Supreme x Dardevle Lure
The original behind the Supreme x Dardevle Lure is the Eppinger Original Dardevle Spoon 3/4 oz Red/White — $8 retail vs Supreme's $20.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The Dardevle is a spoon-shaped fishing lure invented by Lou Eppinger in Detroit, Michigan in 1906, and still manufactured by Eppinger Manufacturing in Dearborn from the same forged-brass tooling. Originally called the Osprey, the lure was renamed Dare Devle in 1918 in honor of the U.S. Marines' nickname at the Battle of Belleau Wood. The standard #2 size weighs 3/4 oz and measures 2-7/8 inches, with a red-and-white striped face over a nickel back that produces the wobble-and-flash action the lure is known for. Eppinger has printed a devil logo on the spoons since after World War II. The Supreme SS2019 version was made in two colorways, Rainbow Trout and Fire Tiger, with the Supreme logo printed on the face.
About Eppinger
Eppinger is an American fishing-tackle manufacturer founded in 1906 by Lou Eppinger in Detroit, Michigan, originally as a taxidermy studio. Eppinger hand-hammered the first Dardevle spoon from a sheet of metal thinner in the middle and thicker at the edges, producing the wobbling action that defined the design. The lure was renamed in 1918 from Osprey to Dardevle, honoring the 4th Marine Brigade nicknamed Devil Dogs in World War I. Dardevles were issued in U.S. military aviation survival kits during World War II. The company moved to Dearborn in 1959 and remains family-owned, producing 750,000 lures annually. Supreme collaborated with Eppinger on Dardevle spoons.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $20 |
|---|---|
| Eppinger retail | $8 |
| Hype tax | +150% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Dardevle Lure just the regular Original Dardevle Spoon 3/4 oz Red/White?
The Supreme x Dardevle Lure, released in Spring/Summer 2019, is based on the Eppinger Original Dardevle Spoon 3/4 oz Red/White. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Eppinger Original Dardevle Spoon 3/4 oz Red/White is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Eppinger Original Dardevle Spoon 3/4 oz Red/White than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $20 for the Supreme x Dardevle Lure; the Eppinger Original Dardevle Spoon 3/4 oz Red/White retails for $8. That's a 150% markup — buying the original saves you $12, or 60% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Eppinger Original Dardevle Spoon 3/4 oz Red/White?
You can buy the Eppinger Original Dardevle Spoon 3/4 oz Red/White from Amazon. Retail price is $8. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
