Dedicated Spyderco model for Oz?

[sal]

It seems that the laws in Australia for knives is becoming more realistic, thanx to Michel (from Zen) and a new customs official that is knife knowledgeable.

We spent some time with Michael and Kaye from Zen and we were wondering if there would be any interest in a dedicated model for Australia? We've done this in the past for several other countries.

sal

[DanielM]

Sal I've been hoping for this day for a while now!
I have no doubts that an Australian Spyderco model would be a hit with alot of Australian knife guys.

[rabbitguts]

call it the kookaburra, or maybe the platypus ??

[pap11y]

Sounds cool. What did you have in mind??

I think it should be called the "drop bear" , but seriously I'm interested..

[gadgetgeek]

I think that would be useful, I just hope that the various state laws wouldn't make it too difficult. I love the idea, and and would be interested. I suppose the question becomes, whats an aussie EDC look like, since I don't think we can really get away with a Mick Dundee size blade.

[NJMS]

In like Flynn... Yes please. No idea what to request 😁 but I'd be supportive of it.

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[Bellicus]

I think this is a great idea. Australia would have to rank up there with the rest of the world in knife making talent and serious collectors/users, why not one of our own.

[ground control]

Could in enquire as to where you this knife would be made - Japan , USA , Taiwan?
Where it is produced would influence the materials and designs .

Sal , I think it is a great idea but the design and type of knife would influence my decision to buy .


Ken

[JimP]

I've been on a bit of a Spydie splurge lately so I'm interested! I'll be very curious to see what features or designs could be in a dedicated Aussie knife. Name suggestion- the "Redback", an iconic Aussie spider.

[sal]

Could in enquire as to where you this knife would be made - Japan , USA , Taiwan?
Where it is produced would influence the materials and designs .

Sal , I think it is a great idea but the design and type of knife would influence my decision to buy .
Ken

Hi Ken,

Country of mfr depends a lot on the knife and the market.

Fixed, folder? size? designer? materials, etc.

sal

[DanielM]

I personally would be more keen on a folder for sure, alot easier for most people to carry regularly, as for designer we've got some great makers on the forum, I'd love to see an Aussie designed Spydie

[SuckSqueezeBangBlow]

I'd love to see a Peter del Raso/Spyderco collaboration. Maybe his utility in 154cm?

[ground control]

Hi Ken,

Country of mfr depends a lot on the knife and the market.

Fixed, folder? size? designer? materials, etc.

sal

Even though I think this thread is not about the actual design and specs of this Aussie concept knife , I want to be the first to put my uneducated and uncalled for opinions into the pot

Choose something from the Seki range of FRN knives ( DF , Delica , Stretch , Endura ) and using the new Zome colouring technique to create a Aussie specific unique colour pattern on the scales .
Hap40 steel would be super cool but not essential VG10 would keep the price down and make the knife accessible and affordable to more people .
Not everyone feels comfortable buying a knife that costs hundreds and hundreds of dollars .

Ken

[SRB]

I like the sound of an Aussie Spydie being considered for production!!!

[archeredge]

I love the idea, It would have to be a folder for me though