's all for now folks. I have more knifes to take pictures of when I get a little more time.

I hope you enjoyed this lot.

Cheers
Frank

Yes, we did!:)
Your collection is very impressive.
It looks like pool table is a perfect setting for great pictures!
Looking for more!
Thank you,
WhyNot

[giant1]

Thanks to all for the nice comments, they are appreciated. I'll be sure to post some more soon.

[jaislandboy]

Not sure why, but I get the impression that the Spyker does not seem to rate highly amongst the forumites :confused: I think it's a great knife. I actually bought two so that I could have one for an EDC. It's just a bit big for where I live so I have to be careful where I use it...

Awesome pool table pix Frank.... enjoyed them tremendously... :cool:
Glad to see the Spyker get some "love".... ;)
I bought two for similar reasons....
please continue.... :)

[giant1]

Awesome pool table pix Frank.... enjoyed them tremendously... :cool:
Glad to see the Spyker get some "love".... ;)
I bought two for similar reasons....
please continue.... :)

Thanks Brian

Why do you think the Spyker does not rate so much? :confused: Is it the blade shape?

[jaislandboy]

Thanks Brian

Why do you think the Spyker does not rate so much? :confused: Is it the blade shape?

hi Frank,
i guess its "unpopular" b/c of price, the big logo on the blade, the fact that it is recurved (harder to sharpen) and has a linerlock.... I find the shape of the blade very versatile, hawkbill fused with a upturned wharnecliffe.... I also like the somewhat "radical?" styling with the silver CF twill inlays.... the linerlocks on mine are solid...much like the lock on my Viele2.... ;)

[giant1]

hi Frank,
i guess its "unpopular" b/c of price, the big logo on the blade, the fact that it is recurved (harder to sharpen) and has a linerlock.... I find the shape of the blade very versatile, hawkbill fused with a upturned wharnecliffe.... I also like the somewhat "radical?" styling with the silver CF twill inlays.... the linerlocks on mine are solid...much like the lock on my Viele2.... ;)

I guess you may be right.

The liner lock is also dumped on by a lot of guys, but I think it is very handy for single hand use and if I was going to put so much pressure on any lock I would simply go to a fixed blade for the job.

......But that's just me :rolleyes:

[ozspyder]

BUMP !

Frank, I think we need to bring this to the top ;) :p

More please :)

Cheers
Dan

[Fairlane]

BUMP !

Frank, I think we need to bring this to the top ;) :p

More please :)

Cheers
Dan

And i am glad you did, Dan, as i missed this one the first time around.

Nice collection there, Frank!

Very nice couple of titanium ones! Still haven't found the Ti. Police myself...

[ozspyder]

How could you miss Frank's stuff !

There surely are some crazy Aussies in this forum ;) Must be the overexposure to the sun....ozone hole and all !

Bring on more pics Frank. We need our fix mate :p

Dan

[giant1]

How could you miss Frank's stuff !

There surely are some crazy Aussies in this forum ;) Must be the overexposure to the sun....ozone hole and all !

Bring on more pics Frank. We need our fix mate :p

Dan


Hi Dan

I agree we Aussies are all a little crazy but we mean no harm :D

Also, once again thank you Dan and indeed everyone for the nice comments. I have been a little busy lately and so have not taken any new photos. I have however been lurking here and enjoying everyone else's great work. I must say there are some real artists here.

Dan, your shot of the Millie amongst the pink flower (sorry not a gardner :o ) is a real stand out.

Anyhow, I promise to get some more photos up soon as I have some new arrivals which I would like to show off.

Cheers for now.
Frank

[ozspyder]

BUMP again :D

Can't get enough of this crazy Aussie and his lovely Spydies :p

C'mon Frank, why the absence. Give us more.... we know you have them :D

Dan