Amsterdam Meet 2015 report of upcoming Spyderco prototypes

[spydieh0le]

I see the Taiwan factory is going into overdrive this year, this has me puuuumped!

[LC Kid]

Hi Folks!


The Lil' Temperance 2 might easily be the Best Ever version of the model. :)

It is even more robust than previous models, which were known precisely for their toughness. :cool:

And the Compression Lock is a mighty plus, no matter what. :spyder:

A true Workhorse Blade, but a pure breed one. :D

[DutchBlades]

I need to see the Magnitude again... Need a new wallpaper :D

[chuckd]

I WANT THE MAMBA! Oh dang. That is a very bold design, and I like it. A bit big but I must try that.

[LC Kid]

Hi Folks!


The Mamba is such an Epic Blade. Plain & Simple. :spyder:

Everything is just perfect. Overall design, continuity of the lines, balanced mass proportions, blade shape, handle shape, pocket clip.

I just can't find anything I don't like about it, and I can say that about very few blades. :rolleyes:

It's easily the most impressive blade design I've seen in a long time. :)

Now I'm officially Jonesing to handle this edge. :D

But no matter what, it'll be on my collection ASAP. :cool:

[Surfingringo]

So far for me its the GB2, LiL Lum.. :D John :)

So far for me John, its all of them :D :p

You got deeper pockets than me!! :D John :)

I wish....this is over a 10 year plan :)

I imagine here in about 12 months there's gonna be a whole new list of "must haves" that will wreak havoc on that 10 year plan. Hard to stay ahead of Sal and crew. :cool:

[MacLaren]

So far for me John, its all of them :D :p

You got deeper pockets than me!! :D John :)

I wish....this is over a 10 year plan :)

I imagine here in about 12 months there's gonna be a whole new list of "must haves" that will wreak havoc on that 10 year plan. Hard to stay ahead of Sal and crew. :cool:

Lol, I know right? :)
Things just keep getting better and better Lance ...

[twinboysdad]

I love the Lil T 2 but do wish it green as a homage, although better chance of regular folks buying black, also I WISH the Lil T 2 was made in Golden. I am all over this knife like a hobo on a ham sandwich regardless

[ManixFan]

That Mamba is incredible!

Absolutely Beautiful!

Just having fun with the fonts :)

So far its the Ion and the Mamba for me. Both gorgeous and also not really overlapping in the carry circumstances. Ion for the office and Mamba for when :confused: .......whenever, I am feeling extra sexy. That knife just doesn't really need a reason.......just an absence of sheeple in the vicinity or I suppose the PC word would be "NKP". Or, maybe simultaneous carry each to be brought out in the appropriate audience. "Simultaneous carry" has a nice ring to it.

But I will have to wait and see how each feel in hand. I got overly excited previously over the K2 just because of how great that one looked as well but when I held it in hand it just was plain uncomfortable due to the width and thinness of the handle. Too bad, aesthetically it was awesome. But with the contoured G10 these probably have a better chance at feeling great in hand I'm thinking.

Anybody who have held either the Ion or Mamba in hand recollect how it felt to them? Also whether they have small, medium or large sized hands would be nice info too. Thanks in advance......also thanks to "Hoimin" for posting the Ion dimensions earlier......I hadn't thought to look at Wouter's site for that info.

[gbelleh]

I don't know about the Mamba. On first impression, it looks a little like a fantasy wizard knife from a mall kiosk (though much higher quality). I'd really like to see it in person. Probably a lot better actually in hand. Maybe it'll grow on me?

I do like the Lil Temp 2 a lot!

[Archimedes]

The Brend looks awesome.

I am very interested in the Lil Temp 2. I was a giant fan of the original Temp, but found it became loose with side to side blade play with heavy use. I really hope this new one has a stronger frame/handle design.

[SpyderNut]

The Lil Temp 2 certainly has my attention. I really like the improvements made from the original. Just hoping for a color other than black G-10 for the scales. (Jade green, dark green, red, etc.)

[IG-88]

The Mamba is over the top! What a nice knife!

My "must have" list so far:

1. Ion
2. GB2
3. Mamba
4. Lum

Wow my top 3 is all Taichung... must say they make awesome knives and can handle any design Spyderco throws at them :)

[ManixFan]

I don't know about the Mamba. On first impression, it looks a little like a fantasy wizard knife from a mall kiosk (though much higher quality). I'd really like to see it in person. Probably a lot better actually in hand. Maybe it'll grow on me?

I do like the Lil Temp 2 a lot!

Now don't you talk about "My Precious" like that...... "Mr. I love FRN" :eek:
Just kidding! Absolutely kidding, you were actually one of the most gentlemanly in how you voiced your disagreement on that issue. Which I truly respected and appreciated. :)
(The SIG 226 is still far sexier than any Glock though :p )


But I can see where you are coming from when you put it in the way that you did. I still think that it is aggressively attractive in styling and I think a nice low dps wide mirror polished bevel would even make it more stunning due to the TiCN contrast....... but with a little more "styling" it could have easily drifted into the territory that you've described. When it comes down to it though, you will only really know when you have it in hand and can see it up close as well as how it feels to hold. Still praying for the Canadian dollar to go up before these drop.......knives are now costing me 30% more that they did when our dollar was at par

Still looking forward to your next video review.......always a fun time to watch. Cheers!

[Surfingringo]

I don't know about the Mamba. On first impression, it looks a little like a fantasy wizard knife from a mall kiosk (though much higher quality). I'd really like to see it in person. Probably a lot better actually in hand. Maybe it'll grow on me?

I do like the Lil Temp 2 a lot!

Maybe a little, but that thing is calling to my inner ninja...HARD! :D

Seriously, I think the design has a bit of that look but with enough class to pull it off. I like it and I'm usually the guy who tends to lean toward the utilitarian and mundane. Can't help myself though, this one is just a beauty. :)

[Invective]

Holy mother of ... I need the Mamba. More than any other knife, that is a thing of beauty. I have absolutely no use for it, but I will have it.

And the GB2 looks like a great user too. I love M4 and am always on the lookout for more tough users so once that one comes out I expect to be a poorer man

[ManixFan]

I don't know about the Mamba. On first impression, it looks a little like a fantasy wizard knife from a mall kiosk (though much higher quality). I'd really like to see it in person. Probably a lot better actually in hand. Maybe it'll grow on me?

I do like the Lil Temp 2 a lot!

Maybe a little, but that thing is calling to my inner ninja...HARD! :D

Seriously, I think the design has a bit of that look but with enough class to pull it off. I like it and I'm usually the guy who tends to lean toward the utilitarian and mundane. Can't help myself though, this one is just a beauty. :)

Cool.....we are in complete agreement on this one! But as I recall from your past postings.......you once were saying that opening a flipper made you feel a little self conscious ......almost like you were a magician performing a magic trick? Yes, I do read and enjoy most of your posts. :)

(Sorry if my memory on that post isn't what I am thinking - feel free to correct me, I don't want to be putting words into your mouth)

So is this the knife that finally makes you feel comfortable pulling rabbits out of a hat? :D

[tvenuto]

The ergos on the Mamba were, to me, like a slightly more hand-filling Manix XL, which is to say: completely amazing. I imagine it would feel large in the pocket because of this, but it was a stunning specimen. I'm just really not sure where the heck I'd use the darn thing.

[twinboysdad]

I wonder if Sal could be begged into making a small run of the Lil T2 in green as an homage to us Spydergeeks? Like 200 or so?

[gbelleh]

I wonder if Sal could be begged into making a small run of the Lil T2 in green as an homage to us Spydergeeks? Like 200 or so?

I'd definitely prefer green.