SMKW and Spyderco Shot Show

[TomAiello]

Definitely not my cup of tea, but I'm sure it'll be great for some people. More options is always better. :)

[Mushroom]

I like it. I want one. I wish that blade shape was its own model.

From the Spydiehole forward, it’s a cool looking blade shape but there’s something about just slapping it onto a PM2 that just looks wrong to me. I’m sure it could have been a great model on its own.

[olywa]

Lose the fuller and the top swedge. Then reduce the blade height. Maybe then it wouldn't look like such an abomination.

[ladybug93]

Lose the fuller and the top swedge. Then reduce the blade height. Maybe then it wouldn't look like such an abomination.

so... a standard pm2, then?

this one doesn't appeal to me at all, but as they say, there's a butt for every seat.

[olywa]

I actually like the clip point and the belly.

[Larry_Mott]

Paratanka?

My first thought..
Sorry but i don't really feel it, at all.

[Enactive]

Oof. SpyderBusse!? Definitely not for me.

I'm glad Spyderco takes design chances. Sometimes, even often, i like the outcomes.

[JRinFL]

This and the other recently announced knife are proof that you cannot hit a home run every time at bat.

[JSumm]

I'm glad they are doing this. I love the concept in trying this for a blade. I would love to see more hollow grinds and I would love to see more dedicated models with this grind. With that said, it looks so odd slapped onto a PM2 handle. A for effort.

I think it needs a sleeker handle. Something that is streamlined and matches the design of the blade. Maybe we have just seen the PM2 handle too much and it strikes as a mismatch. We need someone with fresh eyes.

[Manixguy@1994]

One thing for sure not the first blade with a fuller . I agree it’s not a design for everyone. I’m still curious about it . And like blade variation on a PM2 . Big question what steel is going to be used showed CPMS30V . That may be a deal breaker since already have enough of that steel in the PM2 .

[Bdubs808]

I really think that anyone should hold it in hand and play around with it a bit, do some cutting before they make a final decision on this blade shape. To me personally it is an instant yes, hopefully the skeptics can get some time with it in person and see it up close.

[Sharp Guy]

Looks like a Kershaw catastrophe.

Gads! I wish I could unsee that. It’s like a contradiction of everything that makes the PM2 so wonderfully spare.

Definitely NOT one I'll be interested in

[sal]

Hi Crsmith1911,

Welcome to our forum.

sal

[Evil D]

This is generally not my style of blade, but I'd be a lot more interested if it were done to a Shaman.

[Cl1ff]

I do really dig this new blade shape. It’s not exactly how I’d have done it, but I think it’s very Spyderco and the closest thing to a knife I’d get for my dad (he’s currently carrying a saber ground combo edge Endura).
Like I said, I like Bowies myself, as well.
I think if you changed this PM2 Bowie much, it’d be too complicated of a shape to fit the idea of a function first Spyderco Bowie that’s also a PM2, if that makes sense. The fuller is the only part that’s more style than anything, and I think that’s good.

[fanglekai]

I think I'd like it better with a longer top swedge and without the fuller. Excuse my horrible Paint skills.

[Araignee]

I think I'd like it better with a longer top swedge and without the fuller. Excuse my horrible Paint skills.

I also think this design is more balanced, good horrible skill

[jwbnyc]

Spyderco May be using the fuller to help balance the knife. That’s a big chunk of steel.

[JSumm]

I would prefer the removal of the lanyard tube and slim out the butt.

[Toucan]

I would prefer the removal of the lanyard tube and slim out the butt.

If we're messing with the butt shape I'd like to see a coffin style. Feels more cohesive with the bowie-esque blade.