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Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:45 pm
by brainfriction
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.
sal
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.
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 6:49 pm
by Bodog
brainfriction wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:45 pm
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.
sal
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.
The world will be left without a stand up man and great innovator when Sal decides to finally step down for good.
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.
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:26 pm
by attila
sal wrote: ↑Sun Dec 16, 2018 11:48 am
Hi 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
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:47 am
by Zatx
attila wrote: ↑Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:26 pm
sal wrote: ↑Sun Dec 16, 2018 11:48 am
Hi 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
You bet me to it; was just coming to post this!
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:34 am
by Doeswhateveraspidercan
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.
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:02 am
by Zatx
Doeswhateveraspidercan wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:34 am
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.
Sharpening equipment is both a slippery slope and a deep rabbit hole.
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 10:50 pm
by crazywednesday
Regarding the Dodo
sal wrote: ↑Sat Dec 22, 2018 5:27 pm
I heard a rumor that there might be one down the pike. I'd have to confirm though.
sal
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 3:38 pm
by Blades
crazywednesday wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:06 am
swigert wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:23 am
DirtMcGirt wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:07 am
This 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.
sal
Huge news.
serrated cruwear or s30v?
SERRATED CRUWEAR!!! Yes please( i hope so)!
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 4:21 pm
by Ngati Pom
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.
sal
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 5:10 pm
by crazywednesday
Re: Shaman
sal wrote: ↑Mon Dec 31, 2018 4:42 pm
I understand that there are a few exclusives in-the-works for 2019.
sal
http://www.spyderco.com/forumII/viewtop ... =2&t=82438
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:59 pm
by awa54
This re: further models featuring REX 45.
sal wrote: ↑Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:25 pm
Hi Jpm2,
I believe there is more in-the-works. Can't say too much.
sal
Glad to see some teasers still slipping out from time to time... Thanks Sal!
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:07 pm
by hambone56rx
sal wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:02 pm
Hi Landon,
I'm carrying a P4 FRN, K390, plain edge. The handle is made from the molds.
sal
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:49 pm
by crazywednesday
hambone56rx wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:07 pm
sal wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:02 pm
Hi Landon,
I'm carrying a P4 FRN, K390, plain edge. The handle is made from the molds.
sal
Which thread was this quoted from?
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 6:28 am
by The Meat man
crazywednesday wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:49 pm
hambone56rx wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:07 pm
sal wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:02 pm
Hi Landon,
I'm carrying a P4 FRN, K390, plain edge. The handle is made from the molds.
sal
Which thread was this quoted from?
//forum.spyderco.com/viewto ... 9&start=40
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 6:58 am
by attila
crazywednesday wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:49 pm
hambone56rx wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:07 pm
sal wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:02 pm
Hi Landon,
I'm carrying a P4 FRN, K390, plain edge. The handle is made from the molds.
sal
Which thread was this quoted from?
Since Connor (Meat Man) already posted the link, I'll just add a helpful tip for the future.
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.
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 8:39 am
by The Meat man
I did not know that Attila. Thanks for the tip!
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 11:21 am
by cwoods
Would love a manix in rex 45. Seems likely...ish.
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 2:15 pm
by crazywednesday
attila wrote: ↑Fri Feb 15, 2019 6:58 am
crazywednesday wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:49 pm
hambone56rx wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:07 pm
sal wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:02 pm
Hi Landon,
I'm carrying a P4 FRN, K390, plain edge. The handle is made from the molds.
sal
Which thread was this quoted from?
Since Connor (Meat Man) already posted the link, I'll just add a helpful tip for the future.
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.
Thanks for the tip!
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:20 pm
by vivi
Police 4 FRN steels, colors and weight info:
sal wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:17 pm
cbrstar wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:24 pm
sal wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:17 pm
Hi James,
My plan for the FRN P4 is: VG-10 ( black ), ZDP ( British Racing Green ), K390 ( midnight blue ).
sal
Hi Sal,
I think a possible improvement you could make on the P4 is replacing the stainless steel back spacer with a lighter G10 version.
Cheers!
The back-spacer on the FRN model is FRN, like the Endura. 117.6 gms. 4.15 oz ) 4.4" blade - skeletonized nested liners.
sal
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 10:05 am
by abbazaba
Vivi wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:20 pm
Police 4 FRN steels, colors and weight info:
sal wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:17 pm
cbrstar wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:24 pm
sal wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:17 pm
Hi James,
My plan for the FRN P4 is: VG-10 ( black ), ZDP ( British Racing Green ), K390 ( midnight blue ).
sal
Hi Sal,
I think a possible improvement you could make on the P4 is replacing the stainless steel back spacer with a lighter G10 version.
Cheers!
The back-spacer on the FRN model is FRN, like the Endura. 117.6 gms. 4.15 oz ) 4.4" blade - skeletonized nested liners.
sal
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.