Search found 19 matches

by Alick W
Sat Oct 26, 2002 6:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Help ID old Police
Replies: 10
Views: 2353

Wrightknife, thanks for the summary, this pic is my first ever Spydie - bought new at the end of the 80's. The blade's marked as G2 stainless and "Seki City Japan" on the reverse but is one of those you describe which is not engraved with the "Police" name. I'd always wondered ab...
by Alick W
Sat Oct 26, 2002 4:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Glowrings
Replies: 27
Views: 3812

I don't know if they're still sold this way, but in 1982 (yes that's eighty two) I picked up one of these small tritium filled vials that I guess are now used in glowrings. A slim glass cylinder about 1 inch long and maybe 1/10th diameter they were sold to anglers for freshwater fishing at night. Th...
by Alick W
Sat Oct 26, 2002 3:58 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Poll: How many of you own a Civilian?
Replies: 41
Views: 11739

Just one for me - CF serrated from the special edition in 2000. Strictly a collectors item but with a liking for high quality edge tools, one which I couldn't resist.
by Alick W
Sun Feb 04, 2001 5:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Forum Inlay Militarys are in!
Replies: 34
Views: 5505

Feverishly awaiting numbers 65 and 70 by international freight.

Thanks to Sal, Patti, Angela and all the team for all your work on this project. You've got some very happy customers out here.

Alick
by Alick W
Fri Dec 22, 2000 9:56 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Holiday Contest
Replies: 203
Views: 32893

Alick W

Thanks and best wishes
by Alick W
Thu Nov 02, 2000 3:59 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Police model questions
Replies: 2
Views: 1481

Hi Stringer - Welcome to the forum. It was the police model that first introduced me to Spyderco. It's build quality is excellent, ergonomics very good for me, and totally reliable. I chose the spyderedge model which is not exactly subtle, but is highly effective on heavy cutting tasks. The all stee...
by Alick W
Mon Oct 23, 2000 2:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco neck sheaths?
Replies: 10
Views: 1874

Ahaaa....
Spy De - thanks for the explanation.
It may come in very useful for order these lovely Civilian and Military specials that Sal has promised us !
Samo - thanks also for the welcome
by Alick W
Sun Oct 22, 2000 5:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco neck sheaths?
Replies: 10
Views: 1874

I've seen many references to "SFO" in posts to the forum but I don't know this TLA (Three Letter Abbreviation !) - anyone feeling kind today ?

Thanks, Alick
by Alick W
Thu Oct 12, 2000 1:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Forum Knife?
Replies: 158
Views: 26497

Haven't checked this thread for a few weeks.
I would love to have a forum knife but neither the centofante model or pearl scales work for me.
I think the newer proposal of a really classy variant of the military is a brilliant idea. If this is the one to go ahead, count me in.
Thanks Sal, Thanks Clay.
by Alick W
Thu Aug 24, 2000 6:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How do you measure quality?
Replies: 24
Views: 10021

A definition of quality promoted by one firm of consultants in industrial "quality" is "conformance to requirements" - in other words a Mini offers better quality than a Rolls Royce to a motorist with a small budget. To go with this, you need a very clear view of what particular ...
by Alick W
Sun Aug 13, 2000 6:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tricks wit spyderco knives?
Replies: 2
Views: 4462

So long as the blade pivots freely when the lock is released try this for lock backs: Hold the knife handle in your finger tips with your thumb on the lock, opposed by all four fingers. The index finger right up by the pivot of the blade. Squeeze the lock and let the blade fall by gravity until it's...
by Alick W
Tue Aug 08, 2000 5:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your 1st Spyderco knife?
Replies: 136
Views: 23480

Sorry about the extra posts,
Microsoft problem.
Aware now.
by Alick W
Tue Aug 08, 2000 5:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Contest: New Forum Spyderco Shopping Spree
Replies: 105
Views: 20015

Availability in UK.
Your importer won't deal direct with ELUs.
Love the classic stainless handled models & tip down carry.
Will be much better if I can find a good online dealer in the US for personal import.
What is the Spyderco outlet store please ?
by Alick W
Mon Aug 07, 2000 11:10 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your 1st Spyderco knife?
Replies: 136
Views: 23480

A serrated Police model, still my favorite, with a worker for more polite company.
by Alick W
Mon Aug 07, 2000 11:10 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your 1st Spyderco knife?
Replies: 136
Views: 23480

A serrated Police model, still my favorite, with a worker for more polite company.
by Alick W
Mon Aug 07, 2000 10:56 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your 1st Spyderco knife?
Replies: 136
Views: 23480

A serrated Police model several years ago. Ordered on the spot the first time I saw it's picture and still my favourite. It has a Spyder edge worker for (more polite) company.
by Alick W
Mon Aug 07, 2000 10:55 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your 1st Spyderco knife?
Replies: 136
Views: 23480

A serrated Police model several years ago. Ordered on the spot the first time I saw it's picture and still my favourite. It has a Spyder edge worker for (more polite) company.
by Alick W
Mon Aug 07, 2000 10:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your 1st Spyderco knife?
Replies: 136
Views: 23480

A serrated Police model several years ago. Ordered on the spot the first time I saw it's picture and still my favourite. It has a Spyder edge worker for (more polite) company.
by Alick W
Sun Aug 06, 2000 12:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Carbon Fibre Civilian
Replies: 71
Views: 18072

Please just tell me how to sign up !

All the best from the UK

Alick W