Spyderco Roadie Modding

[Syph007]

I just got in the spyderco roadie.. this is my first spyderco as Ive never been a fan of their popular models.  I do like slip joints though so I gave this a go. 

This was developed when they were going to allow small blades on planes again and then backed out of that idea because people are whining little smurfs.  Kind of like how leatherman shortened the juice blade but then never got to market them for flight carry.

This is made in Italy with German N690Co Stainless steel.





The only think I DONT like about it is they've added what I think ( will find after I take it apart ) is a bump on the backspring that engages a divet in the blade pivot hump area so it gives it a half stop.  I dont see any value in this and it just makes it clunky to open and close.

You might be able to see the divot here.



I do like the nice thick blade and dual blade dimples.  Nice easy pinch open grip.



And some more open pics.







So why did I post in the mod section? Im taking it apart and making Ti scales. 

The plastic scales are not long for this world.   I will take video on dissassemble to show the process.  I MAY make a Ti scale upgrade kit to sell as I know there will be at least some demand for such a thing.

[Grant Lamontagne]

I'd certainly be in for such a thing, although I'll have to get a Roadie first!   

Seems like that's as good a reason as any for getting one! 

Def

[kirk13]

I do like the idea of the Roadie, but in the UK you could buy a SwissChamp for the same money(or less!)

All the same,I'm Looking forward to seeing what your going to do next Robert

[this_is_nascar]

The half-stop is a safety feature when closing the knife.

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[Syph007]

The half-stop is a safety feature when closing the knife.

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But how does it made it safer?  Never had a slip joint where the blade had a half stop, and it gets annoying real fast if you are used to closing a normal slip joint.

[this_is_nascar]

The half-stop is a safety feature when closing the knife.

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But how does it made it safer?  Never had a slip joint where the blade had a half stop, and it gets annoying real fast if you are used to closing a normal slip joint.

Just repeating what I read on the Spyderco board.  It never bothered me, but I really didn't own my Roadie all that long.

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[Syph007]

The half-stop is a safety feature when closing the knife.

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But how does it made it safer?  Never had a slip joint where the blade had a half stop, and it gets annoying real fast if you are used to closing a normal slip joint.

Just repeating what I read on the Spyderco board.  It never bothered me, but I really didn't own my Roadie all that long.

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Maybe for a new user who never ever used a slipjoint before but im having hard time figuring out how. 

The only other knife I have with a half stop is the non OHO trekker and I dont like that half stop either.

Whatever, dont really care... just wanted something new to rip apart and modify, and maybe add scissors to.    The best safety fearture is to not have your fingers in the way of the blade ever.  But thats silly, since common sense is dead I guess LOL.

[Syph007]

I do like the idea of the Roadie, but in the UK you could buy a SwissChamp for the same money(or less!)

All the same,I'm Looking forward to seeing what your going to do next Robert

Ya they arent cheap.  Here is was 65 CAD on amazon.  But considering thats about what an electrician costs too and Ive bought them Just for the eblades before, these might not be too out of line to buy even just for the blade to fit in a SAK.  But first I want to remake this little thing in Ti with a foldover clip.

[Grant Lamontagne]

I almost lost a finger due to a combination of a half stop and some stupidity.

I don't like half stops either.

Def

[Syph007]

I almost lost a finger due to a combination of a half stop and some stupidity.

I don't like half stops either.

Def

Its also kind of cheating as the mark of a well made backspring and pivot is a nice smooth action.  Not.. move - clunk - move.

[this_is_nascar]

I think the 1st iteration of the Roadie did not half the half-stop.

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[pomsbz]

I am a fan of a half stop and the only thing that stopped me getting a roadie was those plastic handles. I would have bought it in a flash if they came in CF or Ti.

[this_is_nascar]

How's you mod going?

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[Syph007]

How's you mod going?

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Haven't taken it apart yet.

[Gerhard Gerber]

Just for the record, I like most Spydercos 

Disclaimer: Due to location I'm buying everything at MSRP+, no cheap options here.

That said, I've always been stunned by the price of the Roadie, I'm always surprised to see somebody actually bought it 

[Syph007]

Just for the record, I like most Spydercos 

Disclaimer: Due to location I'm buying everything at MSRP+, no cheap options here.

That said, I've always been stunned by the price of the Roadie, I'm always surprised to see somebody actually bought it 

Lol ya I was actually fine with the price but shocked when I opened the box because I was not picturing something so small. 

I love slipjoints and I just wanted to see how I could mod it. I wanted to out 91mm scissors on it but I thinking way too small.