Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2018 Report

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the McNees is the bee's knees! :D

Which term means it is closer to being released, production sample or production prototype?
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Looking great!
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Spydergirl88 wrote:
Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:03 am
the McNees is the bee's knees! :D

Which term means it is closer to being released, production sample or production prototype?
We have similar taste, same one caught my eye
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I like it too but it's soooo small and will no doubt be expensive. I wish it was at least Techno sized. I like the blade a lot.
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The Brouwer looks very similar in size to the Chaparall... about the same blade length, same blade thickness, about the same weight, handle looks to be slightly longer, (by ~0.3 inches), choil present. I'm curious how it handles compared to the Chaparall?
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The brouwer and mcnees both really interest me, but don't know if I can bring myself to buy a frame lock.
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Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2018 Report

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Spydergirl88 wrote:
Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:03 am
the McNees is the bee's knees! :D
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Spydergirl88 wrote:
Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:03 am
Which term means it is closer to being released, production sample or production prototype?
I would think a production sample would an actual sample from the production line. A prototype is just a pre-production sample that allows them to actually handle and test the knife to see if changes need to be made.

So a model that has a production sample should be closer to being released.
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I love this time of year!
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Sharp Guy wrote:
Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:10 am
Spydergirl88 wrote:
Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:03 am
Which term means it is closer to being released, production sample or production prototype?
I would think a production sample would an actual sample from the production line. A prototype is just a pre-production sample that allows them to actually handle and test the knife to see if changes need to be made.

So a model that has a production sample should be closer to being released.
that's what I was hoping for, thanks
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The makers mark on the Brouwer is soo cool!

The McNees is awesome, I love seeing new collabs like this! Likely not too small for me, I prefer smaller knives as is, and this one looks like a winner in my book!
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The Amalgam is very nice. Wish it was using an exotic steel.

The Brouwer, also a nice piece. But I'd move the clip more towards the handle's end. Seems that too much knife will stick outside the pocket when it's clipped. Just an observation...

The McNees - lol :) I thought that's quite a beast till I spotted the small size of the letters printed on the blade, and the size of the clip screws. And then I saw the hand shot... :D
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Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2018 Report

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Cool pictures......but was hoping for Waterway too!
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the amalgam is so sexy that i don't even mind it being S30V
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WOW! The Amor and McNees knives look incredible. Especially that Sabotage. 4.1" is a pretty huge blade, I'd prefer a little smaller version but I don't know if I could resist that one, it's just so pretty :)
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Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2018 Report

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The Sabotage, McKnees, Amalgam, and Brouwer definitely have my attention. Love the little details, such as the orange G-10 on that Sabotage and stippling on the McKnees.

Thanks so much for the awesome write-up and pictures, Wouter!
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Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2018 Report

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I like the Sabotage. :cool:

To me it almost looks like you can take off the G10 and you would have a titanium frame lock.

Or put another way it looks like a titanium frame lock with G10 scales on the outside.

Looks like a nice user for sure, maybe out in the field. :spyder:
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Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2018 Report

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Ankerson wrote:
Tue Mar 06, 2018 1:13 pm


Looks like a nice user for sure, maybe out in the field. :spyder:
Just don't use it with cold stiff fingers, it's a bona fide guillotine! :)
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Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2018 Report

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Larry_Mott wrote:
Tue Mar 06, 2018 1:25 pm
Ankerson wrote:
Tue Mar 06, 2018 1:13 pm


Looks like a nice user for sure, maybe out in the field. :spyder:
Just don't use it with cold stiff fingers, it's a bona fide guillotine! :)
I am used to frame locks and liner locks so that shouldn't be an issue. :D :cool: :spyder:
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So am I, just saying this one's butter smooth and has a big ..tush, heavy blade that made many attendants go wow! :)
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