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SPYDERCO ETHNIC SERIES

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:50 am
by junebug
HEY GUYS!!!!
POST UP WHATCHA GOT!!! ::tu::

Spyderco developed its Ethnic Series of knives to honor the world’s many distinctive cultural knives. In addition to paying tribute to widely recognized ethnic blade styles, our goal is to showcase cultural knives, their qualities, and the significance they hold to the societies that created them. Although many knife companies have simply reproduced native knife patterns, Spyderco has chosen to honor these amazing designs by expressing them in the form of modern, fully-functional knives—often folders—crafted with the latest state-of-the-art materials. This demanding format challenges our skills and manufacturing convention, in the process yielding a unique family of knives and an increased understanding and appreciation for the tools that inspired them.

Re: SPYDERCO ETHNIC SERIES

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:52 am
by junebug
CHOKWE
AFRICA
C132


The Chokwe is another knife in Spyderco’s Ethnic series of knives, this design derived from the Chokwe people of Zambia or Democratic Republic of Congo region of Central Africa. Approximately 5% of all sales go to the “Keep a Child Alive Organization” which is dedicated to HIV/AIDS retroviral treatment for Children and their Families in Africa and other developing areas of the world. The Chokwe is another of Spyderco’s knives that uses US-Made CPM-S30V that is shipped to Taiwan for production in order to reduce costs.

Blade Length: 3 3/4″
Closed Length: 4 3/4″
Overall Length: 8 1/2″
Weight: 3.7oz

Blade Material: CPM S30V
Blade Finish: Satin Finish
Blade Grind: Full Flat Grind
Handle Material: G-10
Locking Mechanism: Frame Lock

Years Produced: 2009-Current
Manufacture Location: Taiwan

Variations:
C132GP – Plain Edge

Re: SPYDERCO ETHNIC SERIES

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 5:02 am
by junebug
WAS UNSURE OF THIS ONE........BUT REALLY LIKE IT! GREAT IN HAND ::nod::


Spyderco
HUNGARIAN
C173
HUNGARY
Designer: Szakonyi Gábor

Description: The Hungarian folder is a unique Ethnic Series knife designed by Hungarian architect and knife enthusiast Szakonyi Gábor.

Blade Length: 8.46″
Closed Length: 4.83″
Overall Length: 3.63″
Weight: 4.4oz

Blade Material: CTS-XHP
Blade Finish: Satin Finish
Blade Grind: Full Flat Grind
Handle Material: Polished G-10
Locking Mechanism: Liner Lock

Years Produced: 2013-Current
Manufacture Location: Taiwan

Variations:
C173GP – Plain Edge, Black G10

Re: SPYDERCO ETHNIC SERIES

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:57 pm
by gino
Josh, I checked out the Scempp bowie in that series but its a bit pricey I am curious to see what else they come out with

Re: SPYDERCO ETHNIC SERIES

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:09 pm
by junebug
SAME HERE ,GINO........ i thinks its a neat and interesting series.
I TOO HAVE BEEN CHECKIN OUT THE "BOWIE" .....I HOPE TO END UP WITH ONE :mrgreen: