Your top picks from Amsterdam 2015?

[spydieh0le]

What's funny is some people are still unaware that Sal is quietly producing some of the finest production knives ever made in their exclusive Taichung facility. Turning their noses up and completely missing the boat by the word Taiwan. So, lets enjoy the easy access to these almost custom knives while they are easy to come by. :D

:D :D yes sirrrrr!

[BOHAWG]

Mamba and Tighe Stick are definitely on my multiple purchases list! I'll probably buy a Vrango and Nirvana just to have them. They're not really my favorite style of blade shapes, but they look sweet! Szabohawk is a maybe..

[Soulrack]

The Ion and Nirvana both look awesome. The integral one piece titanium handle and S90V blade will probably make the Nirvana too much $$ for me but hopefully the awesomeness of the deep carry pocket clip, carbon fiber handle and 204P blade of the Ion will be within my reach.

[Tdog]

Loving the Ion and possibly the Nirvana(depending on price). May have to sell one of my Gayle Bradley's to pick up the new version.

[spydieh0le]

Just curious. I have seen the slysz swayback listed for pre-order up on GPKNIVES. Does this mean we may actually see it this year or is that just my brain dreaming?

[bh49]

May be: Mamba & Nirvana.
I love the look, but both knives are little too big for my taste also most likely will be out of my price range.

[tvenuto]

Just curious. I have seen the slysz swayback listed for pre-order up on GPKNIVES. Does this mean we may actually see it this year or is that just my brain dreaming?

Very strange, that wasn't really discussed at all, kind of like: "Here are two other Slysz designs we've shown in the past: Spydiechef and Swayback." It certainly never seemed to me that these were in any way close to production, or even that they had decided to move forward with them in the first place.

[spydieh0le]

It certainly never seemed to me that these were in any way close to production, or even that they had decided to move forward with them in the first place.

Very interesting Tvenuto.. I do remember seeing them last year as protos. Hmmmm, I guess only time will tell. I am deff excited to see more Slysz designs come down the pipe. On a random note, I see your location is Baltimore. I live near Annapolis... Good to know there are fellow spydie junkies in the state.

[senorsquare]

The Rassenti Nirvana is the big fish in my book, I really want that knife. I'd like to get the Sprig and the Endeavor as well.

[GoldenSpydie]

Definitely:
Gayle Bradley 2 (M4, CF--of course I need one)
Nirvana (looks good and will be fun to anodize)
Vrango (very weird but also really cool)
Bradley Bowie (looks like a sturdy design)

Maybe:
Southard Ion
Firefly
Lil' Lum
Titanium Pingo
Blue Roadie
Szabohawk

[kbuzbee]

Wouter's photo skills seem to get better and better.

Amen, brother. He is becoming a true artist.

However, as good as they are and as much as I appreciate his efforts in taking, editing, and posting them, I'm sorry to say they don't contain one single knife I'd want to own. Wrong handed locks, slipjoints, and fixed blades just don't "do it" for me.

I don't know, Paul. I think that Sprig would look great in your kitchen (at least it will in mine )

The other get may be an Ion. I've never tried a flipper. Most of the flipper designs just don't hit me. But that one looks very promising. Not sure it could dethrone my Memory. We'll see.

Ken

[The Deacon]

I don't know, Paul. I think that Sprig would look great in your kitchen (at least it will in mine )

Ken

Enjoy, Ken. :)

Way I see it, we're talking the same maker, same steel, same handle material, and almost the same blade length as the South Fork. Given those parameters, I'd be very surprised if the average street price comes in at less than $225. Yes, the Sprig is a good looking knife, but so is my Seto Damascus 4.72" Utility, and I have to think the Sprig's blade stock will be thicker, probably about twice as thick. So, for me at least, it doesn't bring anything to the table that justifies a price tag like that.

[bearfacedkiller]

Definitely getting:
Ion
GB2
Lil' Temp 2
Vrango
Lil' Lum
Ark
G10 or Brass Dogtag
Red Roadie
May be getting:
Sprig
Bradley Bowie
Myrtle
Squarehead
Probably not:
Ronin
Reverse
Ti Pingo
Ti Squeak
Not a chance (not hating, just preferences):
Mamba
Nirvana
Draper
Endevour
Firefly
Raven 2
Tighe Stick
Szabohawk

FINE PRINT: ALL CHOICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

[kbuzbee]

So, for me at least, it doesn't bring anything to the table that justifies a price tag like that.

All good points, Paul, But it's SO PRETTY!

Ken

[SpyderNut]

Definitely getting:
Ion
GB2
Lil' Temp 2
Vrango
Lil' Lum
Ark
G10 or Brass Dogtag
Red Roadie
May be getting:
Sprig
Bradley Bowie
Squarehead
Probably not:
Ronin
Reverse
Ti Pingo
Ti Squeak
Not a chance (not hating, just preferences):
Mamba
Nirvana
Draper
Endevour
Firefly
Raven 2
Tighe Stick
Szabohawk

FINE PRINT: ALL CHOICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

But what about the Myrtle?

[Joris Mo]

Can't imagine I won't buy them:

GB2
D'Allara 2 (whenever that may be)
Lil' Temp 2

We'll see if there might be something else I can afford but these will be essential. :)

[bearfacedkiller]

But what about the Myrtle?

I thought I was pretty diligent on that one. edited my post. Still on the fence on that one. Interesting design but will depend on price point in the end.

[SpeedHoles]

OH YEAH, what about SpyderChef?!? I want to see more on that!!


...that and Manix Flipper, and Shaman, and...?

[gbelleh]

Did you see the video? Eric said it would be 204P.

[SpeedHoles]

Did you see the video? Eric said it would be 204P.

Wow! Definitely cool! :eek:
I am not sure what video you're referring to, but no I have not seen it. I don't watch many videos on my phone...

I thought there was previous mention of the Ion possibly being a "price point" knife aimed at a lower msrp or something. Then I saw the S30V in Mr. Blondes photos. I guess that was misinformation I had read.