Amsterdam Meet 2015 report of upcoming Spyderco prototypes

[Mr Blonde]

I just got back from the wonderful IWA Show in Germany; I tossed my laundry in a corner and fired up my computer to start finishing the pictures for my first post. I’ll continue posting new prototypes in the next few days.

Due to some incidents following the pictures I posted in previous years, I would like to start this thread by specifically explaining my terms of use for these pictures.

Non-commercial use
To me, this meet and the opportunity to take and post these photos is intended first and foremost for the knifeknuts. If you would like to use, repost, edit etc… any of my pictures for non-commercial use, then you are more than welcome. I would request that you maintain (or add it - in case of editing) the fact that the knives pictured are either concept models, production prototypes or production samples, which I will indicate in each photo. That way, it becomes clear for other viewers what the status of each design is. In addition, I would appreciate a link to my website http://www.spydercollector.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; as the source for the original image. Again, I would like to encourage you to use these images creatively on your blog, facebook, twitter, pinterest, instagram, forum posts etc…., if that is something you’d like to do, as long as it´s for non-commercial use.

Commercial use
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Thanks to the Spydercrew!
Remember, this is only possible thanks to the generous initiative of Sal, Eric, Joyce, Jur, Ted, Martin and the rest of the Spydercrew that put on this great meet each year! I think this is the 11th meet I attended and I’m very grateful for the opportunity to be there and take some pictures and notes that I can share with you knifeknuts. Each meet is a very special event and I sincerely appreciate this great opportunity to see the prototypes and to discuss them with the Spydercrew and fellow knifeknuts. Sal and Eric love the feedback, so don’t be shy to comment on the designs I can show you in this thread.

Sal and Eric provided a lot of information and background stories for each design. Any mistakes in these descriptions are mine. If you attended the meet and picked up some other information on this and the other prototypes in this thread, please add that information to this thread.

[swigert]

First!

[NoFair]

Thanks Wouter. Always a highlight this thread!

[Mr Blonde]

The ARK prototype neck knife was also shown last year; click here for images and information on the previous prototype. I really liked the molded handle with bi-directional texturing in this refined prototype. IIRC, the handle is molded directly on the tang in a process that ensures it won’t come off without destroying the knife itself. It’s a really flat handle that still offered a solid grip. I’ll still attach a small lanyard to it, so my pinky has something to hang onto. The sheath has changed since the first prototype as well. The injection molded sheath now has a wider and square profile, to prevent the knife from twisting during carry. Apart from the edge, tip and spine of the blade, everything else on the ARK seemed nicely rounded, lightweight and flat. This should make a very nice small and potent neck knife that, thanks to the H-1 blade, you could carry anywhere.



















Overall Length: 12,6 cm / 4.96 inches
Blade Length: 6,7 cm / 2.63

That’s all I can manage to post today. If all goes well, there’ll be much more tomorrow.

[Holland]

The madness begins! Thank you so much for doing this thread every year Wouter!

[Liquid Cobra]

Much appreciated Wouter! One knife seems cruel though

[IG-88]

Thx Wouter! The pictures look great! Awesome job!

[buferoe]

Great pictures Wouter, will follow this during the next few days.

Greetz,

Werner

[gbelleh]

Thanks! Take your time. We all appreciate your effort.

[SpyderNut]

Awesome! Christmas morning begins again! :D :D Thanks for all your work, Wouter.

[swigert]

Thanks Wouter! I really like the change you made in background! I really like it.

I like the idea of the ARK. Not one for me I don't think but I think some will really like it. I think it will be a huge hit in the law enforcement community.

[jackknifeh]

Ark looks like a great knife. I wonder, especially since the blade is H1, will there be a spyderEdge model? If that was already mentioned I missed it.

Jack

[Joris Mo]

Thanks! If I remember well, this was also the first blade shown at the meet.
I believe it could also be a very useful blade for a tropical climate where even lightweight folders can be too heavy for the extremely light clothing.
Maybe something for surfers?
I think this might be on my edc list when I visit Samoa again, not much room to carry things in a wrap around skirt and flip flops.

(I don't recall a Spyderedge being mentioned at the meet but it would seem logical to make it in SE as well, especially with it being H1 and designed for self defense)

[LC Kid]

Hi Folks!


And Here We Go Again!! :D

This second version of the ARK looks pretty much like the 'Real Deal'. :spyder:

First one was very handsome, with the riveted G10 handle, and actually I like it better than this second attempt, but we all know that FRN usually means it has a REAL possibility to hit the shelves, unlike the first one. :rolleyes:

[Donut]

Thanks for sharing Wouter. I look forward to all the new designs.

Molded onto the handle is new to me.

[twinboysdad]

Am I a jerk for asking people to save comments till the end?

[Stuart Ackerman]

You are better off herding cats... :rolleyes: :D

[tvenuto]

Am I a jerk for asking people to save comments till the end?

I'm not sure I see the point to doing this. Comments and feedback are what the Amsterdam Meet is all about. I agree with D, though, we should avoid quoting pictures which will result in an ungainly thread to scroll through.

[gdwtvb]

Well the ARK just went from a 'must have' to a 'we'll see.' I was anticipating creating custom scales. The first ones appeared to be screwed on. Oh well. Anxiously awaiting the next set of pictures.

Grizz

[ABX2011]

Meh. I can't imagine carrying a neck knife.