Jaylo's Amsterdam Meet 2016 Report- Notes and random musings

[remnar]

Thanks for the write up Demon.

There are a lot of nice knives on that list, but I'm looking forward to seeing the little Joule more than any other. :)

[JT]

Thanks Demon for the teaser!
humm... way too many questions..Byrd-Ark, new Ark sheath, A.T.R, etc etc... So I'll just pick one: Carey fighter? What kind of blade? Bowie-style or something else?

[bearfacedkiller]

Wow! what a list.

Tell me more about the Barlow looking knife.

Also, the Native XL was a comp lock and not a back lock?

The Barlow style was very, very neatly done indeed- Imagine a slightly fatter 'Barlow' style with Ti bolsters and dark wood scales- and a Spydiehole.
For me, it'd sell to all those that hankered for that 'traditional' styling.

And yes, the Native XL is indeed a comp locker (or the proto we handled was)

This could be big. We have clamoured for a Kopa or Bolstered Chap or some other sort of traditional Spydie gents folder. I am eager to see this.

I will slowly and assuredly be swayed into the flipper and bearing world but for now I will continue to resist.

[Thorien]

Excellent stuff Demon, thanks for the write up, looking forward to so many of them. Could be a costly year!
Ps: Any idea long it takes for items shown at the meet to be readily available ? I'm thinking predominantly about the UK legal knives here in particular.
Pps: No news about the Metropolitan?

[demoncase]

Excellent stuff Demon, thanks for the write up, looking forward to so many of them. Could be a costly year!
Ps: Any idea long it takes for items shown at the meet to be readily available ? I'm thinking predominantly about the UK legal knives here in particular.
Considering there's prototypes we saw last year still on the table this year....and others that have been rumbling about in the background for 10 years: there's capacity, market and other prevailing winds to overcome.
So: assume anytime between next week and never I'm afraid
Pps: No news about the Metropolitan?
Didn't see it....though the Navigator slipjoint was very, very nice: plus Lil Native slipjoint? Mmm. Yes.

[NoFair]

Guy's fixed blades are great so I'm looking forward to his folder. Thx for the info

[hoimin]

Thanks for the early heads up!

Questions:

Unnamed P.Carrey flat version of the Ion in a flipper- Nice I thought

Is this the Rubicon 2 seen at Shot Show?
Dunno:D

Southard comp locked, BOLSTERED carbon fibre clipper with a recurve blade- ALL OF MY YES!

This one?!?!?!?! https://www.instagram.com/p/BAqrpQoB6s_ ... hardknives

Not as flashy, but I seem to recall the basic lines being the same

:)

You are a gentleman and a scholar and a saint.

I like them less flashy!

Rubicon 2: http://youtu.be/mislKvI-4LU?t=20m35s

[demoncase]

Thanks for the early heads up!

Questions:

Unnamed P.Carrey flat version of the Ion in a flipper- Nice I thought

Is this the Rubicon 2 seen at Shot Show?
Dunno:D

Southard comp locked, BOLSTERED carbon fibre clipper with a recurve blade- ALL OF MY YES!

This one?!?!?!?! https://www.instagram.com/p/BAqrpQoB6s_ ... hardknives

Not as flashy, but I seem to recall the basic lines being the same

:)

You are a gentleman and a scholar and a saint.

I like them less flashy!

Rubicon 2: http://youtu.be/mislKvI-4LU?t=20m35s

Aha- Yes: the smooth orange spine jogged my memory- That's the puppy!

[SpyderNut]

Dear Demoncase,
You just blew my mind, sir. :eek: :D Wow... You are indeed a gentleman, scholar, and saint. Thank you for the awesome detailed write-up and overview. Loved your hand-written notes, too. Looks like we've got a heck of a lot of good things to look forward to! :)

[MacLaren]

:D :D :spyder: :spyder: There can NEVER be too many flippers

[SpyderNut]

Did Eric mention any plans for the Joule by chance?

[demoncase]

Did Eric mention any plans for the Joule by chance?

I don't recall clearly..... :D

[demoncase]

Thanks for the write up Demon.

There are a lot of nice knives on that list, but I'm looking forward to seeing the little Joule more than any other. :)

It was the same kinda build as the Leafstorm (Ghost G10, Titanium integral liner lock) but a more angular blade shape....

[remnar]

Thanks for the write up Demon.

There are a lot of nice knives on that list, but I'm looking forward to seeing the little Joule more than any other. :)

It was the same kinda build as the Leafstorm (Ghost G10, Titanium integral liner lock) but a more angular blade shape....

I think this is the knife that I was most impressed with at last years Oregon show. It felt great in my hand and I like smaller knives. I sure hope this one sees the light of day, and soon too. :)

[Liquid Cobra]

Holy hot ****! You've seriously made my day. So much good info here. Thank you for also taking the time to answer everyone's questions. I have a few if you don't mind :o

- Edit*

Ok, after I typed all my questions I realize I have more than a "few". I hope thats ok!

I didn't see any mention of the Q-Ball on your list. It was shown at last years meet. It is apparently reminiscent of the Dodo. See anything like that?

"New ATR- G10 overlay with holes (Yay!) and a removable Cobra hood- S30V....A winner in my book"

Did they give you any indication of a timeline for delivery? 2 years away, 2 months away, etc?

"Lil Nilakka- Another winner- Imagine a domino (the game counter not the knife!) but with a tiny little microbevel Puuko about the length of my little finger"

Do you recall what material it was made with? Your note says something white?

"Manix 2 with concept Blue Jeans G10....Very nice"

Was this the new blurple S110V manix?

"Ourobourus- Really warmed to this- Junior-looking Comp locker but fit my hand like it was made for me- I'll be having one. Will make a great herb-chopper
"No Name" slimmer version of the above."

Could you elaborate a bit on what you mean slimmer version?

"Native XL- comp locker- lovely sculpted handles."

Is this the Shaman we keep hearing about?

"Szabo flipper in a similar style to the Lightning Strike, but a Ti Handle"

Do you mean that the handle is the same SHAPE as the original Szabo (with lightening CF) but with a titanium handle instead? Same size or smaller? Comp lock? Did they get rid of that self close mechanism? Sorry, been waiting for a new Szabo knife for some time. Very excited about this one even though it might be the ugliest knife ever assembled lol :confused:

THANKS!

[Thorien]

Excellent stuff Demon, thanks for the write up, looking forward to so many of them. Could be a costly year!
Ps: Any idea long it takes for items shown at the meet to be readily available ? I'm thinking predominantly about the UK legal knives here in particular.
Considering there's prototypes we saw last year still on the table this year....and others that have been rumbling about in the background for 10 years: there's capacity, market and other prevailing winds to overcome.
So: assume anytime between next week and never I'm afraid
Pps: No news about the Metropolitan?
Didn't see it....though the Navigator slipjoint was very, very nice: plus Lil Native slipjoint? Mmm. Yes.

Thanks for the info, sounds like a great show. I might have to try an attend one in the future.

[swigert]

only bummer for me is that I'm sure 2 of the allowed items to be photographed and shown to us are the Hap40 LB and DF....

[Cobra]

Thanks so much for the info!!!
My Spydie sense tingles mostly around the Sage, Native, & PM families, so...

Native XL compression lock - check
PM3 - check
Sage 5 compression lock - check

Too bad they didn't have the blurple S110V Native 5 on hand...

[Sharp Guy]

Thanks so much for the info!!!
My Spydie sense tingles mostly around the Sage, Native, & PM families, so...

Native XL compression lock - check
PM3 - check
Sage 5 compression lock - check

Too bad they didn't have the blurple S110V Native 5 on hand...

+1 All checks for me too!!

[paladin]

The Schempp Persian, is it pretty much identical to this one, minus G10 and + Micarta? Thanks for the rundown

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... roduct=594