Spyderco Forums Sprint Run?
Spyderco Forums Sprint Run?
I'll be brief and hopfuly details will form as the thread builds.
Well, I have noticed that a few other forums have had or will be having Spyderco Sprint Runs. Why don't the people that probably love Spyderco the most have one!? I know it is simpler said than done, but why can't we have a Sprint Run of one of the cheaper models to keep cost down and make sure they sell? Maybe we could use a site like kickstarter.com to make sure the project is funded?
This idea came to me because I am probably going to buy the Endura Emerson Opener Tactical Armorer Tool. I plan to buy my first Glock in February for my 30th birthday.
My vote for a Spyderco Forums Sprint Run goes for a bright green or orange G-10 Manbug. Picking a model with cost in mind.
Well, I have noticed that a few other forums have had or will be having Spyderco Sprint Runs. Why don't the people that probably love Spyderco the most have one!? I know it is simpler said than done, but why can't we have a Sprint Run of one of the cheaper models to keep cost down and make sure they sell? Maybe we could use a site like kickstarter.com to make sure the project is funded?
This idea came to me because I am probably going to buy the Endura Emerson Opener Tactical Armorer Tool. I plan to buy my first Glock in February for my 30th birthday.
My vote for a Spyderco Forums Sprint Run goes for a bright green or orange G-10 Manbug. Picking a model with cost in mind.
:spyder:Sage 1, Gayle Bradley, Camo Para 2, All black Para 2, "Smurf" Para 2, Orange Para2, Lionspy:spyder:
Green Para 2 on pre order
Green Para 2 on pre order
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Given that we're a much smaller group than USN, and given how wicked, well priced, and desirable the USN catcherman is, I'm going to take a wild guess and say that it appears doing a sprint run for this forum might be a pretty dumb idea financially. I didn't appreciate that when I was discussing it before, but I sure do now.
IF, and its a big if, spyderco were to do a sprint run for us it'd likely have to be a Golden, CO model and likely not highly specialized.
My guess is that we'd be best off just trying to piggy back off some other knife/sprint out there, and to hedge their bets spyderco should really just take preorders on it. Really then you're looking at a knife thats only different in the color G10 used.
IF, and its a big if, spyderco were to do a sprint run for us it'd likely have to be a Golden, CO model and likely not highly specialized.
My guess is that we'd be best off just trying to piggy back off some other knife/sprint out there, and to hedge their bets spyderco should really just take preorders on it. Really then you're looking at a knife thats only different in the color G10 used.
All valid points and some are pretty big hurdles. I did not think about the shipping aspect of this at all. However, I don't see how financing would be an issue if we used a site like kickstarter.com. Either you have the goal amount by the set date or you don't. If you don't no money exchanges hands one way or the other.
:spyder:Sage 1, Gayle Bradley, Camo Para 2, All black Para 2, "Smurf" Para 2, Orange Para2, Lionspy:spyder:
Green Para 2 on pre order
Green Para 2 on pre order
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There used to be semi-regular forum knives. Seems we have gone a while without one.
The last purple FRN FFG Native that was done caused wailing for months. It had to do with a dealer buying like half a dozen and the knife selling out in half a day.
Anyways, good idea as always. Would be nice to have a forum knife again. Especially one each forumite had a chance to buy before releasing to the world.
The last purple FRN FFG Native that was done caused wailing for months. It had to do with a dealer buying like half a dozen and the knife selling out in half a day.
Anyways, good idea as always. Would be nice to have a forum knife again. Especially one each forumite had a chance to buy before releasing to the world.
A "forum knife" and a forum sprint run are two different things. The forum knife is created on spec by Spyderco and sold by them.
A sprint run is specified, paid for and sold by the forum.
If I had the money I'd back a sprint run
A sprint run is specified, paid for and sold by the forum.
If I had the money I'd back a sprint run
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Good info. Well, I guess asking doesn't hurt. I've always heard a closed mouth doesn't get fed. Maybe we can get enough buzz going to get a "forum knife" in the works. Hopefully we get a little input, but I'd be happy to just get an exclusive.Blerv wrote:There used to be semi-regular forum knives. Seems we have gone a while without one.
The last purple FRN FFG Native that was done caused wailing for months. It had to do with a dealer buying like half a dozen and the knife selling out in half a day.
Anyways, good idea as always. Would be nice to have a forum knife again. Especially one each forumite had a chance to buy before releasing to the world.
:spyder:Sage 1, Gayle Bradley, Camo Para 2, All black Para 2, "Smurf" Para 2, Orange Para2, Lionspy:spyder:
Green Para 2 on pre order
Green Para 2 on pre order
Actually Sequimite, I believe some forum knives are made for a specific audience similar to a targeted sprint (USN, Spyderco forums). Ones bought by a forum owner would be considered an exclusive.
Really it's down to who fronts the money/risk, Spyderco or an independent. The EDC moonglow is on the exclusive list.
Really it's down to who fronts the money/risk, Spyderco or an independent. The EDC moonglow is on the exclusive list.
Poor Sequimite tried very hard to get us to agree on one model. We were never able to come to a definitive consensus. In all honesty, the reason we don't have a forum knife is because of our inability to agree. That's not really bad, it's just reality.
The problem is that people are very passionate about using their knives. Therefore, a number of models have devoted followings that want their particular model to be used. Factor in price and you have a recipe for disagreement.
The problem is that people are very passionate about using their knives. Therefore, a number of models have devoted followings that want their particular model to be used. Factor in price and you have a recipe for disagreement.
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