Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2017 Report

[wrdwrght]

Thanks, Wouter, for your wonderful reminder that Spring is on the way.

[Mako109]

Me today---> Asking "Hey Siri, what time is it in Amsterdam?", then checking the forum every 30 minutes to see if Wouter posted more pics :)

[Larry_Mott]

Me today---> Asking "Hey Siri, what time is it in Amsterdam?", then checking the forum every 30 minutes to see if Wouter posted more pics :)

Yes, i am also anxiously awaiting pics and specs, and i was there! :D
I can't understand how long it can take to sort 1600 pictures and some video and post here
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[Evil D]

I know exactly what he's going through. I took well over 200 pics just for this year's calendar contest, and that's only of the knife/setting that I ended up using, I had several hundred more of other knives in other settings. At least these days it's digital and you're not wasting all that film lol.

[Uke]

Ah I always look forward to this! Thanks so much for the effort!

[VashHash]

I didn't even know it was time for the Amsterdam meet. Can't wait for the new models.

[toeterbaas]

When is the next meet? :)
I live in Amsterdam.

[SpyderNut]

When is the next meet? :)
I live in Amsterdam.

The Meet is usually held around the first week of March. It works out nicely from a scheduling standpoint because the Meet also comes right before the IWA show in Germany.

Welcome to the forum, toeterbaas! :)

Michael

[toeterbaas]

When is the next meet? :)
I live in Amsterdam.

The Meet is usually held around the first week of March. It works out nicely from a scheduling standpoint because the Meet also comes right before the IWA show in Germany.

Welcome to the forum, toeterbaas! :)

Michael

Thanks for the welcome :)
Will lookup the forum from time to time :)

[SpyderNut]

When is the next meet? :)
I live in Amsterdam.

The Meet is usually held around the first week of March. It works out nicely from a scheduling standpoint because the Meet also comes right before the IWA show in Germany.

Welcome to the forum, toeterbaas! :)

Michael

Thanks for the welcome :)
Will lookup the forum from time to time :)

You're welcome. :) Hope to see you around! We've got some pretty cool folks here. It's a great place to hang out and talk knives.

[toeterbaas]

When is the next meet? :)
I live in Amsterdam.

The Meet is usually held around the first week of March. It works out nicely from a scheduling standpoint because the Meet also comes right before the IWA show in Germany.

Welcome to the forum, toeterbaas! :)

Michael

Thanks for the welcome :)
Will lookup the forum from time to time :)

You're welcome. :) Hope to see you around! We've got some pretty cool folks here. It's a great place to hang out and talk knives.

Thank you :)
Will have a good time.
I have one delica wich i think it is real.

[sal]

Hi Teoterbaas,

Welcome to our forum.

sal

[toeterbaas]

Hi Teoterbaas,

Welcome to our forum.

sal

Thank you :)

[Holland]

Thanks for posting! Best thread of the year!

[Mr Blonde]

The Caly 3 in HAP 40 will be a sprint run that was announced in the 2017 Spyderco catalog. In that respect, this knife wasn’t a huge surprise to see at the meet, but it sure was nice to see and handle it in person. The knife itself is a somewhat of an ‘old friend’ to me, and I’ll be sure to add this variation to my collection of Caly and Calypso designs. The forest-green G-10 is a nice color variation, that I don’t see too often in Spyderco folders.





























Specifications
Overall Length: 17,8 cm / 5.59 inches
Blade Length: 7,8 cm / 2.28 inches
Blade Thickness: 3 mm / 0.11 inches
Weight: 88 grams / 3.10 ounces

[elena86]

Sweet :cool: I'll get one for sure

[Mr Blonde]

I think this new Chaparral is known in the Spyderco catalog as the Chaparral Raffir Noble. Whatever the name, I think this is a very nice classy edition to the Chaparral line. The handle material has very light and smooth feel to it. The handle’s ergos help to sufficiently control the knife, so I don’t think this handle will turn out to be too slippery for everyday carry. It is surprisingly difficult to photograph though. In these photos it looks darker and greener than I remember it from handling the knife in person. This ‘Raffir Brash Mesh’ Chaparral should be much more affordable than the previous high-end Chaparrals. Definitely another edition to my Spyderco wishlist!
































Specifications
Overall Length: 16,3 cm / 6.41 inches
Blade Length: 7 cm / 2.75 inches
Blade Thickness: 2 mm / 0.07 inches
Weight: 65 grams / 2.29 ounces

[LC Kid]

Hi Mr. Blonde!


And THNX MUCH for such great thread! :spyder:

This Chaparral Raffir looks absolutely awesome

I never knew about the transparency of the material, with in my book somehow enhances even more it's fantastic finish. :cool:

Looking patiently forward for your upcoming updates! :D

[abbazaba]

These two are must haves for me. Thanks again!

[demoncase]

Having handled the Raffir Noble Chap I can say it's a total winner and I'm even breaking a personal rule to pre-order one. :)

It's that nice.