Centofante

The first Spyderco knife was made in 1976 under the direction of Sal Glesser. The company started out as a traveling entity as Sal & his wife, Gail, traveled from show to show. The first permanent establishment was in Golden, Colorado where the company made its first folding knife in 1978. The company proudly touts their knives as being different, peculiar, even out there. "We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable."
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Centofante

Post by Stakeknife » Tue May 02, 2017 10:32 pm

Just arrived.

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Re: Centofante

Post by philco » Tue May 02, 2017 11:38 pm

Nice looking spydie. ::tu::

Can you educate us a little about it ?
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Re: Centofante

Post by edge213 » Tue May 02, 2017 11:42 pm

Love the looks of it. What is the blade length? I would like it better if it were tip up.
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Re: Centofante

Post by Stakeknife » Wed May 03, 2017 12:25 am

If you move in custom knife industry circles and/or attend knife shows you will have heard of Frank Centofante. In addition to being a celebrated and longtime custom knifemaker Frank is a past President of the Knifemaker's Guild, a strong voice in the cutlery world and a revered and respected craftsman. Collaborating on knife designs with him is something Spyderco has been fortunate enough to do several times.

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Re: Centofante

Post by montemojo » Wed May 03, 2017 12:32 am

I like the shape of the blade. What material is used to make the handle? The vg 10 steel is a plus too.

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Re: Centofante

Post by dcgm4 » Wed May 03, 2017 5:48 am

Looks sleek yet durable. I like it! ::tu::
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Re: Centofante

Post by Jtx » Wed May 03, 2017 2:06 pm

I like it!!! ::tu::
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Re: Centofante

Post by jmh58 » Wed May 03, 2017 3:31 pm

To me it is one of Spydercos most underrated knives.. Nice slim pocket carry and what bad can ya say about VG-10 steel!! I have one that rides in the console of my truck so that I am never without a knife.. NICE SCORE!!! ::tu:: John :D
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