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[kankryb]

Pride was a x-mas gift from a friend from downunder and Rookie was a steal at 66$ on ebay

[kankryb]

Late postman.

[WhiteWillie]

Pretty Kopa nad modded Monster Brian.

My latest Spydie, a Kopa Cocobolo via our good friend Daniel with my latest watch a Seiko Red Monster, named for the most obvious of reasons........!!!





Regards,

BRIAN

[buglerbilly]

Thanks mate...........I'm after the siblings next, the Blue and Yellow Monsters but the prices are out of my reach for the moment..........

The exchange rate for the Aussie versus US Dollar has crashed 30-40% in the last few months, bummer eh?

I own two other Seiko's including a Gold one from my old company, but this is by far the best.

When they arrive, later this week hopefully, I'll post my latest collection of Spydies.......a late Xmas present to myself via Spydercovt and the wonderful Mr Tom Berry (Catamount on here).

Regards,

BRIAN

[buglerbilly]

More crap photos of the latest and greatest Spydies from me!

Firstly we have the ever-so-delectable Phoenix, what's better than one? Why TWO of course, one for pimping at some point. I may need a third as a User!











Regards,

BRIAN

[buglerbilly]

Next up Barong at the top, Rookie FG in the middle and Khukri at the bottom, great knives all especially the Ed Schempp ones!





Regards,

BRIAN

[buglerbilly]

And now we have Military Camo at the top, Black Chinese Lum in the middle and Kopa Giraffe Bone at the bottom...........





Regards,

BRIAN

[buglerbilly]

And last but most definitely not least Carbon Fibre Native 4 together with Pink Native, bought in memory of two lovely Ladies I have known in my life who have succumbed to the evil of breast cancer...................

The former knife feels soooo, well, slick and smooth in the nicest possible way!





That's all for now folks! I'll try for some in-hand shots this weekend, for some reason my camera spat the dummy when I tried to tonight.............

Regards,

BRIAN

[WhiteWillie]

Recently received a new Native and today, I received a Para Military. Here are some pics:

Native:




Para:




I had a Native III and decided I owed myself one of the earlier models. I really like the black finish applied by Spyderco, as opposed to the thick, crinkle coat spoooge applied some makers of "tactical" knives.

This Native's blade was rubbing against both scales, so I took some sandpaper to the FRN to relieve them a little. All is well now.

I've no experience yet with the Para but, as expected, fit and finish are great. Opens and closes smoothly and the sharp blade is centered nicely between the scales.

The oil spot shown in the picture is invisible to the naked eye...at least my old eyes.

The Para is quite a bit lighter than the similarly sized Mini-Manix and, if I can get used to tip down carry, will see some pocket time.

Thanks for looking.

[brandonreed2008]

before the incident

[kankryb]

These came today

[Peter1960]

Nice Evolution set ... congrats! How is the dome?
I was in that auction too and you overbid me

[kankryb]

Dome was broken and and metal sign was missing but knives was 90% mint so I think it was a bit much

[kankryb]

Not very nice

[Peter1960]

Thanks for showing the dome. I hope it doesn't grieve you too much, maybe you could polish the plexiglas. Enjoy the knives, now you own a unique Spydie with Zowada steel

[brandonreed2008]

Found these on my doorstep after work
(Camera phone quality sucks)





I was going to EDC the Police 3 but I like it so much it's just going to stay at home except for special occasions.. Whatever those might be hah and I don't think I am going anywhere without my Endura. I love it!

[spyderskin]

I know its not a spydie, but it came in the mail today... I got it used off ebay for $300.. I love it.. I know some of you Spydie guys are Strider-Pimps as well..

[brandonreed2008]

Just got the AssistI
Holding a piece of paper under the light and can't find my tripod so it will be a little shaky




I really wanted the orange handle but this was a good price at my local shooting range so I picked it up.

[Jamie n]

My new (well week old) Tenacious.

[fz4vgq]

Just recieved a Tenacious PE and a Benchmade Mini Grip.

Here is the review I posted over on Sig Forum:

Well I recieved the Benchmade Mini Grip 555HG and Spyderco Tenacious PE on Saturday from KnifeWorks. They are truly a great company to buy from. Great communication, fast shipment and the knives were packaged in a nice sturdy cardboard box (not a padded envelope like some places do).

I took them out of their boxes and was suprised at how small the Benchmade Mini Griptilian is. The Spyderco Tenacious was sized how I thought it would be. I'm a longtime Spyderco fan, alot of their knives just seem to fit my hand perfectly.... they have their ergos dialed in. This Mini Grip is actually my first Benchmade knife.

As I mentioned originally I was trying to stay within MI's 3" or less blade length rule for carrying even though that law is open to alot of interpretation. The Benchmade Mini Grip's blade length is listed as 2.91", the Spyderco Tenacious's blade length is listed as 3.375" so..... well, lets forget about the MI law

My thoughts and observations....

1.They both seem well made... the Spyderco a little heavier duty.
2.I like the heft and "medium" size of the Spyderco better.
3.I'm a liner lock fan so the Spyderco wins here for me also.
4.I didn't know the Spyderco Tenacious was made in CHINA !!! Bummer !
5.The Benchmade Mini Grip that I recieved had a few rough machining spots (the thumb hole on the blade and in the serrations on the spine of the blade.
6.The Spyderco I recieved here is machined perfect as far as I can see.

Me thinking out loud:

1.I wish Spyderco would make a USA made Tenacious or at the very least a Japanese made one. Currently it's street priced at $35. I'd easily pay $50-$75 for this knife if it was made in the USA.
2.I wish Benchmade offered the Griptilian family of knives with a liner lock and the ability to position the clip for point down carry.


I don't want anyone thinking I'm bashing the Benchmade. I mentioned I was a Spyderco fan from way back. With that said.... I'm gonna order the Benchmade 555HG's larger brother the 550HG now

Here are some pics: