time frame

[chumli]

Hi

I am anxiously awaiting a model that is showing in the Spyderco 2006 catalog, and was wondering if there is a usual time frame for availability of these knives onced they appear in the catalog.

Also, who might be the first dealers to receive the new models, or can you pre-order somewhere?

Thanks for any information.

[xChris]

Spyderco's philosophy is that they will not release a model until it is ready. This, as you can imagine, messes with their predicted release dates. Which model are you inquiring about -- as some are supposedly due within the next couple of months, while others will probably not be released until this Summer.

Some places allow pre-ordering; you'll have to inquire to find out. Some good dealers are New Graham Knives, Grand Prairie Knives, Sawyers Cutlery. Of course there are slew of other shops online that are reputable, and worth checking out.

[TKC]

What specfic model are you looking for?? Certain things are able to be pre-ordered, such as the CF MIlitary (which IS out) and the ZDP Delica.

[chumli]

I'm wanting a SmallFly

It's good to know that Spyderco will not let them out of the barn before they are ready

I will check and see if anyone is allowing pre-ordering.

Thanks for the info

[TKC]

I know the ZDP Delica won't be out until March. I dunno about the SmallFly. Have you downloaded the Spyderco catalog? That might help a little. Check out: 1.http://www.gpknives.com/( I pre-ordered my ZDP Delica from them.) 2.http://www.newgraham.com/ 3. http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/...ades/index.php