FB14P2 - Swick 2! Release Date

[TazKristi]

Swift & Quick: The original Spyderco Swick was developed for fast deployment and lightweight carry. The latest revival holds true to the original but with CPM-S30V blade steel. The Swick2 is a limited run with design elements from both Spyderco’s Sal Glesser and French knife designer Fred Perrin. Perrin, best known for adding an over-sized index finger hole to his fixed blades, uses this on the Swick. Once the finger is through the hole, the knife is safely retained in the closed hand until the finger is removed. This frees up the fingertips for using/grasping while still holding the knife in a cut-ready position.

Palm-sized, the fixed-blade’s handle is skeletal without scales allowing the user to create/add a personalized handle or cord wrap.

Made of a solid piece of tumbled-finished CPM-S30V stainless steel the blade has a Leaf-shape, fully-flat ground with The Spyderco Round Trademark Hole.

The Swick2 will be sold without a sheath or scales leaving carry options and sheath design up to the preference of its owner.

RELEASE DATE: Friday, 16-APR-2010, 1000 MDT
AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH SFO (http://spyderco.com/)
PRICE: $45.00 (standard freight charges apply)

[VADER1313]

I am gonna Swick one of those up, nice price! Wish there was a pic!!

[224477]

Any pics?

[Jim Malone]

No offense Kristi, but i have an "old" Swick here right next to me, and it's also a stonewashed CPM-S30V?

It's my neck carry knife, and it came with a sheath.
Is the difference the fact that mine is a wharnclif blade?

[Blerv]

...
Made of a solid piece of tumbled-finished CPM-S30V stainless steel the blade has a Leaf-shape, fully-flat ground with The Spyderco Round Trademark Hole.


Sal had mentioned it would be a tad longer overall. Not sure if that stuck to production.

Very cool stuff. Thanks TazKristi!

[SlideTechnik]

Have there been pictures of this yet? I'd love to se a comparison shot between this and the old one if someone has one!

[araneae]

Hey that's my birthday! Anyone wanna get me one?:p

[HistoricalMan]

The fact that it's leaf-shaped definitely peaks my interest.

[SecSpyral]

I'll be buying one, I missed out on the first Swick

[Blerv]

Hey that's my birthday! Anyone wanna get me one?:p

I'll send you an E-card :p.

[Peter1960]

The Swick2 is a limited run ...
If it isn't a state secret, I kindly ask for the number of knives in this limited run. Thanks :)

[jah]

Ackkk, yet another "gotta git" (Georgia for "must have")

[sal]

Hi Jim,

The "2" is differernt in that it has a leaf shaped blade instead of a wharnie and the blade is about 1/4" longer. We also put a pad and 2 holes in the skeletonized handle so one could add a scale if interested.

We like to refine our designs as we learn more about what our customers like.

As far as the number. We think we made enough of them for a short run. We will probably sell them all.

sal

[cosmo7809]

Really looking forward to this.


As others stated, any chance of a picture?

Thanks!

[Mr.Sparkitle]

I'll be getting at least one, two if the wife lets me.

[VashHash]

Wish i wasn't tight on funds right now but if i get one i get one if not there will be other spydies to get.

[Creepo]

So will these show in the website like any other product or do you have to order them by email or phone?

[2cha]

Will the Swick2 be part of collector club? Which levels? :)

[jlamb]

I really wish these came with a sheath, I know it keeps costs down and gives more freedom of choice without. I dont know where to get one, and without it I cant really use it as a neck knife.

[vaa]

I really wish these came with a sheath, I know it keeps costs down and gives more freedom of choice without. I dont know where to get one, and without it I cant really use it as a neck knife.

Keep an eye on the forums. There are people that will be making these. I bought 2 for the original swick when it came out. Worse case, you can send it to someone that works with kydex to make one for you. There are many people on here and other forums that do great work.
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[jlamb]

Keep an eye on the forums. There are people that will be making these. I bought 2 for the original swick when it came out. Worse case, you can send it to someone that works with kydex to make one for you. There are many people on here and other forums that do great work.

Thanks for the info!

[VADER1313]

is there a link? I cant find a buy link or am I missing something.

[bc]

I believe Scott Gere is your man for sheaths...he made me 3 for the original swick...I have his card and info somewhere...he is THE MAN

[bc]

ok...scgere@aol.com...he was good to me in the past. gonna hit him up again for my swick 2...so don't load him up with too much work before me!

[ABX2011]

is there a link? I cant find a buy link or am I missing something.

the release is tomorrow - see first post

[VADER1313]

I got my day mixed up...lol

[JNewell]

I got my day mixed up...lol

'sok, I did precisely the same thing today! :D

[ChapmanPreferred]

Still looking forward to this release.

[224477]

Waiting to see the pics :)

[iwolf81]

They're up on the website now! I just got my order in.

Good luck!
Ira

[skatenut]

241 left, they disappeared really quickly!
got my order in :D

[JNewell]

I thought I remembered a limit on the number per purchaser, but I don't see one here. So I guess an eBayer could load up and, to borrow a phrase, scalp them?

[VADER1313]

guys, is there any new discount codes for spyderco.com

[VADER1313]

Aww who cares, awesome deal for a killer knife, can't wait to wrap it in my Multi-Cam papracord! I hope we can all post up different wrap styles, I think I with Wrap it like my RAT Izula style..I need to order a whistle tip now..lol
Thank you Vader, your order has been submitted. Your order reference number is 3XXXX-1. Please quote this number in any correspondence.

[Monkeywrangler]

200 left...15:24pm central.

I got mine!

[MCM]

"Scott Gere is your man for sheaths"

+1
Kydex below,
Not the inexpensive Mule sheath in the photo.
Snaps in very securely. No chance of it falling out.
Snaps in and out with authority.


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/Modenaro/DSC09645.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/Modenaro/DSC09647-1.jpg

[Pneumothorax]

"Scott Gere is your man for sheaths"


Anyone know Scott's contact info? I sent him several PMs and emails off this forum and never got a response - needed a sheath for my Temp 2. Need one for my Swick 2

[Eighth of Eight]

I am now making Swick 2 sheaths. If you are interested, please let me know via IM or e-mail. I can also share pics if you are truly interested. (TazKristi please feel free to delete this thread if you feel it is inappropriate to post on your site)

[Jim Malone]

160 left. My guess they made a batch of 250.

[224477]

IIRC, somewhere was mentioned that was a 600 run.

[VADER1313]

It would be nice t0 have a Kydex sheath that has a molle clip hole like on the Rat Izula.

[224477]

It would be nice t0 have a Kydex sheath that has a molle clip hole like on the Rat Izula.

Anything`s possible on the custom market :)
I got a great CF concealex from Scott Gere.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RwBN9NY570M/S4mQAd3UyvI/AAAAAAAAA_I/a1Q33Zp81Ko/s400/P1000005.JPG

[ktint]

I got two of my Swick 2 a few hours ago. They are sweet...... Only sad thing is that I have to send them for sheaths and wait for their return.....

[bc]

I'm sure Eighth makes boss sheaths...but here is Scott Gere's info since I brought it up....new info: scottgere@comcast.net. Hit him up...

[VADER1313]

Anything`s possible on the custom market :)
I got a great CF concealex from Scott Gere.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RwBN9NY570M/S4mQAd3UyvI/AAAAAAAAA_I/a1Q33Zp81Ko/s400/P1000005.JPG THAT IS IT, WOW bitchen!

[MCM]

My two came in today.
Nice little knife!
Thanks again! :)

[unloved]

Mine arrived about an hour ago. I'm off to make a sheath.:D

[smcfalls13]

I know I've been out of touch, but how did this one sneak by me?

I really do need to stop by more often.:cool:

[bc]

Had a hard time getting up with S Gere...hope you guys haven't. BUT, I must say it has been a turn of good luck. Eighth of Eight has been really easy to get up with...and you should see some of his stuff!

Can't wait to get my 2 Swick 2 sheaths from him and have him work me up some beautiful scales ta boot.

Good luck all.

[defenestrate]

Got mine a couple of weeks ago. Will likely make my own sheath and do a cordwrap-style handle. Love the feel/ergos on this one, and the index finger hole is very cool. My GF was pretty impressed with it as well, and she's not the knife knut I am by any means, so that's a good sign I think.

[spyderfly]

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[skatenut]

my two Swick 2 have been missing since their shipment on Apr.16th. received a note of their arrival at the customs office last week. happily collected them today. since Spydies mailed from SFO usually arrive within 10 - 14 days, I assume the delay has something to do with the disruption in air traffic caused by the Icelandic ash-cloud. I'm really happy they are finally here! :D shiny footprints, no smart remarks about USPS! :D

[skatenut]

found a sheath maker who made belt-sheaths for my Swicks.

http://spyderco.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=39&pictureid=474

http://spyderco.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=39&pictureid=473

[MCM]

Odly enough these have not sold out?

[defenestrate]

No doubt. Might have to get another one while they are still in stock. Great little knives, incredible ergos, S30v. How many $45 fixed blades can you say that about?

[JNewell]

I've been using mine this weekend and agree on this being a great little knife. There does seem to be something funky with the edge geometry? I have mine exceedingly sharp, yet it does not seem to be slicing as well as I would have expected. That's a minor quibble and one that I'm sure I can figure out and deal with. The bottom line is that it is just as you say. Big (big little? ;) ) thumbs-up.

[jeepsrjason]

just ordered mine! i hope it gets to afghanistan quick!! :)

jason

[Superfuzz]

Im surprised these arent sold out yet...how are folks able to know how many are still left? I saw some folks saying X amount left, and such.

BTW...bought this Swick, too.

[s.c.]

hehe, they're sold out now :p

can't wait to get them!

[ryanandty]

hehe, they're sold out now :p

can't wait to get them!

I was four hours late :(

[s.c.]

Im surprised these arent sold out yet...how are folks able to know how many are still left? I saw some folks saying X amount left, and such.

BTW...bought this Swick, too.

Place a really high number in the cart and the site will bring up an error and give you the remaining stock.

I was four hours late :(

Somehow I landed a Swick 1 on the same order, and I thought those were long gone. Perhaps you'll get lucky with someone returning a few.

[redyps04]

They are back in stock now?!?! There's only 6 left....er, I guess just 5 now. :)

[Rambo241]

Make that three! :D

[redyps04]

Annnnnnnnnd now they're officially gone.

[JLS]

They come back in stock from time to time. They were out a few weeks ago and I picked up a couple with my edge angle guide on Monday.

If you really want one, keep checking.

[peacefuljeffrey]

Damn! Was not aware of these until just now -- a bit too late.

I have an original Swick, but I like the leaf blade much better.