Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2008 Report

[Mr Blonde]

I just got back from this year's meet, grabbed a bite and started collecting and selecting all the pics, I was invited to make for this year's meet. These meets are getting better and better. The prototypes and concept models seem to multiply more and more each year, and it has always been a real treat to talk to the people behind these wonderful knives. And of course, it's always a pleasure to meet the fellow spyderknuts at these meets.

My first installment will focus on all of the white knives we've seen.

The Wayne Goddard jr. was a real gem of a knife. The white micarta is beautifully done. As a lefty, I would have preferred to see the clip on the other side, but I'm in the minority. Still, great knife!






Wouter

[Mr Blonde]

Next up, the white Delica 4 and Endura 4 sprint run in white. This is IMO more of an off-white, compared to the Goddard jr. As a certified D4 addict I'm sure I'll add one or two of these Delicas to my collection. Note that these clips don't have hole in them. I did see a different copy of the white D4 that had a shiny clip with lanyard hole in it. I suspect that the final production version will sport a shiny stainless finished clip with lanyard hole.





Wouter

[Cuttingedge]

Hi Wouter,
I can't agree more, this was one of the nicer ones!!!!

It sure was a nice meeting and a real eye-opener.

[Mr Blonde]

Two more colored little cutters; the Ladybug III sprint run in safety orange and white. I liked these quite a bit. I hope they sell well enough to warrant more color variations in the future.





Wouter

[Ted]

Edit: I can't seem to get the pic showing, I will keep trying to change this link into an embedded pic.

Wouter

Wouter, remove the '&' sign from the filenames (they break up the URL), or use the %XX hex equivalent in your URL instead of the '&'

[bh49]

Wouter,
Thank you for great pictures.
Orange Ladybug already sold. I need two of them.
Sending e-mail to NGK.
Cannot wait for Kopas and Schempps

[Mr Blonde]

My personal favorite out of this series of white knives, the Howard Viele collaboration: the Phoenix. It's still just as nice as the concept model I think I first saw at the IWA show two years ago. Really nice ergos and a very aesthetically pleasing design. The whole knife really fits nicely in a variety of grips. I can't wait for this one to hit dealers' shelves.





Wouter

[tonydahose]

thanks and keep the pics coming! :)

[Mr Blonde]

Wouter, remove the '&' sign from the filenames (they break up the URL), or use the %XX hex equivalent in your URL

Thanks a lot! Links fixed!

Wouter

[Ted]

Thanks a lot! Links fixed!

Wouter

You're welcome! - Nice pics by the way! Sharp shiny metal!

[Mr Blonde]

Allright, time for some green! Foliage green is all the rage this year, many prototypes were sporting this very nice and effective camo color. The phrase "foliage green is made of people!!" (sci-fi film reference) comes to mind for some reason. :D

The Rookie had many fans at the meet, including Ed Schempp. It's a nice design, the first time for me to actually hold a Rookie. It's something in between a Horn FRN model (fine tip) and the new FG Delica.





Wouter

[mrappraisit]

Thanks Wouter!

[araneae]

Great photos! Keep 'em coming. Wish I was there!

[Mr Blonde]

The final prototype tonight will be a real unveiling; the Jens Anso collaboration model, the Rocklobster. Sal related to us how long development sometimes can take before the designer and the Spydercrew achieve a design. Apparently Jens wanted the handle to be a lot like the Military, without the custom handle finish he is so famous for and a nested liner to make the folder as thin as possible. The blade is 4 inches or slightly under it. To me, the handle looked a bit blocky, but it is surprisingly comfy and secure.





All for now, I have to spend some time with Mrs. Blonde whom, although she enjoyed herself at the meet, also helped out quite a bit with these pics during the meet. :D

I will continue tomorrow morning, my time.

Wouter

[swingshot]

Thanks Wouter.


I didn't anticipate liking the Rock Lobster... so it's good news and bad news at the same time.

[SoCal Operator]

Wow, thank you for all of these. It's great to finally see some of these models, and they look great!

[edrose]

Thank you, Wouter, great photos (as usual) and great news, keep them coming...
The Goddard Jr and the Rocklobster are awesome, sure I'll need them... :o

[Vicarious Reality]

Awesome! More pix! Plz!

[Bruceter]

Thanks for the previews!!

Nice pictures, what are you using for a background? It looks like the micro-fiber cloth I use on my monitor/TV screens.

Bruceter

[The Deacon]

Thanks Wouter! Great photos as always. I wonder if the "off white" coloring of the white FRN models mght be due to the fiberglass flock.