Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2017 Report

[Evil D]

I believe Sal has said if the D'Allara sells well then a FRN version like the original may be possible. I was really hoping the G10 version would have thicker contoured scales. The grip is my favorite part of the original, so making it flat is a bit of a let down for me. I'm sure most will be happy with it though.

[Larry_Mott]

I'm with you there EvilD. Apart from the pocket hogging the old handle felt better and, if memory serves me was easier to unlock. Let's hope for a FRN model with more contoured handle and a wee bit more scalloping around the ball!

[Evil D]

I'm with you there EvilD. Apart from the pocket hogging the old handle felt better and, if memory serves me was easier to unlock. Let's hope for a FRN model with more contoured handle and a wee bit more scalloping around the ball!

My knife pocket is only used for knives so I'm OK with pocket hogging for the most part. If it makes the knife that much more enjoyable to use then I can live with it. The original D'Allara without a clip is a real eye opener in hand. It feels better than a lot of fixed blades I've held.

[jmh58]

So far only the DT4 trips my trigger... John :)

[DougC-3]

I've found with the original D'Allaras that it's very convenient to pull back the ball with my thumbnail while flipping the blade around with my index finger. This may require a broken in spring and no nail biting :p
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I can't remember the original D'Allara being a problem, i was referring to the D'Allara 3 (I don't own the original D'Allara but i have played with one from time to time.

Right, I was thinking the same trick might work on the model 3. And truth be known, I was originally hoping for another hand-filling grip model too, and I suspect the FRN model will have thicker scales, but apparently pocket space is a major concern for a most buyers. Also, the hollow grind of the original is part of its awesome appearance and personality, but admittedly not as widely functional as FFG. So the D'Allara 3 is a whole different knife, more for EDC than special heavy duty purposes, but I like thinner knives too, for different occasions. It might look pretty snazzy in nishijin scales. Hopefully, it or the Qball will be my first ceramic BBL.

[krikun98]

Well, I love pocket stones and am so excited to see a new one. Diamond and fine ceramic suits my needs perfectly. I see it has a fish hook groove or something.

I think there is a groove, though. At least on the ceramic.

[Mr Blonde]

The Hanan was a nice classy little folder. The flipper, combined with the compression lock, worked very well. I’m not a big fan of that plunged grind on the blade, but I love the dropped tip and light recurve. Also, I really liked the handle design with that classic bolster. Some photos might give the impression that the blade is bead blasted, but that is not the case. The blade features a satin finish, that proved either way too shiny in my photos, or a bit dull and almost like it was bead blasted. I mostly chose the latter during photo selection and editing.









































Specifications
Overall Length: 17,5 cm / 6.88 inches
Blade Length: 7,5 cm / 2.95 inches
Blade Thickness: 3 mm / 0.11 inches
Weight: 82 grams / 2.89 ounces

[Mr Blonde]

The Hundred Pacer was a nice ‘odd’ surprise to me at the meet. I actually googled some pictures of the knife’s slithering namesake, and I have to admit that the knife’s handle pattern and upswept blade really look a lot like the snake. The knife was big and looked very unusual. The handle even looked a bit too blocky to me at first. Picking up the knife, however, made a lot of difference for me. This was a very light folder and that blocky handle seemed surprisingly versatile for different grips. I think Eric mentioned it in one of the SHOT show videos, and I agree that the Hundred Pacer seems to make a wonderful folding kitchen knife. I also like the G-10 pattern on the handle a lot. It’s very different from what Spyderco usually makes. Even though on paper this knife is a bit larger than I usually prefer, I might just add the Hundred Pacer to my wish list.

































Specifications
Overall Length: 23,5 cm / 9.25 inches
Blade Length: 10,5 cm / 4.13 inches
Blade Thickness: 3,5 mm / 0.13 inches
Weight: 147 grams / 5.18 ounces

[Mr Blonde]

To be continued...

[mrtodd777]

WOW!!. thanks again for the great pics

[Sharp Guy]

Awesome pics once again. I'm thinking that Southard Hanan might have to go on my wish list. The Hundred Pacer is probably a little bigger than I'd prefer but those scales are so cool!!!

[Larry_Mott]

The 100 Pacer was really nice, except when closed... Holy Moly.. Dealbreaker warning

[farnorthdan]

For some reason I'm oddly attracted to that hundred pacer, I love that Spyderco isn't afraid to think outside the box.

[vilePossum]

I really like the overall style of the hanan but the blade is just ... wrong ... for me. No clue, probably the recurve or whatever.
The hundred pacer though is just the right amount of weird to attract my attention. And as farnorthdan said, glad that spyderco is willing to give knives like this a try.

[Evil D]

For some reason I'm oddly attracted to that hundred pacer, I love that Spyderco isn't afraid to think outside the box.

It's going to be one of those knives that sells for 3x MSRP a few years from now.

[abbazaba]

Interesting to see how that Hanan comp lock feels in use... I like how it looks. Really too bad the blade shape isn't more conventional IMHO. Seems like the wire clip shoulda been on the Hanan and visa versa with the Hundred Pacer. Regardless, I agree that it's nice to see new designs even if their not within my boring comfort zone :)

[ZrowsN1s]

I like all the thumb on the spine grip friendly knives I'm seeing.

[Joyce Laituri]

It was a great pleasure to meet all of you who attended the Amsterdam Meet. What a fun day in a room with 90 Spyderholics like myself.

Thank you Wouter for the photography and hope to see you all again next year!

Joyce Laituri

[Larry_Mott]

Nice to meet you too Joyce! And IF given the chance i will be there again next year!

[dplafoll]

The Hanan looks nice, but I'm just more interested in the Sliver when it comes to CompLock flippers. :D