Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2019 Report

[thewoodpecker]

The Native Chief is pretty much a Police 4 without a hump. Slightly smaller and with a pointier blade. I'd like to see it with a swedge to make it more faithful to the Native line.

I think a swedge would leave the tip a little weak for such a long blade. I still like the look of it.

[ABX2011]

I think if the blade were a bit wider a swedge could work. Anyway, I'm psyched that it's fairly thin stock and linerless scales.

[ABX2011]

Also made in Golden is a plus as others have stated; their lockbacks often have zero blade play.

That's my only gripe with the Spyderco back/mid lock. Police 4, Caly 3 & 3.5, Endura -- they all have just a little bit of vertical blade play. All Japan-made. Not noticeable unless I'm cutting something that requires significant downward force but it still bothers me knowing that they're not stop-pin solid.

The Golden backlock doesn't use a stop pin either. It's just better engineered.

[demoncase]

It's really nice to see all these pure classic Spyderco models this year in their next evolutions and iterations- and that 4" Native is a dream knife.

While I have loved some of the collaboration models in the last few years, there's always something utterly delightful in holding a pure Sal or Eric design.

[VashHash]

Been waiting for the chief for years. Definitely picking one up.

[Albatross]

At 2.6 ounces I doubt it has liners.

I am personally super happy about a super lightweight 4 inch knife.

It looks a lot like the C54 Calypso which makes me happy. When do we get the first sprint? :-D

Rex45 anyone?

I hope that happens! Really, anything in Rex45, since I missed the sprints. It could be a Rex45 butter knife and I'd be happy.

[p_atrick]

I hope that happens! Really, anything in Rex45, since I missed the sprints. It could be a Rex45 butter knife and I'd be happy.

Fradon Lock still has some Rex 45 Militaries in stock.
https://www.safeandlockstore.com/knives ... ife-blade/

[Albatross]

I hope that happens! Really, anything in Rex45, since I missed the sprints. It could be a Rex45 butter knife and I'd be happy.

Fradon Lock still has some Rex 45 Militaries in stock.
https://www.safeandlockstore.com/knives ... ife-blade/

I've been avoiding the Military, but I think it's time to give the model a try, if for no other reason than the steel. Looks like I'll be the proud new owner of some sweet steel.

[JRinFL]

I really like the looks of the Less Efficient, the More Efficient, and most definitely the Native Chief!

[Jazz]

One vote against the swedge here. It will be more comfortable to use your thumb on the spine without the swedge.
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And I would like a wharncliffe manbug as well :D

Well, I like how you think, bro. Easy to put a swedge on if you want, and let’s get the Manbug wharnie hyped up. :cool:

[Jazz]

It's really nice to see all these pure classic Spyderco models this year in their next evolutions and iterations- and that 4" Native is a dream knife.

While I have loved some of the collaboration models in the last few years, there's always something utterly delightful in holding a pure Sal or Eric design.

Well said. Love the selection this year.

Can’t wait to hear what else Wouter has to tell us.

[ZrowsN1s]

...... let’s get the Manbug wharnie hyped up. :cool:

It would be a cool knife and I'm betting the most popular of the manbugs. I'm gonna be in a new job soon and I think I'm going to have to leave a lot of my folders at home, so I'm looking for some more small carries. A wharncliffe manbug would be a nice option for the office. I had my zdp manbug in my pocket for the interview :D

[Woodpuppy]

...... let’s get the Manbug wharnie hyped up. :cool:

It would be a cool knife and I'm betting the most popular of the manbugs. I'm gonna be in a new job soon and I think I'm going to have to leave a lot of my folders at home, so I'm looking for some more small carries. A wharncliffe manbug would be a nice option for the office. I had my zdp manbug in my pocket for the interview :D

IIRC Jazz already has a design drawing of the wharnie man bug. Bring it!

[mayong]

Also made in Golden is a plus as others have stated; their lockbacks often have zero blade play.

That's my only gripe with the Spyderco back/mid lock. Police 4, Caly 3 & 3.5, Endura -- they all have just a little bit of vertical blade play. All Japan-made. Not noticeable unless I'm cutting something that requires significant downward force but it still bothers me knowing that they're not stop-pin solid.

The Golden backlock doesn't use a stop pin either. It's just better engineered.

You’re absolutely right. I phrased that poorly in my original post - I meant to compare them to the solidity of stop-pin knives, not that they actually have them.

[DrawBackwards]

Thanks for all the work taking & posting photos. This is all tremendously cool stuff!

[dj moonbat]

I wish there were more unlined G-10 knives.

[KingRat]

Native Chief is looking good. Finally!

If you want sprints, we'll have to support the initial CPM S30V black G10 model. Remember the Manix 2 backlock.

That being said, if we're taking orders, I'd like one with the old style "swedge-grind" look, with the old square jimping, to match my old school Native. That would be rad.

[The Meat man]

If you want sprints, we'll have to support the initial CPM S30V black G10 model. Remember the Manix 2 backlock.

Yes.

[Jazz]

...... let’s get the Manbug wharnie hyped up. :cool:

It would be a cool knife and I'm betting the most popular of the manbugs. I'm gonna be in a new job soon and I think I'm going to have to leave a lot of my folders at home, so I'm looking for some more small carries. A wharncliffe manbug would be a nice option for the office. I had my zdp manbug in my pocket for the interview :D

IIRC Jazz already has a design drawing of the wharnie man bug. Bring it!

Maybe we need a new thread, but I’ll put my rendering here anyway.

[ABX2011]

I want a wharnie Manbug (in a premium steel preferably)!