I've never really thought of anyone's designs as better than the other, but I've always noticed a distinct difference between Eric and Sal's designs. Sal's knives are definitely all about the ergos and utility, Eric incorporates a lot of the same but he's great at making stuff for the knife junkies and chronic flippers, lol, like the Domino, Mantra, PM2 etc. I guess that's what makes Spyderco knives great, Eric + Sal + lots of outside collaborators equals a ton of variety, something for everyone.sal wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 3:01 pm
All of my designs are to hold and use. I'v added some novelty in some of my designs, like the "Q". Sometimes I'll try to add an attractive handle like on the Chaparral. But in general, I'm all about high performance, Ergos, safety. That's why I've been accused of "deigning in the dark". That's why we have outside collaborations. Also Eric is better than I am about designing attractive models. He's just a better artist than I am.
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brainfriction wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:45 pmI've never really thought of anyone's designs as better than the other, but I've always noticed a distinct difference between Eric and Sal's designs. Sal's knives are definitely all about the ergos and utility, Eric incorporates a lot of the same but he's great at making stuff for the knife junkies and chronic flippers, lol, like the Domino, Mantra, PM2 etc. I guess that's what makes Spyderco knives great, Eric + Sal + lots of outside collaborators equals a ton of variety, something for everyone.sal wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 3:01 pm
All of my designs are to hold and use. I'v added some novelty in some of my designs, like the "Q". Sometimes I'll try to add an attractive handle like on the Chaparral. But in general, I'm all about high performance, Ergos, safety. That's why I've been accused of "deigning in the dark". That's why we have outside collaborations. Also Eric is better than I am about designing attractive models. He's just a better artist than I am.
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Out of all the people memorialized for their innovations in the knife community, Sal should be held in the highest echelons. I say that now so that he knows people recognize him. Often kudos come too late to mean anything but to the family of the actual contributor.
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sal wrote: ↑Sun Dec 16, 2018 11:48 amHi Zatx,
The Gauntlet is already in house. FRN base, fine ceramic and CBN rods. Should be released soon. I believe they're working on packaging and instructions.
Hey Possum,
It was an off-the-wall design that I came up with many years ago. At the time, we couldn't do it. Technology just wasn't there. As time went on, we were able to sneak up on it with designs like the Pro-Files and the Duckfoot. When the technology was there to make it, we just did it despite the cost, primarily because it was just such a unique piece. It's never really been pushed hard in its evolution, just steadily from yours truly.
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Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
attila wrote: ↑Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:26 pmsal wrote: ↑Sun Dec 16, 2018 11:48 amHi Zatx,
The Gauntlet is already in house. FRN base, fine ceramic and CBN rods. Should be released soon. I believe they're working on packaging and instructions.
Hey Possum,
It was an off-the-wall design that I came up with many years ago. At the time, we couldn't do it. Technology just wasn't there. As time went on, we were able to sneak up on it with designs like the Pro-Files and the Duckfoot. When the technology was there to make it, we just did it despite the cost, primarily because it was just such a unique piece. It's never really been pushed hard in its evolution, just steadily from yours truly.
sal
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We are talking about the new Sharpening System right? This is a little hard to follow. Hope it comes out soon, can't believe I am looking at a tormec.
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Doeswhateveraspidercan wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:34 amWe are talking about the new Sharpening System right? This is a little hard to follow. Hope it comes out soon, can't believe I am looking at a tormec.
Sharpening equipment is both a slippery slope and a deep rabbit hole.
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SERRATED CRUWEAR!!! Yes please( i hope so)!crazywednesday wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:06 amserrated cruwear or s30v?swigert wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:23 amHuge news.DirtMcGirt wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:07 amThis may be old news, but from Sal on BladeForums yesterday:
Sal Glesser, post: 18619709, member: 105187 wrote:Hi Gary,
I'm carrying a brown canvas Micarta handled Shaman with a serrated edge. It's a prototype to test the Micarta.
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On the Golden Stone. On Cliff Stamp forum. :)
Nice review from Nick. He's right, I do need o do a tutorial. We're working on a CBN version (Duckfoot Embryo) and a base to convert the stone to a 30 degree. When they are ready, I'll do a video. The actual design was created when the Sharpmaker was designed back in '78, but the technology wasn't there to make it. We finally patented it when we could make one.
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Nice review from Nick. He's right, I do need o do a tutorial. We're working on a CBN version (Duckfoot Embryo) and a base to convert the stone to a 30 degree. When they are ready, I'll do a video. The actual design was created when the Sharpmaker was designed back in '78, but the technology wasn't there to make it. We finally patented it when we could make one.
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This re: further models featuring REX 45.
Glad to see some teasers still slipping out from time to time... Thanks Sal!
Glad to see some teasers still slipping out from time to time... Thanks Sal!
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still more knives than sharpening stones...
still more knives than sharpening stones...
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Which thread was this quoted from?
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crazywednesday wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:49 pmWhich thread was this quoted from?
//forum.spyderco.com/viewto ... 9&start=40
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Since Connor (Meat Man) already posted the link, I'll just add a helpful tip for the future.crazywednesday wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:49 pmWhich thread was this quoted from?
The little up arrow next to a quoted person's name is a handy hyperlink to where that post originated from. The up arrows aren't always available, depending on how the quote was formatted, but these days, they're pretty common.
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I did not know that Attila. Thanks for the tip!
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Would love a manix in rex 45. Seems likely...ish.
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Thanks for the tip!attila wrote: ↑Fri Feb 15, 2019 6:58 amSince Connor (Meat Man) already posted the link, I'll just add a helpful tip for the future.crazywednesday wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:49 pmWhich thread was this quoted from?
The little up arrow next to a quoted person's name is a handy hyperlink to where that post originated from. The up arrows aren't always available, depending on how the quote was formatted, but these days, they're pretty common.
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Police 4 FRN steels, colors and weight info:
sal wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:17 pmThe back-spacer on the FRN model is FRN, like the Endura. 117.6 gms. 4.15 oz ) 4.4" blade - skeletonized nested liners.
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Interesting. I would have thought the LW would have dropped more weight than 0.5oz. The FRN Endura weighs .8oz less than the G10 variant. Regardless, this one will likely be an insta buy for me.Vivi wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:20 pmPolice 4 FRN steels, colors and weight info:
sal wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:17 pmThe back-spacer on the FRN model is FRN, like the Endura. 117.6 gms. 4.15 oz ) 4.4" blade - skeletonized nested liners.
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